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Governor Braun Announces Capital Group Expansion, 200 New Hoosier Jobs (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 4 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Announces Capital Group Expansion, 200 New Hoosier Jobs
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CARMEL, Ind. (June 4, 2026) - Governor Mike Braun today announced that Capital Group, one of the world's largest and most experienced active fund managers, will expand its operations in Carmel, creating up to 200 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2028.
"Indiana is the perfect destination to support Capital Group's more PR
2025-26 IU Southeast Athletics Year in Review (10)
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 4 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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2025-26 IU Southeast Athletics Year in Review
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The 2025-26 academic year was one of remarkable successes for IU Southeast Athletics, highlighted by conference championships, national tournament appearances, individual honors, and continued excellence in the classroom. Our student athletes, coaches, and staff represented the university with distinction, demonstrating the values of commitment, more PR
2026 ABCA/Rawlings NAIA All-America Teams Announced (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 5 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NAIA All-America Teams Announced
The American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods, in conjunction with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), have announced the 2026 NAIA All-America teams. Selections were made by members of the ABCA and the NAIA-Baseball Coaches Association All-America Committee.
This year's teams fea more PR
53 Quarles Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 5 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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53 Quarles Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced 53 attorneys from the firm have been ranked in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA directory.
The 2026 ranked Quarles attorneys are:
Elizabeth Blutstein - Public Finance
Keith Bruett - Litigation: General Commercial
Douglas Buck - Real Estate
Heather Buchta more PR
AD Bobinski announces plan to retire at end of year (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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AD Bobinski announces plan to retire at end of year
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Mike Bobinski, Purdue University executive vice president and director of Intercollegiate Athletics, announced Wednesday (June 3) that he will retire Dec. 31 after leading Purdue Athletics through one of the most successful and transformative decades in Purdue sports history.
"Mike and I arrived at Purdue within six month more PR
Alderfer to Present at ICLEF Program on Business Entity Selection (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Alderfer to Present at ICLEF Program on Business Entity Selection
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Taft partner Henry Alderfer will present at the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) program, Choosing the Right Business Entity for Your Client, on June 25.
The half-day program will provide practical guidance on entity selection and business formation, including governance considerations, tax implicati more PR
Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip"
In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov more PR
Black suburbanization is reshaping American neighborhoods, study finds (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 4 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Black suburbanization is reshaping American neighborhoods, study finds
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In 1970, nearly half of all Black individuals in the U.S. resided in a large city. Over the past 50 years, that number has fallen to merely 25 percent, while the share living in the suburbs of large cities rose from 16 to 36 percent.
This demographic shift is as large as the post-World War II wave of the Great Migration, accor more PR
Chairman Rick Scott Exposes How Overseas Drugs Harm Americans During Aging Committee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Chairman Rick Scott Exposes How Overseas Drugs Harm Americans During Aging Committee Hearing
Today, Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott led a hearing titled "Poisoned Pills: The Human Cost of Dangerous Foreign Drugs" to highlight how substandard and contaminated drugs manufactured overseas, particularly in India and China, har more PR
Communications & Technology Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Positioning, Navigation, Timing Capabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Communications and Technology Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities
Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing titled Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and more PR
Dinsmore Tops Chambers Rankings Once Again (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 5 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dinsmore Tops Chambers Rankings Once Again
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that 14 departments and 37 attorneys are recognized in the 2026 edition of the prestigious Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. This includes Band 1 ranking in "Real Estate" and "Public Finance."
Highlights from the 2025 rankings:
Department Rankings
- Real Estate - Band 1
- Public Finan more PR
Duke Energy Offers $500,000 to Support Small Businesses Across North Carolina (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 5 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Duke Energy offers $500,000 to support small businesses across North Carolina
* Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $25,000 by June 30
* Nonprofit organizations will use the funds to provide awards of up to $5,000 to individual small businesses
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The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $500,000 in grants to support nonprofit-led programs that help small bu more PR
Empowering Men to Lead Healthier Lives: Ascension St. Vincent Recognizes Men's Health Month (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Empowering Men to Lead Healthier Lives: Ascension St. Vincent Recognizes Men's Health Month
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In observance of national Men's Health Month, Ascension St. Vincent is encouraging men across Indiana to take ownership of their health. Research consistently shows that men are less likely than women to seek professional medical advice and often delay preventive s more PR
EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions
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Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-yea more PR
Global Visiting Professors Enrich Scholarship and Community at Notre Dame Law School (10)
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 5 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Global Visiting Professors Enrich Scholarship and Community at Notre Dame Law School
Author: Ali Hoefling
Each semester, Notre Dame Law School welcomes a number of visiting faculty from institutions around the world. These international visitors make impactful contributions to the Notre Dame Law School community as they enrich the classroom with their diverse legal perspectives.
