BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Maryland Medical System posted the following news release: * * * Adil Daudi Appointed General Counsel for the University of Maryland Medical System * The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has appointed Adil Daudi as Senior Vice President and General Counsel following a national search. Daudi has served as the System's Interim General Counsel since July 2025. Daudi has been a member of the UMMS legal team since 2014, when he joined the organization to focu more PR

WACO, Texas, July 20 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * 162 college football student-athletes recognized for leadership in service, academics and athletics, including the Good Works Team's first female nominee Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who lead through communit more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who lead through community service, academics and athletics. * This year's nominees are creating positive impact in their communities through ca more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cincinnati May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.39 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($64.52 more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Activates Emergency Operations Center to Prepare for Potential Impacts from Tropical Depression 2 as Early as Thursday * National Hurricane Center forecasts Tropical Depression 2 to potentially bring impacts to the southeast Texas coast later this week and weekend Actions CenterPoint Energy is taking to prepare include monitoring weather conditions 24/7, inspecting power lines, clearing high-risk vegetation, and  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Closely Monitoring Tropical Depression 2 and Taking Actions to Prepare Ahead of Potential Impacts across Greater Houston * To help keep its customers and communities safe, CenterPoint is actively monitoring evolving weather conditions and National Hurricane Center forecasts, taking action by deploying its hurricane/summer storm readiness plans, and coordinating with local officials Customers urged to sign up fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FR RCC). The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on crucial environmental issues affecting agriculture and rural com more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin Applauds House Passage of Sunshine Protection Act * Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09), a cosponsor of the Sunshine Protection Act, released the following statement after the House passed the legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.  "Twice a year, families have to adjust their schedules, parents lose an hour of sleep, and businesses and schools deal with unnecessary disruption," said Rep. Houchin. "For our farmers, an extra  more PR

ORONO, Maine, July 20 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * How to minimize spread of cyclospora, according to UMaine food safety expert * People from nearly every step of the food chain -farmers, processors, restaurateurs and consumers -can help stop the spread of the parasite that has caused a food poisoning outbreak in five states. Cyclospora, which has not yet been detected in Maine, is a microscopic parasite that can infect people when they consume food or water contaminated through human fecal matter. T more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Advanced Design Topics for the Engineering of Agricultural and Mechanical Equipment' * Publication title Advanced Design Topics for the Engineering of Agricultural and Mechanical Equipment Purdue authors Robert Stwalley III Roger Tormoehlen Publisher Purdue University Press Publication date Feb. 15, 2026 About the book (from the publisher) Off-road equipment designs contend with some unusual challenges and environme more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, July 21 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * IU Eskenazi Museum of Art to reimagine future of art engagement with $5M Lilly Endowment grant Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a transformative $5 million grant to the Indiana University Foundation that will allow the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University to strengthen its ability to connect people with art in meaningful ways. The investment will expand the museum's capacity to welcome new audiences, deepen community relationships and more PR

COLUMBUS, Indiana, July 21 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * IU Columbus announces new divisional leaders, student affairs director Indiana University Columbus is pleased to announce the appointments of Kimdy Le and Stephanie Serriere as academic division leaders, and Rachel Hunt as the new director of student affairs. These roles became effective earlier this month. Division of Behavioral, Health, and Life Sciences Kimdy Le, Ph.D., has been appointed head of the Division of Behavioral, Health, and Life more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * International Friendship Program seeking hosts for fall 2026 * Make a lasting impact with just a few hours each month. The International Friendship Program (IFP) is looking for volunteer hosts to welcome new international students to Purdue University this fall. For more than 30 years, IFP has connected local community members with international students. There are no financial, legal, or housing obligations -only a willingness to meet once a mo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Brookfield on $2.1 Billion Strategic Joint Venture with Healthpeak * Kirkland & Ellis advised Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) on the formation of a long-term strategic capital partnership with Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DOC) through a joint venture, involving a portfolio of outpatient medical buildings across the United States. The portfolio contributed by Healthpeak is co more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 20 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Local Investment Expands Dual Enrollment Opportunities for Area High School Students * Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute/Greencastle has received grant funding from the Parke County Community Foundation, Putnam County Community Foundation and Western Indiana Community Foundation to support dual enrollment opportunities for area high school students. The funding will help reduce financial barriers for students who want to earn college credit  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 20 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame political scientist David Campbell appointed to Kluge Chair in American Law and Governance * The Library of Congress has named David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame, to the Kluge Chair in American Law and Governance, a prestigious research appointment focused on legal, constitutional and political issues related to the institutions of American government. The spring 2027 resid more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue to expand research footprint in Indianapolis with new facility * * Info for journalists INDIANAPOLIS -Purdue University is continuing to expand its significant research enterprise in Indianapolis with the planned acquisition of a state-of-the-art laboratory facility on the city's northwest side. The Purdue Research Foundation late last month completed the purchase of the Northwest Indianapolis Research Building, located at 5735 W. 96th more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients * Purdue Today's "Thumbs Up" series gives faculty and staff members the opportunity to recognize, thank and congratulate others for their outstanding service, support and performance across the Purdue system. This week's "Thumbs Up" recipients are: Holly Patacsil I'd like to give Holly (Purdue Conferences) a big shout-out for going above and beyond for an event I recently had. She jumped up at every opportuni more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 21 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Researcher shows how AI can personalize learning for homeschooling families More than 3.4 million American children, or about 6 percent of the school-age population, now learn at home, and that group has grown at nearly three times the pre-pandemic rate. Homeschooling is also increasingly popular in countries including Canada and the United Kingdom, as more parents look to customize educational options for the more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of nearly 7 million customers worldwide. "Virginians and consumers globall more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Applauds $30 Million for Bloch Quantum Tech Hub that Includes Northwest Indiana Partners * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauded an announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) that the Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, which includes partners in northwest Indiana, will receive $30 million in federal funding. The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub is a regional consortium spanning Indiana, Illinois more PR