NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 18 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * 42-year study tracks how "forever chemicals" move through the Great Lakes * University of Notre Dame researchers analyzed 42 years of biological records from the Great Lakes, unveiling how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or "forever chemicals" have moved across the region, contaminating a variety of wildlife. The research, spearheaded by a former undergraduate student at the University, was published in the Journal of Environmental Qual more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on June 17, 2026, by Education Opportunity Chair Erika Donalds: * * * Every State's Untapped Advantage: ESSA Waivers and Ed-Flex Secretary McMahon and her team have made considerable progress on one of President Trump's key campaign promises - reorganizing and dismantling the Department of Education. Before President Trump took office, the conventional wisdom was that there was nothing that could be done to fulfill his campaign promise short of an act o more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the First Amendment rights of pro-life Americans Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in support of the First Amendment right of the Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford, Illinois, at the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  The PCC of Rockford holds to a traditional Christian teaching on human life and sexuality and expect their employees to uphold th more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 19 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Assists Western Kentucky University in Transformative Housing Initiative Barnes & Thornburg acted as counsel to Western Kentucky University for the first phase of a multiyear housing transformation initiative at the university's campus in Bowling Green, Ky. The project will modernize campus living at the university through the acquisition and renovation of substantially all of the university's existing housing ass more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Keeps Indiana Coal Plants Open to Ensure Grid Reliability and Minimize Electricity Costs U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued emergency orders to keep two Indiana coal plants operational to ensure Americans in the Midwest region of the United States have continued access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity. The orders direct the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), CenterPo more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, June 19 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Donors commit $24 million to advance AI leadership, faculty excellence, and student success at RIT Gift establishes endowed directorship for a new AI Institute and expands support for students and faculty - Rochester Institute of Technology has received a $24 million commitment to advance artificial intelligence leadership, faculty excellence, and student success. The gift from Board of Trustees member and immediate past chair Jeff H more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, June 18 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * Engineering with Purpose: Grace Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering Students Use 3D Printing By Kalli Kauffman (BA 27) Christian colleges with engineering teach you about the importance of using your unique gifts to serve others. At Grace College, our engineering department collaborates with Edgewood Middle School to run Enabling the Future, a program where students use their 3D printing skills to create prosthetic hands for the local community. According to  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 18 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Facility Services announces organizational update * Over the past year, UNM's Facility Services has undergone a reorganization to strengthen alignment across operations, improve communication, and enhance service to the campus community. This effort has resulted in a more clearly defined structure with five primary areas of focus: Building and Landscape Services, Technical Services, Facilities Customer Services, Facilities Design and Constructi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following fact sheet: * * * The Facts: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Delivers a Bipartisan, Bicameral Win for Housing Affordability As the Senate moves to consider the latest iteration of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Senate Banking Committee Republicans released a Myth vs. Fact document to set the record straight on the comprehensive housing affordability package led by Chairman Tim Scott (R more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 19 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * From 'imagined futures' to present leadership: Mische named Kellogg Institute acting director * In the Hesburgh Center for International Studies, there's a colorful booklet called "Kenya Youth Scenarios" on the desk in Ann Mische 's office. It dates back 15 years to a participatory dialogue project designed to help young people re-imagine their country's futures -now the broader focus of a new book that Misch more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 18 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * From first-generation college student to national security consultant * As a first-generation college student, Mariah Smith '22 arrived at Notre Dame planning to become a doctor. But a conversation with an instructor, a senior leader who'd spent nearly four decades working in national security, opened her eyes to a new path. During her first year, the New Orleans native found herself pulled in two direction more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 18 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following joint statement with Utility Consumer Counselor Abby Gray: * * * STATEMENT: Gov. Braun Fights for Hoosier Ratepayers Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor Abby Gray issued the following joint statement today following yesterday's decision by the IURC to approve another rate increase. "Yesterday's decision by the IURC to allow another rate increase by AES is unacceptable. When I appointed Abby Gray as the ratepayer advocate at the  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 18 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Announces Chuck Goodrich as Next Indiana Secretary of Commerce Today, Governor Mike Braun announced that businessman and former State Representative Chuck Goodrich will be named Indiana's next Secretary of Commerce. Goodrich will bring