INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * A Dream Rooted in LaGrange, a Win Years in the Making * Ginny Ritchie, owner of Ginny Rose Studio, held her fiance's hand tightly as she waited to hear whether this would finally be her year. She'd been here twice before: a finalist in Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County's New Venture Competition, sharing her plans for a beauty and skincare business in downtown LaGrange, Indiana. Both times, she left without funding. After two losses, she was more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Application window open for Next Big Thing Pitch Competition * The application window is open for the Next Big Thing Pitch Competition. The competition has two aspects: Pitch Tank Competition and Fast Pitch Competition Pitch Tank is for individuals/teams who have a completed business plan, and have identified a specific minimum viable product or service to offer. Participants in the Pitch Tank cohort must be an Indiana resident or have an  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Benefits open enrollment begins Tuesday; resources are available to support employee decisions for 2027 * The opportunity to review, select and make changes to benefits for 2027 is almost here. Open enrollment for Purdue University and Purdue Global employees begins on Tuesday (Oct. 27) and continues through 6 p.m. ET Tuesday, Nov. 10, giving benefits-eligible employees two weeks to make decisions about their coverage for the coming year. Most cu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * "Turtle Island" and the legitimacy of America A look at how the radical left has appropriated a traditional Native American mythology to assert that America (and often Israel) are illegitimate nations. The legitimate American government now alleges that some of them have turned to violence. by Robert Stilson October 26, 2026 Editor's note: as part of a series of essays rated "Best of 2026" by our staff, this is a repost of an article that appeared ea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Oct. 26, 2026, by Vice President for Health Policy Sarah Lueck and former staffer Nicole Rapfogel: * * * Health Coverage Consumers Should Be Wary of Subpar Products Open enrollment for marketplace plans for 2027 health coverage is approaching -- beginning November 1 in most states -- and millions of people will be looking for health coverage. Facing significant affordability changes and, in many cases, paying more for less generous coverage,  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 27 -- 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 Jill Erzen, associate editor for The Defender: * * * Backed by AAP, West Virginia Proposal Would Allow Dental Hygienists to Give HPV Vaccine to 9-Year-Olds West Virginia health groups are pushing legislation to let dentists and dental hygienists administer the HPV vaccine, West Virginia Watch reported earlier this month. more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU authors highlight writers who influence them Three recently published faculty discuss their lessons learned October 26, 2026 Thrity Umrigar, PhD Distinguished University Professor Emerita, English*; Author of Missing Sam Algonquin Books, 2026 Stoner by John Edward Williams. This book taught me the power of silence, of leaving things unsaid or understated. A writer has to know that the silence between words is sometimes more important than  more PR

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Cyclone connection launches graduate research in rocket propellant for Caleb Munger * A Cyclone Engineering connection drew Caleb Munger to Iowa State to pursue a doctorate in aerospace engineering. In Dr. Brandon Runnels' Solid Mechanics Research Group, he's now working on how to keep solid propellants for things like rockets and missiles from breaking by creating computations to predict or prevent such unexpected damage. "I was doing unde more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Daniel J. Turner named vice chancellor for academic affairs at Ivy Tech Bloomington * Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington has named Daniel J. Turner, Ph.D., as vice chancellor for academic affairs effective Oct. 26, 2026. Turner joins Ivy Tech Bloomington from Indiana University Bloomington, where he served as assistant vice provost for undergraduate academic advising. In his previous role at IU, Turner provided campuswide leadership for academ more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * FBI Agents Society Invests in Future Criminal Justice Professionals at Ivy Tech Indianapolis * Ivy Tech Community College received the J. Edgar Hoover Scholarship, a $5,000 award presented by the Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at its annual conference in Indianapolis on October 17. The award will support criminal justice students at Ivy Tech Indianapolis by establishing a Criminal Justice Club. As par more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System This document provides the public notice that the Indiana & Ohio Railway Company (IORY) petitioned FRA seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. Comments are due on December 21, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under part 235 of t more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Google Invests $3 Million Through the Ivy Tech Foundation to Expand Fiber Optic and Network Installer