BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Research at Virginia Tech is about to get a boost through a new high-performance computing system available through Advanced Research Computing, a unit of the Division of Information Technology. The university's central resource for high-performance computing (HPC), Advanced Research Computing provides systems also known as "clusters," storage, and visualization resources and is staffed by a team of computational scienti  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign and pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris has almost no precedent in American history. Virginia Tech political scientists Karen Hult, Caitlin Jewitt, and Nick Goedert have shared perspectives on this watershed development. Nicholas Goedert on historic precedent and campaign effects "Biden's decision to drop out was a necessary decision for his party   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 23 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on July 22, 2024: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in conjunction with Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, today announced their collaboration to support children and families through The Promise Project. The Promise Project is designed to ensure that each child receives individualized care tailored to their unique needs and strengths. By focusing on the whole   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- 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 President Biden ends campaign, passes torch to Harris President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign and pass the torch to Vice President Kamala  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Federal Reserve is meeting at the end of July, under the watchful and expectant eye of the entire financial world. While many were expecting more aggressive interest rate cuts throughout 2024, the Fed has taken a more cautious approach, with inflation slowly falling and unemployment rates remaining steadily low. What should we expect for the rest of the year, and how will it impact both the economy and, potentially, t  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 23 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * This investment will result in up to 600 jobs in Brooke and Hancock counties * * * Gov. Jim Justice and Cleveland-Cliffs today announced a $150 million investment to reopen the recently idled plant in Weirton. This investment will lead to an anticipated 600 USW-represented jobs in Brooke and Hancock counties. The plant, which closed in February, is now being rep  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Drunken driving claims 37 lives daily in the U.S. with teen and young adult drivers disproportionately involved. Niyousha Hosseinichimeh in the College of Engineering has partnered with researchers across the U.S. to create a simulation model the first of its kind in adolescent drunken driving prevention that examines how numerous public health interventions affect fatalities. Utilizing the simulation model, the team tes  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Ahead of anti-choice extremist JD Vance's rally in Virginia today, DNC Spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement: "Virginians rejected MAGA Republicans' attacks on reproductive freedoms last year and have zero interest in JD Vance's record of saying he wants abortion to be 'illegal nationally,' suggesting he was open to banning women from traveling out of state to get reproductive care, a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU alum Keita Franklin is paying it forward to the next generation with her creative donation. * * * By Sian Wilkerson As any doctoral student learns, writing a dissertation takes time and occasional blood, sweat and tears. For Ph.D. students in Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Social Work, a week of fun, sun - and focus - at the lake helps ease the burden and cement lasting bonds.   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As you head out on summer adventures this month, make sure that an unwanted guest isn't traveling with you. The adult spotted lanternfly begins to appear in mid-July. During this destructive phase, it grows its namesake spotted wings, enabling it to conquer new geographic distances of up to 5 miles on its own. With the assistance of humans, it can hitch rides on vehicles and spread hundreds of miles to previously uninfe  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Cities have long treated stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water as siloed entities, but the Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory, led by Stanley Grant, is on a mission to change that through a new concept called "One Water" that is gaining momentum among urban water practitioners. "We are aiming to stop thinking of water as three separate things and start treating it all as a single resource," said Grant. "This w  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Rodent refreshments served as inspiration for Deborah Good's new recipe for weight loss. Good, associate professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise, had a history of successfully using conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) to treat genetic obesity in mice by adding the compound to their food but had only seen it given to humans in pill form. "I was literally looking at the data from my mice and thinking about the fact  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Retired U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Dwayne R. Edwards, head of Virginia Tech's Department of Biological Systems Engineering, has been appointed as the interim commandant for the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. "It is an honor and a privilege to serve Virginia Tech and the corps in this leadership role and to play a small part in the tradition of service that is global, ethical, and above all, selfless. I look forward to   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: The CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has announced the lineup of speakers and presentations for its Secure Software by Design event. The in-person conference takes place August 6-7 in Arlington, Virginia. The second annual SEI Secure Software by Design conference seeks to promote security as an integral aspect of the entire software lifecycle by f  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 23 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * School of Medicine researcher Ananda Amstadter, Ph.D., studies the causes, risk factors and potential treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder. * * * Ananda Amstadter, Ph.D., watches the world around her through a unique lens. As a researcher who has dedicated her career to understanding the human impact of traumatic events, when she sees news reports on war, natu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 23 -- The Virginia House Democrats issued the following statement on July 22, 2024: * * * The Virginia House Democratic Caucus issues the following statement enthusiastically endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States: "Following the announcement from President Biden that he would not accept the nomination from the Democratic Party this year, we were proud to see him put all of his confidence in Vice President Harris to be his successor.  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news: By Claire De Lisle The William & Mary community gave more than $107 million to areas across the university in fiscal year (FY) 2024 -- the most in a year outside a comprehensive campaign -- bucking a national decline in philanthropic giving from individuals. This total was buoyed by the successful conclusion of the All In campaign for athletics, a strong One Tribe One Day giving day and gifts of all sizes, includi  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 23 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore issued the following statement on July 22, 2024: * * * State Treasurer Riley Moore today hailed the announcement by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. that they will invest $150 million to repurpose the company's idled Weirton tinplate mill into a new electric distribution transformer production plant, resulting in re-employment opportunities for 600 union workers in the region. "I am absolutely thrilled Cleveland-Cliffs has d  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, July 23 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: West Liberty University (WLU), in collaboration with Oglebay's Good Zoo, was recently awarded a $258,200 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) prestigious 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (21MP) to support professional development for students in its nationally recognized Zoo Science program. By removing financial barriers, the award will enable WLU to enhance its Zoo Sc  more