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Easily applyUSI Men’s Tennis voted to finish fifth in Horizon League South Division
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Horizon League announced Thursday afternoon that University of Southern Indiana Men’s Tennis would finish fifth in the 2024 Under Armour Men’s #HLTennis Preseason Poll as voted by the league’s head coaches. The Screaming Eagles will represent the South Division in the conference in its second season in NCAA Division I.
The Horizon League, Ohio Valley Conference, and Missouri Valley Conference have teamed up to support men’s tennis in 2024. The league will consist of 11 teams with two divisions and the top three teams from each division will make the postseason tournament in West Lafayette, Indiana April 26-28.
In the South Division, Belmont University was predicted to finish first after receiving six first-place votes. The Bruins were also projected to win the tennis championship by collecting nine of the 11 coaches votes. Tennessee State University and Tennessee Tech University were both voted to finish second while Lindenwood University was set to finish fourth. Rounding out the poll was USI and Eastern Illinois University.
In the North Division, earning the most votes was Cleveland State University who brought in three first-place votes. Also receiving top votes were Northern Kentucky University and Youngstown State University, each earning one vote. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and Chicago State were picked to finish four and fifth, respectively.
The Screaming Eagles went 7-14 overall and 3-6 in conference play last season and will begin the 2024 spring campaign on February 2 against Lipscomb University.
For more information, visit our website at USIScreamingEagles.com or find us on social media at USIAthletics.
2024 Under Armour Men’s #HLTennis Preseason Poll
North Division
Pl. Team – Pts. (First-place votes)
1.      Cleveland State (3) — 22
2.      Northern Kentucky (1) – 19
3.      Youngstown State (1) – 18
4.      IUPUI – 10
5.      Chicago State – 6
South Division
Pl. Team – Pts. (First-place votes)
1.      Belmont (6) – 36
T2. Tennessee State – 27
T2. Tennessee Tech – 27
4. Lindenwood – 13
5. Southern Indiana – 12
6. Eastern Illinois – 11
Projected 2024 Horizon League Men’s Tennis Champion
Belmont – 9
Cleveland State – 1
Tennessee Tech – 1
Aces to host two conference leaders over the weekend
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Gov. Holcomb announces $250M Lilly Endowment grant to accelerate quality of place across Indiana
Funds will support investments in communities throughout the state focused on blight remediation and redevelopment, public arts and cultural initiatives
INDIANAPOLIS  – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced at tonight’s State of the State address that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $250 million grant to help bolster quality of place efforts throughout the state. The grant to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), which is the single largest award given in Lilly Endowment’s 86-year history, will be administered in conjunction with the nationally recognized Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
The funds will help accelerate the state’s support for rehabilitating deteriorated or abandoned properties and strengthening varied arts and culture initiatives. The goal is to foster more vibrant and livable communities across Indiana for generations to come.
“As a state, Indiana is investing in its neighborhoods, its people and its future like never before,†said Gov. Holcomb. “This unprecedented investment from Lilly Endowment is a testament to the incredible enthusiasm and momentum we are witnessing across the state as we collaborate to advance quality of life and increase opportunities for all Hoosiers to succeed and prosper now and in the future.â€
Lilly Endowment’s grant will add to and complement READI 2.0 support for capital projects, such as infrastructure and new construction with a focus on blight reduction and redevelopment, and arts and culture initiatives.
READI was launched in 2021 by Gov. Holcomb, in partnership with the Indiana General Assembly, with an initial investment of $500 million to advance quality of life, quality of place and quality of opportunities. The $500 million appropriation is being matched by additional public, private and nonprofit dollars, resulting in a combined $12.6 billion investment in 361 unique projects and programs statewide.
Following the success of READI 1.0, the governor and the Indiana General Assembly invested an additional $500 million to establish READI 2.0 in 2023.
Paired with Lilly Endowment’s $250 million grant, READI 2.0 will support quality of place projects across 15 regions and is expected to attract a minimum 4:1 match of local public and private funding, yielding at least another $3 billion investment in Indiana’s neighborhoods and future prosperity.
“Lilly Endowment’s founders cared deeply about the state of Indiana and its residents, and throughout its history the Endowment has regularly focused a significant portion of its grantmaking on improving the quality of life in Indiana communities. It has done this through grants and allocations of over $800 million since 1990 in its GIFT initiative for Indiana community foundations, its substantial support for United Ways through periodic grants to Indiana United Ways, its support of six regional initiatives around the state totaling over $200 million and its long-standing support of all of Indiana’s colleges and universities, including its recently announced grants to six Indiana colleges and universities under the first round of its College and Community Collaboration initiative,†said N. Clay Robbins, Chairman and CEO of Lilly Endowment. “Given the success and momentum of READI and the state’s continued investment in READI 2.0., the Endowment considered this grant proposal as a compelling opportunity to build on its efforts to help promote the prosperity of Indiana communities.â€
The IEDC will allocate $185 million of the Lilly Endowment grant to support the redevelopment or rehabilitation of deteriorated or abandoned properties in ways that address community needs throughout the state while bringing new life to Indiana communities. Projects may include rehabbing historic structures, repurposing closed industrial plants to create inviting community spaces or mixed-use developments or demolishing vacant single-family homes to construct new affordable housing.