Workforce Training Across Indiana * INDIANAPOLIS - A $3 million investment from Google will help expand fiber optic and network installer training opportunities across Indiana, creating new pathways to high-demand careers while helping meet the state's growing need for skilled broadband infrastructure professionals. The investment will support the more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Helps Small Businesses Prepare for the Future, Keep Jobs in Indiana * INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun is providing small businesses across Indiana with the tools they need through a new webinar series that's part of Keep IN--an initiative launched by Gov. Braun in May to provide small business owners with resources and support as they plan their futures. The webinar will assist some of the more than half of Indiana b more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Increases Housing Affordability, Availability Through READI * DALE, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun continues to increase the availability of affordable housing options in urban and rural communities statewide through the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Today, another housing project in the Indiana First region is complete as local and regional officials celebrated the grand opening  more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 26 -- High Point University posted the following news release: * * * HPU Awards and Honors: October 2026 * Dr. Tyler Shultz, president of the American Physical Therapy Association of North Carolin (APTA NC), presented Deema Sader, a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at High Point University(r), with two scholarships during the association's conference on Oct. 9-10. HPU hosted the two-day conference. HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 26, 2026 - High Point University students, faculty and staff recently completed servi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE HSI Indianapolis makes significant contributions to massive COVID-era loan fraud crackdown * FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- ICE's Homeland Security Investigations Indiana, along with 44 U.S. attorney's offices and 20 federal and state investigative agencies, recently concluded a two-month enforcement surge resulting in 12 indictments and five guilty pleas. The nationwide enforcement action was led by the Jus more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Advanced Air Mobility: Human Factors, Ecosystem Readiness, and the Integration of eVTOLs' * Advanced Air Mobility: Human Factors, Ecosystem Readiness, and the Integration of eVTOLs Purdue author Additional authors Dimitrios Ziakkas Amin Vafadar Publisher CRC Press Publication date April 5, 2026 About the book (from the publisher) Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles represent a major advancement in aviation t more PR

COUPVRAY, France, Oct. 26 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * Indiana Jones(tm) and the Temple of Peril: a major renovation starting in January 2027 * Calling all adventurers: Indiana Jones(tm) and the Temple of Peril will be closing for a major renovation! From 4 January 2027, this iconic attraction at Disneyland(r) Park will close for several months to undergo its most extensive renovation since it first opened. Teams from Walt Disney Imagineering Paris, Design & Del more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 27 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Studio 10 now multi-use production space for podcasts, interviews October 26, 2026 The Media School facilities and technology team recently updated Studio 10 to better serve students' production needs. The studio is now equipped to operate as a space for podcasts, interviews, and other recorded content with three robotic cameras, four microphones, and a fully controllable lighting system and staging area. Students can also bring in different ca more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Dean of Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Named to National Scientific Ocean Drilling Advisory Committee * Indiana University of Pennsylvania Dean of the John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Steve Hovan has been appointed to the United States Scientific Ocean Drilling Advisory Committee. This committee is limited to 15 members from throughout the nation who are charged to formulate sc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Junior ROTC Cadets Test Teamwork, Endurance at National Raider Challenge * U.S. Army Cadet Command hosted the Junior ROTC National Raider Challenge at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Oct. 22-25, bringing in approximately 4,000 cadets from across the country to compete for national titles. The event was created in 2023 to give cadets a centrally located premier competition. "[The challenge] is really good for leader[ship] development," said Aaron Hinkle, a cadet from L more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Surpasses $500 Million Fundraising Milestone, Announces Building Naming in Honor of President and Mrs. Elsener * Journey to 2030 campaign advances toward $750 million goal as university celebrates 25 years of transformational leadership Marian University has secured $502 million toward its $750 million Journey to 2030 fundraising goal and announced that its planned $72 million facility will be named