WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * A Message from EEI President & CEO Drew Maloney: This Labor Day, Thank a Lineworker * WASHINGTON (September 04, 2026) -Today, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) President and CEO Drew Maloney honors the skilled men and women who power our daily lives. In a new message on LinkedIn, he thanks the more than 100,000 lineworkers who work every day to keep America's energy grid running and make it stronger -and who work around the clock more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA invites public libraries to apply for 12 months of early childhood STEM program kits and resources * CHICAGO - In collaboration with Cummins Inc., the American Library Association (ALA) invites applications from U.S. public libraries to participate in A Year of STEM, 12 months of curated STEM programming to foster curiosity and STEM-mindedness in early childhood learners. Through a competitive, peer-reviewed app more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Research Examines Effects of Wind, Solar Projects on Indiana Home Values * A new research brief from Ball State University's Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) finds no statistically significant negative effects on residential property values associated with proximity to large wind or utility-scale solar projects in Indiana. Dr. Dagney Faulk, director of research at CBER, and Dr. Paul Niekamp, assistant professor of economics more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State to Host Inaugural Elaine Damler Nutrition Lecture Featuring Johns Hopkins Obesity Expert Dr. Ariana Chao * Ball State University's College of Health will welcome nationally recognized obesity treatment expert Dr. Ariana M. Chao for the inaugural Elaine Damler Nutrition Lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in Room 103 of the Health Professions Building. The lecture is free and open to the public. Free campus parking is available in General more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State University Libraries Announces 2026-27 Community Programming * Ball State University Libraries has announced a series of community programs for the 2026-27 academic year, kicking off on Sept. 25 with a celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Homecoming at Ball State. Additional programming throughout the academic year will feature Delaware County history, poetry, local food traditions, and more. "We're excited to offer a wide range o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Indiana First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 3 of the 9 largest counties in Indiana from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Indiana employment decreased 0.1 percent over the year to 3,160,700 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-Chicago Back Quincy Human Rights Commission Resolution Seeking Accountability for Illinois Alderman's Anti-Muslim Posts The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with its Chicago chapter (CAIR-Chicago), today expressed full support for the Quincy Human Rights Commission (HRC) following its decision to draft a formal resolution demanding accountab more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Creepy, kooky and thunderous: Trine alumni, students perform in 'Addams Family' * Lurch wasn't sporting a Thunder jersey and there wasn't a white tiger in the set decor, but the recent Gaslight Playhouse production of "The Addams Family" still had a strong Trine University presence throughout. Six Trine alumni and current students were part of the cast, with performances held July 24-26 in Kendallville, Indiana. Kaitlyn Lee, a 2022 English and communication alum more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings School names four distinguished professors * Four new distinguished professors have been named at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Following the dean's recommendation and the provost's approval, all four were formally appointed by the UNC Board of Trustees on July 30, 2026. Endowed professorships are one of the highest honors the University bestows to faculty members who  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Announces Stepped-Up Labor Day Weekend Patrols, Urges Hoosiers To Drive Sober * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun today announced stepped-up police patrols and sobriety checkpoints across Indiana for Labor Day weekend as part of his push to keep Hoosiers safe on the road and crack down on impaired driving and aggressive driving. Indiana State Police (ISP), in partnership with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI)  more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Impact 150: IUP Graduates Make Gift to Support IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine, Student Athletes, Eberly Students * #IUP Impact 150 Comprehensive Campaign Exceeds $122 Million Regina Dressel Stover and Dennis Stover Two alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania have made a gift to IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine, continuing the couple's long-time support for student athletes and students facing financial need. Dennis Stover, more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 5 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Lanosga to be honored by Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame Sofia Gruionu Associate professor Gerry Lanosga has been named one of five inductees to the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame, one of the profession's highest honors in the state. Lanosga's career spans journalism, investigative reporting, media law, journalism history, and freedom of information advocacy. He began his professional journalism career in 2010 after earning his Ph.D in mass c more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 5 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Parameswaran explores the rise of Indian Americans in the media Herman B Wells Endowed Professor (Class of 1950) Radhika Parameswaran published "Sights, Sounds and Stories of the Indian Diaspora: A New Browning of American Journalism," a chapter in the sixth edition of "Race/ Gender/ Class/ Media: Considering Diversity Across Audiences, Content, and Producers." The chapter explores the rise of Indian Americans in U.S. media over the last three  more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Announced * On September 3, Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Council of Trustees heard an update on IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine, including an introduction of the college's first four tenure-track faculty members. The new faculty introduced today were Marina Diioia, Cheryl Doane, Sophia Johnson, and Stephanie Klinesmith. "These faculty members bring extensive expertise in their fiel more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative Offering Fall Lecture Series * The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer a fall lecture series starting September 11. The programs are free and open to the community and are presented via Zoom from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m., alternating between Wednesdays and Fridays. While the series is free, Zoom registration is required. The series runs through December. The Dessy more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Ivy Tech Indy Library concludes first-ever summer reading program * The Ivy Tech Indianapolis Library and Tutoring department concluded its first-ever Summer Reading Challenge on August 25, launching what organizers hope will become another recurring library program that the campus community looks forward to each year. The challenge invited students, faculty, and staff to complete a series of themed reading activities throughout the summer. Cheyen more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University M.S. in Reading Science Earns International Dyslexia Association Accreditation * Recognition validates program's alignment with science of reading, structured literacy and national standards for teacher preparation Marian University's M.S. in Reading Science program has earned accreditation from the International Dyslexia Association, recognizing the program's alignment with research-based standards for preparing educators to teach readin more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Research Enterprise Continues Rapid Growth * Rising research expenditures, federal investment, and new NIH resources expand opportunities for faculty and students Marian University's research enterprise continues to accelerate, marked by rising research expenditures, increased federal investment, and new national research resources that expand opportunities for faculty and students. Marian reported $8.748 million in research and developm more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Meet Elizabeth Kim - Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees Student Representative * Elizabeth Kim's ultimate career goal is not a particular title, employer, or paycheck. It is to feel fulfilled. For Kim, the first step toward that fulfillment was giving herself permission to reconsider what she wanted from her education. "I originally went to college thinking, 'I'm going to do these things, and I'm going to fast-track my way into a solid career,'" Kim more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan vegetable crop report - September 2, 2026 * Weather This week's forecast: * Scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, Sept. 2, with some strong storms possible afternoon and evening hours. Hot and humid to the south. Scattered showers and thunderstorms continuing Thursday through Saturday. Mostly fair, dry and cooler Sunday into early next week. * High temperatures from the mid-upper 70s more PR

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * Pete Ohs '05 Brings Latest Film "Erupcja" to DePauw * Filmmaker Pete Ohs '05 returned to DePauw University on August 26 to screen his latest film and reflect on the lessons he has learned throughout his career. Ohs' visit included an afternoon forum with students, hosted by DePauw's Film and Media Arts Department in partnership with the Media Fellows Program and the Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, in which Ohs shared about his path to filmmaking and more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue, Deloitte to discuss how technology is reshaping careers * The Purdue community is invited to join President Mitch Daniels as he talks with Lindsay Hough, vice chair of Deloitte's U.S. government and public services practice, for a fireside conversation exploring how technology is reshaping careers and how Boilermakers can use their judgment, creativity and leadership to turn that change into progress. The "Deloitte x Purdue: New Careers a more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * Sustainability Week offers environmental education, opportunities * KOKOMO, Ind. -To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the IU Kokomo Office of Sustainability will host a week of tree planting, beekeeping demonstrations, and other hands-on activities. Sustainability Week is observed September 8 to September 11 on campus, according to Andy Tuholski, director of the Office of Sustainability. "Sustainability Week gives us a chance to look at what s more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Two Alumni Named District Superintendents of Kentucky and Southwest Indiana Two Trevecca alumni were recently named district superintendents in the Church of the Nazarene. Harry Curry Jr. was appointed to oversee the Kentucky District, and Nathan Rogers was elected to lead the Southwest Indiana District. As a district superintendent, each will serve as the spiritual and administrative leader for the area of local churches they oversee. The Kent more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 5 -- The University of Notre Dame Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news: * * * Kroc Institute hosts two visiting research fellows for the fall 2026 semester Author: Kate Chester Two visiting research fellows are part of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies for fall 2026, kicking off the Institute's Visiting Research Fellows Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program brings outstanding peace studies scholars to the University of Notre Dame for up to two se more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Yakym Praises Trump Administration's $120 Million Investment in Rural Hoosier Health Care Investment follows Yakym-led delegation letter urging maximum funding for Hoosier rural communities - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) today praised the Trump administration for awarding Indiana $120 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, "President Trump and Republicans delivered for rural America when every single Demo more PR