NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * 'The band always wins': Paul Popiel, the new Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands, on why the time was right for his Notre Dame homecoming * It's a Monday afternoon in August, and Paul Popiel's team takes the field at an NFL stadium in 20 days. He doesn't know who will be on his final roster, nor has he had a moment to assess their abilities. Even once practice starts, he only sees his team for 90 minutes a day. That's just life for a marching more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * 5 engineering doctoral students selected as Purdue's inaugural class of ARCS National Scholars * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Meera Doran, Maxwell Kawada, Shaiv Mehra, Peter Meshkov and Christopher Peter have more in common than their individual pursuits of doctoral degrees through Purdue University's College of Engineering. Through a partnership with the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation and Purdue, the five have been named to more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * 9-3-26 USI students complete first solo-build bridge in Eswatini * Browse a photo gallery from the trip (credit: Tyler Welsh) This summer, the University of Southern Indiana's Engineers in Action (EIA) chapter led the design, development and construction of a pedestrian footbridge in Eswatini in Southern Africa, to connect isolated communities to critical services such as shops, schools, clinics, co-ops, churches and more. This tri more PR

KIRKSVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- A.T. Still University posted the following news: * * * A.T. Still University Board of Trustees appoints officers, elects new trustees * A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) Board of Trustees appointed officers and elected two new trustees at its quarterly meeting July 24, 2026. The following trustees were elected as officers for 2026-27: Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO, FACOFP, '11, of Anthem, Arizona, chair; Michael Torgan, MBA, NHA, of Los Angeles, California, vice chair; and Renee Clark, MAcc, of D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian: * * * Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate John James Reiterates Calls to Eliminate State Income Tax Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee John James recently doubled down on his commitment to eliminate the state income tax, a pro-growth reform that would allow Michigan families to keep more of their hard-earned money and make the state more competitive for jobs and investment. "We are eliminating the state income tax. Not more PR

ANDERSON, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Anderson University posted the following news: * * * Anderson University Launches New AU Experience Curriculum * ANDERSON, Ind. -This week, Anderson University's Fall 2026 incoming students become the first to learn from the new AU Experience curriculum. All first-semester undergraduate students at AU will take Foundations of the AU Experience. It is the first course in their 15-credit-hour AU Experience. This course aims to create space for the Holy Spirit to transform lives and to unite students in their exp more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * 9-3-26 Board of Trustees approves Capital Improvement Budget Request * At its regular meeting on Thursday, September 3, the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees approved the 2027-29 Capital Improvement Budget Request to be presented to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the State Budget Committee and the fiscal committees of the Indiana General Assembly during the 2027 Legislative Session. The University's requ more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Business admin student turns second chance into a path for change for others * When Ladessa Sparks returned home after incarceration, she was determined to build a different life. "I had never lived life properly. I never adulted correctly and didn't have much of an education. I've always been a smart cookie; I just didn't have the best examples and role models. So, when I had the opportunity while incarcerated to turn my life around, I made sure  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Chemistry is changing the way researchers develop AI technology * While most believe artificial intelligence (AI) is changing science, researchers at the University of Notre Dame are exploring the reverse. In an article published in Chemical Reviews, AI and chemistry experts alike discussed how the intricacies of organic chemistry are changing the way researchers design AI technology, leading the way for a new generation of development. "Organic  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Vaccination Data on Amish Children Screened for 2010 Autism Study Was Never Made Public A study presented by researchers in 2010 found an autism rate among Amish children of roughly 1 in 271 -- much lower than the national average. The researchers collecte more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Clinic prepares future dentists to serve patients with complex health needs * Across Indiana, many patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses, and complex medical conditions face long drives, long waits and limited oral healthcare options. The Delta Dental Special Care Clinic at the IU School of Dentistry, which opens Sept. 3, aims to address that need by preparing future dentists to provide special more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Damar Services to Pay $65,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit Over Rejection of Deaf Housekeeping Applicant * Residential services provider resolves federal lawsuit on qualification standards that disqualify applicants with hearing or vision disabilities INDIANAPOLIS -Damar Services, Inc., an Indianapolis residential services provider for individuals with developmental disabilities, will pay $65,000 and provide other relief to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 31, 2026 Submitted electronically via: http://www.regulations.gov The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: CY 2027 Ambulatory Surgical Center Prospective Payment Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: The D more ST