the Daniel and Elizabeth Elsener Center more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * MEYLE Brings Back Popular License Plate Fundraiser to Support Northwood Students at AAPEX 2026 * After raising more than $14,000 in 2025, automotive aftermarket supplier returns with unique opportunity to support future industry leaders! Following a successful debut that raised more than $14,000 for Northwood University scholarships, MEYLE is bringing back its popular German license plate fundraiser at the 2026 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX),  more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Minnesota State Shuts Out Wayne State (Neb.) * The Minnesota State defense limited Wayne State (Neb.) to just 177 total yards of offense and only 61 yards rushing to shut out the Wildcats, 35-0. It was the Mavericks first shutout since 2021, and first home shutout since 2017. The win moved Minnesota State to 8-0 on the season as the Mavericks remain No. 5 in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron. Wa more PR

ANDERSON, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Anderson University posted the following news: * * * Professor Laura Stull Receives 2026 Child Advocate Award * Stull receives the 2026 Judge Brinkman Child Advocate Award for her work supporting teens and families through "Parenting the Teen Brain" ANDERSON Ind. -- Laura Stull, chair and professor of psychology, is the 2026 East Central Indiana Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Judge Brinkman Child Advocate Award Recipient. Stull was selected for her dedication to youth in the juvenile justice system. more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Purdue announces promotions for Indianapolis and West Lafayette * Two senior leaders are being promoted as the university continues efforts to expand development and growth of the Indianapolis campus, Purdue's top priority and most important opportunity. Michael B. Cline, senior vice president for Administrative Operations and chief operating officer for Indianapolis, becomes executive vice president and chief executive officer for Indianapolis,  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Purdue waives graduate application fees for current students, alumni * Pursuing a graduate degree or certificate program at Purdue University is now even more accessible for current Purdue students and alumni. The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) has eliminated graduate application fees for currently enrolled Purdue students and degree-earning alumni of Purdue's West Lafayette and Indianapolis cam more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Purdue University posted 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: Dustin Schultz Dustin (Engineering Technology) was paramount in the successful refurbishment of a large passive solar collector. His ability to see a solution and le more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine collecting food for annual Crush Hunger effort * Trine University is collecting food through Nov. 6 for Community Harvest Food Bank's 12th annual "U Can Crush Hunger" campaign. The campaign is a competitive food and fundraising drive between area schools that helps the organization provide meals to thousands of northeast Indiana families during the holidays while supporting food pantries on local college campuses for students struggling with food insecurity more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire bat biologist expands research, insight into often misunderstood mammal * Share this story: Intro text Like ghouls and ghosts, bats have been associated with Halloween for as long as we can remember. They are seemingly everywhere this time of year, depicted in decorations, spooky stories and haunted houses. Popular culture can portray bats as harmful and frightening. The reality is bats are often misunderstood ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA deploys electronic health record system to hospitals in Cleveland, Anchorage * WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs on Saturday deployed the Federal Electronic Health Record system at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio and the Alaska VA Healthcare System in Anchorage. The system was also deployed at 16 standalone clinics associated with those medical centers throughout Ohio and Alaska. VA has de more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Vice President and Chief Information Officer Brian Voss announces retirement * Brian D. Voss, Clemson's vice president and chief information officer, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2026 after five years of service with the University. Voss will serve the Office of the Provost in an advisory role through 2027 to ensure continuity on major University IT initiatives. Voss was appointed to the VP/CIO position in February 2022 after interim role more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * October 26, 2026 Robbyn DeSpain, Director of Strategic Communications VSU's Online Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Named a Top Program VALDOSTA, Ga. - More than 10 years after launching, Valdosta State University's (VSU) Bachelor of Arts in Spanish online degree continues to be recognized. OnlineU ranks VSU's degree second in its 2026 rankings of best online Spanish programs, tied with Indiana University - Indianapolis. Arizona State University ranks fir more PR