FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * $3 million NIH grant funds national study of Medicare Advantage's benefit expansion into social supports * Today, more than half of older Americans receive their Medicare coverage through private Medicare Advantage plans. In 2020, that program made a sweeping policy shift, allowing those plans to offer supplemental benefits beyond traditional medical care, including groceries, meal deliveries, utilities, t  more

ONEONTA, New York, Feb. 27 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Babcock Lecture Celebrates Edgar Allan Poe * Featuring two internationally renowned authorities on Edgar Allan Poe, one the author of an acclaimed biography of Edgar Allan Poe, and the other a renowned rare-book collector, Hartwick College's 2026 Babcock Lecture will bring exceptional scholarly depth and expertise to campus on Thursday, Mar. 26, in the Celebration Room at Shineman Chapel House. The t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * 3 Soldiers to Receive Medal of Honor * Three soldiers, whose collective service spanned World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, will be awarded the Medal of Honor on March 2, the White House announced Feb. 26. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Richardson will receive the nation's highest award for valor from President Donald Trump during the ceremony. Master Sgt. Rode  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * Another NetChoice Victory for Free Speech & Families: Court Halts Virginia's Unconstitutional Attempt to Ration Online Speech ALEXANDRIA, Va.- Today, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted NetChoice's request for a preliminary injunction, halting the enforcement o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * ATA Action Urges State Policymakers to Restore Michigan to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Allowing Physicians to Deliver Needed Care Across State Lines March 28 Deadline: 30% of Michigan's physician workforce could lose compact-based authority to practice medicine * WASHINGTON, DC, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 - ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative adv  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Joins Warren, Sherman, Lawmakers to Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) led over 150 lawmak  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Virginia 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 27, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.2 percent in Virginia, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the n  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Bluefield State Holds Off Virginia State 71-66 to Reach CIAA Championship * BALTIMORE, MD - February 27, 2026 -Bluefield State (16-14) is headed to the CIAA Men's Basketball Championship Game after surviving a wild second-half rally from Virginia State (20-10) to earn a gritty 71-66 semifinal victory on Thursday afternoon at CFG Bank Arena. Fueled by a co  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Brain School: An inside look at how our genes contribute to healthy brain development and what can go wrong * The human brain is an extraordinarily complex organ and one of the least understood. Disorders that affect the brain -including autism, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and neurodevelopmental conditions -carry an immense impact on human health and qu  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE to Host STEM Educator Summit The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), Co-Sponsored by Claude Moore Opportunities, will host "Inspiring the Next Generation: A STEM Educator Summit" on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott Tyson's Corner located at 1960-A Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Virginia. This exciting event will offer free professional   more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom to Welcome Record Number of Competitors for Padre Pio Full-Tuition Scholarship Competition * Christendom will welcome a record number of competitors for this year's Padre Pio Full-Tuition Scholarship Competition on Saturday, March 28. The annual event attracts the best and brightest of Christendom's applicants each year, all eager to compete for a chance at attending the college for only the co  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Welcomes Leading Historians for "Eternity in Time" Conference * Christendom College welcomed historians from across the United States to campus February 20-21 for its history conference, centered on the theme "Eternity in Time: Thinking with the Church Through History." The event invited participants to reflect more deeply on the study of history, better understand the Church's past, and consid  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 27 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Commerce Issues Preliminary Scope And Antidumping Determinations In Indonesian Plywood Investigation * The new antidumping duties in the Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from Indonesia investigation affecting lauan plywood are scheduled to take effect on Monday, March 2, 2026, the date the preliminary determination is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register.  The U  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Coronary Function Testing Helps Detect Heart Disease, Especially in Women * Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., for both women and men. But, traditional coronary angiography, a test commonly used to detect heart disease, can miss some diagnoses of specific types heart disease that reduce blood flow to the heart (called ischemic heart disease). This is esp  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Everything You Should Know About Fiber * It's only been in recent diet culture that fiber has become a bad word. As people focus on protein, sometimes exclusively, our intestinal broom has gotten the broom. But fiber has a lot of benefits. And most of us aren't getting nearly enough. "There are many health benefits of fiber. It helps with weight loss, helps with constipation, it red  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Extreme Increases In Aluminum, Steel And Copper Costs Drive Up Prices For Construction Materials In January; Spending Ends 2025 Down From 2024 * Construction Association Officials Say the Lack of Domestic Supply and Tariffs are Driving up the Cost of Key Materials, Say Best Way to Boost Domestic Production is to Provide Greater Certainty about Demand T  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following statement: * * * Reading Specialist Embraces Opportunities to Learn Each March, we recognize the importance of reading with Read Across America