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida requests to lower rates in 2027 Duke Energy Florida customers can expect lower rates beginning in January 2027, compared to December 2026, following a request the company filed today with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC). What this means: * Duke Energy Florida's typical residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy per month should see a $0.71 decrease on their bills from December 2026 to January 2027. *  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Duke Energy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation invests $180,000 in workforce training to support growth across South Carolina * Grants aim to help address labor needs by training technical college students to help meet demand as state continues to grow - Meeting the demands of South Carolina's continued growth will require more than new infrastructure. It will require a skilled workforce ready to build it. To help strengthen that talent pipeline, Duke Energy Fou more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * Explore the night sky at IU Kokomo Observatory open house * KOKOMO, Ind. -Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what is hiding beyond the stars? Community members and students will have the chance to explore the universe during the IU Kokomo Observatory Open House beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday, September 13, hosted by Patrick Motl, professor of physics. The event will allow visitors to learn information about a NASA spacecraft to som more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145) Summary Company Announcement Date: September 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 03, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Possible E. Coli Contamination Compa more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Adeyemi Adenrele Returns to Barnes & ThornburgThe firm's white collar practice now includes five former U.S. attorneys and 19 former assistant U.S. attorneys * Following a successful tenure as a federal prosecutor, Adeyemi (Adey) Adenrele is returning to Barnes & Thornburg as a partner in the White Collar, Compliance and Investigations (WCCI) practice in the firm's Washington, D more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Former UToledo Bioengineering Students Patent Medical Device * Four bioengineers who developed their invention as students at The University of Toledo have been awarded a U.S. patent for a device that combines two products many women currently have to use separately: a pessary and a menstrual cup. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued Patent No. 12,672,979, "Combined Pessary and Menstrual Cup," this month to Lauren Coy, Tara Dobric, Morgan Folley and J more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Announces FEMA Approved $2.1M to Hoosiers within first week of Major Disaster Declaration * INDIANAPOLIS -Today, Governor Mike Braun announced FEMA has approved more than $2.1 million to Hoosier families impacted by the August 2026 disaster. "Thanks to President Trump, in coordination with our state and federal partners, financial aid is being delivered at a rapid pace to survivors of this disaster," said Gov. Braun. "Thousand more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Helps Small Businesses Grow Sales, Export Products with New Funding * INDIANAPOLIS -Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced the state has secured $765,000 in competitive grant funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help Indiana small businesses increase and expand their product sales. The funding will support the Indiana State Trade Expansion Program (IN-STEP), which helps small businesses develop and expand  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun: "Indiana Achieves Second-Largest Drop in Veteran Homelessness Nationwide" * INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Indiana achieved the second-largest drop in veteran homelessness nationwide. Since taking office, Gov. Braun strategically doubled the resources allocated to nonprofits that support Hoosier veterans, leveraging more efficient and targeted funding decisions. Amid these efforts, Indiana recor more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Announces One-Stop Shops for Communities Impacted by Recent Flooding Events * INDIANAPOLIS -Governor Mike Braun announced that beginning today, Wednesday, Sept. 2, multiple state and federal agencies will partner to host one-stop shops in communities impacted by recent flooding events. The one-stop shops will bring representatives from participating agencies together to a single location to provide information on available more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Delivers Another Month of Gas Savings for Hoosier Families * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun today extended his suspension of Indiana's Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through October 5, delivering another month of nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. "Affordability is my top priority, and my gas tax suspensions are delivering the cheapest gas in America for Hoosiers. I'm keeping those sav more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Grows Indiana Ag-Biotech Sector with Israeli Company's New North American Headquarters * Israeli ag-biotech company becomes the first to establish Indiana operations through Iron Nation-Indiana