BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Feras Batarseh joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to discuss the intersection of water systems and technology, specifically focusing on aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). He shared the importance of using AI to predict and prevent water quality issues, such as high turbidity, and highlighted the need for water systems to become more intelligent and cyber-secure. About Batarseh Batarseh is an associate   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: A report from the weekend from CNN detailed how "At least five of the 11 Republican nominees Mark Robinson of North Carolina, Mike Braun of Indiana, Mike Kehoe of Missouri, Greg Gianforte of Montana and Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia have supported efforts to overturn Biden's victory in 2020 or denied the legitimacy of that victory..." CNN also noted how Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte "did  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- 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 Helene response and recovery efforts Hurricane Helene has brought widespread devastation along the East Coast, particularly in North Carolina, South C  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Prioritizing mental health is not only important for adults, but for children as well. "Stress and anxiety are normal parts of life that we all experience in order to keep us safe," said Samantha Kempker-Margherio, assistant professor of psychology in Virginia Tech's College of Science. "Self-managing stress and anxiety is a key part to being human, and we can help children and teens learn these skills by modeling our own  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Hello Team FCPS! What a great week!! I love this fall season and all the abundant joy it brings. I will say that I continue to enjoy all things pumpkin! ;>) And so, like you I have often looked up this past week as the geese are doing fly-overs in formation. Over the years, I am pleased to be reminded that to all things there is a seas  more

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * Companies jointly propose electric transmission projects to serve region's growing power demand through PJM's competitive planning process Collaboration leverages expertise of industry leaders to propose comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that promote regional grid reliability * * * FirstEnergy Corp., Dominion Energy Virginia and American Electric Power have entered into an innovative joint planning agreement t  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Vera Gorbunova will share groundbreaking research on the biological mechanisms of aging at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture. * * * By Lena Ayuk Similar animal species can age at very different rates. A naked mole rat, for instance, can live up to 40 years, while its average mouse counterpart rarely r  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Jamal Jackson has been selected as the community services officer for Virginia Tech Police Department effective Aug. 20, taking over the role after Daniel Guilliams retired in February. As community services officer, Jackson is responsible for monitoring the emergency phones, panic alarms around campus, implementation of crime prevention through construction and environmental design, creating a community relations survey  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release: * * * Group convened by Mortgage Bankers Association to address barriers to homeownership among historically underserved populations * * * Navy Federal Credit Union is joining partners across the financial and housing sectors as a founding member of the CONVERGENCE Collaborative, an industry-wide group designed to address systemic barriers to homeownership among Black, Hispanic and other minority gro  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: * * * AI enhancement creates faster decision-making with a single click * * * HUNSTVILLE, Ala. - Oct. 7, 2024 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature to help warfighters make real-time, informed decisions on the move. The Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Advanced Battle Manager (ABM) system addresses the growing complexity of threats in the counter-unma  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * New school to speed the evolution of liberal arts and sciences through data fluency * * * Douglas "Doug" Schmidt '84, M.A. '86, an internationally recognized scholar with more than three decades of experience in academic and government leadership roles, has been named the inaugural dean of William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. The new school - the university's first in more than 50   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 8 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release: The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,100 new businesses statewide during the month of September according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. McDowell County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of 11 new business registrations, a 1.66% increase. The Secretary of State's Business Division reported that Pocahontas, Raleigh, Mason and Clay Co  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has advised RMCPP Trustees Limited on its role as Trustee of the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan, the UK's first - and so far only - collective defined contribution (or CDC) plan, which launched this week. The team was led by Pensions Partners Wendy Hunter and Kirsty McLean, supported by Simon James, Felix Weston, Kate Bailey and a cross-practice team from all of the firm's UK offices  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 7 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: BUCKHANNON, West Virginia An alum of West Virginia Wesleyan College who discovered his call for pastoral ministry after a 15-year law career will be the speaker at the annual Homecoming Chapel Service Sunday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Monty Brown '74 earned his Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Religion from West Virginia Wesleyan College and then attended law school. After being admitted to the WV State Bar in  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: On a quiet Friday morning, the sun played peek-a-boo among the clouds, birds chirped noisily, and periodically across the New River, a train's steel wheels clanged loudly against tracks, echoing off the river's small canyon walls. This is normally a typical daily scene at Eggleston Springs Campground except not seven days prior, when an angry river, swollen from Hurricane Helene's rains, turned into an unruly neighbor and  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: This year's Virginia Tech Humanities Week will highlight essential work happening in the humanities, both at the university and around the world. All are invited to attend panel discussions, lectures, and other activities, focused on the theme of "Debating Democracy," from Oct. 14-18. Paul Quigley, director of the Center for Humanities and Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, said the goal of this year's Humanities Week  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In the commercial pork industry, the pre-weaning deaths of pigs remain a problem that limits farm profitability. Alexis "Lexi" Clapp, a Virginia Tech School of Animal Sciences senior majoring in animal and poultry sciences, is researching pre-weaning mortality in pigs, aiming to provide evidence-based insights that could inform future intervention strategies. After studying research reports that pre-weaning death loss is   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation amending his original call for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session, adding several new items for consideration. Some of the additional items include: * A 2% reduction in the personal income tax. * A resolution to honor Hershel "Woody" Williams with a statue in the National Statuary Hall Collection. * Funding for certain  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 8 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: During a special meeting of the West Virginia Legislature, Dr. Stephen Loyd, the newly appointed Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) for the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), presented an update on the State's ongoing efforts to address the critical issue of substance-exposed infants. West Virginia continues to lead the nation in Neonatal Abstinence Sy  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Similar animal species can age at very different rates. A naked mole rat, for instance, can live up to 40 years, while its average mouse counterpart rarely reaches 10. Why the difference? Biologist Vera Gorbunova is uncovering the answers discoveries that could have meaningful implications for human health. Gorbunova, a professor and co-director of the University of Rochester's Aging Research Center, studies longevity a  more