ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 19 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College sophomore earns coveted undergraduate research grant to help rescue coral reefs By Tom Zucco Eckerd College sophomore Gillian Smith is returning to the Florida Keys this summer to perform research that could help save coral reefs, preserve the marine environment, and safeguard the multibillion-dollar fishing and tourist industries. This time, however, she'll bring along significant tools to th  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Platforms Present 17 Ranked Teams in Action this Week, Highlighted by a Top 10 Doubleheader on Sat, Feb. 22 * Saturday slate headlined by No. 6 Tennessee at No. 7 Texas A&M (noon ET, ESPN) and No. 8 Iowa State at No. 5 Houston (2 p.m., ESPN) * ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm travels to Houston for the 150th men's college basketball road show This  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 18 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds introduces bill to improve rural healthcare access, increase medical residencies statewide Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation to ensure access to quality healthcare in all parts of the state. Gov. Reynolds' bill would consolidate, and more than double to $10 million, the funding for current state-funded student loan repayment programs. The Governor has also directed H  more