ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following news release: * * * AAFA Closely Monitoring Details of Reciprocal Tariff Review by the Trump Administration The American Apparel & Footwear Association responds to President Donald Trump's review of all trading partners for tailored counter measures as opposed to immediate reciprocal tariffs around the globe. "We appreciate the goal behind this new 'Fair and Reciprocal Plan' is to lower foreign  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Calls Out Gov. Whitmer's Plan to Raise Taxes to Address Michigan Roadways # Feb 14, 2025 by AFP Lansing, Michigan --This week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced her $3 billion plan to address Michigan's long-neglected roadways. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement reacting to her proposal: "  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * After Losing Lawsuit, Brooks Township Finds New Way to Deny Michigan Couple Right to Open Green Burial ARLINGTON, Va. --After losing a lawsuit brought by local Michigan residents Peter and Annica Quakenbush to exercise their constitutional right to open a business, Brooks Township has found a new way to disenfranchise the couple through a newly adopted regulatory ordinance.  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Sends Congressional Leadership Letter Urging Full Year Appropriations, Make Investments into Critical Technologies Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning sent a letter this week to congressional leaders urging them to finalize 12 individual appropriations bills ahead of the March 14, 2025, funding deadline. In  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky Applauds Filing of Kentucky REINS Bill # Feb 14, 2025 by AFP FRANKFORT, KY - Today, Rep. Wade Williams filed HB6 in the Kentucky General Assembly. HB6 is a bill regarding the Regulations from the Executive In Need Of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, a critical step towards fostering transparency and accountability in the rulemaking process. Ame  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Are we eating ourselves to death? Biomedical researchers tackle this question and more Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists demystify the human body in the "Pocket Science" podcast. By Matt Chittum Can foods be addictive? Can sound heal? What if we could predict when your heart is more likely to stop? How does the fluid that flows in our mostly liquid   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Arizona State President Michael M. Crow to give inaugural educational leadership talk In a Q&A, Crow previews his Feb. 18 speech that will tackle how 'to spur creative innovation at every level of our institutions' as part of a new series created by the School of Education. By Sian Wilkerson Throughout his career, Michael M. Crow has dedicated himself to innovation in higher edu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Hosts Leadership Conference for ROTC Cadets Future Army officers from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., gathered Feb. 7 at the Association of the U.S. Army headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, to learn about the principles of leadership from currently serving and retired leaders. The Senior Leader Development Conference, co-hosted by the AUSA Center for   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Battlefield tourism research puts graduate assistants on the front lines Graduate student Katie Lee never expected her first day of fieldwork with the Center for Economic and Community Engagement (CECE) to involve chatting with Parisians in a Shenandoah Valley military museum. Yet here she was, discovering that the region's Civil War history draws visitors from around the world.  For Lee, an urban and regional p  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Bus Driver Asks National Labor Relations Board to Overturn "Merger Doctrine" Used by Union Bosses to Block Worker-Requested Votes By "merging" smaller individual bargaining units into mega-units, union officials block workers' right to escape unwanted "representation" and forced dues Battle Ground, Washington (February 14, 2025) - Theresa Hause, a school bus driver   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * CECU Endorses Linda McMahon and Releases Statement on the Nomination of Nicholas Kent Arlington, VA - CECU sent a letter to the Senate expressing our endorsement of Linda McMahon for the position of Secretary of Education. Dr. Jason Altmire, president and chief executive officer of Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU), released the following statements: "As a succe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Electric Co-ops Applaud Confirmation of Brooke Leslie Rollins to Lead USDA, 'Unleash Co-ops' Full Capabilities' ARLINGTON, Va. - National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson today issued the following statement on the confirmation of Brooke Leslie Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. "Brooke Rollins' ties to rural communities a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Ethics Bowl team takes its prowess for arguing civilly to the national stage Hours of training. Adrenaline rushes. Physical exhaustion. It isn't a marathon. It's an Ethics Bowl competition. And soon, members of Virginia Tech's Ethics Bowl team will take their prowess for arguing civilly to the national arena. The six-student team, composed of members of Virginia Tech's Ethics Bowl club, will compete in the Int  