WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47639) on May 3, 2024, entitled "Presidential Medal of Freedom" by research librarian Ben Leubsdorf. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the U.S. government's highest civilian honor. Awarded by the President, it is often presented to individuals to recognize a lifetime of significant achievements in the arts, public service, science, or other fields.  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee released the following testimony by David Schizer, co-chair of the Columbia University Task Force on Antisemitism, from a hearing dated April 17, 2024, entitled "Columbia in Crisis: Columbia University's Response to Antisemitism": * * * I am David Schizer. Thank you, Chairwoman Foxx, and thank you Ranking Member Scott, for inviting me to testify today. In the wake of Hamas's barbaric atrocities on October 7th, there has been  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, May 4 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) voted unanimously to reaccredit the undergraduate and graduate programs in St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication on Friday, May 3. The council accredits 119 journalism and mass communication programs, just 19 of which are at private universities, like St. Bonaventure. "For 75 years, this pro  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 4 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: They broadened their knowledge, honed their skills and gained leadership experience through research, student organizations and service learning. Now, University of Missouri graduates are ready to impact the world. Mizzou will confer 5,569 degrees during commencement ceremonies Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12. "I'm so proud of our graduates for their hard work and commitment to excellence," said   more