ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling issued the following news: * * * NACAC Advocacy and Policy Updates for March 19, 2025 NACAC is actively monitoring executive orders that pertain to education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and their potential impacts on the field of college admission counseling. NACAC also is advocating on behalf of its 28,000 members for its policy priorities (https://www.nacacnet.org/advocacy/). Review previous a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Congratulates CyberPatriot National Champions ROCKVILLE, Md.-- CyberPatriot's 17th season came to an exciting end on March 17, with the announcement of the winners of the Air & Space Forces Association's (AFA) annual National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The competition field started with 5,050 teams and just 28 qualified for the National Finals.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Kansas Celebrates Passage of Judicial Selection Process Reform, Urges Voters to Support Ballot Measure # Mar 19, 2025 by AFP Topeka, KS --Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) celebrates the final passage of SCR 1611 which will create a constitutional amendment to abolish the Kansas Supreme Court nomination commission and establish the direct election   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Praises House Plan to "Fix the Damn Roads" # Mar 19, 2025 by AFP Lansing, Michigan --Today Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall introduced a package of bills to responsibly fund much-needed highway improvements without raising taxes on Michiganders. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan applauded republican members of the Michigan House for the solutions-oriented a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Praises Michigan State House Vote to Reduce State Income Tax # Mar 18, 2025 by AFP Lansing, Michigan --Today the Michigan House voted to reduce the state income tax from 4.25 percent to 4.05 percent. Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) praised the vote and State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement: "Thanks to Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (HD  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Statement on the Passing of the Continuing Resolution WASHINGTON - March 18, 2025 - Kate Riley, President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations, made the following statement on the FY 2025 continuing resolution (CR): "America's Public Television Stations are grateful for the bipartisan congressional support for the continued investment   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 19 -- The National Thoroughbred Racing Association issued the following news: * * * American Promise Dominates Virginia Derby Field and Lands at No. 8 in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll - March 17, 2025 Week 8 of the 2025 NTRA Top Three-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll and the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), covering racing performances through March 16. Voting is conducted by national media  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Bill Will Help Farmers Support Wildlife Migrations, Connect Habitat WASHINGTON -- Bipartisan legislation from U.S. Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) will support farmers and ranchers' voluntary efforts to use wildlife-friendly fencing and pursue other practices that help wildlife migrate throughout private, working lands. T  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: * * * Colorado Energy Office Releases Colorado Carbon Management Roadmap By Camille Norton, NASEO On February 26, 2025, the Colorado Energy Office released the Colorado Carbon Management Roadmap, a guide focused on the development and implementation of carbon management. In 2023, Governor Jared Polis signed the Carbon Management Act (HB23-1210), directing the Colorado Energy Office   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 18 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Dean Melissa Perry appointed to prestigious National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee Melissa J. Perry, ScD, MHS, dean of George Mason University's College of Public Health, has been appointed to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Committee on Clinical Follow-Up and Care for Those Impacted by the JP-5 Releases  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * EPA Grants West Virginia State Primacy Over Class VI Wells By Kelsey Jones, NASEO On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would be granting West Virginia state primacy in the permitting and regulation of Class VI wells and projects involving the underground sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2). The final rule will be submitted to the   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 20 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Experts Discuss Challenges and Reasons for Optimism in Real Estate Industry at ODU Conference By Joy Vann While the inventory of houses for sale in Hampton Roads is very low -- with nearly 4,000 houses on the market -- there are more than 9,000 real estate agents in the area vying for business. That's according to Van Rose, principal owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW, Towne Realty, one of the fi  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 20 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research into alcohol use disorder: Imagining future events changes brain to improve healthy decision-making A new study by Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC found practicing episodic future thinking both reduced impulsivity and enhanced connectivity in key regions of the brain. By Matt Chittum Learning to think more ab  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Gutting EPA research division would expose people to dangerous pollution and shield powerful polluters CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--The Trump administration's reported plan to dissolve the Environmental Protection Agency's scientific research division, the Office of Research and Development, would endanger people and communities across the America from indus  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * How artist residencies help shape the Virginia Tech experience For college students, learning from professional artists is often not just about art -- it's about developing the creative mindset, problem-solving skills, and adaptability needed to excel in any industry. At Virginia Tech, the Moss Arts Center gives students from all disciplines the opportunity to connect with artists through a range of engagement ac  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 20 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Martina Cheung to speak at George Mason's Spring Commencement By Preston Williams Martina Cheung, president and CEO of S&P Global, will be the featured speaker at George Mason University's Spring Commencement on May 15 at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus. Since 2010, Cheung, also a member of S&P Global's board of directors, has held several positions with the New York-based company, including  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NASEO and NGA Release Public Communications Playbook for Energy Emergencies By Sarah Trent, NASEO The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), in partnership with the National Governors Association (NGA) published their Public Communications Playbook for Energy Emergencies--a new resource designed to strengthen state-level crisis communications strategies for en  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Nonprofit organizations, cities nationwide challenge Trump administration's federal funding freeze CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Today nonprofit organizations and cities from across the country filed suit in federal court to stop the Trump administration's freeze on federal funding for critical programs, ranging from energy