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * For the many layers of American democracy, new course taps into the many layers of VCU faculty expertise Nearly three dozen specialists in the College of Humanities and Sciences are collectively teaching U.S Democracy United/Divided this semester - and organizers think the concept will evolve. By Sian Wilkerson As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday next y  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Fullhart Horizon Fund helps keep cadets on the path to success When Maj. Gen. Randal Fullhart announced his retirement as the role of commandant of cadets in August 2023, members of his staff began brainstorming a way to show their thanks for his 13 years of service to the Virginia Tech Corps of Corps. It was a brief discussion that aligned with an identified need: financial support for cadets in their junior and  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Global Education Office's Black and Abroad conference looks to expand diversity in international study The event, in an expanded format this year, offered extensive insight into the experiences - and challenges - that can await students. By Haley Tenore Studying abroad is a transformative experience for college students, but the world isn't always a welcoming place. Last week, a  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Go RVing's Trends to Know: Super Bowl Highlights Joys of Travel Trends and insights: Go RVing is committed to keeping you up-to-date on trends and insights that impact the RV industry. Numbers to know: 127.7 million viewers tuned in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs go up against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX this past Sunday. This viewership is a new high for the Super Bowl, up 3 percent fro  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * In memoriam: JMahl Stewart, senior strategic talent acquisition and recruitment manager, Advancement JMahl Stewart, the senior strategic talent acquisition and recruitment manager in the Advancement Division, died unexpectedly Monday, Feb 10. Stewart will forever be remembered as a man of kindness, companionship, and dedication to his family, career, and community. Stewart came to Virginia Tech in 2014 to recr  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 14 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * K-12 Leaders Gather in New Orleans for AASA'S 2025 National Conference on Education Alexandria, Va. - February 14, 2025 - More than 4,000 K-12 public school superintendents, district administrators and advocates from across the country are gathering in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 6-8 for the 2025 National Conference on Education (NCE), hosted by AA  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: * * * NACDS Congratulates Kennedy on HHS Confirmation NACDS emphasizes Administration's commitments on PBM reform legislation and urges partnership with pharmacies to battle chronic disease. National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement today following the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. a  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * New U.S. Trade Action Seeks Fair And Reciprocal Tariffs On February 13, President Trump announced a major new trade initiative aimed at creating a fairer and more balanced trading environment for American businesses. The "Fair and Reciprocal Plan" seeks to address long-standing trade imbalances by ensuring that foreign nations impose the same level of tariffs and trade restrictions on U.S. goods as the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * No More Free Rides: EVs Must Pay Their Fair Share into the Highway Trust Fund Feb 14, 2025When it comes to paying for the maintenance and expansion of our road network, no one should get a free ride. Truckers lead by example. We represent only four percent of the vehicles on our nation's highways, yet we pay nearly half the tab into the federal Highway Trust  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release: * * * NWRA Announces New Trade Show Participation Model Arlington, VA - The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) has announced a strategic shift in its approach to industry trade show participation. Following 2025, NWRA will transition to an every-other-year format for exhibiting at major industry trade shows, replacing its annual presence at WasteExpo. This decision, unani  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2024 Greg Garrett Scholarship Award Winners Matthew Ryther and Jeff Johnson to pursue additional industry certifications (Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, has awarded the 2024 Greg  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * President Emeritus Dr. Timothy O'Donnell to Lead Pilgrimage to France Christendom College President Emeritus Dr. Timothy O'Donnell and his wife, Cathy, will lead a pilgrimage through Northern France from October 17-26, 2025. This transformative journey will take pilgrims through historic and sacred sites, allowing them to walk in the footsteps of saints, explore France's rich Catholic heritage, and experien  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Professor traces untold stories of women's influence in Mumbai Inspiration for Paroma Wagle's recent research came from a deeply personal source: her grandmother. A local politician and activist, her grandmother played a key role in some of Mumbai's most formative social movements of the 1960s. But what struck Wagle most was how little these stories were