MUNCIE, Indiana, May 4 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Approves Namings for new Athletics, Fine Arts Facilities * * * The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday, in its final meeting of the 2023-24 academic year, reappointed Mark Ervin to the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees. Also at Friday's meeting, the Board approved the budget, scope, and naming of the University's new Eric Foss Championship Performance Center, and the naming   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: SAN ANTONIO -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) held a ceremony with local students, artists, educators, and community members to announce and celebrate the winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for the 20th Congressional District of Texas. "The Congressional Art Competition is always a great opportunity to highlight the work of San Antonio's talented young artists. This year, my office r  more

OSHAWA, Ontario, May 4 -- Durham College issued the following news: From building bird houses to learning the science behind slime, hundreds of local girls had a blast exploring careers in science, tech and skilled trades at Durham College (DC). Hosted on April 25 and 26 at DC's Oshawa and Whitby campuses, the Young Women in Science, Technology and Trades Conference (YWSTT) included inspiration from both keynote speaker Promise Lafrance and hands-on exploration in a series of workshops for Gra  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 4 -- The Hawaii Department of Education issued the following news release on May3, 2024: * * * Under Joe Passantino's leadership, students' math scores have more than tripled over the last two years and English Language Arts scores climbed by 50%. Staff satisfaction has shot up by 35 to 44 points into the high 90s in the areas of well-being, satisfaction and involvement/engagement. * * * Joe Passantino - the cheerful and energetic principal who is helping turn around K  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

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news on May 3, 2024: The Roosevelt University Board of Trustees elected six new board members at its March 2024 meeting. The newly elected members, who were identified through a public nomination process, will begin their three-year terms in June. The cohort represents the largest group of new trustees in recent years. Board Chair Jim Connor, says, "Roosevelt University is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse Bo  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, May 4 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: The statewide Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge recently awarded more than $75,000 in total prizes to 31 aspiring entrepreneurs. In total, 72 businesses and 81 students participated in the event in April at the K-State Student Union. The Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge, or KEC, is a program of the NetWork Kansas Entrepreneurship (E)-Community Partnership and involves several Kansas State University partner  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