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EPA Establishes an Internal Council to Identify Opportunities for Greater Partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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As part of a larger agency strategy, EPA’s HBCU Council will review the agency’s recruitment, resources, research, and community engagement efforts and provide recommendations to strengthen support of schools and students

WASHINGTON (Feb. 22, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the creation of an internal council charged with helping the agency foster stronger relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This internal council will identify enhanced opportunities for recruitment of students and support for institutions through grants, contracts, transparent data sharing and community engagement, consistent with law. This announcement comes as EPA kicks off a week celebrating HBCUs during Black History Month.

“HBCUs have produced some of the greatest minds in American history and as we continue the mission of protecting human health and the environment, these vital institutions are helping us lead the charge,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “That’s why I’m proud to create this council to assess ways we can strengthen our recruitment of students and provide broader support to help fortify HBCUs into the future.”

The HBCU council is one part of EPA’s broader HBCU strategy that will be developed in the coming months. The council is comprised of volunteer staff from EPA headquarters, and program and regional offices. The group will identify opportunities for immediate enhancement for recruitment, resources, research, and community engagement. The council will also be charged with determining how EPA can support HBCUs as leader in climate change, climate resiliency, and environmental justice during this administration and into the future. The council’s findings and recommendations will be submitted to Administrator Regan for review and incorporation in the agency’s broader strategy for engagement with HBCUs, which is expected in May.

“It is fantastic to see the EPA finally lift up HBCUs since our schools have played an outsize role over the decades in training generations of leaders and seeding justice movements—including environmental and climate justice,” said Dr. Robert D. Bullard, environmental justice pioneer and Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning & Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University. “Hopefully, this new EPA initiative will help strengthen the education and training infrastructure, research centers, and community-university partnerships at HBCUs and support organizations that uniquely serve some of our most vulnerable populations and communities.”

EPA’s efforts are aligned with Executive Order 14041, White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity Through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, issued in September 2021, which instructs agencies to “advance equity in economic and educational opportunities for all Americans, including Black Americans, strengthen the capacity of HBCUs to provide the highest-quality education, increase opportunities for these institutions to participate in and benefit from Federal programs, and ensure that HBCUs can continue to be engines of opportunity.”

“I am grateful that EPA is making this commitment to HBCUs. Our work with HBCUs prepares students to apply research and analysis to the pressing problems of environmental racism and the climate crisis facing Black communities,” said Dr. Beverly Wright, Executive Director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice and Co-Director of the HBCU Climate Change Consortium.

During Administrator Regan’s Journey to Justice Tour last November, leaders from Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, and Texas Southern University, expressed a desire for EPA to provide greater opportunities for students to gain experience in environmental fields and for their schools and others to be considered for more federal funding as they tackle the environmental challenges that plague vulnerable communities. Discussions with these leaders and those from schools across the country reinforced the agency’s commitment to supporting the environmental advocates of the future.

“EPA’s partnering with HBCUs is significant to prepare the next generation of leaders to navigate the nation’s most complex issues and make significant changes to protect our environment,” said Tougaloo College President Dr. Carmen J. Walters.

University of Evansville Theatre Presents “The Caucasian Chalk Circle”

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EVANSVILLE, IN (02/22/2022) The University of Evansville (UE) Theatre continues their spring 2022 season with Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle, English version by Eric Bentley. Teeming with political overtones and a sharp look at human nature, this play, written at the end of World War II, retells the story of an innocent child claimed and fought over by two mothers, resulting in one of the most riveting trials ever staged. This production opens on Thursday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the May Studio Theatre. Additional performances are 7:30 p.m. on February 25 and 26, and at 2:00 p.m. on February 26 and 27.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is directed by Obi Roberts, a senior theatre performance major from Arvada, Colorado. Angus Creech, a senior theatre studies major from Brooklyn, New York, serves as the scenic designer; Sara Mathew, a junior design and technology major from Union, Kentucky, is the costume designer; Stephen Boulmetis, associate professor of lighting design, serves as the lighting designer; guest artist Araceli Ramirez serves as the sound designer; Rebecca Conaway, a junior theatre studies major from Wellsburg, West Virginia, is the dramaturg; Madison Wilson, a junior stage management major from Fort Worth, Texas, is the stage manager, and Blake Cooper, assistant technical director and scene shop manager, serves as the technical director.

