ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society Kicks Off Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with New Cancer Risk Assessment Tool ATLANTA, March 3, 2025 -- According to the American Cancer Society 's recently released Cancer Facts & Figures 2025 report, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading cause of death for men under 50, and the second leading cause of death for women in the same age group. While t  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, March 4 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: * * * Columbus State to hire 40-plus academic, career 'coaches' to bolster student success In an unprecedented move to ensure student success, Columbus State University is investing more than $4 million to hire more than 40 academic and career "coaches" over the next calendar year. This will upgrade the university's ability to guide students on their academic and professional journey. Under this new model--com  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Mercer honored with Farmer Champion Award for commitment to local food and farms By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams MACON, Ga. -- Mercer University was recognized with the Farmer Champion Award by Georgia Organics, celebrating its unwavering commitment to strengthening local food systems and supporting sustainable agriculture. Through its partnership with The Georgia ACRE Collective, The Common Market and other loca  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Professor recognizes nurses' voices in the world and makes sure they're heard By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Widely recognized as a leader in nursing education, ethics and simulation, Dr. Jennifer Bartlett's work helps advance the mission of the College of Nursing and Mercer University. She credits her mother, an oncology nurse, with sparking her passion for nursing. "I grew up with stories. Sometimes they were   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 4 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State Names Krista S. Walton Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Krista S. Walton, associate vice president for research operations and infrastructure at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has been named vice chancellor for research and innovation at North Carolina State University, effective June 30, 2025. Chancellor Randy Woodson made the announcement today. Walton repl  more