BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Meagan Brem joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to discuss the intersection of alcohol use and intimate partner violence, highlighting the importance of understanding the causal relationship between the two. She debunked common myths, identified current knowledge gaps, and shared insights from ongoing studies. She also described the unique challenge of understanding these topics as they relate to LGBTQ+ popul  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As artificial intelligence (AI) proliferates into every area of our lives, there is no road map for what to expect over the next several years. But how best to navigate the path ahead rests at the intersection of industry, government, and higher education, especially in the greater metro area. That was a major impetus for Virginia Tech to gather the Atlas of AI Summit: Data, Trust, and the AI of Everything, at the Capit  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech recently promoted Dan Cleveland to associate vice president of advancement. In this new and expanded role Cleveland, who had served as assistant vice president for colleges and programs, will help direct the university's overall fundraising strategy while continuing to oversee the advancement offices of multiple colleges and programs. "I'm excited to help our talented fundraising teams achieve transformati  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In an era in which big data is revolutionizing healthcare, the veterinary world is not far behind. In mid-September, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) hosted a landmark event that highlighted how digital innovation is transforming animal care. The Association for Veterinary Informatics (AVI) 30th Annual Talbot Veterinary Informatics Symposium, marked a significant milestone as it returned to i  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on Sept. 30, 2024: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) today announced a supplemental payment for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) recipients. Individuals who received assistance through LIEAP during the current 2023 to 2024 program year will automatically receive an additional one-time payment ranging from $25 to $142.  more

DANVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: Dr. Jerry Wallace, President of Danville Community College (DCC), has been recognized with the prestigious Rising Star Award by the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA). This award celebrates emerging leaders within rural community colleges who demonstrate exceptional promise and dedication to advancing their institutions' missions. "I was honored to present Dr. Jerry Wallace with the RCCA Rising Star Award,  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A Virginia Tech environmental security expert says there are lessons to learn in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's disaster that can improve preparedness and community resilience. "The tragic flood event in the southeast U.S. is a poignant example of the confluence of multiple factors, including development in floodplains, inadequate infrastructure maintenance and management, and the specter of climate change, whose   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * Hello Team FCPS, I am looking forward to an exciting week to start this October month off... We continue to have exciting classroom projects, as well as co and extra-curricular events. I repeatedly hear from parents and community members about the amazing work going on all across FCPS. I want you to know how much each of these interac  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Make an Impact! Become a Special Education Teacher! Attend Our Special Education Virtual Information Session on Thursday, October 10 (6 - 7:15 p.m.) * * * FCPS wants you to be a part of our team! We are searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion for making a difference. To meet hiring needs in Special Education, we are offering an information session to help interest  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Greg Young, associate professor of aerospace and ocean engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named the Mary Virginia Jones Research Professor in Rocketry by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The creation of this professorship in the College of Engineering allows Virginia Tech to generate new interest in rocketry. It was established with a gift from Mary Virginia Jones. A member of the Virginia Tech community since  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The parachuting, venomous Joro spider was apparently spotted in a Boston, Massachusetts neighborhood, a reported sighting that may confirm these spiders appear to be moving north. According to USA Today, the invasive spiders were first spotted in Georgia ten years ago and they've spread across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee, with reports of the spider in Alabama, Maryland, Oklahoma and West Vi  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Emerging Trends - from the Go Getaway and Hurkle Durkling to the Rise of Frolleagues and MeMooners - Spotlight How Travelers Will Work to Have It All in the Coming Year * * * 2024 was the Year of the Great Recharge, where sleep retreats made headlines, mindful drinking rose in popularity and wellness-themed guest rooms took off. Today, as the post-pandemic leisure travel boom normalizes, travelers   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Garden mums, Chrysanthemum x morifolium, are known for their vibrant blooms and resilience and are a popular choice for adding color to gardens and landscapes in the fall. Although they are a perennial in Virginia, large, showy garden mums planted in-ground after flowering in fall are unlikely to make it through the winter and come back next year. To ensure these perennials thrive and come back strong each year, proper   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: Alexandria, VA and Springfield, VA - Sept. 30, 2024 - Inova broke ground today on the sites of its two new, state-of-the-art hospitals--Inova Alexandria and Inova Franconia-Springfield--marking a significant milestone in expanding access and transforming the healthcare experience in Northern Virginia. Groundbreaking ceremonies took place at each location with local officials, healthcare leaders, and co  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The fungus among us is becoming resistant to treatment, and one researcher wants to know why. Virginia Tech researcher Jose Vargas-Muniz recently received a five-year $2 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to better understand the role of the septins, a cytoskeleton protein, within the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus when exposed to the antifungal drug caspofungin. "Gaining this kn  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has appointed Ben Morgan as partner in its global Corporate practice in London. Mr. Morgan, who focuses on Equity Capital Markets (ECM), previously practised at Clifford Chance and most recently at Goodwin Procter. "We are delighted to welcome Ben to London and to the firm," said Jane Haxby, managing partner of the London office. "Ben joins a strong, cohesive ECM practice. There is strat  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs and Vinge have joined forces to advise ITAB Shop Concept AB on its offer to LBO France to acquire HMY Group - a leading European supplier of shop fittings, checkouts and store design to the retail industry in mainly Europe, South America and the Middle East. ITAB has offered to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in HMY Group for a cash consideration of Euros320 million. The Squire Patton  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A dramatically updated Virginia Tech Micro/Nanofabrication Cleanroom and Laboratory ushers in a new era of semiconductor innovation. And it's all thanks to a $3 million gift-in-kind of semiconductor processing and manufacturing equipment in 2019 driven by SPTS Technologies' CEO at that time, Kevin T. Crofton '82. "As an alum, I've always wanted to give back," said Crofton, who is the namesake for Virginia Tech's aerosp  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: As Americans prepare to head the polls in November to elect the next president of the United States, the University of Richmond's Digital Scholarship Lab has released Electing the President, a new, interactive map focusing on voting in presidential elections since 1840. Electing the President visualizes the results of presidential elections through both the electoral college and the popular vote, from W  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * More Than 2,300 Checks Sent as Part of Automated Unclaimed Property Program * * * State Treasurer Riley Moore today announced checks totaling nearly $2.9 million have been sent to more than 2,300 recipients as part of the third year of the "West Virginia Cash Now" unclaimed property program, which automatically reunites certain individuals with their lost   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The West Virginia Department of Health issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take proactive measures as COVID-19 cases rise in the state. In collaboration with the U.S. Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the U.S. Postal Service, COVIDtests.gov has reopened, allowing households across West Virginia to order four additional free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests. These tests a  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: The West Virginia University School of Medicine has received Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approval for a new internal medicine residency program that will be hosted on the Eastern Campus. Beginning with the inaugural class in July 2025, the WVU School of Medicine Eastern Internal Medicine Residency Program will accept six residents per   more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 30 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: As part of the Homecoming celebration weekend, the West Virginia Wesleyan College Departments of Theatre & Dance and Department of Music present "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and also Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to curtain and are  more