known. "While studying Mumbai for my doctoral dissertation  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * School salad bars raise fruit intake among kids and benefit economically diverse schools, VCU researchers find Their latest study, centered on a Virginia school district, adds to evidence that salad bars are encouraging healthier dietary choices in the school cafeteria. By Madeline Reinsel School salad bars boost how much fruit kids eat but don't drive up vegetable intake, accor  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following news release: * * * Statement from ACTE on Nomination of Kevin O'Farrell to Assistant Secretary for Career and Technical Education for the U.S. Department of Education Alexandria, VA-- The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) congratulates Kevin O' Farrell on his recent nomination to serve as the next Assistant Secretary for Career and Technical Education within the U.S. D  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Student Affairs Aspire! Awards recognize recipients' passion for progress Student Affairs' December Aspire! Awards celebrated students and faculty who showcase a commitment to pursuing growth and progress for themselves, the Virginia Tech community, and beyond.  Student Affairs established the five Aspirations for Student Learning to recognize those who embrace learning, engaged ethics, and service. These aspira  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology posted the following news release: * * * Talazoparib and Enzalutamide Combination Improves Survival in Some Patients With Prostate Cancer ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Patients with castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer with or without HRR gene alterations treated with a combination of talazoparib and enzalutamide may live longer compared to patients treated with enzalutamide alone. However, patients  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Tips for those who want spring color before spring weather In Virginia, early ephemerals and classic spring bulbs such as crocus can make an appearance as early as February. For gardeners who just can't wait that long to see blooms, there is another option: shrubs that offer winter interest like blooms or berries during the winter months.  For Virginians east of Richmond, the evergreen camellia species are a gre  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Unbreakable bonds: For Iris and Mike Flanigan, a friendship that began at VCU transformed into love three decades later After bonding as VCU Police officers early in their careers, the pair married different people and moved on to other jobs before finding their way back to each other - and to VCU. By Audrey Alder Sometimes love is worth the wait. Even if it takes decades of friendship before it  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Unbreakable bonds: The philanthropic spirit helped bring Lesley and Andrew Maggard together Through the School of Pharmacy's Galen Society of donors, the 2013 graduates are close to establishing a scholarship in memory of a fellow VCU alum and colleague. By Joan Tupponce Lesley and Andrew Maggard say their love story has come full circle. They had their first date at a Galen Soc  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Upcoming events and activities at Virginia Tech Below is a sampling of activities coming up this week, including multiple movie nights, a variety of concert experiences, and February's International Cafe Hours: Featuring a Taste of Indonesian Culture. Be sure to check GobblerConnect for additional activities. Monday, Feb 17 * Self Care * Movie Night at the APIDA + Center featuring Mississippi Masala * S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY -- In Response to AFL's Complaint, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Opens Investigation into Five Northern Virginia K-12 Schools Illegal "Gender Identity" Policies WASHINGTON, D.C. - On February 3, 2025, America First Legal submitted an administrative complaint to the U.S. Department of Education alleging that the "gender ident  more

MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas, Feb. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Combat Antisemitism Movement posted the following news release: * * * Virginia General Assembly to Present CAM With Joint Resolution Honoring Bipartisan State-Level Efforts Against Antisemitism Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) invites press to cover a rare "center aisle" presentation of a Joint Resolution of the Virginia General Assembly honoring CAM's state-level work to secure and   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech first-year applications approach 58,000, another record high Virginia Tech set another new high for the number of first-year applications for admissions. A record 57,622 first-year applications were submitted for fall 2025 admission -- 10.2 percent more than a year ago. This year marks the fifth straight year in which the university has set a new high for the number of first-year applications for a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Researchers are driving the charge of zero emissions No exhaust means no emissions, right?  Not quite. It is commonly known that while electric vehicles do not produce tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions while driving, they do create debris from tire and brake abrasion. However, the degree to which they do and how that compares to internal combustion engine vehicles was largely unknown until the Virginia Tech Tra  more