FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) chose five sites across the United States for its inaugural summer SIAM-Simons Undergraduate Research Program in applied mathematics and computational science. George Mason University, and specifically the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Science, was one of those sites. * * * Mason Science mathematics professor  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall's School of Nursing is set to begin a unusual partnership this fall with Glenville State University. In the summer of 2021, the Marshall and Glenville announced a partnership to enhance nursing education in the state. The collaboration will establish a nursing co-op that will provide access to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) at Glenville State University through Marshall's nursing pro  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: Old Dominion University Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Taylor Sloey and several other ODU faculty members have been awarded a $350,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Longleaf Stewardship Program. Principal investigator Sloey, along with ODU co-principal investigators Nick Flanders, manager of Blackwater Ecological Preserve; Assistant Professor Erik Yando; Professor Eric Walters;  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: Old Dominion University's School of Nursing has been awarded a transformative $2.6 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant aimed at increasing the number and diversity of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who will be equipped to serve rural, underserved and disadvantaged populations in Virginia. The grant is part of a strategic initiative to address the pressing healthcare needs   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: To reduce cancer's impact and enhance health equity, University of Virginia Cancer Center will award as many as five grants of up to $10,000 to support innovative, community-based projects that have the potential to improve cancer care and prevention. The grants are available to community groups that work in the cancer center's service area of 3.2 million people. The service area incl  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2023: Three new Board members appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin on July 7 began their service on the Virginia Board of Education on July 25. New board members are as follows: * Mashea M. Ashton of McLean, founder and CEO of Digital Pioneers Academy. * Debbie Kilgore of Gate City, a retired family and consumer science teacher and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America adv  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2023: * * * Today, the Richmond City Electoral Board met to reverse their previous decision to close two early voting locations after it was determined to be an illegal action. While their vote to reverse their prior illegal action was a victory for many Richmond activists - including leaders with the City of Richmond, the NAACP, and the Democratic Party of Virginia - the Board also voted to e  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: Virginians can commemorate the legendary Richmond Planet newspaper with a new special license plate. Legislation introduced by Senator Joseph Morrissey and signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin authorized the issuance of the Richmond Planet license plate. The plate honors the founding of America's oldest Black newspaper, which was started in Richmond by 13 former slaves. According to the Lib  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS SECRETARY OF ADMINISTRATION * Robert Ward, Senior Advisor on Real Estate PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY * Marcus Anderson, Deputy Secretary BOARD APPOINTMENTS COMMERCE AND TRADE BOARD OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT * Roger Jones of Nokesville,  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued a writ of election declaring a special election in Virginia's 6th House District for August 29, 2023. The seat was previously held by Delegate Jeffrey L. Campbell, whose resignation was effective July 14, 2023. The full writ of election from Governor Youngkin is available here (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/castyourballot/Writ-for-Sp  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The student-run Virginia Tech Rescue Squad recently elected and appointed its new officers for the academic year. These dedicated individuals will lead a team of 44 members, all certified as emergency medical technicians and advanced emergency medical technicians by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. In a swearing-in ceremony held in early April,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The Virginia Water Resources Research Center supports training, collaborative research, and public engagement on water science and policy. * * * For Dexter Howard, the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, was a motivator to consider a career in water. "All I knew is that I didn't want a desk job," said Howard, who graduated with a water degree from the College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE) in 2  more