The cast features Jake Conrad, a junior performance major from Olympia, Washington, as the singer; Kayleigh Doyle, a senior performance major from McKinney, Texas, as Grusha; Aivelyn Karsten, a junior performance major from Clackamas, Oregon, as Simon; Josh Gelman, a senior performance major from Denver, Colorado, as Azdak; Ben Bravard, a junior performance major from Batavia, Ohio, as Governor and others; Liv Campbell, a senior performance major from Kingwood, Texas, as Delegate and others; Jack Cory, a junior performance major from Southlake, Texas, as Fat Prince and others; and Bryce Galvan, a junior performance major from West Carrollton, Ohio, as Adjutant and others; Lillie Kolich, a senior performance major from Albuquerque, New Mexico, as Governor’s wife and others; Kirkland Long, a senior performance major from Canal Winchester, Ohio, as Corporal and others; Jeff Parkinson, a junior performance major from Mercer Island, Washington, as Lavrenti and others; Lindsay Perr, a first-year performance major from Medford, New Jersey, as Sister-in-law and others; and Brynna Waters, a first-year performance major from Brownsburg, Indiana, as Shauwa and others.

In following industry standards, as established by the Broadway League, all audience members must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result taken within 48 hours of the date on their ticket. Upon arrival at the theatre, proof of vaccination/negative test result and an ID will be checked before each performance. In compliance with the UE Coronavirus Task Force guidelines, all audience members must remain masked when indoors on campus. Additionally, both Shanklin Theatre and the May Studio Theatre will be seated at no more than 50% capacity. The restrictions are in place to allow student actors to safely perform unmasked in both spaces.

Ticket prices are $12. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at 12 p.m. on the day of the performance they wish to attend. Seating is limited and tickets are available by calling 812-488-203

High-stakes battle, Senior Day on tap for USI Women’s Hoops

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball begins the final week of the regular-season in search of a regular-season title and No. 1 seed in next week’s Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament.
 
The Screaming Eagles (20-4, 14-2 GLVC) visit No. 25 and GLVC front-runner University of Missouri-St. Louis Thursday at 5:30 p.m. before concluding the regular-season Saturday at 1 p.m. when they host Lindenwood University for Senior Day.
 
USI, which is currently No. 2 in the GLVC Point Ratings System Standings, can win the GLVC regular-season title and earn a first-round bye in the GLVC Tournament with a pair of wins this week.
 
Following Saturday’s game, the Eagles will honor fifth-year senior guards Emma DeHart (Indianapolis, Indiana) and Ashley Hunter (Flossmoor, Illinois) in addition to senior manager Amanda Lewandowski. The Eagles also will be honoring their lone graduating senior on the cheer team in addition to their men’s basketball seniors following the women’s game Saturday.
 
Both games this week will be aired on 95.7 The Spin as well as the GLVC Sports Network, while live stats, audio and video can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com. Next week’s GLVC Tournament games also will be aired on the GLVC Sports Network but will only be available via pay-per-view.
 
If USI hosts a first-round GLVC Tournament game Monday, ticket information will be distributed Saturday night.

Trinitee Harris’ second-half double-double leads Lady Blazers to win over Rend Lake

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VINCENNES, Ind. – VU freshman Trinitee Harris recorded her first career double-double of 14 points and a new career-high 13 rebounds Tuesday night in the Lady Blazers 76-74 win over Rend Lake in Vincennes’ regular season finale.

What makes Harris’ accomplishment so impressive, is that she didn’t play a second in the first half. Harris finished with 14 points, 13 rebounds and a team-high four assists, all in the third and fourth quarters alone.

Vincennes got off to a quick start against the Lady Warriors, scoring eight of the first nine points of the game to take an early seven point lead.

Rend Lake responded with a 10-2 scoring run to take the lead late in the first quarter and hold a 19-14 advantage after the first 10 minutes of play.

VU opened the second quarter by cutting the lead down to two before Rend Lake answered back to grow their lead back 10 midway through the second.

Vincennes would battle tough, but the Lady Warriors held a 38-27 lead heading into the locker room.

VU Hall of Fame Head Coach Harry Meeks purposefully kept Harris out of the game in the first half, so she could be fresh in the second half and Harris immediately made an impact.

Within the first five minutes of Harris being on the floor, she had already grabbed seven rebounds as VU opened the second half on an 11-0 run to even the score at 38-38.

The two teams battled throughout the third quarter, with neither team able to sustain a lead as the game was even at 46-46 heading into the final quarter of play.

VU outscored the Lady Warriors 25- 9 to start the fourth quarter, jumping out to their largest lead of the game at 69-55.

