GREENCASTLE, Indiana, April 28 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Walker Cup and Murad Medal Winners Announced * Two members of the Class of 2026 have etched their names in DePauw history as the latest recipients of the Walker Cup and the Murad Medal, the most prestigious honors the university bestows upon its graduating seniors. Both students were recognized along with several of their peers at the annual Student Awards Convocation in Kresge Auditorium on April 27. Walker Cup: Robby Ballentine Awarded to an exc more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 28 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * 6 honored with 2026 Walk the Talk Awards * Six members of the Purdue community were honored at the 2026 Walk the Talk Award reception April 13. The award is presented annually to those who demonstrate commitment to the principles outlined in the university's Statement of Integrity and Code of Conduct. The recipients are: * Katie Brown, IT director, digital learning solutions, Information Technology, Purdue West Lafayette * Victor Romero G more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026, and is the company's 464 th consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend. AEP has paid a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses 2 Incumbents from Indiana for Reelection to Congress * Largest federal employee union says Reps. Mrvan and Carson are strong supporters of federal workers and all working families INDIANAPOLIS - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Frank Mrvan and Andre Carson from Indiana for reelection to Congress in the midterm elections. The statewide pr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses 7 Congressional Candidates from Ohio Ahead of Next Tuesday's Primary Election * Largest federal worker union says labor-backed candidates will fight for federal employees and all working people INDIANAPOLIS - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of seven congressional candidates from Ohio for the 2026 midterm elections. The statewide primary is  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of Square, Cash App, and Afterpay) to  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Credit Card and Payment Processing Companies to Combat Illegal Sales of Tobacco and Nicotine Products * Coalition also requests meetings with each company to comprehensively address the unlawful sales OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York in sending letters to nin more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of Square, Cash App, and Afterpay) to ta more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on Credit Card Companies, Payment Apps to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * Attorney General Dave Sunday led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other Attorneys General and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors -including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * Attorney General William Tong joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of Square, Cash App, and Afterpay) to take stro more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Announces Purdue University to Gain Over $2.7 Million in Research Under USDA Reorganization * Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, is set to gain a research project worth $2.701million and seven Agricultural Research Service employees as a result of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) reorganization and decommissioning of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC).  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 29 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation invests $275,000 in nonprofits supporting Floridians' most essential needs The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations that are helping meet Floridians' most basic, essential needs and increasing access to quality health care, affordable housing, workforce development and more. High-impact investments: Statewide ($25,000) * Florida Council on Aging ($25,000) Tampa Bay Area ($120,000) * Bay  more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 29 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Engineering Program Receives $800K Investment Following Toyota Grant and State Match On March 23, Toyota Kentucky announced a $400,000 grant to support Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) Engineering program, helping to advance the next generation of the workforce. The funding was announced during Toyota's celebration of 40 years at its Georgetown plant, as part of new grant funding further solidifying the company's commitment to career readiness more PR

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces Fourth Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 43 Candidates Across 11 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, and Pennsylvania NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its fourth round of endorsements of Moms Demand Action volu more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 29 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Experts discuss European resilience, from Orban's defeat to the Trump security threat Europe is navigating a complex period of profound change marked by democratic strain, geopolitical instability and renewed questions of identity and solidarity. These challenges were the core focus of the April 16 Keough School of Global Affairs Dean's Forum on Global Affairs event, "Europe in a Time of Rupture." The discuss more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Brittany Adams of the University of Alabama and Dr. Nance Wilson of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the paper " The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal. Dr. Robert J. Helfenbein, professor of curriculum studies, re more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 28 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin to delivery Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions Commencement Address * The speaker for the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions Ceremony is Dr. Tony Goodwin, a 1989 Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology graduate. He also holds a master's degree and a doctorate in allied health science-radiology from Florida Atlantic University and maintains a steadfast dedication to advancing his experience as  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 28 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Announces IN AI to Grow Jobs and Wages Through Human-Centered AI * Partnership with CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) Will Reach 1 Million Hoosiers and Engage Thousands of Employers in AI Adoption INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun today announced IN AI, a new statewide initiative focused on helping businesses grow, create jobs, and increase wages through the practical application of human-centered artificial i more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 29 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Indiana Chamber Calls 'IN AI' a Forward-Looking Move in the Right Direction The Indiana Chamber of Commerce applauds Governor Mike Braun's announcement today, revealing "IN AI," a new statewide initiative focused on helping businesses grow, create jobs and increase wages through the practical application of human-centered artificial intelligence. Braun explained the initiative will be executed by the CEOs of Indiana  more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, April 29 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * Indiana State Dedicates Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room Indiana State University celebrated the dedication of the Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room on April 24, recognizing the generosity and lasting impact of Bobbie and Tim O'Neill on students preparing for careers in early childhood education. Established in 2026, the Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room honors the O'Neills' enduring commitment to Indiana State and their investment in more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, April 29 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * Graduating teachers honored at recognition ceremony Faculty and staff in the Indiana University Kokomo Division of Education, along with the 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year, welcomed 50 new teachers into the profession at its annual recognition and pinning ceremony. Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor of academic affairs, congratulated the graduates on becoming teachers, noting they have a great responsibility to the children they will teach.  