BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * 'Pocket Science' podcast: What if sound could heal? Sound has been harnessed for uses from medical imaging to sonar. Now, scientists are exploring how ultrasound can be used to treat conditions as varied as addiction and depression and brain cancer. Wynn Legon explains the evolution of focused ultrasound and how his lab is contributing to the growing list of ways the technology can benefit our health. "We can th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * 'The door that was open for me' - Virginia Tech alumnus reflects on his journey as an educator Jerry Jones' life is a testament to resilience. At 72, the Virginia Tech School of Education alumnus retired from teaching after a more than 50-year career. Jones worked as a high school business instructor in Baltimore, Maryland, as a professor of computer information systems in Virginia, and author of an instructiona  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * A Hokie dipped partnership Before Whitley's Peanuts had a problem, it had a product. And a famous one at that. What began in a small kitchen fryer with Marion Smith's '61 love for home-cooked Virginia peanuts grew into a thriving company run by three generations of Hokies. In recent years, the family business faced a recurring challenge: selling out. Specifically, selling out of hand-dipped chocolatey peanut c  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 5, 2025: * * * As a national model, VCU is facilitating service-learning study abroad for first-generation and other students Building on last year's debut, which gained attention in global education circles, a second set of TRIO students will visit the Dominican Republic over spring break to help communities. By Amelia Heymann For Mariah Cropp and other first-generation college students, stud  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 3, 2025: * * * Chatbots, avatars and more: VCU researchers delve into AI's potential in public health School of Public Health experts review how interactive technology is supporting care for cancer and substance use - and issues that must be addressed. By Maggie Christ Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are examining how artificial intelligence can enhance public health. Sunny Jung K  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Don't leave all your airport security to TSA, cybersecurity expert says Whether they're planning to snorkel a barrier reef or just walks on the beach, all travelers face risks -- starting when they connect to the internet via airport Wi-Fi. Fraudsters troll free airport Wi-Fi signals and even impersonate those networks to get access to sensitive information such as credit card numbers and banking passwords trans  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Expert analyzes Trump's address to Congress President Donald Trump's first address to Congress during his second term broke a record for length as he celebrated his administration's swift actions during its first six weeks. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers shared his analysis of the significance of the president's speech and the Democratic Party's response. "President Trump's address t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Experts offer insight on U.S.-Ukraine deal, European relations From the U.S. halting military support to Ukraine to America's role in the NATO, questions have arisen about how the United States' role on the international stage might be changing. Virginia Tech foreign relations experts Dimitris Tsarouhas, visiting professor of political science, and Yannis Stivachtis, professor and director of the Center for Euro  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 6 -- General Dynamics issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * General Dynamics Board Increases Dividend RESTON, Va. - The board of directors of General Dynamics today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's common stock, payable May 9, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 11, 2025. This is the 28th consecutive annual dividend increase authorized by the General Dynamics board and represents a 5.6% increase ov  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 6 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason to lead cross-institutional course redesign and experiential learning project By Elizabeth Gillooly George Mason University Professor Younsung Kim has received a 4-VA grant to conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research with colleagues at partner schools in Virginia. The results will be implemented as learning modules into undergraduate courses. Although 4-VA has awarded Collabor  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Gift from animal advocates Karen Waldron and Shawn Ricci 'transformational' for Veterinary Teaching Hospital Karen Waldron and Shawn Ricci have devoted much time and passion to the care and training of elite competitive ponies and horses as well as improving the welfare of abandoned dogs and cats. A $4 million gift from Waldron and Ricci will lift emergency care to another level for both horses and small pets at  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Go behind the scenes of brain research at the 12th annual Brain School The brain is an essential and highly complex part of most living organisms, including humans, orchestrating processes critical to survival. This complexity also creates opportunities for errors that can lead to neurotransmitter imbalances, abnormal patterns of electrical activity, tumor development, and other irregularities that can appear as b  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 5 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Grants to Support Local Food Production RICHMOND, VA \- Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the latest round of awards from the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Infrastructure Grant program. A total of $264,000 in competitively awarded matching grants will support six new community infrastructure projects aimed at   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Health researcher: 'Daylight saving time messes with our biological clocks' As clocks spring forward for daylight saving time this weekend, a Virginia Tech expert warns that the time change can have serious health consequences. "Research shows that daylight saving time messes with our biological clocks by reducing morning sunlight exposure, which pushes our sleep schedules later and can have negative effects on   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 6 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars, Incorporated Announces Pricing of $26 Billion of Senior Notes MCLEAN, VIRGINIA (March 5, 2025) -- Mars, Incorporated (the "Company" or "Mars") announced today the pricing of its previously announced private offering of $26.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of $2.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 4.450%   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Advises Falfurrias Capital Partners in Sale of Sauer Brands to Advent International McGuireWoods advised Charlotte, North Carolina-based private equity firm Falfurrias Capital Partners and its portfolio company, Sauer Brands, in Sauer Brands' acquisition by Advent International, a global private equity investor. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Partner Chris Nesbit led   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 6 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * New coaching course in the College of Public Health motivates students of all majors By Shayla Brown George Mason University recently welcomed Martin Binks as professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies. He brought a new special topics course with him to the College of Public Health: NUTR 594 or "Motivation: Learning to Coach." "[The topi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Rebecca Bott-Knutson named dean of Virginia Tech Honors College Rebecca Bott-Knutson, dean of the Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College at South Dakota State University, has been named the next dean of the Virginia Tech Honors College. Bott-Knutson will assume leadership of the Honors College on July 1, succeeding Paul L. Knox, who announced his retirement after nearly 40 years of service to the universi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Tariffs could have significant impact on packaging, says expert Walk into any store, and nearly everything -- except produce -- comes in some sort of package. Bottled water, cheese, electronics, even large appliances are wrapped in protective material to ensure that items are not damaged in transit. Changes, such as tariffs in the global marketplace, have a ripple effect on packaging, says Laszlo Horvath, an ass  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 6 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * School Absences Could Help ID Kids With Chronic GI Disorders Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from disorders of the gut-brain axis such as irritable bowel syndrome than diseases that can be detected with medical tests, new UVA Health Children's research has found. The discovery could improve care for children with t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 5, 2025: * * * VCU community steps up, collecting more than 500 pairs of shoes for local public school students The second year of participation in the 7 City Shoe Drive marks notable growth - and hope for an even bigger third year. By Jake Burns, VCU Police More than doubling their donations from last year, students, faculty and staff at Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health provide  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU researchers assess land impacts of Virginia's solar industry -- now and in the future Large-scale 'solar farms' currently occupy more than 30,000 acres as the state's energy portfolio continues to evolve. By Madeline Reinsel Virginia's solar industry has taken off over the last decade, fueling statewide debates around rural land use and conservation. Much of the state's rise in solar energy   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 5, 2025: * * * VCU Wilder School announces recipients of 17th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards The honorees, including Lifetime Achievement Award recipient William Ferguson Reid, will be celebrated April 8, with a televised program scheduled for the following week. By David Slipher and Pamela Harris Cox, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs pamepamelThe L. Douglas   more