initiative INDIANAPOLIS -Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that IBI Ag, an Israeli ag-biotech company developing next-generation biological crop-protection solutions, will establish its North American headquarters in India more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Reynolds receives Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense * On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Governor Reynolds was presented with the National Guard Association of the United States' highest honor during their 148th General Conference & Exhibition in Indianapolis, Indiana. For over four decades, the organization has recognized civilian and military leaders who have made contributions to the defense and  more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * Grace College Receives $30,000 Ultrasound Machine Donation from Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital * Grace College was recently gifted two Diagnostic Ultrasound machines from Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital for its medical imaging program. This gift allows Grace to set up additional exam tables and related equipment to train its growing number of program participants. "We are so thankful for this generous donation that allows us to expand our Scan Lab availability," said  more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Grant to help improve Trine engineers' communication skills * Trine University mechanical engineering students will soon have some extra help preparing presentations for industry. A university project, titled "Engineering Communication Lab: Enhancing Capstone Design Presentations with Virtual Reality," recently received an $8,980 grant from the Engineering Information Foundation (EIF). Gurudutt Chandrashekar, Ph.D., associate professor in the Wade Department of  more PR

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Black and Veatch posted the following news release: * * * Heather Cheslek, Black & Veatch industrial water execution leader, to join WEF's board of directors | Black & Veatch * Heather Cheslek, associate vice president and industrial water execution leader at Black & Veatch, has been appointed treasurer of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), one of the water sector's most influential professional organizations. Cheslek will officially assume the role on the organization's boar more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * How Kyle Allison Became a Licensed Teacher Through an Alternative Teacher Certification Program * Walk the halls of Edgewood Middle School in Warsaw, Indiana, and you'll find Kyle Allison teaching business and computer science to seventh and eighth graders in the very same building where he once walked as a middle schooler himself! After 11 years working in higher education athletics and administration, Kyle made the leap to the classroom through an alternativ more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * How new moms cope with stressful news may matter more than the news itself, study finds * The everchanging social, political, and economic landscape in many countries has become more tenuous and intense in recent years. Respondents in a 2026 report from the World Economic Forum indicated a prevailing mood of uncertainty, with 50 percent of them anticipating a turbulent or stormy outlook on life over the next two years. This negative perception swel more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: August 2026 * High Point University's Society of Physics Students (SPS) collaborated with the Natural Science Fellowship (NSF) to host for the first time a program on Aug. 26 to feature six students who conducted hands-on scientific research during the summer. Pictured from left were student presenters Megan Mueller, Skyler Gangestad, Caitlyn Wingeart, Isabella Frankovic, Jake Ankrum and Josh Elbertson. HIGH PO more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Dairy Foods Association posted the following news release: * * * IDFA, Michigan Milk Producers Association Host Sen. Elissa Slotkin at Ovid Dairy Facility for Tour, Industry Roundtable * Visit Highlights Dairy Industry Growth and Need for Policies that Support Nutrition, Trade and Workforce Development WASHINGTON, D.C., September 2, 2026-The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) welcomed Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mic more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Indiana Chamber Emerging Leaders Forum Returns October 7 As employers place growing emphasis on developing and retaining the next generation of talent, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce will bring early-career professionals from across the state together October 7 for its second annual Emerging Leaders Forum at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Presented by Jackson Lewis P.C., the event will offer leadership more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State Welcomes 2026-27 Class of President's Scholars * Indiana State University is welcoming 21 outstanding students as President's Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year, recognizing their academic achievement, leadership and potential to make an impact at Indiana State and beyond. The incoming class includes 18 freshmen and three transfer students pursuing degrees across the University's academic colleges. The President's Scholarship is on more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * IU collaboration brings fresh perspectives to Monon South Trail development A partnership between Radius Indiana and the IU Center for Rural Engagement brought students, faculty, and staff together across disciplines to explore how the developing Monon South Trail can support community and economic opportunities throughout southern Indiana. By Sarah Duis As the Monon South Trail takes shape mile by mile across southern Indiana, a partnership between Radius more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Charlie Scudder named director of student media Alumnus Charlie Scudder, a professor of practice and publications advisor at Southern Methodist University with an accomplished background in journalism, media innovation, teaching, and student mentorship, and a longstanding connection to IU student media, will be IU's next director of student media, beginning Dec. 14. A former student media leader, Scudder, BAJ'14, returns to IU after building a  more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * Indiana University P-12 Summit brings together industry leaders and partners * KOKOMO, Ind. -Indiana University Kokomo faculty and local P-12 teachers, administrators, and students are among those sharing expertise as IU's P-12 Education Summit, set for Tuesday, September 22. