ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 19 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Fourth Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz [ST. PAUL, MN] - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending six candidates for consideration to fill the vacancies in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District. Two of the vacancies occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable Amy E. Dawson and the H more PR

GALESBURG, Illinois, April 19 -- Knox College issued the following news release: * * * Knox College Announces 2025 Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients Knox College announced today that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will provide the Commencement address and receive an honorary degree at its Commencement exercises to be held in June. Pritzker will be joined by renowned Chicago artist and professor Theaster Gates and Knox College honorary trustee and longtime supporter Mary Kent Kn more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 19 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough scientist reveals secret to perfect bowling score A Loughborough University scientist has revealed the best way to get a perfect score in tenpin bowling. Tenpin bowling, which remains the number one participation sport in the United States of America, sees players attempting to knock down as many pins as possible with two shots. A strike, recorded when all ten pins are toppled on  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, April 19 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Boys perform less well in secondary school than girls because of 'bad friends' Secondary school boys get lower grades than girls and this is partly due to the fact that their friends are more likely to misbehave at school. That is the conclusion of a research study conducted by educational sociologist Margriet van Hek. The fact that boys' friends misbehave more often probably has to do with gender norms more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 19 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: * * * Uncovering the Hidden History of Ancient Japanese Woodblock Prints By Caroline Brobeil A multi-year, interdisciplinary research project at Rutgers-Camden is revealing new discoveries about several rare art pieces Among the treasures held in the Rutgers University-Camden Center for the Arts archives is a collection of 18 rare Ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock prints donated more than a decade ago by a  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, April 19 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A MANRRS Students Present Research, Earn Awards & Scholarships at National Conference Twenty-six U of A student members of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences participated in the 39th National MANRRS Conference earlier this month, with four placing in the top three in graduate student presentation competition, one getting elected to a national officer position and more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 19 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Molly Han named as Spring 2025 Service-Learning Instructional Mini-Grant Recipient LAWRENCE -- Service-Learning Instructional Mini-Grants encourage and support instructors in engaging undergraduate students with the broader community through service learning by integrating community-based experiences and learning as part of the course curriculum. This spring, the Center for Service Learning has recognize more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 19 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * University of Missouri breaks ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory, announces additional gift for project The facility will offer education and workforce development opportunities to contribute to one of Missouri's largest industries. By Michelle Enger Today, the University of Missouri broke ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 19 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New report suggests that standardised curricula don't reduce workloads A major new research report by education experts from the University of Nottingham and Goldsmiths, University of London raises vital issues around the use of standardised curriculum packages (SCPs) in schools and the impact on teachers' job satisfaction. The report, which has been commissioned by the National Education U more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond's Director of Sustainability Rob Andrejewski Receives Inaugural AASHE Fellows Award UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND -- The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has named Rob Andrejewski, director of sustainability, as a recipient of the inaugural Fellows Award. The AASHE Fellows Award recognizes mid-career individuals who are significantly contri more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 19 -- The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Two-time alumna, long-time faculty member Sara Corwin shares the rise of the public health bachelor's programs The Arnold School was halfway into its second decade when Sara Corwin walked into its administrative headquarters in the old health sciences building at the corner of Sumter and Greene. After 10 years in the corporate world, Corwin was looking for a c more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 19 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * Hilltopper entrepreneur leverages artificial intelligence and quantum computing to pursue innovative oncology solutions Quantum computing. Linear algebra. Probability. How can studying advanced mathematics translate into support for cancer patients and new insights for oncologists? Through her biotechnology company, Curelytics, Emma Bunch is connecting her dual passions for mathematics and heal more PR