WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 15 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Another bumper crop of Fulbright Scholars from W&M prepares to head abroad William & Mary's global reach has been confirmed once again as nine recent graduates and alumni received highly selective Fulbright Scholarships. By Susan Corbett William & Mary alumni who have won Fulbright Scholarships this year are packing their things and heading all over the world - from Austria to Vietnam and half a dozen other  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Sears Dismisses Virginians Being Stripped of Health Insurance Saying "Don't Panic," Virginians, Rural Hospitals Brace for Fallout * Sears: "And so I would say to Virginia, don't panic" VIRGINIA - After backing Trump's tax bill that's stripping 322,000 Virginians of healthcare and putting six rural hospitals at risk of closing, Winsome Earle-Sears dismissed Virginians concerns, telling th  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, July 14 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Professor Mary Stanford Discusses Marriage and Family on The Lila Rose Show * Christendom College theology professor Mary Stanford recently appeared on the nationally recognized Lila Rose Show to discuss biblical submission and "the obedience paradox." In the episode, Stanford and Rose explore the God-given differences between men and women and how their complementarity can foster deep union an  more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, July 14 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Taking Leadership Lessons to the Community New program partners with local businesses to develop leaders. By Kelli Caplan Christopher Newport's focus on leadership is well-known nationally, as the President's Leadership Program (PLP) continues to grow and Leadership Studies offers insightful classes. Now the focus on the field is widening. The University has launched a program that invites a  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Michelle Reid, superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, issued her "Weekly Reflections" on July 14, 2025, from Falls Church, Virginia, celebrating the accomplishments of students and staff and highlighting progress on key initiatives. Reid commended Katherine Johnson Middle School office assistant Kara Payne for receiving the A. Heath Onthank Award and congratulated FCPS student-athletes for their Virginia High School League Class 6 championships. She announced t  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers identify why some heart rhythm drugs heighten risks when sodium levels drop Study findings from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC may help physicians better manage arrhythmia medications and risk of slow heart rhythms. By John Pastor New research explains how low levels of the electrolyte sodium in the blood can disrupt the timing of th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 14, 2025: * * * A golden moment: VCU Police Academy celebrates its 50th class of graduates The intensive training program has long been a hallmark of one of the nation's leading campus police departments. By Jake Burns, VCU Police Marking a historic milestone for the force, seven new officers have joined the ranks of the Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department - graduating as the 50t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 14, 2025: * * * Her mission: Clearing the air about the hidden danger in vapes Mold? Nail polish remover? VCU forensic toxicologist Michelle Peace is unearthing what's truly inside the unregulated products that are billed as alternatives to smoking. * What's really inside those vapes that are marketed as safe and sold on every corner? Michelle Peace, Ph.D., a forensic toxicologist at Virginia   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 14 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Announces Plans to Debut its Premium Economy Brand, Spark by Hilton, in Puerto Rico this Year * The 2025 planned opening of Spark by Hilton Ponce sets the stage for additional brand firsts in the Caribbean and Latin America PONCE, Puerto Rico and MIAMI - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the signing of Spark by Hilton Ponce, marking the upcoming debut of the trailbl  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Jason Miyares Refuses To Join Lawsuit Fighting Against Trump's Illegal Efforts to Shut Down After-School Programs * Attorney General Jason Miyares refused to join a suit with 24 states and the District of Columbia to fight against the Trump administration's pause on education funding for after-school programs, along with other specialized instruction. "Jason Miyares' refusal to join ov  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 15 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman Completes Key Test for Exoplanetary Ascent Propulsion * Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration technology with a successful testing of an advanced second-stage motor for ascent propulsion from another planet. This crucial test ensures that when the first rocket launches from another planet such as Mars, i  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: Are your feet trying to tell you something? By Christine Phelan Kueter Your feet do more than get you from place to place - they're key to your overall health. Foot pain, injuries or conditions that limit your mobility can increase your risk for serious issues like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. "Happy feet, healthy life," says nurse practitioner and University of Virginia   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * 'Mismatched' Transplants Now Safe for Blood Cancer Patients Advances in blood stem cell transplants now make it possible for people with blood cancers to get safe and effective "mismatched" transplants that will potentially cure their disease, new UVA Cancer Center research reveals. The advances will allow far more people to receive the lifesaving treatment. Patients who coul  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 14, 2025: * * * VCU global education leader serving as Fulbright Specialist in Philippines this month Jill Blondin is helping Romblon State University enhance its internationalization efforts. * Jill E. Blondin, vice provost for global initiatives in Virginia Commonwealth University's Global Education Office, is spending part of July in the Philippines as a Fulbright Specialist, working with R  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Media Highlights Sears Dismissing Concerns about Medicaid Cuts, Telling Virginians Being Stripped of Healthcare "Don't Panic" * # Virginia Independent : Earle-Sears tells Virginians not to panic about Trump's massive cuts to Medicaid VIRGINIA - New reporting from the Virginia Independent details Winsome Earle-Sears' comments telling Virginians "don't panic" as the Trump tax bill  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Wesleyan University issued the following news: * * * VWU, Chesapeake Approved by U.S. Education Department Virginia Wesleyan University, Chesapeake--VWU's instructional sites at St. Brides and Indian Creek correctional centers--received formal authorization to begin offering degree programs this fall. The U.S. Department of Education has approved VWU to administer Pell Grant funding for incarcerated individuals at these facilities, a monumental step tha  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 15 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on July 14, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,181 New WV Business Registrations for June of 2025 Charleston, W.Va. - The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,181 new businesses statewide during the month of June according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in June include Kanawha, Berkeley, Mono  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 14 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Announces Firefighting Support Grant Program * CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 14, 2025) - Underscoring its continued commitment to, and appreciation for community fire departments and local emergency management services, West Virginia American Water announced today it is accepting applications for the company's annual Firefighting   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * When the storm comes, this UVA professor wants you to be prepared By Zeina Mohammed When disasters strike, timing is critical - not just for forecasts, but for knowing who's most at risk and how to help. Timely information can mean the difference between safety and tragedy, especially for vulnerable groups often overlooked in emergency plans. Jonathan Colmer, an associate prof  more