NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2023: By Kelley McGee A new era has begun at Christopher Newport, with the inauguration of William G. Kelly as the University's sixth president. With his wife Angie and family at his side, President Kelly took the oath of office in a ceremony that reflected his "all in" energy. The event put the ceremonial stamp on his tenure, which officially began July 1. Governor Glenn Youngkin, Rep. Bo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- Georgetown College, a part of Georgetown University, issued the following news: This year, five alumnae of the College of Arts & Sciences were awarded fellowships through the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The program, which is the oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, supports outstanding graduate students pursuing research in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The five alumnae who were a  more

BETHANY, West Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Bethany College issued the following news: Julia Huffman '90, an accomplished documentary filmmaker and influential environmental advocate, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Grimes Lecture Series at Bethany College. The event, a highlight of the College's Homecoming celebrations, is scheduled for Sept. 30 at 11:30 a.m. in Wailes Theatre Huffman's renowned career as a producer and filmmaker has garnered global recognition for her impactful work highlig  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: UVA Health researchers probing the causes of coronary artery disease - the nation's No. 1 killer - have identified critical biological processes that can go wrong inside the linings of our blood vessels and contribute to the dangerous plaque buildup responsible for the disease. The discovery provides new targets for scientists seeking to develop better ways to treat and prevent coro  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * An analysis of a survey of more than 9,000 teachers shows kindergarten teachers rated their level of perceived conflict with Black boys as nearly 40% higher than with white girls. * * * A team of researchers led by a Virginia Commonwealth University professor found that teachers, regardless of race, perceived the most conflict with Black boys and the least conflict with white girls in th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The third beer to result from Virginia Tech and Hardywood's partnership is now available in stores around Virginia. * * * By Alex Hood A new member has been drafted to Hokie Nation's official beer lineup. Fightin' Hokies Hefeweizen is now available in select Virginia grocery stores, restaurants, and independent bottle shops across Virginia on draft and in 16-ounce cans. The seasonal hefeweizen can be  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Rebuilding after devastating wildfires in Hawaii It will take years to rebuild Lahaina after the wildfires decimated the town. Liesel Ritchie is a disaster resilience expert. As a professor of sociology and associate  more