ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: The Army met its recruiting mission through "historic changes" implemented by senior leaders and by dedicated recruiters who seized the momentum, the commanding general of Army Recruiting Command said. "We've witnessed historic changes that generated incredible positive momentum for us in the Army," Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis said in remarks at a DoD news conference. Using seve  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Tissue Banks issued the following news: AATB is pleased to share the Sepsis Pilot Study Report, a comprehensive analysis conducted by the AATB Physicians Council Sepsis Working Group. This study, which was submitted to the FDA on September 20, 2024, is a key component in the ongoing discussions regarding sepsis donor screening criteria, particularly in light of the pending FDA sepsis guidance document. The pilot study was carrie  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: New York, 12 November 2024 - As investors worldwide intensify their efforts to mitigate climate change, CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has released a new report addressing key solutions for achieving net-zero investment objectives. Net-Zero Investing: Solutions for Benchmarks, Incentives, and Time Horizons explores the challe  more

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

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

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The Foundation for Rural Service, the philanthropic arm of NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, issued the following news release: Recognizing that the lack of affordable and available childcare is a national economic challenge that impacts families, businesses and communities across the United States, the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, and TPMA, a strategic consulting agency advancing workforce  more

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

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

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

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) today announced the publication of a special series of articles in JCO Oncology Practice (JCO OP) focused on molecular testing and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in oncology practice. This comprehensive series provides clinicians with practical guidance on using molecular information to personalize cancer care. M  more

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

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: WASHINGTON--This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Desiree Martinez's appeal in her civil rights suit against a Clovis, California, police officer who protected and enabled her abuser. Her lawsuit has spent nearly a decade in court, with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently granting qualified immunity to Officer Channon High. The Institute for Justice (IJ) had asked the Justices  more

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Here's How Congress Can Support America's Essential Trucking Industry With the election behind us, all eyes are now turning to the future leaders of the 119th Congress as they prepare to leverage their new majorities and put their stamp on landmark legislation. Topping next year's agenda will be tax reform since key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will e  more

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

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

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU-led research team highlights the need for early screening and targeted interventions. * * * More adults - 42% - in the United States have fatty liver disease than previously estimated, and the disease hits Hispanics harder than other groups, according to research led by  more

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

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

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: On Friday, the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA) reversed their policy of considering voluntary trainings as monetary gifts given to Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners (ANCs). This policy reversal comes in response to a letter sent by the Institute for Justice (IJ), which had threatened to file a lawsuit on behalf of Greater Greater Washington (GGWash), who had previously been denied  more

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

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