Rend Lake would answer back, slowly chipping away at the VU lead but were never able to retake the lead as Vincennes closed out their 19th win of the season by the final score of 76-74.

No. 4 Hoosier Men Chase Big Ten Title

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – After an undefeated regular season, No.4-ranked Indiana men’s swimming and diving looks to ride its momentum into the 2022 Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships, a four-day event beginning Wednesday (Feb. 23) inside Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center in West Lafayette, Indiana.

“Our goal is to have the best competition possible,” IU head swimming coach Ray Looze said. “We want our men to display the perseverance, competitiveness, and desire it takes to be successful at such a high-level event.”

“Senior captain Andrew Capobianco will be leading the IU diving squad and three of the country’s top freshman to the Big Ten Championships this week,” IU head diving coach Drew Johansen said. “The Big Ten continues to be the top conference in the NCAA, and we are looking forward to the challenge this week.”

 

MEET INFO

Wednesday, February 23 – Saturday, February 26 | 10 a.m. ET (Prelims), 5:30 p.m. ET (Finals)

Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center • West Lafayette, Ind.

Opponents: No. 9 Ohio State, No. 13 Michigan, No. 24 Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northwestern, Penn State, Purdue

B1G Championships Central: https://bit.ly/3p57MuS

Live Results (Swim): https://bit.ly/3LPzTrx

Live Results (Dive): https://bit.ly/3LTqtvw

Live Stream: bigtenplus.com
SCHEDULED EVENTS (FINALS START TIME)

Wednesday (5 p.m. ET) – 200 Medley Relay, 800 Freestyle Relay

Thursday (5:30 p.m. ET) – 500 Freestyle, 200 IM, 50 Freestyle, 1-Meter Dive, 400 Medley Relay

Friday (5:30 p.m. ET) – 100 Butterfly, 400 IM, 200 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, 100 Backstroke, 3-Meter Dive, 200 Freestyle Relay

Saturday (5:30 p.m. ET) – 1,650 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke, 100 Freestyle, 200 Breaststroke, 200 Butterfly, Platform Dive, 400 Freestyle Relay

OF NOTE…

PODIUM WATCH – HOOSIERS IN THE TOP FIVE

Bruno Blaskovic – 50 Free (19.21), 100 Free (42.75)

Michael Brinegar – 500 Free (4:16.82), 1,650 Free (14:40.23)

Brendan Burns – 200 Free (1:33.04), 100 Back (45.18), 200 Back (1:40.27), 100 Fly (45.49), 200 Fly (1:40.72)

Mikey Calvillo – 1,650 Free (14:55.95), 400 IM (3:46.23)

Andrew Capobianco – 1-Meter Dive (425.63), 3-Meter Dive (465.30)

Tristan DeWitt – 400 IM (3:46.32)

Gabriel Fantoni – 100 Back (45.20), 100 Fly (45.91)

Quinn Henninger – 1-Meter Dive (386.85), 3-Meter Dive (428.63), Platform Dive (326.63)

Josh Matheny – 100 Breast (52.24), 200 Breast (1:53.03), 200 IM (1:44.87)

Van Mathias – 200 IM (1:45.01)

Rafael Miroslaw – 100 Free (42.41), 200 Free (1:33.00)

Jacob Steele – 100 Back (46.02), 200 Back (1:40.95)

Carson Tyler – 1-Meter Dive (411.83), Platform Dive (411.23)

 2021 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Indiana won nine events and had an A finalist in all but one competition in last year’s event as the Hoosiers finished second with 1,357 points, closely behind champion Ohio State (1,401 points).

Brendan Burns won the 200 Backstroke and 200 Butterfly and finished second in the 100 Fly to earn Big Ten Swimmer of the Championships. Andrew Capobianco was named Co-Diver of the Championships after winning the 1-meter dive and placing fourth in the 3-meter.

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

Indiana has won 27 Big Ten Championships all-time, the league’s second-highest total. IU’s most recent title finished a three-year streak in 2019. The Hoosiers have finished within the top three in 11 straight seasons.

IUSD athletes have totaled 365 individual conference championships, including 259 swimming titles, 67 relay titles and 51 diving titles. Hoosiers have earned five straight Big Ten Swimmer of the Championships awards and eight of the last 10 Big Ten Diver of the Championships honors.

