LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 23 -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release: "This project hurt my brain," College of Arts and Sciences student Haley Hartley said with a smile, pulling up images of her design work. "Welcome to the design world," Michael Di Tizio, a senior graphic design specialist with Canon U.S.A., replied with an affirming chuckle. "If your brain isn't hurting, you're not designing." On March 22, University of Louisville senior graphic design students e  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 23 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: President David McFaddin joined Congressman Andy Barr to announce that Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)'s application for $3.5 million in federal funding was awarded to construct a $4.5 million general aviation terminal at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport. Congressman Barr advocated for and secured this funding in the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding process. The funds were awarded out of Com  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, April 23 -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news: Members of campus leadership and the Office of Campus Ministries at University of the Cumberlands were honored to receive a Faith-Based Governor's Service Award for 2023. The awards ceremony was held in April 2024, with Governor Andy Beshear recognizing the award recipients. Serve Kentucky, an agency within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, coordinates the annual awards ceremony. The fai  more

ELON, North Carolina, April 23 -- Elon University issued the following news release: Elon University and eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania are joining forces to bring an innovative, large-scale solar facility online in western Kentucky. By collaborating on this Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Davidson College, Dickinson College, Elon University, Haverford College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College, Swarthmore College and Wake Forest   more

GREENVILLE, Kentucky, April 23 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: A Maryville native and Soldier with the Tennessee National Guard, Spc. Noah Green, has been named Region III's Best Warrior following a competition held from April 14-19, in Kentucky. Green competed against nine other Guardsmen, representing the best from Region III's states and territories. These Soldiers represented Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Car  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: As the famed Kentucky Derby celebrates its 150th running on May 4, Pennsylvania College of Technology students and employees will be in action, providing gourmet dining to VIP spectators. Twenty-six Penn College students were selected for Derby Week internships following on-campus interviews by staff of Levy Restaurants, which operates dining services at Churchill Downs (the Kentucky Derby  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Swarthmore College issued the following news: Swarthmore is joining forces with eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to bring a large-scale solar facility online in western Kentucky, called Sebree Solar II. By collaborating on this Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Davidson College, Dickinson College, Elon University, Haverford College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College, and Wake Forest University  more

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky, April 23 -- Thomas More University issued the following news release: Thomas More University women's basketball head coach Jeff Hans has accepted the head coaching position at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Hans is the winningest coach in Thomas More women's basketball program history, guiding the Saints to a 339-42 record (.889), eight conference regular season titles, eight conference tournament titles, and 11 national tournament berths including two NCAA Div  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release: Many people enjoy spending time in nature, basking in the peaceful atmosphere of forests, parks and green spaces. It is widely believed that exposure to plants and trees improves physical and mental wellbeing, and living in areas with an abundant tree canopy is associated with better health. But can these health benefits be proven scientifically? A new discovery at the University of Louis  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 23 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida placed second in the 2023 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award Competition, which is given by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community to a CAE-Cyber Defense designated institution. The award was announced at the 2024 CAE in Cybersecurity Symposium held in Louisville, Kentucky, on Apri  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 23 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: By Cheryl Walker Wake Forest University and eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania are joining forces to bring an innovative, large-scale solar facility online in western Kentucky. By collaborating on this Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Davidson College, Dickinson College, Elon University, Haverford College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College, Sw  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 23 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: WKU's Greek community hosted its annual awards convocation on Sunday (April 21) at E. A. Diddle Arena. The following awards were presented: * Randall H. Capps Greek Man of the Year: Nick Brunner, Phi Delta Theta; and Harrison Snyder, Sigma Chi * Susan Stockton Greek Woman of the Year: Kate Joyce, Phi Mu * NPHC Greek Man of the Year: Jeanbosco Tuysenge, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. * NPHC Greek Wo  more