Day. Reading is a foundational skill for academic success. The FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 3 includes reading on grade level by the end of third grade. Reading specialists like Amanda Bontzos at Mantua Elementary School -who was recognized as a finalist last year for Ou  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2027 Advertised Budget that Sustains Excellence and Focuses on the Essentials: Competitive Compensation and Strategic Plan Goals * Last night, the Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools' Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Advertised Budget. The FY 2027 Advertised Budget is needs-based and focuses on the base requirements that FCPS is acc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Sen. Elissa Slotkin: The divide in the party now is who believes that we have to go on offense so that Trump in his second term is an existential threat to our democracy and who believes we shoul  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gabriel Yomi Dabiri Discusses Private Credit Market With ION Influencers Fireside Chat Squire Patton Boggs Global Head of Private Credit and Direct Lending Gabriel Yomi Dabiri joined ION Influencers "Fireside Chat" podcast. In this wide-ranging discussion with host Giovanny Amodeo, Gabriel discusses the evolving landscape of the private credit market, including partnerships between credit funds and  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Geology majors rock their research in diverse landscapes * The following story originally appeared on the website for the Charles Center. - Ed. Bridging gaps between human and natural histories, William & Mary geology majors are proving that undergraduate research "rocks" -literally. Seniors in the geology department are conducting theses on geologic phenomena spanning diverse settings and landscapes. Su  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Issues Proclamation Honoring The Centennial of Black History Month * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month to honor and celebrate the heritage, contributions, and accomplishments of Black Virginians. "A century ago, Virginian Dr. Carter G. Woodson first intro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces More Than $8.6 Million for Helene Relief Water Line Repair * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded two Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. One FEMA grant, worth $5,648,662.50, will help the Washington County Service Authority build water line that restores service to Damascus, Virginia.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes McClellan Co-Led Bipartisan Legislation to Help Fight Wildfires * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it: The House unanimously passed H.R. 390, the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) Act, co-led by Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04). In January 2025, McClellan joined Congressman Vince Fong (R-CA-20) to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: * * * Inova becomes first health system to implement new GE HealthCare MRI technology designed to advance cardiac imaging Inova was the first health system in the world to implement GE HealthCare's SIGNA(TM) Sprint Elite[1], a next-generation MRI system developed to advance cardiac, oncologic and pediatric imaging, as well as imaging for patients with implanted devices. The system is designed to ena  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: * * * Inova study finds multi-disciplinary care for newly diagnosed cancer patients leads to better outcomes, cost savings for patients A major new research study (https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/OP-25-00902), led by physicians at Inova Schar Cancer, finds that same-day multidisciplinary clinics for newly diagnosed cancer patients significantly improve care quality, patient experience, and  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Johnson C. Smith Stuns Virginia Union in Final Seconds, Advances to CIAA Semifinals * BALTIMORE, MD -Johnson C. Smith (12-15) delivered the signature moment of the 2026 CIAA Tournament Thursday night, knocking off nationally ranked Virginia Union (24-5) in a dramatic 64-63 quarterfinal thriller at CFG Bank Arena. With the game -and their season -on the li  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Joint Interagency Task Force Marks 6 Months With Accelerated Delivery of Counter-UAS Capabilities * Joint Interagency Task Force 401 marked six months since its establishment by demonstrating measurable progress in accelerating the delivery of counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities to the joint force. JIATF 401 was created to move with urgency and integrate efforts across the War Department, delivering   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Federal Judicial Center issued the following news: * * * Judiciary Says Courthouses Are in Crisis, Seeks Real Property Authority The condition of federal courthouses around the country is in a deepening state of crisis, compelling the Judiciary to ask Congress (PDF) for authority to directly manage properties that are essential to carrying out its constitutional mission. The General Services Administration (GSA) has long served as the Judiciary's landlord. But over  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that America's DataHub Consortium filed notifications to disclose changes to its membership. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke provisions of the Act that limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages. By disclosing membership updates, the venture maintains protections while engaging in group research projects. The following entities have joined the venture: * 5side Strategy L  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Cortez Masto to Force Senate Vote Demanding Transparency into Human Rights Violations by Former President of Honduras * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced legislation to require the Trump Administration to produce a report detailing Honduras's human rights violations under former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who President Trump ga  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schumer, & Schiff Push for Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), announced that they will force a vote in the coming days on their War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Iran is explicitly authorized by Congress. It would not pr  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 27 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State's Wellstar School of Nursing secures $700K scholarship endowment * Honoring the memory of his late wife and son, Marietta resident Glenn Gray recently established the $700,000 Glenn and Virginia Gray Family Nursing Scholarship benefitting students in Kennesaw State University's Wellstar School of Nursing. The scholarship honors Gray's wife, Ginny, who worked as a nurse and passed   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "OUR TOP FOCUS AS DEMOCRATS IS GOING TO BE TO DRIVE DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The 11th Hour, where he highlighted the failure of Donald Trump and Republicans to lower costs and keep their promises and reiterated Democrats' commitments to protecting the American peop  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "OUR TOP FOCUS AS DEMOCRATS IS GOING TO BE TO DRIVE DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The 11th Hour, where he highlighted the failure of Donald Trump and Republicans to lower costs and keep their promises and reiterated Democrats' commitments to protecting the American people. CATHERINE RAMPELL: L  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School issued the following news: * * * LEC Hosts Panel of Justice Scalia's Clerks for Discussion of His Legacy and Jurisprudence On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Law School and the Law & Economics Center hosted "Former Justice Scalia Clerks, Now Judges: Former Clerks for Justice Scalia Reflect on His Life, Lessons, Legacy, and Influence on Their Work." The luncheon panel featured four of Justice Scalia's former  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by J. Corey Feist, CEO and co-founder of Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation, Charlottesville, Virginia, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "The Doctor Is Out: How Washington's Rules Drove Physicians Out of Medicine": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to address you today. My name is Corey Feist, and I am the CEO an  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release: * * * United States Attorney For The Middle District Of Pennsylvania Reappointed To Continue As The United States Attorney For The Middle District of Pennsylvania The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Brian D. Miller has been reappointed by the United States District Court to continue as the Uni  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Moving in the Right Direction * On any given evening, if you flip on the national news, you'd think the country is unraveling at the seams. Headlines scream crisis, chaos, and collapse, as if America is teetering on the brink. Not long ago, those headlines would have rung true. Out-of-control federal spending fueled inflation, open-border policies strained communities, and working families felt squeeze  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Feb. 28 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Completion of Weeksville Restoration, Preserving One of the Nation's Oldest Free Black Communities BROOKLYN, NY -- Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced today the completion of a $4 million restora  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Inventors honors five VCU College of Engineering researchers Their inclusion in the 2026 class of senior members reflects the real-world impact of their innovation. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering Five researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Engineering have been selected for the National Academy of Inventors' new class of senior members. C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Navy, Pike District Partnership Co-Host Maritime Tech Industry Day with 3D Scanning Focus * NORTH BETHESDA, Md. - In a move to bolster technological advancement, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, partnered with the Pike District Partnership (PDP) and with support from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, hosted a two-day innovation summit on Feb. 25-26, 2026. The summit,  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Asks CMS for Expedited Payments and Other Corrections to MDPNP Following Survey of Independent Pharmacies That Finds Cash Flow Problems * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 27, 2026) - With approximately two months having elapsed since the federal government began implementing the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, the National Community Pharmacis  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Prohibits Five Individuals from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution * The National Credit Union Administration issued one consent-based prohibition and four conviction-based prohibitions in February 2026. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository insti  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: * * * NEMA Commends House Passage of Common-Sense Legislation to Create Market Certainty for Manufacturers and Protect Consumer Choice The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today applauds the House for passing the bipartisan Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act (H.R. 4626). As manufacturers of consumer appliances, advanced industrial equipment, an  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: * * * NEMA Issues New Fire and Life Safety Guidance for Data Centers New Resource Strengthens Safety for Growing Data Center Fleet * As the U.S. data center construction boom accelerates to support AI, advanced manufacturing, and smart, connected infrastructure, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today released guidance to ensure fire and life safety s  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Completion of Weeksville Restoration, Preserving One of the Nation's Oldest Free Black Communities * Four pre-Civil War homes restored months ahead of schedule in Crown Heights * BROOKLYN, NY -- Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced today th  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * Public opinion is the strongest political force, Pelosi tells UVA audience By Bryan McKenzie, bkm4s@virginia.edu Public opinion, from the local level to the state and national scene, is the most critical force in politics and can ensure the 250-year experiment of American democracy survives turbulent times, U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi told an audience at the University o  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following fact sheet: * * * Q&A: Exploring TRICARE For Life and family member coverage * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Maintaining health care coverage through all phases of life supports good health for you and your family members. When you or a family member becomes eligible for TRICARE For Life, you may have questions about how TFL coverage for one person affects TRICARE coverage fo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 