INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 25 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * A Legacy That Endures: Marian Celebrates Inaugural Golden Knights Alumni Society * Inaugural celebration welcomes alums from across the country and establishes a new tradition of honoring lifelong connections to Marian. Marian University celebrated generations of alumni on June 25th with the inaugural induction into The Golden Knights Alumni Society, a new tradition that recognizes graduates who have reached the meaningful milestone of 50 or more years sin more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 25 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * After AG-Led Action, Shopify Bans E-Cigarette Sales * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today welcomed a decision by the e-commerce platform Shopify to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its platform. The decision is a direct response to a letter sent by AG Campbell and a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York to Shopify in No more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report on June 15, 2026 by Nat Malkus and Sam Hollon entitled "Catching Absenteeism Early and Often: Introducing the AEI Absence Forecast." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Points Prior research shows that models can predict students' likelihood of becoming chronically absent early in the school year using the data that school districts typically have. The AEI Absence Forecast operationalizes these models in a tool that school and district officials can use more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report on June 23, 2026 by Nat Malkus and Sam Hollon entitled "Please Excuse My Child: Unexcused Absences in Student Attendance and Achievement." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Points Examining excused and unexcused absences separately can reveal important differences in students' attendance behavior that are obscured by metrics like chronic absenteeism and absence rates, which treat all absences the same. Using Indiana data, we find that unexcused absenc more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, June 26 (TNSrpt) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Teacher Preparation Programs Earn Top Ratings in Science of Reading Reviews * Ball State University's elementary education, early childhood education, and special education teacher preparation programs have earned top marks in two reviews focused on how well future educators are prepared to teach reading through evidence-based, scientifically grounded instruction. Following an intensive review by Teacher Prep Inspection-US, or TP more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 -- CenterPoint Energy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Foundation awards grants to support veteran resilience in celebration of the United States of America's 250th anniversary Grants awarded to 17 Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations to connect veterans to programs for mental health, housing and everyday needs CenterPoint employs more than 700 veterans across the company, who continue to serve communities by providing safe, reliable electric and natural gas service - EVAN more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Dana Sealing Manufacturing for Illegally Acquiring Genetic Information * Federal agency charges that company unlawfully requested applicants' family medical history DANVILLE, Ky. -Dana Sealing Manufacturing, LLC, a manufacturer of automotive parts, violated federal law when it collected the medical history of applicants' family members during the pre-employment physical examination process at its facility in Danville, the  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Firm advises Destination Pet on acquisition of Barkefellers Pet Resort + Spa * International law firm BCLP has advised Destination Pet, LLC, a nationwide pet healthcare and services platform, on its acquisition of Barkefellers Pet Resort + Spa, a four-location chain of pet boarding, daycare and grooming facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana. The acquisition brings Barkefellers into Destination Pet's growing nati more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 25 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Highlights Jobs and Wages, Education Freedom, and Outdoor Recreation in Visits Across Indiana Last Week * INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun traveled across Indiana last week to highlight education freedom, manufacturing growth, Indiana tourism, and strong local communities. "Last week I saw evidence of how Indiana is strong and growing. I welcomed U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to celebrate Indiana leading  more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, June 25 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State Alumni Gift $100,000 in Support of Experiential Learning Opportunities * Professor Emeritus of Indiana State University Dr. Jerry Cockrell and his wife Jan Cockrell have pledged $100,000 to expand experiential learning opportunities for students in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology and the College of Health and Human Services. Their gift will directly support experiences such as internships, externships, research programs, more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, June 25 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State Clinical Psychology Program Earns Accreditation Reaffirmation Through 2035 * Indiana State University's Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences has received reaffirmed accreditation for its Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program in Clinical Psychology from the American Psychological Association through 2035. The accreditation review recognized the program's high-quality training, experienced faculty, and strong commit more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Virginia Counselor Wins Lawsuit Challenging District of Columbia's Restrictions on Teletherapy Sessions WASHINGTON--On Wednesday, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia struck down a D.C. law that barred therapists from other jurisdictions from doing online teletherapy visits with clients in D.C. The decision comes nearly six years after Virginia-based counselor Elizabeth Brokamp teamed up with the Instit more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 25 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast alumna Mady Searcy completes partnership pathway from JCPS high schooler to elementary teacher * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about Teacher surrounded by young students about Teacher surrounded by young students IU Southeast alumna Mady Searcy is the first student to complete a full circle journey from a Jefferson County Public Schools high schooler on the education pathway to obtaining a position as an elementary school t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states. Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are involved in tracking and investigating cases of online child e more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, June 25 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Mayor Proclaims June 24 as "Dr. Nancy Rogers Day" in Terre Haute * Indiana State University Vice President for Student Experience and Engagement Dr. Nancy Rogers was recognized for a lifetime of service to the Wabash Valley when Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun proclaimed June 24, 2026, as "Dr. Nancy Rogers Day." The proclamation was presented during the Wabash RiverScape organization's Riverpalooza event at the Hulman Center, a community celebratio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer Condemns Chemical Abortion Crisis at Republican Study Committee Roundtable * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) participated in a Republican Study Committee (RSC) roundtable hosted by Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-SC) focused on the growing chemical abortion crisis, the impact of abortion-inducing drugs, and legislative efforts to strengthen protections for women and improve accountability. " No woman should ever be subjected to a f more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Leads Multi-State Effort to Protect Election Integrity Laws * Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 23 states in filing an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to protect the integrity of our nation's elections. This action, filed in support of Indiana's voter ID law, seeks to preserve the constitutional rights of states to enact election integrit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The National Fair Housing Alliance issued the following news release: * * * National Fair Housing Alliance Convenes Housing Leaders, Advocates, and Policymakers for 2026 Conference to Advance Fair and Affordable Housing Agenda Hybrid June 27-30 gathering at Washington's Capital Hilton features a Townhall keynote by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, recorded addresses from Maryland Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and a Fair Housing Awards Luncheon honoring former HUD Secre more PR

BURBANK, California, June 25 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP * WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One," hosted by Marcello Hernandez, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of "The 2026 ESPYS" nominees is available here and fans can cast their vote on ESPYS.com. More information is av more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Nominees Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App * WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, hosted by Marcello Hernandez, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of The 2026 ESPYS nominees is avail able here and fans can cast their vote on ESPYS.com. More information is available in the  more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 26 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School Announces Faculty Promotions for Susan Azyndar and Msgr. John Paul Kimes Two members of the Notre Dame Law School faculty, Susan Azyndar and Msgr. John Paul Kimes, have been promoted effective July 1, 2026. "Susan Azyndar and Msgr. John Paul Kimes both embody Notre Dame Law School's commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service," said G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law. " more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * SHOPIFY BANS ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the city of New York, welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a direct response to the coalition's November 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Shreve Secures Committee Approval for 17 Community Projects, Advancing More Than $45 Million for Indiana's Sixth District * WASHINGTON - Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) announced today that all 17 of his Community Project Funding requests have advanced through the House Appropriations Committee, totaling more than $45 million for Indiana's Sixth Congressional District. The projects support public safety, military readiness, clean drinkin more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, June 25 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Six Faculty Members Honored with New Titles * Six Brooklyn Law School faculty members received new titles effective July 1, including (clockwise from top left): Professors Cynthia Godsoe, Richard Winchester, Anna Roberts, Ryan Williams, Christina Mulligan, and Yuvraj Joshi. President and Joseph Crea Dean David D. Meyer announced that-effective July 1-the achievements of six standout members of the Brooklyn Law School faulty will be recognized with new titl more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSrep) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Report Maps How Mortgage Rate Changes Could Reshape Local Housing Markets * Real estate professionals face an increasingly challenging environment, hindered by prolonged housing inventory stagnation and persistent economic uncertainty. As speculation grows around potential mortgage rate cuts or increases, a new report from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) provides actionable insights to  more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, June 26 (TNSxrep) -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine University accreditation continued for 10 years * The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an independent agency that accredits degree-granting institutions throughout the United States, has continued and reaffirmed the accreditation of Trine University, with the next reaffirmation of accreditation set for 2035-36. The organization's Institutional Actions Committee reaffirmed Trine's accreditation with no monitoring reports. "I am so proud of the  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 25 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * New partnership aims to support Afghan women's access to higher education For more than two million women and girls in Afghanistan, educational opportunities have narrowed dramatically since the Taliban's return to power in 2021. Afghanistan is the only country in the world that prohibits girls from continuing beyond the sixth grade, even though more than 90 percent of Afghans support their right to learn, acc more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025 * The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it made more than $36 billion in payments to local healthcare providers across the country in fiscal year 2025 as part of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act. President Trump signed the MISSION Act in 2018 after it passed Congress with widespread bipartisan support. The law created a benefit that lets eligible V more PR

VINCENNES, Indiana, June 26 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * VU Alumni Association to honor Kirk Bouchie with 2026 Davis Citation The Vincennes University Alumni Association will honor Kirk Bouchie with the 2026 Walter A. Davis Memorial Citation for Service on Friday, July 31. The event will take place at the Highland Woods Community Center in Vincennes. A casual reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. (ET), with the award presentation at 6 p.m. Presented annually since 1952, the Walter A. Davis Memorial Citation for Serv more PR