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. Learn more and register for free until September 18 at schoolpartnerships.iu.edu/p-12 more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast reports largest freshman class since 2020 * View print quality image about1 about1 NEW ALBANY, Ind. (September 3, 2026) - Indiana University Southeast welcomed 732 first-year students this fall, an increase of 6.1 percent over fall 2025 and the university's largest incoming class of first-year students since fall 2020. The incoming class also includes 240 transfer students and 115 graduate students, bringing the total number of more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by State Policy Director Patrick Crane: * * * Pruning to grow Higher education has room to serve more people. Preserving that opportunity will require strategic choices about what each institution offers--and what they can offer collaboratively. A healthy tree does not grow by keeping every branch. In an environment of finite sunlight, water, and nutrients, unchecked growth can weaken the whole. Thoughtful pruning directs resources towa more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * NBA TV unveils game schedule for 2026-27 regular season The NBA today announced NBA TV's game schedule for the 2026-27 regular season. The network will televise 60 games, beginning Saturday, Oct. 24 with a doubleheader as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Milwaukee Bucks (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Golden State Warriors visit the Phoenix Suns (10 p.m. ET). The announcement completes the national television schedule for the 2026-27 regu more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Announces Finalists for 2026 Green Cross for Safety Awards * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Green Cross for Safety(r) awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in safety advocacy, excellence and innovation. Winners will be revealed at the Green Cross Celebration, presented by U. S. Steel. Safety Advocate, sponsored by First Student: Recognizes those w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Celebrates Outstanding Support for National Shooting Sports Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF(r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrates widespread support and participation in the 10th annual National Shooting Sports Month(r), which ran throughout the month of August. To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, this year's National Shooting Sports Month celebration carried the tagline "Let Freedom more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Office of Research fall workshops * Build your research and proposal-development skills this fall with upcoming workshops for Purdue faculty and researchers offered by the Office of Research. Sessions cover multiple topics including finding funding and limited submissions, successful grant writing, National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding strategies, proposal budgets, postaward management, research regulatory affairs, and more. Space may be lim more PR

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news: * * * PALNI Recognizes SMWC Librarian for Teamwork, Service * Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) Director of the Library Rusty Tryon, DMin, MLS, was among the awardees who recently received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Leadership in Deep Collaboration from the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI). The awardees, nominated by their peers in the consortium, are recognized for their leadership in building, suppor more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Podcast: Time traveling into Peru's ancient past through archaeology and virtual reality * What does it take to travel thousands of years into the past? For Rebecca Bria, PhD, an archaeologist and assistant professor of anthropology in the UT San Antonio College of Liberal and Fine Arts, it means spending months at a time more than 10,000 feet above sea level in the northern Peruvian Andes, carefully peeling back layers of earth to uncover c more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Professors Levi Waldron and Constantin Yiannoutsos named distinguished professor * CUNY SPH is delighted to announce that, effective September 1, Drs. Levi Waldron and Constantin Yiannoutsos have been elevated to the rank of distinguished professor. Both appointments were approved by the CUNY Board of Trustees at its meeting on June 29. CUNY bestows the title of distinguished professor on faculty  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue faculty named 2026 Clifford B. Kinley Trust award recipients * Five Purdue faculty members were named recipients of the 2026 Clifford B. Kinley Trust award, which supports social science research by West Lafayette- and Indianapolis-based faculty focused on improving the human condition. This year's recipients are Jennifer Jabson Tree, associate professor of public