more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 29 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Doctoral student receives Dhar India Studies Program's Travel-Research Fellowship Doctoral student Sohini Chakraborty received the Dhar India Studies Program's Travel-Research Fellowship for summer 2026 in support of her project, "Korean Popular Culture and Grassroots Cultural Infrastructure in India." This research examines how Indian fans of Korean popular media sustain cultural participation through grassroots infrastructures such as Korean  more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 29 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Largest undergraduate-managed real estate private equity fund raises additional $7.8 million Over 100 IU students have gained real estate asset management experience through Kelley School's Sample Gates Management fund * Following up on their initial success in raising and investing $4.2 million in real estate projects across the country, undergraduate students at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business have raised an additional $7.8 million for  more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Suicide Patterns Repeat Over Decades, but the Crisis Grows Among Youth While suicide levels have been declining overall in the United States since 1900, new research shows there is a sharp and persistent rise in suicides among individuals under the age of 35. "We can observe them, but we have been mystified by suicide trends over decades," said Bernice Pescosolido, one of the study co-authors and director of the Irsay Institute for Sociomedical Re more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 28 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * International partners boost peace agreement success, Notre Dame study finds * Over the past 50 years, nearly 4 in 10 peace agreements have failed within five years of signing. New research shows that when international partners help implement an accord, the odds improve -and the deeper their engagement, the better. That's according to a study by University of Notre Dame researcher Madhav Joshi. The study, published in the Journal of Interventio more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * International partners boost peace agreement success, Notre Dame study finds Over the past 50 years, nearly 4 in 10 peace agreements have failed within five years of signing. New research shows that when international partners help implement an accord, the odds improve -- and the deeper their engagement, the better. That's according to a study by University of Notre Dame researcher Madhav Joshi. The more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 28 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Justice Mary Yu '93 J.D. Delivers 2026 Peace Through Law Lecture at Notre Dame London on the Death Penalty and the Pursuit of Justice * The 2026 Peace Through Law Lecture, Notre Dame Law School's flagship event at Notre Dame London, brought together leading voices in global justice to examine the relationship between justice and the pursuit of peace. Held on Tuesday, April 21, in Trafalgar Hall, the annual lecture continues to serve as  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Unlawful Vaping Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of Square, Cash App,  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 28 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Meet IU McKinney Master of Laws Alumna Helay Khwajazada * Helay Khwajazada, LL.M. '23, is a law clerk at Elze Law in Richmond, Virginia. While at IU McKinney, she served as an intern at Indiana Legal Services, where she assisted attorneys working for clients facing eviction. Where are you from originally I am from Kabul, Afghanistan. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Law in 2016 and my Bachelor of Laws degree in  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Northampton Company * BOSTON - A Michigan man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Springfield, Mass. to a scheme to defraud a Northampton construction company. Jonathan McCormack, 41, of Lapeer, Mich., pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud. U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni scheduled sent more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Warns Local Leaders Against Bringing Deadly ICE Facilities Into Their Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Tuesday sent letters to 21 local governments throughout the United States that are actively considering whether to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to buy residential warehouse properties in their c more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Drummond raises concerns over ESG policies at top credit rating agencies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is questioning the lawfulness of the three top credit rating agencies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Drummond and 22 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to Fitch Ratings, Moody's, S&P Global Ratings and the Securities and Exchange Commission outlining their c more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 28 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue's space work is featured at NASA Science Showcase * A Purdue professor and graduate student participated in the NASA Science Showcase recently on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The April 21 event highlighted how NASA-funded science research across disciplines strengthens America's leadership and fuels the broader space program. Staff from many Senate and House of Representatives offices attended. Ali Bramson, a professor of earth, atmo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Houchin and Chu Introduce the Bipartisan Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) re-introduced the Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act, which would provide an incentive for all states to extend services for foster youth through age 21. Rep. Houchin serves as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth. Over 20,000 young people age ou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Sen. Banks on America Reports: "Political Violence has Taken Over Mainstream Democrat Party" Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined America Reports on Fox News to discuss the attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Key Excerpts Below: Sen. Banks: "It's disgusting and uncalled for Jasmine Crockett or Hakeem Jeffries last week saying that it's an all-out war against Republicans and the P more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Shreve Introduces Bill to Expand Support for Rural Animal Shelters * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-R) introduced the Rural Animal Shelter Investment Act, bipartisan legislation to help rural animal shelters access existing federal funding to build, expand, or improve their facilities. Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-D) is co-leading the bill. Animal shelters play an important role in rural communities. They rescue and care fo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Expands Commercial Trials and Litigation Team With Four-Partner Group in Chicago (Chicago) - Steptoe LLP is pleased to announce that a highly regarded team of litigators and trial attorneys has joined the firm's Chicago office from Honigman. The team comprises partners Robert J. Palmersheim, William B. Berndt, Nicholas A. Burandt, and Timothy G. Parilla, and further strengthens Steptoe's complex commercial litigation and disputes platform. The move more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 28 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Two Notre Dame students named US Department of State Critical Language Scholars * Seniors Joseph London and Brianna Tennes will study abroad this summer as part of the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, a language-based scholarship program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Tennes, an international economics and Spanish major from Charlotte, Michigan, will study Portuguese. "This opportunity is particularly meaningful; three  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 7 Ohio Counties as Natural Disaster Areas due to Drought; 3 Indiana Counties are Eligible as they are Contiguous Counties * Indiana This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721) to support 441 projects that will strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases; safeguard the U.S more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 28 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI bestows honorary Doctor of Laws degree at Spring Commencement Ceremony * John L. Deem, Associate Vice President Emeritus for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor Emeritus of Accounting, is receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his extraordinary service and lifelong dedication to the University of Southern Indiana and the Evansville community. Deem's remarkable career spans more than four decades of se more PR