ETTRICK, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * 2025 Virginia Gubernatorial Debate At Virginia State University Canceled After Candidate Earle-Sears Declined The Invitation VSU responds to the cancellation of the People's Debate, sponsored by AARP Virginia. * The People's Debate sponsored by AARP Virginia that was to be held at Virginia State University on Sept. 16 has been canceled after Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears declined the invitation on Wednes  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Sears Backs Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs, Hampton VA Faces Severe Staffing Shortages * # Daily Press : Hampton VA Medical Center has severe staffing shortages, report finds VIRGINIA - A new report finds that the Hampton VA Medical Center is facing severe shortages. This comes as Winsome Earle-Sears backs Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs. The Daily Press detailed: " At the  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * At Graham Road, Teachers are Meeting Students Where They Are -- Literally * It's the week before school starts, and all through the county, FCPS employees are preparing to welcome students back! At Graham Road Elementary School, there's a summer tradition their teachers look forward to -- the welcome walk, one of their favorite things to do. On one of the hottest days of the week, Graham Road   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * City of Alexandria Mayor Urges State and Federal Leaders to Take Action Now to Prepare for Federal Mandates Alexandria, Va. - On behalf of the Alexandria City Council, Mayor Alyia Gaskins is calling on state and federal leaders to act swiftly in response to new, unfunded mandates in recently enacted federal legislation. In a series of letters sent this week, Mayor Gaskins called f  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Data Shows Virginia Thriving Under Youngkin-Sears Adminsitration New fiscal data for fiscal year 2025 makes it clear: Virginia is stronger than ever under the pro-growth, common-sense leadership of the Youngkin-Sears administration. From record job creation to historic tax relief, Virginia is building a foundation for lasting prosperity--and Republicans are committed to keeping that momentum going  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * Dive Into Late Summer Reads: UMW Alumni Authors Shine Across Genres By Sarah Hertz Mahoney From personal journeys and historical fiction to children's adventures, University of Mary Washington alumni are leaving their literary mark with books that span genres and generations. Whether readers are seeking thought-provoking novels, heartwarming picture books or fun reads for curious kids, the  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 16 (TNSjou) -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Harnessing VR to prevent substance use relapse By Taylor Thomas Substance use recovery is a life-long process, but environmental triggers, such as alcohol at social gatherings or pain medication advertisements, can put individuals in recovery at risk of relapse. Research by social work Professor Holly Matto, with colleagues from George Mason's College of Science, demon  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton's Record-Breaking Campaign with Deepika Padukone Reminds the World Why It Matters Where You Stay, Achieving 5 Billion Views in Eight Weeks * MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has achieved a landmark moment in digital brand storytelling, as its latest campaign featuring global ambassador Deepika Padukone has set a global record for one of the most-watched Instagram Reels  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 16 (TNSrep) -- Eagle Hill Consulting, a management consulting services provider, issued the following news: * * * New Eagle Hill Consulting worker survey finds U.S. companies are falling short on unlocking technology's full potential Despite widespread use of technology in the workplace, employees say automation and AI adoption lag far behind expectations * Arlington, VA, August 14, 2025 - A new 2025 Technology Enablement Survey (https://www.eaglehillconsulting.com  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Study finds sharp decline in U.S. children's health. Here's how UVA Health is helping By Jane Kelly A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says the health of American children has been plummeting for nearly two decades. The findings say young people are experiencing rising rates of obesity, mental health troubles, chronic disease and early pub  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Thank You, and Welcome: FCPS Holds Inaugural BBQ for Military-Connected Families * Mount Vernon High School (MVHS) senior Audrey Ortiz-Peterson has moved a lot since she started the first grade, studying in eight schools, from New Mexico to Alaska, then Alabama, Florida, and now, Virginia. The daughter of military parents, she has spent different school years in different states as her family mo  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 16 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Dole Archives, American Congress Digital Archives Portal partners awarded funding to expand portal, add civic and history education initiatives The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas -- one of three founding members of a national consortium of congressional archives created in 2021 and based at West Virginia University Libraries -- will receive up to $200,000 in federal funding  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * What's bugging you? Spotted lanternfly proves hard to control By Bryan McKenzie You stand in the driveway and stomp your foot like a petulant 3-year-old, not once but twice in vain pursuit of an elusive Asian insect, then look up and see hundreds of its kin stand proboscis-deep in tree bark, seemingly mocking you. It is the spotted lanternfly two-step, a dance sweeping the state of Vir  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University raises more than $6.5 million in FY25 The University of Lynchburg raised more than $6.5 million/* in fiscal year 2025, according to the institution's Office of Advancement. This includes $1.5 million for The Lynchburg Fund -- the most ever raised for the fund in a single year. The grand total can be attributed to 2,715 donors. Of these, 1,595 were alumni and 779 were first-time donors to t  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Update Regarding FCPS Gender Identity Policies and Regulations * Hello FCPS Staff and Families, The summer break has flown by and now we are about to begin a school year filled with exciting new experiences and innovative instruction. As with every year, we will continue to stand behind our commitment to foster an environment in our schools that values our students, staff, and families. I wa  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Relocates Two Clinics Forming a Multispecialty Location UVA Health Specialty Care Manassas will begin seeing patients for obstetrics and gynecology or urology services at the newly expanded facility on Monday, August 18. The two existing offices are relocating to the new multispecialty clinic, located at 8691 Stonewall Road in historic Manassas. The move brings together UVA  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Secretary of Finance Refuses to Support Sears' Lies About Covering Medicaid Cuts She Backed with the Rainy Day Fund * # Cardinal News : Virginia could see a $29 billion decrease in federal Medicaid [..] Republican candidate for governor, has suggested tapping into the state's $4.7 billion "rainy day fund" to cover the cost VIRGINIA - At a joint meeting of the Virginia Senate an  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Bowman gift drives opportunity for students studying sustainable land development By Courtney Sakry Through the vision and generosity of Gary Bowman '80, the next generation of leaders in sustainable land development will receive critical support and recognition through a new fellowship and scholarship program within the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. In 2022, Bowman, fou  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers mimic a mystery of nature to make ice move on its own Inspired by the Racetrack Playa in Death Valley, the research team in Jonathan Boreyko's lab built a metal surface for the fastest ice on earth -- and it could be a future energy solution. By Alex Parrish In Associate Professor Jonathan Boreyko's Nature-Inspired Fluids and Interfaces Lab, Ph.D. student Jack Tapocik watched a disc-shaped   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 16 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces First Semester Funding Available for Hope Scholarship Students State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today announced Hope Scholarship first semester funding is available for participating students to use for the 2025-2026 academic year. "My Office is excited to award our Hope families with  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: It's a Bird... It's a Plane... No, It's an Ethics Violation * # VIRGINIA - This week has been turbulent for Winsome Earle-Sears. Sears is once again under fire for failing to disclose trips and therefore potentially violating Virginia law. As her secret flight scandal took off, new reporting exposed that she's been lying to Virginians by claiming she can use Virginia's   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 16 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2025: * * * WV Hospital Association CEO Jim Kaufman joins Secretary Warner for "Just Three Questions!" to discuss Building a Stronger Healthcare Workforce During a recent episode of "Just Three Questions!", Jim Kaufman, President and CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA), and WV Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed healthcare's essential role in We  more