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State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Wednesday November 13, 2024 ( 26 items )  

Christendom Rugby Snags Conference Title, Eyes National Playoffs
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Make that another trophy for Christendom's men's rugby team. The Crusaders held off a tough VMI team to win the Cardinals Conference Championship over the weekend, setting them up for a shot at the National Collegiate Rugby 15s regional playoffs in the coming weeks. Christendom showed resiliency over the course of their 15s season, overcoming an 0-3 start to finish the season with a 3-4 record. With classic underd  more

Comscore Reports 3Q 2024 Results
RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Q3 2024 Financial Highlights * Revenue for the third quarter was $88.5 million compared to $91.0 million in Q3 2023 * Net loss of $6  more

DoHS Enhances Child Welfare Prevention Efforts With New Pilot Program, Expanded Family Support Centers
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is advancing its commitment to strategic long term family preservation and child welfare prevention by launching a new CarePortal pilot program and strengthening partnerships and investment in Family Support Centers (FSCs) across the state. "These initiatives reflect our unwavering dedication to supporting families and preventing   more

Experts available: Economy and voters, future of alliances, power in transition, COP29, and more
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- 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 Why voters were dissatisfied with the economy, despite growth Despite many top-line economic indicators showing the American economy has been booming, that sen  more

Firm Advises on Nearly $2 Billion Upsized Bond Sale for John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 6
TYSONS, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs served as co-bond counsel to the New York Transportation Development Corporation (NYTDC), a local development corporation and affiliate of Empire State Development, which is the umbrella organization for economic development for the State of New York, on a long-term tax-exempt conduit revenue bond issuance for JFK Millennium Partners, LLC (JMP) for nearly $2 billion. The transaction is  more

Five industry leaders join the 2024 Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Five outstanding Virginians who made significant contributions to the state's livestock industry are the newest members of the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame. They were inducted during a ceremony on Oct. 25 at Virginia Tech's Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena, where their portraits were hung and will remain on display. Since the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame was established in 2009, it has honored 93 Virginians for their  more

Global health rotations give medical students practical, enriching experiences
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Each spring, a handful of fourth-year students at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine cap off their medical school experiences by participating in a global health rotation, spending a month serving and learning in an international setting as part of their clinical rotations. The goal of the program is to promote student understanding of health care practices in various countries and to advance social and cultur  more

Gulen Bengi, Mars Lead CMO, Appointed to ANA Board of Directors
MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Bengi brings marketing leadership and passion to connecting with consumers around the world * * * CHICAGO, IL (November 12, 2024) - Mars announced today the appointment of Gulen Bengi to the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Board of Directors. Gulen joins esteemed leaders across sectors who drive industry-leading brands and lead best-in-  more

Hilton Worldwide Holdings: Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia Spa Offers Services Inspired by Blue Zone Living
MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: * * * Nature inspired spa services combine experience with relaxation * * * The 2025 Hilton Trends Report (https://stories.hilton.com/2025trends) found that many travelers want to feel pampered when on vacation. At Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia in Sardinia, Italy, spa guests can indulge in a uniquely local wellness opportunity -- spa services inspired by Sardinia's blue zone living. Sardinia nat  more

How one Hokie turned a liberal arts education into a mega sports media career
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Matt Arden '99 is taking his creativity to new heights after recently becoming executive producer at Fanatics Collectibles. Arden got his sports media career started as the first producer and reporter on the team that launched hokiesports.com. Now, after many years in the media production business, the New York City resident is helping Fanatics Collectibles set its creative content initiative into motion as its first ex  more

Inaugural recipients named for Lutz Awards
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Four longtime researchers recently received a prestigious first-time honor. Sophia Economou, Zheng "Phil" Xiang, John Rossmeisl, and Markus Breitschmid were named the inaugural recipients of the Jacob A. Lutz III Award for Eminent Scholars during Virginia Tech's annual research awards ceremony, Celebrating Scholarly Excellence, on Nov. 6. "Universities, from an external perspective and internally too, are recognized a  more

Mars Announces New Leadership for Its Food & Nutrition Regional Businesses
MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars announces new leadership for its Food & Nutrition regional businesses * * * London, UK (November 12, 2024) - Today, Mars, Incorporated, makers of delicious and nutritious brands including BEN'S ORIGINAL and DOLMIO, announced Dave Dusangh as Regional President for North America and Hans Bakker as Regional General Manager for its Food & Nutriti  more

Newmark Arranges Sale of 126-Unit Townhome Community in Affluent West Austin Submarket
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark announces the sale of Brisa Townhomes, a 126-unit townhome community located at 4810 Brisa Way in Bee Cave, Texas, just west of Austin. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Vice Chairman Patton Jones and Managing Director Andrew Dickson represented the undisclosed seller in the sale to the buyer, Virginia-based AvalonBay Communities. The community has been renamed Avalon Townhomes at Bee Cave. "Brisa Townhomes present  more

