BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Yan Chen joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance this teaching and peer instruction in classrooms. Chen believes one potential use for AI, specifically large language models, is to monitor and analyze peer interactions in real-time. He shared the platform he and colleagues have created to do this, called VizPI, which aims to provide instructors with i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: * * * * APTA is advocating for at least $57.5 million of emergency appropriations to the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Public Transportation Emergency Relief program to support public transit agencies recovering from recent natural disasters, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton. * This emergency funding would support disaster recovery for public transit agencie  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued today an updated clinical guideline for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. This update incorporates new data on patient selection and best practices from several practice-changing clinical trials published since the prior guideline was issued in   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 25 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear released the following statement on the nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be U.S. Labor Secretary: "We look forward to a thorough vetting and confirmation process for Lori Chavez-DeRemer, particularly on her past positions in Congress on the PRO Act and independent contractors. These anti-tru  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: The Association of the U.S. Army is urging key lawmakers to authorize full funding for the Army and DoD, a pay increase of at least 4.5% for service members and the resources needed to continue the Army's transformation and quality of life efforts. In a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees, AUSA advocates for swift pass  more

CHESTER, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- Brightpoint Community College issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: * * * Brightpoint Community College Community College will share $50,000 grant from Truist Charitable Fund to support student parents * * * (CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. - November 25, 2024) - Brightpoint Community College will receive $10,000 to support its College Attainment for Parent Students (CAPS) program, thanks to a generous donation from the Truist Charitable Fund. "We ar  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 25 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(r) announces the official lineup for CES(r) 2025 Media Days, an exclusive media event taking place on Sunday, January 5 and Monday January 6, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas prior to the opening of CES 2025. Media Days are a launchpad for major tech announcements, granting registered CES media access to pivotal press confer  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Democracy Forward, a legal organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia State Conference of the NAACP Seeks to Compel Juvenile Justice Data from State Agencies * * * Kanawha County, West Virginia - A circuit court in West Virginia held a hearing today in a case that seeks to remedy state agencies' failure to collect data  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Seymour succeeds Tricia Perkins, who is retiring from VCU in January after nearly 20 years of service. * * * By Carolyn Conlon, VCU Administration Heather Seymour will serve as Virginia Commonwealth University's interim controller. Seymour has worked as VCU's senior associate controller for the last 11 years, preparing annual financial statements, higher education reports and financial surveys;  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: During the month of November, the Office for Equity and Accessibility (OEA) team is encouraging all protected veterans to self-identify through Hokie Team or their human resources office. Self-identification allows Virginia Tech to recognize and support our veterans and supports strategic efforts to create and maintain diversity within faculty and staff. As part of this effort, we are highlighting some of our veterans who  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Gary Lee Wamsley, professor emeritus and well-regarded leader in the School of Public and International Affairs, passed away on Oct. 29 in Blacksburg. Wamsley was born in Falls City, Nebraska, and grew up both in Falls City and in Los Angeles. He joined Virginia Tech in 1977, where he founded the school's Center for Public Administration and Policy and served as its director. He was a dedicated teacher and advisor. I  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: * * * Dispensary Owner Considers Next Steps * * * NEW ORLEANS--On Friday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Mississippi's ban on advertising state-legal medical marijuana businesses, following a legal challenge from Clarence Cocroft, the owner of the Olive Branch-based Tru Source Medical Cannabis. Clarence, and his attorneys from the Institute for Justice (IJ), are conside  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- The National Investor Relations Institute issued the following news release: Los Angeles and Alexandria, VA - November 25, 2024 - Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex business and regulatory environment, a new survey by global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) and NIRI: The Association for Investor Relations sheds light on the critical role investor relations professionals play in the success of their companies--a trend th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- America's Credit Unions issued the following news: Members of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) and the Virginia Credit Union League (VACUL) voted last week in favor of consolidation, which will amplify the reach and impact of credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. The combined organization will represent 386 credit unions and 31.5 million members. On Jan. 1, 2025, both associations, foundations, and service   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture congratulates Brooke Rollins for her nomination to be U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. NASDA looks forward to working with the U.S. Senate to get Brooke Rollins confirmed so she can begin to champion solutions for food and agricultural production. "NASDA members look forward to working with a leader who is com  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: Some postal annuitants may not be aware of a significant change from last year regarding their prescription drug coverage choices. Under the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program, Medicare-eligible annuitants must retain their Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (MPDP) coverage, or lose prescription drug coverage under their PSHB plan altogether. This rule is different f  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators issued the following news: AAMVA is pleased to announce that Nebraska has successfully implemented the innovative NMVTIS RESTful solution, marking a