WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Ready for Key November Elections As Republicans Push an Extreme, Losing Agenda Democratic enthusiasm was on full display during this week's historic Virginia Democratic primary. Virginia Democrats fielded their largest bench of candidates in recent memory - including in the rubiest of red districts, while Virginia voters set the highest early voting turnout in a primary  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 20, 2025: * * * For exploring COVID's link to oral health, VCU's Kevin Matthew Byrd wins international honor The researcher, who is extending his efforts into cancer and other diseases, received the World Perio Research Award this year. By Mackenzie Meleski, School of Dentistry As the world shut down in 2020 with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin Matthew Byrd and a team of researchers  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 21 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * George Mason's Health Services Research PhD students and faculty share policy research at AcademyHealth 2025 By Isela Caballero Health Services Research PhD students and faculty from the Department of Health Administration and Policy (HAP) in George Mason University's College of Public Health presented their research at the 2025 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM), held  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 21 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Explores the Consequences of Unrestrained Freedom of Thought Xiao Wang Argues Supreme Court's Recent Religion Rulings Could Sanction Illegal Acts By Cooper Allen If left unchecked, freedom of thought, long considered a bedrock principle of the First Amendment, could be used to sanction unlawful acts, according to a new piece from Professor Xiao Wang of the University o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Stars of the show: Trained actors bring simulated medical scenarios to life At VCU's Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, standardized patients use their theater backgrounds to help medical students practice both clinical and communication skills. By Laura Ingles, VCU School of Medicine Maria Lewis sits in an exam room, checking her watch and fidgeting as she waits by herself. Her hus  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 20, 2025: * * * VCU Board of Visitors to meet in person June 25 The meeting will take place at VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital. By Mike Porter The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors will hold an in-person meeting on June 25, beginning at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place at VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital, 1213 E. Clay St., Lambert Boardroom. The meeting wil  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 20 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Hosts Rep. Carol D. Miller at Kanawha Valley Treatment Plant to Highlight Infrastructure Investment * Charleston, W.Va., (June 20, 2025) - West Virginia American Water recently hosted U.S. Rep Carol D. Miller (WV-01) at its Kanawha Valley Water Treatment Plant for a tour highlighting the company's industry-leading water trea  more