CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: R.J. Redstrom didn't have much time left. On a Monday in August 2020, still early in the pandemic, he noticed he had a cough. The next morning, he woke up feeling even worse - a rarity for Redstrom, whose intense fitness regimen usually helped prevent him from getting sick. He took a COVID test, and days later the results confirmed his fear: He had come down with the virus. A week later, he coul  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: Dumb luck brought two-time Emmy winner Richard C. Hankins to Virginia Commonwealth University to study theater design in 1969. But his experiences here made such an impact that it stayed with him throughout his career -- which started in local theater productions and culminated on prime-time television shows such as "NYPD Blue" and "Private Practice." "What I learned [at VCU] was the camaraderie of being  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Aug. 11 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: The Higher Learning Commission has granted approval for West Virginia Wesleyan College to begin its newest graduate-level program, a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Applications are now being accepted for the two-year, 60-credit hour program with the first cohort to start in January 2024. Prior to the start of each academic term, students will connect with their peers and instru  more

EMORY, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: Emory & Henry College proudly promoted Frederick George, '11 '13, as the Dean of Students in preparation for the fall 2023 semester. In this new role, George will be responsible for coordinating College resources for student activities and programs on campus, establishing strong relationships with students and fostering an atmosphere of inclusion and engagement. "The opportunity to make a difference in young adults'   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 11 (TNSres) -- George Mason University issued the following research news: Research from the grant, which will total $13.6 million in expenditures over five years, will be done in collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), and will include state-of-the-art data mining, analysis, and scientific modeling, among other endeavors, led by Mason faculty, students and staff. Under the terms of the contract, Mason provides scientific support for a broad range of astr  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- George Mason University issued the following statement: I am pleased to share an exciting announcement that marks a significant stride forward for our master's and certificate programs at the Schar School of Policy and Government, as well as a reaffirmation of our commitment to public service, regional collaboration, and access to quality education. Starting fall 2023, we are extending in-state equivalent tuition rates to incoming master's and certificate students   more

RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Leidos, an information technology, engineering and science solutions and services company, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2023: Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE(R) 500 science and technology leader, today unveiled the recipients of the 2023 Supplier Innovation & Technology awards. The annual awards, presented at the Leidos Supplier Innovation & Technology Symposium on Aug. 8, honor suppliers for their excellence in technology, collaboration, partnership a  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University and the Marshall University Foundation have announced a transformative gift of $2 million from alumnus and current Board of Governors member Jim Smith and his wife, Pam Kushmerick, to support the new Marshall for All program at the university. This donation is a testament to their commitment to empowering students and fostering innovation at Marshall. The gift will be allocated to s  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Researchers at Marshall University are seeking participants aged 55 or older for the 2024 (February-April) series of their health study designed to examine the impact of visual art activities on the well-being of aging adults. Many individuals report health benefits from participating in art activities as they age, which is generally supported by previous research. This health study, supported   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods represented 7 Mile Advisors (7MA), an independent investment advisory firm, in its pending sale to global investment bank Houlihan Lokey Inc. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023 after regulatory approval. Based in Charlotte, 7MA provides mergers and acquisitions, private capital raising and valuation services to clients in IT services. Since its inception, 7MA  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation Two of Virginia Commonwealth University's unique health research projects will serve as the foundation of a new centralized resource that aims to increase their visibility and usership - and that will promote expansion of such innovative work. Research registries are incredibly useful tools for researchers. VCU's established re  more

DUBLIN, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- New River Community College issued the following news release: Fall semester enrollment is open for New River Community College's machine technology program with both day and evening classes offered. The machine technology program provides individuals with basic machining concepts, blueprint reading and inspection procedures. Graduates of the program can become CNC operators, inspectors (quality control), machine tool operators, machinists, numerical control machi  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Norfolk State University issued the following news: While Norfolk State University has a well-established reputation, NSU made national news more than usual over the past months. Here is a sampling of the news that received national attention. Norfolk State alumnus Leon Carter, the founder of the Sports Journalism Institute (Pictured above), received the Red Smith Award from the Associated Press Sports Editors, one of the highest awards in sports journalism that h  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued the following news release: The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Thursday shot down a recommendation of its own task force and the funeral industry to increase the price of veterans' grave markers by 51 percent. "The Commission recognizes the sacrifice our veterans and their families have made in the service to our country," the Commission order said. "In light of this, it is our desire to   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: Morgen Fett, a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University, juggled her full-time schedules in school and work this spring with a part-time internship for Another Limited Rebellion, benefiting in part from VCU's Internship Funding Program. The program helps cover rent, travel and other expenses that, for many students, can make or break participation in an internship. It began as a pilot project in 2022 a  more

SHEPHERDSTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Shepherd University issued the following news: Shepherd University has received a $637, 210, two-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to connect its campus to Internet2, a high-speed internet network that allows for the transfer of large amounts of data between members. Shepherd will join 331 other higher education institutions that are members. Internet2 also includes some federal and state agencies, industry, and research and education  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- West Virginia University issued the following news: West Virginia University economists, whose research shows flu deaths increase when a city becomes home to a new professional sports team, say their data should make even the biggest fans reconsider support for taxpayer-funded stadium subsidies. According to their paper in Sports Economic Review, U.S. cities that gained pro teams between 1962 and 2016 saw increased influenza mortality of up to 24%   more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: The University's popular lifelong learning program, LIFE@Lynchburg, is headed into its second year with lots of enthusiasm and a $60,000 gift from the Treadway Family Fund. Fall classes start Sept. 13 and take place every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon. "The University of Lynchburg is a special place to Brandon, me, and both our families," said Hannah Baraty Treadway '09 MEd. Treadway, the daughter of the late t  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: Fathers who pay attention and care for their sons can mold their progeny's developing nervous system and influence their offspring's future behavior, according to University of Virginia researchers who studied rodent parents and pups. A study of prairie voles by a team of scientists led by Joshua Danoff discovered that the amount of care rodent fathers offered their sons literally sculpted their  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: The headlines surrounding a new class of weight-loss drugs fluctuate like a patient stepping on and off a scale. The medications, based on the drug semaglutide, are celebrated as a miracle cure for obesity one day. On another, fears of serious complications arise. But back on the positive side: Drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced Tuesday that its version of the drug, Wegovy, also cuts by  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The Virginia House Democrats issued the following news: On newly uncovered audio, John Stirrup, the Republican Candidate for Virginia House District 21 admitted to supporting a 100% ban on abortion. In the audio, Stirrup is making it clear: the GOPs true plan is to ban abortion access in the Commonwealth. HD21 is one of the most competitive districts this cycle and whoever holds the seat on November 7th could be the deciding vote on abortion in the next legislativ  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons issued the following memorandum on Aug. 10, 2023: * * * TO: Division Superintendents FROM: Dr. Lisa Coons, Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT: Change in the Fall 2023 Grades 3-8 Reading and Mathematics Virginia Growth Assessments This communication is to announce a change in the growth assessments to be administered to students in grades 3-8 reading and mathematics in fall 2023. As a reminder,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: This summer, Charlie Hassett studied at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus for four weeks. In the program, students worked in a cadaver lab to better understand human anatomy. Hassett, a rising junior majoring in health, physical education and exercise science in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences, said he has want  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The Virginia Community College System issued the following closing remarks on Aug. 9, 2023 by Chancellor David Dore at the closing of the Chancellor's Retreat: * * * This has been an invigorating few days. I have a lot of admiration for the leadership in this room and your active involvement in making the Virginia Community College System a shining model for advancing education and driving economic prosperity for the people of Virginia. Your dedication has not o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2023: Today, the Youngkin administration officially withdrew Virginia from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) - a system designed to prevent voter fraud - without a replacement. Youngkin's administration announced in May that they would cave to far-right conspiracy theorists and remove Virginia from the group, of which Virginia was a founding member under former Republi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Catalyst grants will support biomedical research in the commonwealth. * * * With funding from Virginia Catalyst, also known as the Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corp., Virginia Tech is engaged in three collaborative bioscience projects to address unmet health care needs in Virginia, according to Michael Friedlander, vice president for health sciences and technology at Virginia Tech. The Catalyst a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Professor Michael Madigan and Ph.D. candidate Youngjae Lee with the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering are seeking cost-effective and accessible solutions to a common problem: trip-induced falls. * * * The sounds of Jon Passic's footsteps inside the Occupational Ergonomics and Biomechanics Lab in Whittemore Hall were barely discernible over Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" blaring fr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2023: Two faculty members in Virginia Tech's College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, Aki Ishida and Miranda Shugars, were recognized with international awards by the Association of College Schools of Architecture (ACSA) this year. Ishida, an associate professor in the School of Architecture, received a 2023 Creative Achievement Award. Ishida's submission, "Reenvisioning Everyday Architecture: Experiments in V  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A recently launched book has hooked many students and faculty across Virginia Tech. The new open textbook released in June, titled "Fish, Fishing, and Conservation," provides a look into the deep and fascinating lives of people and the fish life they pursue. "Fish matter. But our relationships with fish are as diverse as the fish and the many places they live," said Donald Orth, author and professor of fish and wi  more