KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * 2024-25 NAIA Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll - Final (February 26) KANSAS CITY, Mo. - For the sixth time this season a new No. 1 emerges with the College of Idaho receiving 16-of-17 first-place votes in the final NAIA Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll. LSU Alexandria (La.), Arizona Christian, Georgetown (Ky.), and Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.)   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Missouri School of Journalism's documentary film program receives transformative $10 million gift The gift will strengthen the School of Journalism's role as the Midwest's hub for documentary storytelling Leaders from the University of Missouri and Missouri School of Journalism's Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism have announced a $10.3 million gift from  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Research reveals hidden risks from plastic-coated fertilizers in soil A study by University of Missouri researchers focuses on the microplastic pollution generated by polymer-coated, control-release fertilizers, highlighting the need for biodegradable alternatives. Farmers are always looking for smarter ways to boost crop health, and one of the industry's latest game-changers is polymer-coated,  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: * * * Underreported twin health crises: Gun violence and maternal mortality Many health risks to pregnant people are well-known, whether it's preeclampsia, gestational diabetes or hemorrhage during delivery. Another culprit at the center of the maternal mortality epidemic is firearms. Murders are a leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. -- and maternal homicides ar  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals why teachers are leaving the classroom in the post-pandemic era A University of Missouri survey found 78% of nearly 500 teachers have considered quitting, with more experienced teachers likelier to make that decision. University of Missouri researchers recently surveyed 468 teachers and found that 78% have thought about quitting the profession since the 2020 pandemic. And seasone  more