significant step forward in enhancing operational efficiency and improving access to vehicle information for all NMVTIS participants. This milestone highlights Nebraska's commitment to leveraging advanced technology to optimize its services. The implementation  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Each year, Virginia Tech's celebration of International Education Week gives students, faculty, and staff a chance to engage in and appreciate intercultural learning, research, and collaboration. Held Nov. 11-16, this year's event connected with more than 2,000 Hokies, featured more than 15 events, and was supported by over 20 departments and colleges. The events included workshops encouraging intercultural learning a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Nov. 25, 2024: * * * Instructor and alum Christina Davis has a prominent role in one film, and the Humanities Research Center co-sponsored the spotlight on Indigenous stories. * * * By Haley Tenore This past weekend's Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, which offered fresh insights into under-told narratives, featured Virginia Commonwealth University both off screen and on. Spotlighting films made b  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation issued the following news release: PORTLAND, OR Reegin Schaffer, a Portland-area Fred Meyer employee, has prevailed in her dispute with United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) Local 555. Schaffer filed charges against the union alleging that union officials broke federal law by ignoring her requests to resign union membership during a union strike and by unlawfully retaliating against her  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: When Marion Hughes crossed the finish line of the Ironman (IM) World Championships in Nice, France, it was the culmination of much more than her racing career. It was the final chapter in a story of triumph that was almost cut short. That's because Marion is a two-time breast cancer survivor, and there was a time when her ability to cross any finish line at all was in serious doubt. The "Girl on Fire" t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- Rochdale Capital, a community development loan fund, issued the following news: Rochdale Capital, a community development loan fund whose mission is to promote cooperative and community ownership; advance equity, diversity, and inclusion; and provides capital access in under-resourced communities, has been awarded a Technical Assistance (TA) Grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The CDFI Fund'  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release: CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- Clean energy advocates urged the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality on Friday to deny or modify two pending draft air permits for Duke Energy's proposed Roxboro and Marshall gas-fired power plants, which would harm the health of neighboring communities and double down on climate-warming pollution. The Southern Environmental Law Center, Southern Allia  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The impact of gratitude can be subtle or grand, but it's always powerful. It trickles down first from graduating class to class, then from generation to generation: Hokies bequeathing a legacy of thankfulness and service. As the new director of alumni relations for the College of Science, Stephanie Byers hopes to bring stories of gratitude to life and turn the trickle into a deluge. "We all can name a professor or a pr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: WASHINGTON--Today, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear a case brought by an innocent woman seeking compensation after a McKinney, Texas, SWAT team destroyed her home while pursuing a fugitive in July 2020. Vicki Baker, represented by the Institute for Justice (IJ), was seeking to make it clear that victims of such destruction are entitled to compensation under the Fifth Ame  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Growing up on a farm in northwest Illinois, young Genevieve Raders Herrell could never have imagined her life's path. After losing her mother at the tender age of 2 and a challenging childhood, she found her escape and her calling in nursing school. This decision led her to the corridors of power in where she would spend 25 years caring for America's first families. An unexpected assignment Herrell loved nursing and b  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: If you spend any reasonable amount of time online, you've probably encountered this: A severe storm floods an urban area; reports of record rainfall start trickling in; someone posts a photo of a shark swimming on a highway, purportedly at the flood site; it gets shared widely, perhaps even by a sitting U.S. senator, and the proverbial lie makes its way around the world before the truth has a chance to catch up. This par  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The biology graduate from Chesterfield embraces community service and study abroad ahead of medical school. * * * By Billy Lineberry Kathleen Russo blended her interests in medicine, language, research and travel to broaden her worldview at Virginia Commonwealth University. The Honors College student and biology major, who is graduating in December, became a licensed paramedic and worked as a v  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on Nov. 25, 2024, with Professor Paul Bukaveckas, a river ecologist in the Center for Environmental Studies and the Rice Rivers Center: * * * 3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with Paul Bukaveckas, whose course offers a river of knowledge about 'current' affairs. * * * cRam Session is a VCU News feature that highlights the breadth of offerings in the VCU Bulletin course catalog and the wide-ranging expert  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech's Commodity Investing by Students (COINS) organization the only student-run commodities trading group in the nation earned second place at the 2024 Undergraduate Commodities Competition. The team finished right behind the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in the annual event involving collegiate teams from North America held at the University of Houston. The top five teams also included students   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Rebecca Persons DVM '20 Interim Hospitalist, Animal Cancer Care and Research Center Clinical Instructor of Community Practice at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital When did you join the veterinary college? 2020 The best part of being a faculty is? Working with amazing students on a daily basis. I enjoy watching our student doctors achieve their goals and grow over the course of four years. They truly shine once they r  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Nov. 25 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: BUCKHANNON, West Virginia A West Virginia Wesleyan College senior has earned an exclusive fellowship to intern in the West Virginia Legislature for the 2025 session. Davis Haynes '25, of Ripley, West Virginia, is a political science major and a student-athlete on the golf team. The Judith A. Herndon Fellowship is a program where undergraduates are selected to participate in the 60-day session as He  more