The visit more PR
Goshen College: Jason Kissel Appointed as Executive Director of Merry Lea (10)
GOSHEN, Indiana, June 5 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
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Jason Kissel appointed as new executive director of Merry Lea
Goshen College has appointed Jason Kissel as the next executive director of the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center. Kissel brings to the position 20 years of executive leadership experience in land conservation and natural resources. He will assume his duties on Aug. 1.
"Kissel was selected from a very competitive pool of candidates and stood out to th more PR
Governor Braun Announces Plan to Boost Child Care Affordability (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 4 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Announces Plan to Boost Child Care Affordability
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Planned Reforms Emphasize Safety and Business Growth
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced reforms to make child care more affordable.
These reforms, developed in collaboration with state leaders and the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL), mark a significant step forward in more PR
Grace College Touts 100% Graduate School Acceptance Rate Among 2025-26 Health Science Applicants (10)
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, June 5 -- Grace College issued the following news:
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Grace College Touts 100% Graduate School Acceptance Rate Among 2025-26 Health Science Applicants
Grace College's health science program achieved a perfect graduate school acceptance rate this year. All 17 of the program's students who applied for graduate school were not only accepted but will continue their studies this fall at some of the nation's top-tier medical schools, including Mayo Clinic, Indiana Universit more PR
Houchin Secures Committee Approval for Over $5 Million in Infrastructure Projects Across IN-09 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Houchin Secures Committee Approval for Over $5 Million in Infrastructure Projects Across IN-09
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced six Community Project Funding requests totaling more than $5 million for Indiana's Ninth District have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee after previously advancing through the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appr more PR
House Passes Messmer-Led Child Care Reform Legislation to Improve Accountability for Taxpayer Dollars (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Messmer-Led Child Care Reform Legislation to Improve Accountability for Taxpayer Dollars
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026, which includes provisions of Rep. Mark Messmer's (R-IN) Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026 (H.R. 7720). The bill will strengthen oversight of feder more PR
Ice Miller Announces Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 5 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Ice Miller Announces Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
Firm earned 13 practice areas and 40 attorney recognitions in latest guide.
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Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that we have achieved 53 national, statewide and regional practice area rankings in the latest edition of Chambers USA, released today, an increase of six rankings overall and nine additional Band 1 rankings.
This ye more PR
IUP COM Associate Founding Deans Part of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Regional Research Symposium (10)
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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IUP COM Associate Founding Deans Part of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Regional Research Symposium
Indiana University of Pennsylvania's College of Osteopathic Medicine associate deans Luke H. Mortensen and Ryan Smith were invited participants for Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center's 2026 Regional Research Symposium.
Mortensen is founding associate dean of pre-clinical affairs for IUP COM, more PR
Justice Dept. Seeks Public Comment on Settlement With Agri Stats in Antitrust Case (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a public comment period on a proposed settlement that would reshape how Agri Stats Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, collects and distributes business information among meat processors, following allegations that the company's information-sharing practices restrained competition in chicken, pork and turkey markets.
The proposal was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota as part of a civil antitrust case br more PR
Management degree provides advancement, flexibility (10)
ANGOLA, Indiana, June 4 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Management degree provides advancement, flexibility
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Kathryn Laurion wanted to advance in human resources while keeping the flexibility to pursue other career paths.
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in management program at Trine University provided that opportunity as well as connections with faculty and peers.
"What I enjoyed most about the program was the supportive and more PR
Marian University Breaks Ground on $72 Million Center for Human Flourishing (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 4 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Marian University Breaks Ground on $72 Million Center for Human Flourishing
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The Center will advance the Klipsch Educators College, elevate healthcare education, and anchor a $102 million investment in community transformation and regional growth.
Marian University celebrated the groundbreaking for its new $72 million Center for Human Flourishing on June 4th.
Combined with a separate $30 million investme more PR
MIT Professor Atalay Pioneers 'Speed of Trust' Approach to Community-Based Archaeology (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Research from the ground up
A leading innovator in community-based archaeology, Professor Sonya Atalay works to link local know-how with academic inquiry across the globe.
