RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 2025 Wilder Symposium on Sept. 25 at VCU will spotlight Virginia's national impact on politics 66th Governor of Virginia L. Douglas Wilder and fellow Wilder School panelists will explore pressing issues and latest poll results. By Pam Cox Virginia is one of only two states holding a gubernatorial race in 2025, a contest drawing national attention and shaping conversations about America's politi  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * ACC and City Leaders Take Action to Manage Data Center Growth As Metro Phoenix Ranks #2 in North America for Planned Development According to the latest JLL North American Data Center Report - Midyear 2025, metro Phoenix ranks second in North America when it comes to leading locations for data center development. Among the top three, Northern Virginia ranked numb  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Predicting where a deadly brain cancer might go next Jennifer Munson, a cancer researcher at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, describes a novel method for identifying where glioblastoma is likely to recur based on fluid moving through and near the tumor. By Matt Chittum Glioblastoma is a devastatingly effective brain cancer. Doctors can cut it o  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Potomac Health Foundation grant will support expanded community mental health services in Prince William County By Jerome Boettcher As executive director of the Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William, Martina Jackson Green said many of the needs the nonprofit organization addressed coming out of the pandemic were immediate. The association provided funding to community organizations and  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Surpasses 200 Hotels in Canada, Accelerates Multi-Brand Expansion * With its Canadian footprint nearly doubling over the past decade and more than 100 properties in development, Hilton is driving strategic growth across focused-service, extended-stay, and lifestyle brands MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton is celebrating a major milestone: more than 200 hotels are now open and wel  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Media Statement from Fairfax County Public Schools * Hello FCPS Staff and Families, As promised, here's the latest update on our ongoing efforts to resolve a matter with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) concerning Fairfax County Public Schools' policies and regulations on bathroom and locker room use based on gender identity. Please see the media statement below about an important legal   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman Scholarship Deepens US-Australia Educational Collaboration CANBERRA, Australia - Sept. 8, 2025 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and the American Australian Association are continuing their enduring partnership through the American Australian Association Northrop Grumman Corporation Graduate Education Scholarships. These scholarships support A  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * PepsiCo, Mars, and ADM partner to advance regenerative agriculture to support farmers in Poland through a holistic, landscape-level approach * The collaboration empowers farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices across their crop rotations, which can help to enhance soil health and long-term sustainability. * PepsiCo will incorporate su  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Refuses to Comment as Three Virginia Health Clinics Set to Close Due to Trump Tax Bill She Backs * # Winsome Earle-Sears: "The bill as you know now does so many great things" VIRGINIA - Following the announcement that three health clinics - including urgent care and primary care locations - in rural Virginia are closing as a result of the Trump tax bill that Winsome Earle-Sears bac  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears' Record of Supporting Healthcare Cuts and Attacking Reproductive Rights Speaks for Itself as She Skips Out on Answers * # Virginia Mercury : Earle-Sears agreed to an interview but canceled on the day of and has not responded to reschedule requests and other questions. VIRGINIA - New reporting from the Virginia Mercury details Winsome Earle-Sears' extreme record supporting healthcar  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU and Reynolds Community College partner to provide transfer students with personalized support New dual-admission program, which will expand to other community colleges, offers access to cost savings and credit guarantees. By Sian Wilkerson A new dual-admission program launched by Virginia Commonwealth University and Reynolds Community College will provide ongoing support to eligible communi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Health Clinics Shutter Thanks to Jen Kiggans, Southampton Medical Center Also At Risk of Closure * Augusta Health closes three clinics in VA citing Kiggans' Big, Ugly Bill; Southampton Medical Center serving Hampton Roads is also at risk Congresswoman Jen Kiggans cast a decisive vote for Republicans' budget bill that made the largest cuts to Medicaid in history. Now, Vi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Health Clinics Shutter Thanks to Rob Wittman * Augusta Health closes three clinics in VA, citing Wittman's Big, Ugly Bill Congressman Rob Wittman cast a decisive vote for Republicans' budget bill that made the largest cuts to Medicaid in history. Now, Virginians will have less access to health care thanks to his vote. Augusta Medical Group is " closing an urgent care   more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Named Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader For Fourth Consecutive Year VSU celebrated for global education leadership and international engagement. * Virginia State University is proud to announce that it has been named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year VSU has been recognized for its   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Amanda Demmer awarded history professorship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Amanda Demmer, associate professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been awarded the Paul and Linda Austin Military History Professorship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The professorship was established in 2023 by Paul and Linda Austin to help recruit and retain professors within the D  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Rana Ashkar awarded faculty fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Rana Ashkar, associate professor of physics in the College of Science, has been awarded the Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship was established in 2019 with a generous gift from its namesake to advance the national and international prominence of the College of Scienc  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Strategic planning support helps popular Spearhead Trails chart its path forward By Julia Kell A strategic plan developed with Virginia Tech and its Center for Economic and Community Engagement is already paying off for Spearhead Trails, the sprawling outdoor recreation system in far Southwest Virginia. Just a year after the plan's completion in June 2024, the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, which lau  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginians Call Out Sears for Pushing "Extreme Abortion Restrictions" and Taking Choices Away from Women * As Winsome Earle-Sears continues to push her extreme agenda rolling back reproductive rights and supporting abortion bans, Virginians are calling her out and committing to supporting Abigail Spanberger, a leader who will protect Virginia women's fundamental freedoms. In a letter to th  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Continues Venable Avenue Investment, Begins $360,000 Infrastructure Project * Charleston, W.Va., (September 9, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is continuing its infrastructure investment in Kanawha City on Venable Avenue, beginning a $360,000 project to replace 1,020 feet of aging pipe with 8-i  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * What's being built? A roundup of campus construction projects at VCU Here's an update on six major projects that aim to support students, faculty, staff, patients and the broader community. By Brian McNeill New and returning students may have noticed several construction, renovation and restoration projects underway at Virginia Commonwealth University this fall. More projects - including a new   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * What's new at VCU for 2025-26 Here's what you need to know - from new places to grab a bite to new ways to travel between campuses - as we forge ahead in the new academic year. By Elinor Frisa The 2025-26 academic year is in full swing at Virginia Commonwealth University, with the campus energized by the familiar busy rhythms of students, faculty and staff. But VCU never stops changing, either.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * When Will Donald Trump Hold Rallies for Winsome Sears and Jack Ciattarelli? * Two months out from Election Day and with Donald Trump's agenda killing jobs, raising costs and ripping away health care, the Associated Press is spotlighting how Winsome Sears and Jack Ciattarelli have tied themselves up in knots over whether they want Trump to campaign alongside them in Virginia and New Jersey. The AP r  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Ancient traditions, new tools William & Mary faculty co-design solutions with Indigenous communities to rebuild their foodways and reconnect with their roots. By Catherine Tyson Troy Wiipongwii scrolls through colorful graphs and charts displayed on his computer, demonstrating a program that he's developed in collaboration with other William & Mary faculty and Indigenous leaders. The platform gives Indig  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Wright Center administrator wins Fulbright award Elizabeth Fortune, one of VCU's leaders in research administration, will spend two weeks in Berlin to explore the field from a global perspective. By Haley Tenore Elizabeth Fortune turned frustration into opportunity through a simple realization: "I thought there had to be a better way." At Virginia Commonwealth University, Fortune is administra  more