efficient affordable housing to ai  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 20 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Educating Future Teachers: DCEPS Offers Support for Students By Kelsey Kendall At Old Dominion University, future educators find hands-on learning opportunities and support through the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies (DCEPS). In Virginia, the teacher shortage has prompted lawmakers in recent years to take steps to address the issue, whether through budgetary action or regulatory change  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 20 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Osteoporosis cases are rising, but risk differs across demographics By Taylor Thomas While increased average life expectancy is a testament to modern medicine and public health efforts, an aging population comes with an increased presence of chronic diseases such as osteoporosis. Research published in Osteoporosis International by Hong Xue and graduate students C  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * PET Imaging Confirms Direct Involvement of Dopamine in Cognitive Flexibility For the first time, scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility, according to new research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. PET imaging shows that the brain increases dopamine production when co  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Pittsylvania Residents urge denial-without-delay of rezoning request for huge gas plant and data center complex Locals expressed intense frustration after a hearing on Balico, LLC's proposal for a 3,500-megawatt gas power plant and data center campus was postponed once again CHATHAM, Va. -- Residents of Pittsylvania County expressed frustration d  more

NEW YORK, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR KAY IVEY SIGNS BILL TO BAN GLOCK SWITCHES: Everytown, Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action Applaud Bipartisan Action to Get Illegal Machine Guns Off of Our Streets Alabama Becomes the 25th State to Enact a Ban on Glock Switches, With Republican Governors in Mississippi and Virginia Signing Bans Last Session MONTGOMERY, AL-- The Alabama chapters of Moms  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Requiem concert to bring ensembles together for musical masterpiece Mozart's Requiem will be performed by the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts ' combined choirs and orchestra and the Blacksburg Master Chorale on Sunday, March 30, at 4 p.m. in the Moss Arts Center. This is the first time that Requiem will be performed in the Moss Arts Center and the first time that more than 260 performers across the vari  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Research into alcohol use disorder: Imagining future events changes brain to improve healthy decision-making Learning to think more about specific events in your future appears to reduce impulsivity, improve decision-making, and shows potential as a therapy for alcohol use disorder, a new Virginia Tech study found. The study, which involved 24 participants whose brains were scanned during both resting-state and  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Retired NCO Receives Distinguished Service Cross Retired Sgt. Maj. Eric Geressy was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second-highest award for valor, for heroic actions in Iraq in 2007. In a March 18 Pentagon ceremony officiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Geressy addressed an audience packed with his former Army teammates, his family and  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Schneider Electric Opens New Data Center and Microgrid Testing Labs By Jasmine Xie, NASEO Schneider Electric, a NASEO Affiliate member, unveiled new data center and microgrid research laboratories in February 2025, both based in Andover, Massachusetts. The data center laboratory features high-voltage testing environments and 3D-printing stations for power distribution units (  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Welcomes Lee Odess to SIA Board of Directors SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Lee Odess to serve as the newest member of the SIA Board of Directors. Lee Odess is the CEO of The Access Control Collective (TACC), where he leads a dynamic portfolio of brands that shape how the access and s  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Renews Push to End NYC Congestion Pricing Ahead of March 21 Deadline Mar 19, 2025 ATA and TANY stand behind Trump Administration's decision to halt New York's unfair tolling scheme Washington - Today, two trucking industry leaders wrote to the U.S. Department of Transportation to reiterate their unwavering support for the Trump Administration's   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * University Libraries opens branch in Academic Building One On a crisp February morning underneath a massive white tent in the shadow of the newest building in the Alexandria skyline, more than 1,000 Hokies, government officials, faculty, students, and business leaders celebrated a new era in education and research -- the grand opening of Academic Building One. As they walked through the doors of the glass and ste  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Utah Unveils "Operation Gigawatt" By Cassie Powers, NASEO On October 8, 2024, Governor Spencer Cox shared "Operation Gigawatt," an initiative to double Utah's power production over the next ten years. Operation Gigawatt is a comprehensive strategy to tackle the gap between energy supply and demand while protecting the state's natural resources. "Energy is the engine that driv  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech to observe 2025 Day of Remembrance Virginia Tech will observe the 2025 Day of Remembrance to honor the students and faculty members who lost their lives on April 16, 2007. On Saturday, April 12, the 3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance, an annual event that attracts thousands of walkers and runners to the Blacksburg campus, will begin -- rain or shine -- at 9 a.m. with a moment of silence. The run's 3.2-  more

NAPLES, Florida, March 19 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability issued the following news release on March 19, 2025 : * * * West Virginia Bans Ranked-Choice Voting Disaster FGA commends WV State Sen. Woodrum and Delegate Hillenbrand for protecting their state from this unAmerican voting scheme Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) commends West Virginia State Sen. Woodrum and Delegate Hillenbrand's tireless work on SB 490, which will ban ranked-choice voting in   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Leading conservation scientist to speak at William & Mary's 2025 Commencement Conservation International CEO and host of PBS series 'Changing Planet' to receive an honorary doctorate as W&M celebrates Year of the Environment By Erin Jay One of the world's leading conservation scientists will address graduates at William & Mary's 2025 Commencement ceremony. M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International an  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * World@VCU: Ali Ansari from Afghanistan 'Studying is not easy, but it is incredibly rewarding, and I love to learn.' World@VCU is a VCU News feature, in partnership with the Global Education Office, that highlights students from around the world who enrich the VCU community. Ali Ansari is enrolled in the GEO's English Language Program. What should we know about your home country? Afghanistan ha  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, March 20 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center issued the following news: * * * WVU welcomes Sen. Capito to usher in phase one of extensive dental school renovation The West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to campus today (March 18) to celebrate a $12.6 million award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its extensive expansion and renovation project. Her visit included a ceremony and   more