 

Baseball set for midweeks clash with fifth-ranked Vanderbilt

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Facing its second-straight ranked opponent to open the season, the University of Evansville baseball team travels to Nashville to take on fifth-ranked Vanderbilt at 4:30 PM on Wednesday afternoon.
 

Evansville at No. 5 Vanderbilt | Wed., Feb. 23
Site | Location Hawkins Field | Nashville, Tenn.
Links Wednesday, 4:30 PM | Live Stats | SECN+
Follow the Aces  Baseball Site | Twitter |

 
Previewing the Matchup: No. 5 Vanderbilt

  • The Aces and Commodores are meeting for the 61st time in series history when the two sides clash on Wednesday with Vanderbilt holding a 42-18 advantage in the all-time series.
  • Vanderbilt enters the matchup having won five-straight in the series, including the last meeting, 6-0, on Feb. 25, 2020 in Nashville.
  • Opening with a three-game series at No. 10 NC State, this marks the first time in program history that the Aces have opened a season with four-straight contests against ranked opponents. The only other time Evansville has face ranked competition to open the season was with a three-game set against No. 2 Florida State in 2003.
  • Vanderbilt enters the matchup after a 1-2 weekend against No. 7 Oklahoma State this weekend and after Tuesday’s midweek game against North Alabama was rained-out.

Widder Leads the Way

  • Offensively, it was junior Brent Widder who led the way for the Aces on the road at No. 10 NC State.
  • Widder hit .333 on the weekend with a double and three RBI and follows up an impressive end to the 2021 campaign that saw Widder conclude the year going 8-for-19 in the final three games, including a 4-for-7 performance in Evansville’s opening game of the MVC Tournament.

THUNDERBOLTS SCHOOL BOBCATS IN 7-2 EDUCATION DAY VICTORY

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Evansville, In.: Behind 7 goals from 7 players, the Thunderbolts worked their way to a 7-2 victory in front of a smaller than normal yet very energetic Education Day crowd on Tuesday morning at Ford Center. The Thunderbolts next home game will be on Friday, February 25th at 7:00pm CST as they host the Peoria Rivermen.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), buy online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or buy tickets in person at the Ford Center Box Office.

 

Connor Chatham opened the scoring for Evansville only 2:05 into the game by tapping in a loose puck to put Evansville in front, assisted by Mike Ferraro and Charles Barber. Later in the first period, Timothy Faulkner scored from the blue line from Brandon Lubin and Josh Adkins at 14:23 to double Evansville’s lead to 2-0.  Kyle Stevens scored for Vermilion County at 17:00 to cut Evansville’s lead to 2-1, before Adkins responded with a rebound goal from Cameron Cook and Liam O’Sullivan at 18:40 to restore Evansville’s multi-goal lead at 3-1 after one period.

 

In a close second period, the Thunderbolts scored early once again as Cook scored at 2:35 unassisted to make it 4-1 Evansville.  On a 5-on-3 power play advantage, Aaron Ryback scored at 11:10 to again cut Evansville’s lead back down to 4-2, however the Thunderbolts again responded as Zane Jones scored at 13:53 on the power play from Brennan Feasey and Tanner Butler give Evansville a 5-2 lead.  In the third period, Tyson Kirkby scored from Lubin and Cook on the power play at 12:14 and Butler scored at 13:27 from TJ Dockery and Hayden Hulton to wrap up the scoring at 7-2.  The goals were preceded by a brief fight between Coy Prevost and Vermilion County’s Justin Portillo.

 

Cook led the way with a goal and two assists, Butler and Adkins each finished with a goal and assist, while Faulkner, Kirkby, Jones and Chatham each scored a goal.  Lubin finished with two assists, and Brian Billett finished with 20 saves on 22 shots for his 17thwin of the season.  The win was Evansville’s 20th win of the season, reaching 20 wins for the third time in their first five seasons. The Thunderbolts and Bobcats meet again on Friday, March 4th at David S. Palmer Arena.

 

Traffic Stop Nets Approximately 190 Grams of Methamphetamine, Evansville Man Arrested

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Vanderburgh County – Monday evening, February 21, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Trooper Widner stopped the driver of a 2007 Ford F-150 for driving left of center and not wearing a seat belt on Louisiana Street near Mary Street. The driver was stopped on Read Street near Florida Street and identified as Brian Ellis, 62, of Evansville. During the traffic stop, Ellis displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Ellis also refused to submit to a chemical test. An Evansville Police K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics inside Ellis’ vehicle. Troopers searched the vehicle and located approximately 190 grams of methamphetamine and an electronic scale. Ellis was also unlawfully possessing prescription pills and a loaded handgun. Ellis was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
  • Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
  • Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, Level 4 Felony
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
  • Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor

Sisley records career-high 18 points at Valpo

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Aces drop 74-69 contest to Beacons

 VALPARAISO, Ind. – Hitting four of his six 3-point tries, freshman Blake Sisley scored a career-high 18 points for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team in a 74-69 setback at Valparaiso on Monday.

