WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Jen Kiggans Campaigning With House Republican Conference Chair on Her Big, Ugly Bill * Augusta Health announced just days ago they are closing three health care clinics in Virginia directly because of Kiggan's vote In response to Congresswoman Jen Kiggans campaigning with House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain in Virginia to tout her Big, Ugly Bil  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * From Classroom to Community: How Three FCPS Students Saved a Dad's Life Thanks to CPR Lesson * Three eighth graders from Longfellow Middle School saved the life of one of their fathers after learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the classroom. Davin Lee, Raphael Loosen, and Avi Yoshimizu saved Davin's father's life using CPR they learned in school. In March, the boys -- Davin Lee,  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * His tiny invention could put a wrap on one of surgery's painstaking challenges In developing Nerve Tape, VCU Health surgeon-researcher Jonathan Isaacs created a simple, suture-free solution for repairing severed nerves. * What do fishing hooks, jewelry and scotch tape have in common? They all played a part in the development of Nerve Tape, a tiny biologic wrap that could revol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * In Special Election After Special Election, Democrats Are Winning - BIG * Congressman-elect James Walkinshaw's resounding win this week - overperforming the 2024 margin by more than 15 points in Northern Virginia - shows Americans are fed up with the GOP's disastrous agenda and are electing Democrats to set things right. Since January 2025, data compiled by The Downballot shows   more

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University adds online MBA in innovation With its deep ties to Virginia's growing innovation economy, Radford University is expanding access to cutting-edge business education with a new online Master of Business Administration (MBA) concentration in Innovation. With support from Risepoint, classes will start in Spring 2026 and will equip professionals with the skills to drive strategic transfor  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Social work project sees an 'invisible population': Homeless, unaccompanied youth VCU professor Alex Wagaman is leading a study rooted in Virginia but with multistate breadth. By Geoff LoCicero, VCU School of Social Work Leveraging a national grant, longtime connections in Virginia and research collaborators from five states, Virginia Commonwealth University associate professor of social work A  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU students help collect sweatshirts and more for local families The recent donation drive connects the classroom to the community, College of Humanities and Sciences organizer says. By Sian Wilkerson With the new school year less than a month old, Virginia Commonwealth University students are already making their mark off campus as well as on. Through the College of Humanities and Sciences, t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Flying high: Student balances medical school and trapeze career When Tucker Smith took a leave of absence from the VCU School of Medicine to perform with Cirque du Soleil, he found lessons in teamwork and resilience that he believes will make him a better physician. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Tucker Smith knows a thing or two about taking leaps of faith -- literally. Since taking a l  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Virginia Democrat Staffers, Activists Disgustingly Celebrate Murder of Charlie Kirk Following the horrific tragedy of Charlie Kirk's assassination this week, many Virginia Democrats did the right thing by condemning this senseless act of violence and offering prayers for his family. However, some Virginia Democrat operatives and staffers chose to shamefully mock and even celebrate what happened.   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Bryan Hsu awarded faculty fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Bryan Hsu, assistant professor of biological sciences in the College of Science, has been awarded the Blackwood Junior Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Blackwood Junior Faculty Fellowship was established in the College of Science with a generous donation from Mary Nolen Blackwood '73 and Willis P. Blackwood '72. Their go  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New center to shape the future of advanced manufacturing Virginia Tech Made, led by Christopher Williams, will drive innovation, connect industry partners, and prepare a next-generation workforce. By Melody Warnick For years, Virginia Tech has forged its place as a powerhouse in advanced manufacturing research. With the launch of Virginia Tech Made: The Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the university welds it  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Christina DiMarino honored with fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Christina DiMarino, associate professor of electrical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech and faculty member in the Center for Power Electronics Systems, has been awarded the Dushan Boroyevich Ph.D. '86 Junior Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Dushan Boroyevich Ph.D. '86 Junior Faculty Fellows  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Guoliang 'Greg' Liu awarded faculty fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Guoliang "Greg" Liu, professor of chemistry in the College of Science, has been honored with appointment as the Leo and Melva Harris Faculty Fellow by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The L.C. Hassinger Senior Faculty Fellowship in Nanoscience was established to support outstanding scholarship in the field of nanoscience. The donor, Wil  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jeffrey S. Walling awarded faculty fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Jeffrey S. Walling, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been appointed the Boebel Engineering Faculty Fellow in Electrical and Computer Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Boebel Engineering Fellowship in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Co  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Chengdu's Infinite Luck Recognized as Michelin-Selected Restaurant in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Chengdu * Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts celebrates another culinary honor CHENGDU, China - Waldorf Astoria Chengdu is delighted to announce that its signature dining destination, Infinite Luck Chinese Restaurant, has been recognized as Michelin-Selected restaura  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Celebrates its Recent Opening * PUNTA CACIQUE, Costa Rica - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) welcomed government officials and project partners to Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in elegant, sustainable hospitality in the Guanacaste region. Set atop the dramatic cliffs of Punta Cacique with sweep  more