NORFOLK, Virginia, July 25 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Jonah Grinkewitz Spoiler alert: If you haven't seen "Twisters," the sequel to the 1996 movie "Twister," you may want to stop reading. If you're a wanna-be tornado wrangler like me and you saw it during the film's opening weekend, you may have left the theater wondering if it were really possible to "tame" a tornado. In the updated version, the story's main characters attempt to shoot a polyacrylate chemical   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today filed an amicus brief in support of the Hanover County School Board's policy that reaffirmed that, for sports separated by sex, student participation would generally be determined by sex rather than gender identity. The School Board is opposing a legal challenge that would require it to allow a biological male student to try   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 26 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: Bloomberg Law is proud to unveil the winners of this year's "They've Got Next: The 40 Under 40," spotlighting the achievements of the nation's most promising young lawyers. The complete list of this year's honorees, featuring Q&As and a fun, data dive into the group by the numbers, as well as a peek into their interests outside of law, can be found at https://aboutblaw.com/beZe. This is the f  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 25 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Jonah Grinkewitz When you walk into Old Dominion University's Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab in Newport News, you'll probably hear the whirring of a 3D printer, see a laser cutter engraving an item or spot a robot being coded to move objects around. Opened in 2019, the iLab is a private-public partnership between Old Dominion and the City of Newport News to provide hands-on STEM instruction and resources for s  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Clayton Caswell's laboratory at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as secured three prestigious National Institutes of Health R21 grants, each spearheaded by a graduate student. "Discoveries are made by young people or young people in the field. They come in, and they're not burdened by what we think we know," said Caswell, associate professor of bacteriology at the veterinary college. Securing the th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech statistics Professor Frederick Faltin has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Gerald J. Hahn Q&P Achievement Award by the American Statistical Association. Faltin will be officially presented with the award at the organization's annual Fall Technical Conference, which will take place Oct. 8-10 in Nashville. The Gerald J. Hahn Q&P Achievement Award is named for the first chair of the American Statisti  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 26 (TNSres) -- General Dynamics issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * * Revenue of $12 billion, up 18% from year-ago quarter * Operating earnings of $1.2 billion, up 20.2% from year-ago quarter * Diluted EPS of $3.26, up 20.7% from year-ago quarter * Operating margin of 9.7%, a 20-basis-point expansion from year-ago quarter * * * RESTON, Va. -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today reported second-quarter 2024 revenue of $12 billion, up 18% f  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 26 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice today announced John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration, replacing Mark Scott, who served in the position since 2021. McHugh most recently served as the Deputy Secretary of Administration and Director of the General Services Division. A state employee since 2006, McHugh brings extensive knowledge and experience to his role, h  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 26 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road joins four Hilton properties at Europe's busiest airport * * * LONDON, UK -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road, marking the brand's debut at Europe's busiest airport, as part of a franchise agreement with Acre Hotels Ltd, part of the Westcombe Group. Conveniently located near the M4 motorway, the hotel wi  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, July 25 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * SUMMARY: JMU chemistry professor Barbara Reisner has been honored with the 2024 James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry, presented by the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the teaching of chemistry. * * * Chemistry professor Barbara Reisner has been honored with the 2024 James Flack  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Mario Ferruzzi, professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and director of Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, has been named the next dean of the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Ferruzzi will officially step into his new role on Oct. 15, succeeding Alan Grant, who is retiring after serving as dean since October 2009. "Strength of leaders  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 26 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University has announced a pledge of $1 million from alumnus Allen Hager in support of the Marshall For All, Marshall Forever program. "I am delighted to receive such a generous financial commitment from Mr. Hager in support of Marshall For All," said Marshall's President Brad D. Smith. "Beyond the incredible financial support, Allen is a role model and invaluable thought partner for me and th  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 26 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous $400,000 grant from the Koch Foundation to advance the university's mission through the development of a cutting-edge micro-credentials program and comprehensive workforce training. This substantial grant will enable the university to collaborate closely with community and technical colleges, as well as local employers, to design and i  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech Police Department again proved its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of campus safety and professional police practices by earning reaccreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). This recognition was formally presented at the organization's annual conference in New Orleans in June and is the agency's fifth consecutive award. Since its i  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech researchers have found a new way to identify genetic targets useful for control of mosquito populations, potentially offering an alternative to insecticides. Their study, published in Communications Biology, focused on the genetic basis of species incompatibility. They crossed Ae. aegypti, a major global arboviral disease vector, and its sibling species, Ae. mascarensis, from the Indian Ocean. When offsprin  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Hannah Pratt First teaching time support specialist, Office of Academic Affairs When did you join the veterinary college? I joined VMCVM in March 2023, after working for 12 years as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the New River Valley. What is your role at the veterinary college? My role at VMCVM is the 1st teaching time support specialist in the Office of Academic Affairs. I work with the first and second y  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 26 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education celebrates outstanding achievements in educational advancement. * * * By Claire De Lisle William & Mary's Office of Career Development and Professional Engagement (OCDPE) won a Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for its externship program, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announced on June 26. OCDPE partners wi  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, July 25 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: The Center for Community Engagement & Leadership Development (CCE) students invested 9,760 service hours in the Upshur County and surrounding community last academic year and look to continue supporting that effort in the fall. The CCE seeks to support West Virginia Wesleyan College's (WVWC) mission by providing opportunities for transformative learning and community engagement to promote positive s  more