Photos: Virginia Tech celebrates Homecoming
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Thousands of students, alumni, and friends celebrated Homecoming Oct. 21-26. More than 1,600 alumni returned to Blacksburg for the annual Homecoming tailgate. Students, alumni, and friends celebrated with events all week long. The annual tradition brought Hokies together for festivities all over campus, culminating with the football team's win against Georgia Tech. *** Original text here: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2  more

Researchers detect microplastics in exhaled air of bottlenose dolphins
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the College of Charleston, The Citadel, the University of South Carolina, and Virginia Tech revealed the presence of microplastic particles in the exhaled air of wild bottlenose dolphins. The results raise concerns about the potential health impacts of inhalation exposure to these contaminants. The research team, led by College of Charleston researchers Leslie Hart and Miranda   more

The role utility companies could play in stopping wildfires
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Coordinated power shutoffs could help control the wildfires spreading across New York and New Jersey, according to a Virginia Tech expert. These shutoffs could mitigate the risk posed by unseasonably dry conditions and challenging terrain, both of which have made containment efforts especially difficult, said Professor Ali Mehrizi-Sani, a Virginia Tech electrical engineering researcher. Planned power shutoffs, also calle  more

University of Lynchburg Launches New Doctor of Executive Leadership in Healthcare
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: The University of Lynchburg School of Medicine and Health Sciences is adding a new program to its graduate level offerings, the Doctor of Executive Leadership in Healthcare. This 100% online, 37-credit-hour doctorate program is designed to prepare health care providers and administrators for high-impact executive and leadership roles with the skills to lead complex organizations, shape policy, and drive inno  more

UVA Health: Early Nerve Tumor Treatment Prevents Problems, Study Finds
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: Patients with a small cranial nerve tumor that can cause hearing loss, vertigo, imbalance and ringing in the ears have typically been watched rather than proactively treated, as the risks of early intervention were thought to outweigh the benefits. However, even those patients benefit significantly from non-invasive stereotactic radiosurgery, a multicenter, international study led by   more

VCU Institute for Women's Health Awarded $3.8M to Advance Gender Diversity in STEMM
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Funded by the National Institutes of Health, this grant will build on VCU's national reputation as a leader in women's health and gender equity. * * * By Laura Ingles, VCU School of Medicine The Virginia Commonwealth University Institute for Women's Health is the sole recipient of a five-year grant that aims to enhance gender equity initiatives in the science, tec  more

VCU Surgeon's Innovation is Finding a Quick Stick in Top Operating Rooms Across the Country
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Nerve Tape has soared in 2024, and its potential in orthopedic, reconstructive and other surgeries could make it VCU's most successful licensing venture ever. * * * By Dan Carrigan This may be the surgical equivalent of a musical act being discovered - and making it big. At the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery annual meeting in January this year, a Mayo Clinic breast su  more

VCU: Latino Virginia Oral History Project Gives Voice to Stories That Supplant Stereotypes
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The collaboration from VCU professors Gabriela Leon-Perez and Daniel Morales will form a public database documenting the state's fastest-growing minority population. * * * By Sian Wilkerson More than 1 in 10 Virginia residents are Latino, according to a 2022 report from the Virginia Latino Advisory Board. By 2030, their numbers are estimated to grow to nearly 1.6 million. While that po  more

Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to meet Nov. 18-19
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will hold its quarterly board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 1:15 p.m. in 2100 Torgersen Hall, 620 Drillfield Drive on the Blacksburg campus. On Monday, Nov. 18, an information session for board members will start at 9:30 a.m. in Latham Ballroom A/B at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, 901 Prices Fork Road. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the committee chairs will meet in ope  more

Volkswagen Announces Offer Structure for Refreshed 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R
HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- Volkswagen of America, an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * * Golf R offers a 13 horsepower increase, making this the most powerful Golf model ever produced by Volkswagen * Refreshed exterior and interior designs offer a more modern and stylish look, with new color options, wheel designs, interior accents, and upgraded infotainment * * * Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announ  more

W.Va. Education Dept.: Military and Civic Organizations Reinforce Commitment to Students and Schools
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Members of the Common Ground Partnership participated in a ceremonial compact signing in which their organizations agree to support all West Virginia students and give special focus to those who are military connected. * * * The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) hosted members of the West Virginia Common Ground Partnership for its 2024 compact signing in Charleston at t  more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Offers Supports for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is committed to supporting youth as they transition from foster care into adulthood. With a focus on comprehensive services, the State continues to expand its offerings to ensure foster youth have the tools they need for a successful transition. "When youth in foster care turn 18, they often face daunting challenges as they move t  more

William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Study Finds Current Models May Overestimate the Future Impacts of Climate Change on Chesapeake Bay Dead Zones
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: By John Wallace A study led by scientists at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS has demonstrated surprising variability in the results of different modeling methodologies for predicting future hypoxic, or low-oxygen, conditions known as dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay. The findings suggest that current approaches used to establish environmental goals may overes  more