his experience as a leader in business and as a three-term State Representative to lead Indiana's commerce offices and agencies. " I'm proud to announce today that Chuck Goodrich will be picki more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Hoosier Receives Medal of Honor * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Spartz was honored to join President Trump at the White House as Major Nicholas Dockery received the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military decoration. "Any nation is judged by how it honors the heroes who put their lives on the line for our freedom," Rep. Spartz said. "It has been my privilege to play a small part in helping recognize Nick's extraordinary service and sacr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Andrew Carnegie Foundation Awards $1.5 Million to Chicago-Kent College of Law to Expand Civic Mission Schools Network Across Three States Grant marks Carnegie's first investment in Illinois Tech and will bring the proven Illinois Democracy Schools model to Indiana and Wisconsin, while expanding into middle schools for the first time - The Andrew Carnegie Foundation, formerly known as Carnegie Corporation of New York, has awarded $1.5 more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, June 18 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State University Announces New Bachelor of Arts Major in Media Production * Indiana State University's College of Arts and Sciences has launched a new interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts in Media Production, designed to prepare students for careers in live event production, television, film, digital media, esports, and other media-related fields through hands-on training in audio, video, and multimedia production. The new major was developed c more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 18 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast and Greater Clark Schools Grow Future Educators Together * Indiana University Southeast and Greater Clark County Schools (GCCS) continue to build a strong partnership focused on preparing the next generation of educators through their innovative Education Pathway program.  The collaboration provides high school students with meaningful, hands-on opportunities to explore careers in education while earning college credit and eng more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 17 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Ivy Tech Community College and Microsoft Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Indiana's Workforce Pipeline * Valparaiso, Ind. -Ivy Tech Community College and Microsoft Corp. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to expand educational opportunities, strengthen workforce development efforts, and create clear pathways to high-demand careers through a Data Center Academy for Hoosiers across Indiana. The colla more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 18 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Ivy Tech Terre Haute and Vigo County School Corporation Partner for Second Annual TechQuest, Sparking Career Exploration for Rising 8th-Graders * Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute and Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) have partnered for the second year to provide local rising eighth graders with hands-on career exploration opportunities through TechQuest, a week-long camp designed to introduce students to a variety of future career options more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * Department of Human Services Recognizes Pennsylvanians Committed to Helping Children Find a Forever Home at 34th Annual Conference on Foster Care, Adoption Services Pocono Manor, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) hosted the 34th Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference in Monroe County this week, bringing together child welfare professionals, current and prospective foster or adoptive families, kinshi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, vice chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * SCHATZ PRESSES MUSEUMS AND UNIVERSITIES TO QUICKLY RETURN NATIVE ANCESTRAL REMAINS AND ITEMS, COMPLY WITH NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT Renewed Call Follows Schatz's Efforts In Recent Years To Return Native Remains and Items Back To The Communities Where They Belong - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), vice chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affair more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Shreve Hosts Wayne County Veterans Roundtable * RICHMOND, IN - Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) hosted a veterans roundtable at Richmond City Hall to hear directly from Wayne County veterans about access to care, VA services, and the Richmond VA Clinic. Wayne County is home to more than 4,000 veterans. The discussion focused on how local veterans use the VA system, where it is working, and where Congress can help improve service and acces more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 17 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ, Maryland Pro, stand with Montgomery County student journalists * The Society of Professional Journalists and its Maryland Pro Chapter join a growing coalition of journalism organizations in supporting Montgomery County Public Schools student journalists who are calling for stronger protections for student press freedom in an open letter to district leaders. Richard Montgomery High School rising junior Ian Chen o more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 18 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM biology faculty hosted the fifth consecutive neuroscience workshop * For the fifth consecutive year, University of New Mexico Biology Professor Mubarak Hussain Syed, also known as the FlyGuy, together with Matthew Clark, assistant professor of biology at Bucknell University; Veronica Evans, associate professor of biology at San Juan College; Maciah Shendo; and community partners Pueblo Brain Science, hosted the annual Neuroscience Workshop. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The White House issued the following news on June 17, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Delivers Another Crushing Blow to Antifa Terrorist Network Last year, President Donald J. Trump designated Antifa a domestic terrorist organization and directed the full power of the federal government to hunt down, disrupt, and dismantle the violent anarchist network. This week, the Department of Justice struck another decisive blow by charging 15 Antifa-linked terrorists in a conspiracy to violently obstruct lawful immigration enfo more PR