RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Virginia GOP Party Leader Matthew Hurtt Admits Republican Are to Blame for Shutdown, Dismisses Pain of Mass Firings * # S ears Has Refused to Speak Out Against the Threats to Fire More Virginians VIRGINIA - Instead of standing up for Virginia jobs as a possible government shutdown approaches, Winsome Earle-Sears is backing Donald Trump's plans that will raise healthcare costs  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason researchers awarded $4.65 million NIH grant to explore chronic knee pain By Danielle Hawkins For millions of Americans, chronic musculoskeletal pain is a daily reality that makes even simple activities like walking across a room, playing with grandchildren, or just getting through a workday feel daunting. At George Mason University, researchers at the Center for Advancing Systems Scien  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hampton University Marks Record Enrollment at 82nd Annual Convocation, Showcasing Growth in Research, Tradition Speakers honored the historic student gains, enduring traditions, and the transformative power of education. * Hampton University opened the 2025-2026 academic year with record-breaking enrollment. Over the past three years, the institution has seen a 30% increase in enrollment. 2025-2026 marks the   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Medical breakthroughs and mandolin strings: The life of UVA's JoAnn Pinkerton By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu "Please stop harming women." Nationally known University of Virginia obstetrics and gynecology professor Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton spoke those words in July, testifying to a special panel convened by Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary. He'd created the gro  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Only Female Automotive Instructor in FCPS Wins $50,000 Award for Marshall Academy * Rebecca Fenton, an automotive instructor at Marshall Academy, did not expect what awaited her in the showroom garage next to her classroom. FCPS administrators, TV news crews, and many of her current and former students stood among the many souped-up cars in the room to present her with balloons, cake, a brand-n  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Refuses to Ask Trump to Stop Firing Virginians When Directly Asked Three Times in Interview * Peter Alexander: "So just very quickly, yes or no, [...] Would you tell President Trump not to fire any more federal workers?"  VIRGINIA - In a new interview on NBC News Now, Winsome Earle-Sears refuses to call on Donald Trump to stop firing Virginians as he threatens even more mass firings  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 30 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Twenty-one WVWC Students Present Summer Research at WV-INBRE Symposium * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - Twenty-one West Virginia Wesleyan College students gained valuable experience this summer through a variety of research internships that culminated with presenting their research at the INBRE Symposium held at Marshall University. Curtis Litton '26, of Duck, West Virginia, gained experienc  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center Highlights Importance of Screening During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center's "Stay in the Game" initiative is partnering with trusted community voices in Danville and Charlottesville to encourage open conversations about prostate cancer and the importance of screenings.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Board of Education Unanimously Adopts Higher Expectations for Student Proficiency * Richmond, VA - In a momentous vote on Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Virginia Board of Education unanimously approved a set of elevated academic expectations for K-12 students, signaling a renewed commitment to rigor, transparency, and higher student outcomes across the Commonwealth. This   more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Awarded $2 Million Grant From Thurgood Marshall College Fund For AI-Enabled Digital Transformation The funding will position VSU as a national model for ethical AI adoption in higher education. * Virginia State University has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to launch its AI-Enabled Digital Transformation Initiative. VSU is one of ei  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Chemist brings precision with polymers to high school science By Syd Morgan Polymers - make them with one molecular configuration, you get a plastic bag. Tweak that slightly, and you get bulletproof siding for vehicles, said Assistant Professor Adrian Figg. Polymers are a type of macromolecule made up of smaller molecules called monomers that chain together to form a substantial amount of our material world. H  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Biology Research Gets Published: Soybean Traits Studied A scholarly article addressing soybean research spanning seven years was published in the September 2025 issue of Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, a joint publication of American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society of America. The research was completed by Col. Anne Alerding, professor in the Department of Biology at V  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Sears Refuses to Tell Trump Not to Fire More Virginians * In a shocking new interview on NBC, Winsome Sears was asked directly if she would tell Donald Trump not to fire more Virginia workers in an impending government shutdown, and shamelessly refused to answer the question. This comes as Sears has faced pressure for downplaying the impacts of Trump and DOGE's attacks on Virginia's workforce, mock  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The forgotten daughter: Eliza Monroe Hay's story revealed in her last letters The letters inspired a dedicated researcher to uncover the truth about Eliza and to bring her remains back to Virginia for proper recognition. By Sarah Thompson, W&M Libraries Eliza Monroe Hay, the eldest daughter of U.S. President James Monroe, has been historically misunderstood, but recent research based on her final letters rev  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Winsome Earle-Sears Has a Record of Raising Costs for Virginians * # Sears backs Trump's tariffs and healthcare cuts that are raising costs for Virginians VIRGINIA - New reporting from the Virginia Independent details Winsome Earle-Sears' record of supporting increasing costs for Virginians, including her votes for a tax increase and her backing Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs and he  more