BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * 'Pocket Science' podcast: Why don't I slosh when I walk? More stories from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Humans are 60 percent water, but where is that water? Jenny Munson, a world leader in the study of interstitial fluid flow, answers that question, explains how the movement of the fluid between our cells changes in diseases like brain cancer and Alzheimer's disease, and how that understandin  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 27 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 2025 Seale Innovation Fund grants fuel health innovation Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists take on projects targeting heart disease, memory, mental health, brain development, and sugar-sweetened drinks. By Leigh Anne Kelley Heart failure. Type 2 diabetes. Problems with memory. Mental health and brain development. These are among the health challen  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Checking in with VCU's Black history makers For more than four decades, VCU has honored students with Black History in the Making Awards - and here are updates on six accomplished recipients. By Elinor Frisa and Rhea Braganza In 1983, professor of English emerita Daryl Dance, Ph.D., who at the time was coordinator of Virginia Commonwealth University's African American studies program, founded th  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom's McInerny and Harne to Discuss "Why Art Matters" Christendom College will host a special conversation between philosophy professor Dr. Daniel McInerny and College President George A. Harne, Ph.D., on the topic "What is Art, and Why Does It Matter?" The event, scheduled for March 24 in Old Chapel Hall, is part of the college's Major Speakers program, which enriches the student body's cultural, i  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason University is keeping it "nanofab-ulous" as nanotechnology efforts expand Ever since InsideNoVa's Bruce Potter coined the term "nanofab-ulous" to describe the exciting advancements in nanotechnology in the region, George Mason University has embraced it in full force. Eleanor Wagoner, one of the brains behind Nanotechnology Day and Nano Boot Camp, finds the phrase is a new part of her   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Keeping data safe by keeping it separate By Teresa M. Donnellan Developing a robust cybersecurity system demands a lot of data, but keeping all that data in a single location introduces the risk of a data breach. Luckily, George Mason University researcher Zhuangdi Zhu in the Department of Cyber Security Engineering specializes in federated learning, a method of decentralized machine learning that  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional administration and board appointments. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR * Brendan Cury, Press Assistant EDUCATION * Hannah Hughson, Communications Advisor NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES * Sigrid Lampe, Coastal Resiliency Policy Assistant  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Appointment of Interim Superintendent Matthew Hanley as Virginia State Police Superintendent RICHMOND, VA \- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Matthew D. Hanley as the Superintendent of the Virginia State Police (VSP). After a nationwide search to find a replacement for former Superintendent Gary T. Settle, Colon  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Youngkin Announces Over $139 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans Funding will support new construction and rehabilitation of over 2,969 affordable and special needs housing units RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today more than $139 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 41 projects across the Commonwealth. The recommended pro  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Historian Spellbinds Cadets at VMI LEXINGTON, Va. Feb. 26, 2025 -- Robert G. Parkinson, Ph.D., award winning historian of the American Revolution and author of "Heart of American Darkness: Bewilderment and Horror on the Early Frontier," captivated his audience in Moody Hall at Virginia Military Institute Feb. 19 as he shared the narrative and adventures of the real-life characters in his book. Parkin  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Honors College junior Alexandria Davis channels her foster care background into a drive for achievement - and support for others Her journey took her across the country, and with stability and support at VCU, she is on a steadier course and helping community college students find one, too. By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College Alexandria Davis' path to Virginia Commonwealth U  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Honors College students show off research and creative scholarship - and 36 are heading to the national stage From health to media, the second annual undergraduate symposium on campus offers an expansive range of topics - and a springboard to the flagship conference in April. By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College Health care inequities in rural and urban comm  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Mars launches the M&M'S Fun Club Mars launches the M&M'S Fun Club, giving fans a first-ever chance to sleep over in the M&M'S Times Square store The M&M'S Fun Club is the very first M&M'S rewards program where members can rack up points to earn special experiences, products and more by enjoying their favorite candy NEWARK, NJ (Fe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Again Earns High Rankings in Capital Markets League Tables McGuireWoods again ranked among the leading law firms advising corporate issuers and underwriters in 2024 capital markets transactions, according to year-end league tables published by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and Bloomberg. McGuireWoods placed among the top firms in the following categories in LSEG's Global   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Ranks Among Leading Law Firms for U.S. M&A Deals in 2024 McGuireWoods ranked among the leading law firms for advising clients in M&A transactions in 2024, once again earning high ratings for U.S. and global M&A deals in year-end league tables published by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and Mergermarket. The firm placed ninth in deal count for M&A transactions targeting U.S.