health; Jiyeon Lee, associate professor of speech, language and hearing scie more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu and Kelly Introduce Resolution to Designate September 3 as National Neuroblastoma Awareness Day * Resolution builds on California effort led by La Canada High School student and Pediatric Hope Project founder Mikaela Hong WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced a resolution to designate September 3, 2026, as National Neuroblastoma Awareness Day, recognizing the children and families affected  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * SBA Recognizes Innovative CHOICE Arrangements as Major Win for Small Businesses Trump Administration Initiative Expands Health Insurance Affordability, Choice, and Coverage Options for Small Businesses and Workers - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) joined the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to announce CHOICE Arrangements. Formerly k more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Shreve Bill to Strengthen American Mineral Supply Chains Passes House * Today, Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) announced that the House passed his Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 (H.R. 1501), legislation to strengthen American mineral supply chains and reduce dependence on China. Cars, appliances, cell phones, medical equipment, defense systems and the power grid all depend on minerals such as copper, lithium and rare earth element more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 2 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ Foundation Freelance Fund supports nine journalists attending SPJ26 * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org Nine freelance journalists will receive $500 grants from the SPJ Foundation Freelance Fund to help them attend SPJ26, the Society of Professional Journalists national convention, Oct. 1-4 in Columbus, Ohio. The 2026 recipients are: Paul Bagnall Leslie Wylie Bateman Pilar L. Davi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 2 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ joins coalition urging 11th Circuit to protect student press freedom * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has joined a coalition of student media and press organizations in urging the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower-court ruling that could threaten student press freedom at public colleges and universities in Alabama, Georgia an more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Sweet! Trine electrical engineering student interns at Spangler Candy * BRYAN, Ohio -Coming out of her freshman year at Trine University, Julia Dickinson initially had a hard time finding a summer internship, but she was able to secure one in the sweetest place of all. The electrical engineering major spent her summer surrounded by Dum-Dums, Marshmallow Circus Peanuts, Sweethearts and other delectable treats as an intern at Spangler Candy Company in Bryan, Ohio.  more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Sycamore Alumna Sister Maria Gemma Salyer Inaugurated as University of Saint Francis President * Indiana State University alumna Sister Maria Gemma Salyer, OSF, was inaugurated today, September 3, 2026, as the 12th president of the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. Sister Maria Gemma, who earned her doctorate in Educational Administration - Higher Education Leadership from Indiana State University, began serving as president of Saint Francis more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $120 Million to Expand Maternal and Infant Health Services, Increase Primary Care Access and Grow the Healthcare Workforce Across Indiana * The Trump Administration announced today that a $120 million investment is being delivered to strengthen rural health and expand access to high-quality care for Hoosiers through the federal Rural Health Transf more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 3 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * U researchers join NSF center that studies how robots and people learn to work together * Reposted from the College of Engineering. A new National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center, led by the University of Texas at Austin, will study what happens when assistive robots leave the lab and move into the real world to live and work alongside humans. The Center for Human and Robot Co-Adaptation will bring together 39 researchers fro more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Hosts Inaugural U.S.-India Forum, Bringing Global Leaders to La Jolla * The UC San Diego 21st Century India Center hosted the inaugural U.S.-India Forum this spring, convening leading voices from government, industry, healthcare and academia to explore new frameworks for partnership, innovation and strategic investment between two of the world's most consequential democracies. The two-day forum, "Bridging Innovation  more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW to Host Public Debate for Virginia's 7th Congressional District By Lisa Chinn Marvashti The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between challengers for Virginia's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. Independent candidate Alaha Ahrar, Libertarian candidate Taner Lopez and Republican candidate Doug Ollivant will meet in George Washington Hall's Dod more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * Zimmer Biomet, Grace College to Write New Chapter in Warsaw's Orthopedic Legacy * Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, and Grace College today announced that Zimmer Biomet will donate its current global headquarters building at 345 E. Main Street in Warsaw, Ind., to Grace College. Grace College will gain ownership to the building in early 2027, advancing its commitment to STEM education and orthopedic innovation  more PR