RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Abigail Spanberger Would Be the Anti-Life Governor Abigail Spanberger's record and recent statements make one thing clear: she would be the most anti-life governor in Virginia history. In recent weeks, Spanberger has repeatedly refused to stand up for basic parental rights, dodging questions about whether parents have a right to know if their underage child is undergoing a seriou  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Emily Colbert gets a closeup of higher ed through APLU summer internship The environmental studies and biology student supported the esteemed university organization's health and human services unit. * By Drew Thompson Some interns have big shoes to fill if they follow in a predecessor's footsteps. Others, like Emily Colbert, blaze the trail. The Virginia Commonwealth University senior charted  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Faculty Convocation will honor seven VCU educators and researchers The 43rd annual ceremony on Aug. 20 celebrates outstanding teaching, scholarship and service. * Virginia Commonwealth University will recognize seven faculty members for outstanding teaching, scholarship and service at the 43rd annual Faculty Convocation on Aug. 20 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Harnessing VR to prevent substance use relapse By Taylor Thomas Substance use recovery is a lifelong 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 George Mason University social work Professor Holly Matto, with colleagues from the College of Science and College of  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * One Week After Sears' Secret Flight Was Revealed She Has Yet to Answer for Potential Ethics Violation * # Sears appears to have violated Virginia law by failing to disclose a free private plane trip and previously failed to disclose gifted trips When asked about the potential violation, Sears' team said they were "still trying to figure it out" VIRGINIA - Winsome Earle-Sears has faile  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, The new school year is finally here, and I know I speak for everyone on Team FCPS when I say we are so excited to welcome back all of our students, both old and new! We've been hard at work making sure FCPS continues to provide a world-class education where every student is prepared for a future yet to be imagined. If you haven't already  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * AI, Full Automation Could Expand Artificial Pancreas to More Diabetes Patients Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems such as the UVA Health-developed artificial pancreas could help more type 1 diabetes patients if the devices become fully automated, according to a new review of the technology. Even as the artificial pancreas and other AID systems have helped millions of pe  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * New Monoclonal Antibody Targets Deadly Sepsis Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the University of Michigan have developed a monoclonal antibody to stop sepsis, a deadly full-body infection. The antibody also has the potential to treat a broad array of other inflammatory conditions, including autoimmune disorders, their research indicates. In init  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Brandcenter makes its mark at prestigious awards show More than 20% of the advertising portfolios belonged to Brandcenter products at the D&AD New Blood Awards. * By Drew Thompson Students and recent graduates from the Virginia Commonwealth University Brandcenter stood out among the advertising industry's brightest creatives at an illustrious awards program last month. The D&AD New Blood A  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A by William Lineberry with undergraduate Sunwoo Kim and School of Pharmacy professor Joseph McClay: * * * VCU summer program puts two heads together for migraine research Undergraduate Sunwoo Kim and School of Pharmacy professor Joseph McClay explore genetic angle to debilitating headaches. By William Lineberry, Honors College Sunwoo Kim spent the summer studying headaches. Not the take-two-aspirin kind   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Democrats Launch New Digital Ad Slamming Sears for Cheering on Trump's Tax Bill That Will Take Healthcare Away from Virginians * # Sears : "The bill as you know now does so many great things" VIRGINIA - Today, Virginia Democrats released a new digital ad slamming Winsome Earle-Sears for cheering on Donald Trump's tax bill that will take healthcare away from 322,000 Virginians, f  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Five scholars receive Fulbright Awards to confront urgent global challenges From building a stronger STEM pipeline to advancing cancer research, the scholars will collaborate with international partners on education, environmental stewardship, cybersecurity, and public health solutions. By Lindsey Haugh Five Virginia Tech faculty members have received Fulbright Scholar Awards for the 2025-26 academic year. The   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Multimillion-dollar award from U.S. Army to fund advanced manufacturing research Associate Professor Hang Yu is leading a team investigating how solid-state manufacturing approaches can help create and repair metal in wartime and beyond. By Melody Warnick Metal is always in high demand for the U.S. military, which uses an estimated 750 million tons annually for everything from repairing a corroded battleship or  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Strategic Cultural Partnerships Faculty Fellows reshape America's founding story as 2026 approaches Eight W&M faculty awarded SCP fellowships to enrich historical narratives and strengthen civic leadership ahead of nation's 250th anniversary. By Danny Devlin As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, William & Mary's Strategic Cultural Partnerships (SCP) has empowered eight W&M facul  more