Sisley knocked down six of his nine attempts from the field.  Blaise Beauchamp reached double figures for the fourth time in five games, finishing with 14 for the Purple Aces (6-21, 2-14 MVC).  Noah Frederking added 13 points while Shamar Givance finished with 12.  Preston Phillips paced UE with seven rebounds while Givance was credited with a career-high 10 assists.  The performance marked the first collegiate double-double for Givance.  Kevion Taylor led Valparaiso (13-15, 6-10 MVC) with 23 points while Ben Krikke added 16.

After the Beacons opened the game with the first four points, UE recorded five in a row to jump in front.  Noah Frederking drained a triple before Blaise Beauchamp made a drive to the basket.  Evansville retook a 7-6 edge on a Shamar Givance jumper at the 17:08 mark.

Just past the midway point of the half, things remained close with Valpo up 20-18.  That is when they turned it on, scoring 11 in a row to take their largest lead of the period.  The Beacons drained four shots in a row with a turnaround jumper by Eron Gordon capping off the run to give VU a 31-18 lead with 4:44 showing on the clock.

Triples by Blake Sisley and Blaise Beauchamp helped the Aces complete the half on a 12-5 run to trail by just six points at the half.  Evansville did a great job of spreading the ball around with all seven players who saw time in the first half finding their way into the scorebook.

Out of the half, the Aces reeled off the first 16 points to take a 46-36 lead with just over 14 minutes left.  Sisley connected on a pair of triples to open the period before Frederking was true from outside to put UE in front – 39-36.  Frederking followed up the triple with a steal and he found Givance cutting to the basket, where he was fouled and connected on both free throws.  Following a Beauchamp trey, it was Sisley capping off the stretch with a pair of free throws.

UE hit four of their six field goal tries in the run while Valpo missed their opening five shots while turning it over twice.  Valpo stormed right back, recording nine in a row to cut the UE lead to one before retaking a 50-49 advantage halfway through the period.  As the minutes wound down, Sisley’s fourth triple of the night put Evansville back on top at 56-55, but the Beacons countered with eight in a row to go up 63-56 with under four minutes remaining.

Four in a row from the Aces made it a 1-possession game before a triple by Beauchamp made it a 70-69 game inside of 10 seconds remaining.  Valpo hit a pair of free throws on the other end, giving UE one more chance with a 3-pointer coming up short in the final seconds to seal the win for Valpo.  The Beacons shot an even 50% on the night with UE finishing at 43.5%.

UE remains on the road to face Loyola in a 7 p.m. game on Wednesday in Chicago.

 

Men’s golf comes home third at ASU Spring Classic

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Nicholas Gushrowski ties for fifth place

 

PRATTVILLE, Ala. – In Monday’s second round of the ASU Spring Classic, Michael Ikejiani had the low score of the day for the University of Evansville men’s golf team, recording a 5-over 77 to help the Purple Aces come home in third place.  The third round of the event was canceled.

 

Leading the Aces in the final finishing order was Nicholas Gushrowski.  Shooting a 79 in round two, Gushrowski tied for 5th place with a 154.  Carson Parker and Michael Ikejiani tied for 16th in the final standings with a 160.  Parker’s scores finished at 78 and 82 while Ikejiani made a strong improvement as the tournament progressed.  Following an 83, he finished the second 18 with a 77.

 

Fourth on the UE squad was Issac Rohleder with a 165.  He finished in 23rd.  Masatoyo Kato rounded out the team with a 166, coming home in 24th.  Henry Kiel played as an individual and took 15th.  His rounds finished at 79 and 80.

 

Top team honors went to Western Illinois with a 616, defeating Alabama State by 12 strokes.  UE came in third with a final tally of 636.  Korbin Allan of Savannah State was the medalist, coming in three strokes ahead of the field.  Scores of 74 and 73 saw him defeat WIU’s Cameron Karney.

 

Next up for the Aces is the Benbow Invitational, which is set for March 7-8 in Jacksonville, Fla.

 

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