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When Sonya Atalay conducted her doctoral research, she studied pottery in Catalhoyuk, a remarkable ancient site in Turkey. It's one of the world's earliest known urban settlements, flourishing by at least 7000 more PR
Mrvan Announces Healthcare Affordability Listening Session (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Mrvan Announces Healthcare Affordability Listening Session
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Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced that he will hold a Healthcare Affordability Listening Session on Thursday - June 18, 2026.
Congressman Mrvan stated, "I invite all residents to join this Healthcare Affordability Listening Session on Thursday - June 18, 2026. I look forward to hearing directly from constituents about t more PR
NRC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Agreement With Indiana (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed an agreement that would transfer regulatory authority over several categories of radioactive materials from the federal government to Indiana, marking a step toward making an agreement state under the Atomic Energy Act. The agency is seeking public comments on both the proposed agreement and a draft assessment of radiation control program before making a final decision.
The proposal follows a request submitted by Gov. more PR
Penn State-Schuylkill Announces Faculty Promotions (10)
SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Schuykill Campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Schuylkill announces faculty promotions
Penn State Schuylkill has announced the promotion of three faculty members in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service to the campus and broader University community.
Jessica Saalfield has been promoted to associate professor of psychology, D.J. Higgins has been promoted to associate teaching pr more PR
Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Issue Remarks at Hearing on Connecting Rural America to National Airspace System (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Aviation, issued the following opening remarks on June 4, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Connecting Rural America to the National Airspace System":
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Ranking Member Larsen:
Thank you, Chairman Nehls and Ranking Member Carson, for holding today's hearing on "Connecting Rural America to the Nation more PR
Registration open for Summer 2026 healthcare conferences and workshops (10)
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, June 4 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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Registration open for Summer 2026 healthcare conferences and workshops
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The University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning will offer the following conferences and workshops this summer designed to provide essential continuing education and professional development opportunities for health professionals across disciplines.
Respiratory Conference - Wedn more PR
Republican-Led States File Lawsuit To Overturn Cannabis Rescheduling Decision (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Republican-Led States File Lawsuit To Overturn Cannabis Rescheduling Decision
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Washington, DC: The attorneys general of Indiana and Nebraska are challenging a joint order by the Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration reclassifying state-authorized medical cannabis products from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Control more PR
Rice-fish farming may help curb schistosomiasis while increasing food production (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 4 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Rice-fish farming may help curb schistosomiasis while increasing food production
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The chronic disease schistosomiasis wreaks havoc on more than 220 million people around the world, with the vast majority of cases being in sub-Saharan Africa.
Despite decades of mass drug administration campaigns, schistosomiasis remains one of the world's most widespread neglected tropical diseases. Rice farmers an more PR
Rising senior Katharine Steffes awarded Beinecke Scholarship for graduate study (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 4 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Rising senior Katharine Steffes awarded Beinecke Scholarship for graduate study
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University of Notre Dame rising senior Katharine Steffes has been awarded a Beinecke Scholarship worth $35,000 in support of her graduate education. She is Notre Dame's 11th Beinecke Scholar overall and third since 2023.
Steffes worked closely with the Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (CUSE) in ap more PR
Samford University Appoints Todd C. Ream to Lead Mann Institute for Christian Faith & Learning (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 3 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Samford University Appoints Todd C. Ream to Lead Mann Institute for Christian Faith & Learning
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Following its national search for an executive director to lead the new Mann Institute for Christian Faith & Learning, Samford University has appointed Todd C. Ream, an accomplished author, professor and administrator with 30 years of experience in higher education.
Ream currently serves as university pro more PR
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets June 9 Hearing on How Technological Advances are Driving Transportation Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances are Driving Transportation Innovation" at 10 a.m. on June 9, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building:
Committee Members
* Todd Young, Chairman, Republican (R), Indiana
Witnesses
* Mr. Ian Jefferies, President and Chief Executive Officer, Association of American Railroads
* Mr. Chris Spear, President and Ch more PR
Spring Fling organizers thank volunteers and Purdue community members (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Spring Fling organizers thank volunteers and Purdue community members
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This year's Spring Fling appreciation event, held May 21 for Purdue faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees, was another success thanks to the hundreds who took part in or helped coordinate the day's activities.
Around 500 people participated in the Your Path fitness walk and received medals, and the Ackerman-Allen more PR
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