Arts & Culture  Approximately $65 million of the Lilly Endowment grant will be allocated to support a first-of-its-kind statewide arts and culture initiative to advance regional creative transformation by investing in public art and cultural amenities, which contribute $7.6 billion annually to the state’s economy. Lilly Endowment funds will provide support to regions as they work with a broad cross-section of regional and community residents to envision and develop various arts and culture projects and activities that align with their strategic plans, such as:
- Creation of public art, including murals, sculptures and installations
- Development or improvement of museums, performing arts venues or other culturally significant attractions
- Establishment of arts and culture competitions or festivals
- Attraction of nationally and internationally recognized arts and culture performances
- Development of visual architectural design elements that are unique to local communities
The IEDC and the state will evaluate proposed projects in partnership with the Indiana Arts Commission and a panel of third-party experts from creative industries.
In addition to investing in specific capital projects, the IEDC will use funds from the Lilly Endowment grant to provide technical assistance and encourage professional development opportunities for local and regional leaders in each of the focus areas. This will support Indiana and its communities in creating and implementing long-term, strategic and sustainable approaches through cultivating a talent pipeline to lead future community development initiatives and strengthening the Hoosier creative community.
SENATORS BRAUN, PETERS INTRODUCE “DILLON’S LAW†TO PROMOTE EPINEPHRINE USE
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senators Mike Braun and Gary Peters have introduced a bill that encourages states to train individuals to carry and administer epinephrine to someone suffering a severe allergic reaction. This bill is inspired by Dillon Mueller, a young man who passed away in 2014 at the age of 18 after being stung by a bee and subsequently falling into a coma due to anaphylaxis. He was unable to receive Epinephrine in a timely manner, ultimately leading to his death. Coined “Dillon’s Lawâ€, this bill would support and educate on the use of epinephrine across the nation.
           “Dillon’s Law is a piece of common-sense legislation that can prevent hundreds of tragic and avoidable deaths every year. Training people on how to provide lifesaving care and guaranteeing that good Samaritans are protected from the threat of civil litigation is vital. Legislation like this has worked in Indiana, and I believe it can work on a national level as well.â€Â – Senator Braun
“Encouraging states to train, certify, and enable good Samaritans to act in time to save lives is commonsense policy. We know programs like this work in Michigan, so I was proud to help lead this bipartisan, bicameral bill that would implement these incentives nationwide, empowering more people to step in and help prevent heartbreaking loss.â€Â – Senator Peters
“We’d like to thank Senator Braun for introducing Dillon’s Law in the Senate. Some people don’t learn they have life-threatening anaphylaxis until they first experience a severe allergic reaction. In those cases, immediate access to epinephrine can save their life. This legislation will create incentives for people to receive training on recognizing a life-threatening anaphylaxis episode, administering life-saving epinephrine, and be free from legal liability as a good Samaritan. The passage of this law means a trained bystander can help save someone’s life who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction,â€Â – Kenneth Mendez, President and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
“We are humbled that Senator Braun is listening to our family’s story and grateful for his willingness to act positively on this bill. By doing so, we can and will save lives. Our son, Dillon, couldn’t be saved because the measures proposed in this bill weren’t in place at the time he died from a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), to a bee sting. The prevalence of anaphylaxis is increasing exponentially in the U.S. and by passing this bill, we can dramatically increase the odds that people will survive. We don’t want anyone to suffer the tragedy we did, especially when steps can be taken to save lives. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has sponsored, endorsed and supported our efforts to pass Dillon’s Law nationwide and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for moving this forward,” – Angel and George Mueller, Dillon’s Parents.
 DILLON’S LAW:
- Creates a grant preference under an existing federal grant program for states that allow trained individuals to carry and administer Epinephrine to an individual suffering from a severe allergic reaction.
- Provides a civil liability protection law for trained individuals to another person reasonably believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction.
This legislation is endorsed by the and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), the Elijah-Alavi Foundation, and the Dillon Mueller Memorial Fund.
Evansville’s Jacobsville neighborhood got a new front door this morning.
The arch that once sat at the head of Main Street, at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, will now serve as the gateway into Jacobsville. It was removed from Main Street during construction of the Ford Center, and this morning was raised at the corner of North Main and Franklin streets, complete with a new “Welcome to Jacobsville†sign at its peak.
“Strong, vibrant neighborhoods like Jacobsville are the cornerstone of a strong, vibrant city,†said Mayor Stephanie Terry. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to celebrate Jacobsville today by raising this arch as a new gateway into the neighborhood.â€
For the past 12 years, the arch has been at Garvin Park, where the Redevelopment Commission placed it when construction of the Ford Center forced its removal from Main Street. But as redevelopment progressed in Jacobsville recently, city officials began considering creating a new front door to the neighborhood.
While creating something new as a gateway was estimated to cost about $350,000, the estimate to repurpose a piece of Evansville history at the entrance to Jacobsville came in closer to $150,000.
The project was paid via TIF funds.
“When we pitched this idea to the residents in Jacobsville, the response was overwhelmingly positive,†Evansville Director of Metropolitan Development Kelley Coures said. “The archway not only makes a beautiful gateway into the Jacobsville neighborhood, but also pays a beautiful tribute to a piece of Evansville history.â€
UE track and field to begin indoor season at Commodore Challenge
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