RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 10, 2024: * * * Academic dean in the School of Dentistry began her campus connection as a School of Pharmacy student in 1974. * * * By Vernon Freeman, School of Dentistry An era is coming to an end at Virginia Commonwealth University as B. Ellen Byrne, D.D.S., Ph.D., retires after an extraordinary 50-year journey that saw her transition from student to resident, faculty member and, finally, aca  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: An accomplished biomedical engineer who studies the biophysical setting of brain cancer has been named director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's Cancer Research Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Jennifer Munson will organize the institute's Cancer Research Center in Roanoke, while closely collaborating with its Cancer Research Center in said Michael Friedlander, Virginia Tech's vice president for health sc  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 11 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has filed an extensive pleading asking the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia hearing the challenge to its operation of the child welfare system in Jonathan R., et al. v. Jim Justice, et al. to decide the case on summary judgment, without proceeding to a costly and unnecessary trial. As required by fede  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- 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. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas After becoming the strongest, earliest hurricane on record last week, Beryl hit the Gulf Coast of Texas Monday morning.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * With the river as a classroom, the monthlong experiential learning program marks a decade of combining undergraduate research, teamwork - and plenty of paddling. * * * Along one of America's most historic rivers, a dozen Virginia Commonwealth University students enjoyed summer school this year - a monthlong adventure of science and sweat under the sun and the stars. From May 20 to June 20, the s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Homestead Creamery to expand processing capacity, purchase nearly $1.9 million in Virginia-produced cream * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Homestead Creamery Inc. will invest over $2.5 million to renovate and expand their Franklin County production facility. The company will construct a new ice cream production room and install additional production and   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB 454, which will accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of small modular nuclear reactors. "To meet the power demands of growing and thriving Virginia, it is imperative we continue to explore emerging technologies that will provide Virginians access to the reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy they deserve," said   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Funding will support new construction and rehabilitation of 877 affordable and special needs housing units * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today more than $22 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 14 projects across the Commonwealth. The recommended projects will create and preserve 877 total units for low-income and extremely low-income househ  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 10 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Amber Kennedy The new Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU) establishes the Commonwealth of Virginia's largest academic health sciences center. Launched this month, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences is a result of Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) integrating with ODU. The integration brings five academic colleges and schools together into Macon & Joan Broc  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, July 9 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Love requires sacrifice, and the more one loves, the more one is willing to sacrifice. Millions of military service members and their families make untold sacrifices every year to serve our country and protect our freedoms. Their love of God and country drives them to be leaders, but, unfortunately, they do not always receive the gratitude or appreciation that their sacrifice merits. When the GI Bill began to be mo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Bryan Hsu is tackling an area of research that has long been neglectedmenstrual products. "It's something that people don't feel comfortable talking about, and that's maybe an indication of why it hasn't gotten enough attention," said Hsu, assistant professor of biological sciences. Matter, Hsu and his team, which includes postdoctoral associates Rogerio Bataglioli and Harsimran Kaur that led the project, have created   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 10 (TNSres) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Tiffany Whitfield and Brianna Goodall Biological Sciences graduate student Kori Carr was awarded a 2024 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. The grant totals $159,000, which will support her financially through her graduate degree, giving her the stability to pursue her passion of wetland plant ecology. As a first-year master's student, Carr is setting the bar high. Grant fu  more

CHANTILLY, Virginia, July 10 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN), a leader in national security and global infrastructure solutions, announced today that government and industry executive Roger Mason, Ph.D., will join the company as senior vice president, effective July 8, 2024. Mason's deep experience in the national security sector includes leadership inside o  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 11 (TNSres) -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Survey from Hilton Hotels & Resorts reveals Pina Coladas invoke a vacation mindset, with more than a third of respondents counting it as their daily fruit intake while on holiday * * * The 88% of Americans who have tried one may have discovered the secret to creating an endless vacation feeling - the Pina Colada. According to a new survey* from Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagshi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: * * * Natural area preserve near Fredericksburg expands * * * More than 200 acres of ecologically significant upland forest and forested wetlands along Accokeek Creek in Stafford County have been added to Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve, ensuring their protection for biodiversity conservation. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation recently acquired a 22  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide among professions with 6,000 workers dying by suicide in 2022 compared to 1,000 who died from a construction-related work injury. "Construction safety, health, and well-being are like a three-legged stool," said Virginia Tech's Brian Kleiner, head of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction in   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 11 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release: The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 993 new businesses statewide during the month of June according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Gilmer County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of seven new business registrations, a 2.05% increase. The Secretary of State's Business Division reported that Raleigh, Pocahontas, Monroe and McDowell Co  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The recently completed indoor arena at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) allowed clinicians to present a live under-saddle demonstration to Open House visitors for the first time. Guests at the June 29 Open House asked questions about the footing by Attwood Equestrian and the enormous fans that kept the temperature inside the building at a temperate level during the live demonstrations. The Open House  more

DANVILLE, Virginia, July 11 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: Jason Hughes, a resident of Chatham, Virginia, has successfully completed the rigorous 16-week Cybersecurity Training at Danville Community College (DCC). Following this achievement, Jason has accepted a position as an Information Technology (IT) Support Technician with Pittsylvania County Schools. Jason's journey to his new role is both inspiring and transformative. Growing up in Ringgold, Virginia, until 200  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons issued the following memorandum on July 9, 2024: * * * TO: Division Superintendents FROM: Dr. Lisa Coons, Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT: Virginia Literacy Act: 2024-2025 VALLSS: Grades K-3 Assessment Calendar In 2022, the General Assembly passed the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) to improve literacy outcomes for students in the Commonwealth. As part of the VLA, K-3 students are required to be  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia approves the name change as the school continues its accreditation process. * * * By Maggie Christ Virginia Commonwealth University's newest school will have a new name - the VCU School of Public Health - effective July 15. Last year, VCU brought together four departments - Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, and Social and Behavioral S  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The Special Award in Science recognizes her recently published work on peripartum care for Black women. * * * By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University professor Dace Svikis has been recognized by an international organization for her research in improving peripartum care for Black women. Svikis, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Humanitie  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: By Kimberly Richards-Thomas The William & Mary School of Education recently received a significant new funding boost from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance the recruitment and retention of STEM teachers. The $1.2 million award, presented to Associate Professor and Pavey Family Co-Chair in Instructional Technology Meredith Kier, ensures support for the Noyce Scholars Program for the next five years.   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 10 (TNSres) -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Led by W&M scientists, new focus on understudied 'mixoplankton' helps to better understand aquatic ecosystems. * * * By John Wallace Comprising the base of the food web, plankton are extremely important to marine ecosystems. However, there is still much to be discovered about these organisms, and that's especially true for mixoplankton. Plankton are typically divided into two groups. Similar to pl  more