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Ranks Among Leading Law Firms Worldwide for 2024 Debt Financings McGuireWoods solidified its standing as one of the world's pre-eminent banking and finance law firms in 2024, again ranked among the top firms for advising lenders in debt finance transactions, according to league tables published by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Bloomberg and Debtwire. McGuireWoods advised l  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Molly Hite, professor emerita of English, dies at 77 Molly Hite, professor emerita of English in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died Feb. 10 in Bellingham, Washington. She was 77. Hite taught at Cornell from 1982 until her retirement in 2013. Her scholarly projects dealt with Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group. She published on figures including Thomas Pynchon, as well as 20th and 21st century exp  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * New Signings Put Hilton on Track to Triple Mid-Market Presence in South East Asia With over 560 keys added, the three new Hilton Garden Inn properties join a pipeline of 28 mid-market openings in the coming years SINGAPORE - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of three new hotels in South East Asia, reflecting the global hospitality company's continued ambition to  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: Parenting in Uncertain Times: ODU Psychology Expert on Helping Children Cope By Kenya Godette As 2025 unfolds, a relentless news cycle of economic uncertainty, political turmoil and natural disasters keeps the world on edge. But for many parents, one question looms larger than the headlines: "Will the kids be alright?" In fact, nearly three in four parents worry their child will struggle with anxiety or depressi  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Presentation at KU Libraries to highlight impact of open education LAWRENCE -- Virginia Clinton-Lisell, associate professor in educational foundations and research at the University of North Dakota and lead researcher of the Open Education Group, will visit the University of Kansas Lawrence campus to deliver a public lecture about her research on open education. Open educational resources (OER) are openly   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Ram spirit: A look back at VCU Homecoming 2025 Students, alums and the entire Virginia Commonwealth University community showed up to show off their Ram spirit during Homecoming 2025, which had a glamorous, old Hollywood theme. The week featured a mix of events organized by students on the Activities Programming Board and the Office of Alumni Relations, culminating in men's and women's basketball   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Research demos display wide range of innovation at Alexandria campus More stories from the College of Engineering More stories from the Pamplin College of Business More stories from the Innovation Campus On Tuesday, local and national media members got a sneak peek at some of the groundbreaking work and dynamic educational spaces inside Virginia Tech's new academic building in Alexandria before the grand ope  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Securing our future More stories from the College of Engineering The year 2010 was transformational for improvements in technological innovation. Apple had just released its first-generation iPad, 4G wireless was entering the scene, and the popular photo and video social networking platform Instagram was launched. That same year, Virginia Tech established a transformational center when the idea for the Ted and  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Governor Youngkin Announces Over $139 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans Funding will support new construction and rehabilitation of over 2,969 affordable and special needs housing units Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today more than $139 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 41 projects across the Co  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * VCU researchers delve into one of biology's scientific frontiers -- by studying studies By Madeline Reinsel Turning the pandemic into potential, hundreds of biologists worldwide -- including two researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University -- joined forces to answer a troubling question: If two biologists analyze the same data, will they get the same results? (Turns out, the  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New concentration in digital forensics will propel graduate students into a growing field Debuting in fall 2025, the specialized curriculum in the forensic science master's program reflects how electronic evidence is an expanding frontier in fighting crime. By Sian Wilkerson Over the past 20 years, the rapid growth of digital forensics - the analysis of electronic data to help solve crimes - ha  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Cooperative Extension agents honored for Hurricane Helene response More stories from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The Virginia Agribusiness Council has recognized the dedicated service of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) agents in the wake of Hurricane Helene with the 2025 Land Grant University Award. The award acknowledges agents from the 21 counties of Extension's Southwest Distric  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Governor Appoints Board of Visitors Members LEXINGTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2025--Gov. Glenn Younkin announced today the appointment of two new members to the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors. Lt. Col. (retired) Jonathan Hartsock '00 of Lexington, Virginia, and Stephen Reardon '84 of Richmond, Virginia were appointed to fill the unexpired terms of Quintin Elliott '85 and Clifford Foster '93, res  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Coach Nadine Domond Named CIAA Women's Basketball Coach Of The Year Virginia State University is proud to celebrate head women's basketball coach Nadine Domond for being named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Coach of the Year. Coach Domond led the Lady Trojans to an impressive 21-5 record during the 2024-2025 regular season and a first-place finish in the Northern Divis  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * West Virginia Receives Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump CHARLESTON, WV - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today that the federal government accepted his request for Individual Assistance in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties. Other counties in the request still remain under consideration by FEMA. The Individual Assistance (IA) Prog  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Feb. 26 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Launches New Cybersecurity Major to Address Growing Industry Demand BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College is proud to launch a new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, designed to provide students with a robust foundation of knowledge that will empower them to add value to any organization or pursue post-graduate education. The new major   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Young Women Suffering Menopause Symptoms in Silence More than half of women ages 30 to 35 are already suffering moderate to severe symptoms associated with menopause, yet most women are waiting decades before seeking treatment, new research from UVA Health and the Flo women's health app reveals. The research sheds important light on "perimenopause," the transition period leading to me  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Youngkin, Sears, and Miyares Refuse to Stand Up Against Trump's Increasing Attacks on Virginia's Workforce and Economy Following reports of a new memo from Donald Trump directing federal agencies to prepare for sweeping layoffs of federal workers, here's a reminder that Glenn Youngkin, Winsome Earle-Sears, and Jason Miyares are refusing to stand up for Virginia's workers. With over 140,000 fe  more