BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: After 27 years at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Nathaniel Tablante has retired. He served as associate director of the Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine, professor, and poultry veterinarian with University of Maryland Extension. "Affectionately known as 'Chicken Man,' a moniker he uses with a smile, his good sense of humor made working with him enjoyable," said Valerie Ragan, pro  more

TYSONS, Virginia, July 17 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: The World International Property Review ("WIPR") has named 11 lawyers from Squire Patton Boggs Intellectual Property & Technology Practice to its WIPR Leaders 2024 list, which features leading IP lawyers from patent, trademark, and copyright practices across some of the world's most prestigious firms. WIPR's research team vetted the nominated lawyers from more than 80 countries and six continents for suita  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 17 -- Marshall University issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Co-Chair Gayle Manchin visited Marshall University today for a roundtable with representatives from more than a half dozen colleges and universities located throughout the Appalachian Region focusing on efforts to create a model for cyber security education that can be scaled throughout the country. The project is funded by the ARC's ARISE grant in  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: Bloomberg Law today announced enhancements to its forthcoming Bloomberg Law Answers feature, an innovative tool designed to streamline how legal professionals access and utilize information. Leveraging advanced generative AI technology, Bloomberg Law Answers provides instant, concise responses to legal queries directly within the Bloomberg Law platform. Bloomberg Law Answers   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump over the weekend, Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the media and political fallout, what the event says about the climate of our politics, and the impacts it will have on the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee, as well as the broader presidential race. Karen Hult is an expert on U.S. politics and the presidency. She can speak to the  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: For Ellie Gunter, Virginia 4-H camp was a week of firsts. It was the first time the 10-year-old from Henry County had been to a sleepaway camp, her first time paddling a canoe, her first time attending a dance, and her first time making new friends from other schools. "At first I really didn't want to go," she said. "But Mr. Hairston came to our school and I said I'd give it a try. Now I don't want to leave. It's like a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 16, 2024: * * * Cost of living remains the top issue impacting voting, with reproductive rights ranking second. * * * Editor's note: Release is updated to correct the results of the Commonwealth Poll from December and the number of days until the election. * * * Today, Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs released the results of   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 (TNSres) -- The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * For medical students with children, time management and strong support systems are key components in the balancing act. * * * By Anthony DePalma, Laura Ingles and Grace McOmber "Any time is a good time, because no time is a good time." That's what Stephan Lazar, M.D., said about having a baby in January 2024, when he was a fourth-year medical student in the Virg  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the allocation of $30.1 million from the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) to the City of Suffolk for the Route 460 Road Improvement Project to support the Port 460 Logistics Center Development in Hampton Roads. This Project is vital to the future growth of the Port of Virginia and the economic growth of the City of Suffolk   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 16 (TNSres) -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) will report second quarter 2024 financial results before the stock market opens on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, followed by a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT. Christopher J. Nassetta, president & chief executive officer, Hilton, and Kevin Jacobs, chief financial officer & president, global development, Hilton, will discuss the company's performance and lead a question-a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Well-known and beloved artist and philanthropist Patricia Buckley Moss, widely known as P. Buckley Moss, died July 13 surrounded by her family. Moss was an influential artist and philanthropist whose work and charity touched the lives and hearts of countless individuals. In 2013, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors named the university's newly constructed 147,000-square-foot arts center the Moss Arts Center in her honor  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Ross Breitenbach '92 didn't have the typical college graduation experience. He didn't wear a cap and gown or walk across a stage. Earlier in his senior year as a Hokie, Breitenbach started an internship at WSLS, the NBC affiliate in Roanoke. So rather than attending his graduation as a student, he covered the ceremony as a video intern for WSLS. He was the one capturing those special moments instead of being involved in   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Tackling brain cancer is complicated, but groundbreaking new research could help add another tool to the cancer-fighting arsenal. A team from Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech published a paper in APL Bioengineering in May that explores a new option that could one day be used to target glioblastoma, a deadly and fast-growing brain tumor. Supported by National Institutes of Health grants, this work stems from past research  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- PBS issued the following news release: PASADENA, CA; July 15, 2024 - PBS announces the innovative new documentary series CITIZEN NATION, set to premiere Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), PBS.org, and the PBS App. The four-part program is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teenagers from across the U.S. with diverse personal and political backgrounds as they come together to compete in the nation's premier civics competition, "  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- Politico issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: POLITICO White House Correspondent and Playbook Co-Author Eugene Daniels today has been inducted as President of the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA). He will serve in this capacity through the 2024-2025 term. Daniels' rise to this leadership position is historic in nature as he will be the first openly gay person of color and only the second Black person to serve as president of the Whit  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Following a competitive national search, Reed Nagel has been named assistant vice president of finance and director of procurement, effective July 25. Nagel originally joined the university's procurement department in 2017 and currently serves as associate director of procurement for goods, services, and information technology in the Division of Finance. "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Virginia Tech's pro  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Hosein Foroutan is on a mission to reduce the uncertainty regarding climate change. While many people think of the effects of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, there are other aspects of climate change that are less familiar to the general public. Foroutan, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering and an affiliated faculty of the Global Change Center in the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, wants t  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, July 17 (TNSres) -- West Liberty University issued the following news: Combating diseases, studying dangerous pathogens, identifying diversity in wildlife, and measuring the effects of invasive species were all topics explored by students and showcased at West Liberty University's 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Symposium. The annual symposium took place Friday, July 12 at the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex (ASRC) and marked the culmin  more

TYSONS, Virginia, July 17 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has advised the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) pro bono on its statement to the International Court of Justice in the advisory opinion proceedings on Obligation of States in Respect of Climate Change. The WWF statement responds to the questions posed in the request for an advisory opinion, focusing, given WWF's expertise, on State's obligations with respect to protecting biodiversity from th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST) has made final additions to its staff ahead of launching the Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers certificate training program. The training program is one of four initiatives as part of VAST's mission to reskill and upskill adult learners in different aspects of the semiconductor industry to provide internship opportunities that create a pathway to employment. St  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 17 (TNSres) -- Westminster College issued the following news release: Two Westminster College students presented their undergraduate research at the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Allegheny Mountain Section Meeting at Fairmont State University in West Virginia in the spring. Asia Morgenstern, a mathematics and computer science double major, presented her research, "Leaky Power Domination: Solving the 1-Leaky Tree." "Attending the MAA Allegheny Mou  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The selection of J.D. Vance as former president Donald Trump's Republican running mate was a strategic move to help deliver votes in key battleground states, says a Virginia Tech political expert. "The decision to go with the 39-year-old senator from Ohio signals Trump wanted a younger candidate who can campaign and connect with working-class voters, especially in the Midwest. He's also the first millennial to appear as   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: * * * Miyares Investigating Allegations the Non-Profit Violated Virginia Charitable Solicitation Laws * * * Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that a Virginia court ordered the AJP Educational Foundation, Inc., also known as American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), to produce records requested by a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued by his office. The Co  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 17 -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: * * * Leavitt School of Health aims to add 3,000 new nurses to the workforce by 2027. * * * Western Governors University's (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH), today announced the expansion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) program to seven new states -- Arkansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin -- t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: From the moment Elizabeth Engel first arrived in Blacksburg, she knew she would call it home. With breathtaking mountainous scenery blanketing the area, she has always felt welcome in the New River Valley. Because both of her parents attended Virginia Tech, she also felt tied to the university and wanted to continue in their footsteps. As a result, she attended Virginia Tech, graduated with a B.A. in English literature i  more