EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Feb. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Blugold students to present at Research in the Rotunda * The 22nd annual event highlights important research by Universities of Wisconsin campuses. Research posters will be displayed in the state Capitol rotunda and viewed by state legislators, UW alumni, Interim Chancellor Michael Carney, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, as well as other leaders from campus and ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Influenza * This winter, hospitals have seen moderate to high amounts of activity due to influenza. During last year's season, 28,000 people died from influenza, including 288 children. Flu cases in Wisconsin tend to rise during the winter and continue to occur into April or May. While most people can get throug more PR

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 16 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * New dynamic knee anatomy model helps athletic training students identify meniscus injuries A distinct popping sound or sudden catch in movement.  An athlete's expression of sharp, intense pain. In the field of athletic training, understanding the human body isn't optional - it's the foundation of every evaluation, diagnosis and treatment decision that shapes a patient's recovery, which begins in the momen more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds emphasis on conversation facilitation helps journalists re-engage communities * LAWRENCE -The profession of journalism is facing dual challenges of lost trust and relevance. A research project among educators, students, journalists and communities in six states has found that pairing student journalists with communities through structured conversation can help to rebuild trust while also teachi more PR

CROOKSTON, Minnesota, Feb. 17 -- The University of Minnesota Crookston campus issued the following news: * * * University of Minnesota Crookston celebrates largest gift in history from dedicated donor The University of Minnesota Crookston celebrates its largest gift in history after receiving a $6.2 million donation from alumnus Les Nielsen. An upcoming naming and dedication of the campus wellness center, which will be called the Nielsen Family Wellness Center, is in recognition of the multi- more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Families of virology pioneers set up new scholarship for public health and veterinary students By Kevin Myatt Pedro Acha and Luis Melendez formed a tight personal and professional bond that knitted their families together and led to groundbreaking research together in virology. Now, their families are honoring them through endowing a new scholarship at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where more PR