21-cv-05429; S.D.N.Y. filed June 21, 2021) involving an alleged orchestrator of $100 million fraudulent scheme: * * * On February 25, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final consent judgment as to Ofer Abarbanel, the manager of two mutual funds: the Income Collecting 1-3 Months T-Bills Mutual Fund and the State Funds - Enhanced Ultra-Sh  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Submits Comments on Proposed Revisions to USP General Chapter 825 * On January 30, 2026, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) commented on the United States Pharmacopeia's (USP's) proposed revisions to USP General Chapter <825Radiopharmaceuticals Preparation, Compounding, Dispensing, and Repackaging. Chapter <825was ini  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Announces Global Promotions Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that 20 of our lawyers have been promoted to partner and two have been promoted to principal. "I would like to congratulate each of these colleagues on reaching this well-deserved career milestone," said Mark Ruehlmann, Chair and Global CEO. "Every one of them has demonstrated their practice e  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Targeted PET/CT Predicts Early Treatment Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients in as little as four weeks, and potentially even at the start of treatment, according to new research publish  more

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Feb. 28 -- Navy Region Hawaii issued the following news: * * * Trailblazing Navy Mustang Contributes Real-World Insights to NROTC Program From Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs As a child growing up in Salt Lake, Hawaii, Navy Ensign Gellie Cabuyadao, 27, saw examples of sacrifice, resilience, and commitment all around her. She saw the sacrifices her parents made after arriving in the United States from the Philippines. She learned the meaning of commitment,   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Twelve new members join George Mason Board of Visitors * The 12 new members that Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed to the George Mason University Board of Visitors (BOV) last month have been sworn in and took part in their first meeting Thursday. The new appointees to the board include three prior George Mason BOV members and six alumni. Below are capsules on the new members. Visit the BOV  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Twenty-three VCU health sciences schools and departments rank in top 50 for NIH research funding among public institutions An additional 12 units ranked in the top 25 among public institutions in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research's 2025 rankings. By Madeline Reinsel Twelve of Virginia Commonwealth University's health sciences schools and departments rank in the top 25 for National In  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Feb. 27 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Two ETSU lectures highlight health and humanities * ETSU's 2025-26 Great Lecture Series concludes on March 6 with lectures by Drs. Brandi Eveland-Sayers and Scott Honeycutt. East Tennessee State University will welcome two distinguished faculty members to the podium for a pair of thought-provoking lectures that explore the vital connections between place, purpose and well-being. On Friday  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Why is gout on the rise? By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu A condition once called the "disease of kings" is affecting even the general population. Rates of gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes severe, sudden stabbing pain in the big toe, have increased by more than 20% since 1990. Even though it's becoming a more widespread condition, gout still carries the public per  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA's Innovator of the Year determined to make food safer, students smarter By Whitelaw Reid, wdr4d@virginia.edu One of Bryan Berger's favorite things to do as a kid was tag along to his father's office. His father, an electrical engineer, worked at nuclear power plants in Illinois, Arizona and Alabama. Berger would watch his dad take apart control valves and then reassemble them. And  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM-Louisiana's Justin Nguyen Named Student Researcher of the Year By Danielle Voumard For Justin Nguyen '26, being named VCOM-Louisiana's Student Researcher of the Year is both an honor and a reflection of years spent asking thoughtful questions, embracing persistence, and pursuing research that can advance patient care. His journey into medicine and research is deep  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor on His Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Stop Unauthorized War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Senate Foreign Relations Committees, spoke on the Senate floor on his bipartisan War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Iran is explicitly authorized by Co  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Freshman Sriman Achanta applies AI expertise to real-world research Achanta, who is working in a College of Engineering lab, says he appreciates the chance VCU offers students to take part in research 'that's shaping the future of our world.' By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering Sriman Achanta is serious about research. At the International Science and Engineering Fair last year, his pro  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Consumer Sentiment Rises as Governor Spanberger Focuses on Lowering Costs for Families * RICHMOND, VA -As Governor Abigail Spanberger hits the ground running to lower costs for families, Virginians are feeling more optimistic about the future of the Commonwealth's economy. According to new data from Roanoke College, all three components of the Virginia Index of Consumer Sen  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Brain School: An inside look at how our genes contribute to healthy brain development and what can go wrong The public is invited to explore the body's most complex organ on March 9 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. By John Pastor and Lena Ayuk The human brain is an extraordinarily complex organ and one of the least understood. Disorders that affect the brain -- including autism, epilepsy, schizophr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Catawba Sustainability Center grows as hub for applied research By Diane Deffenbaugh When Matthew Wagner walks the fields of the Catawba Sustainability Center, he's thinking about more than daily farm work. Located about a half hour northeast of Blacksburg, the 377-acre Virginia Tech center supports faculty research, student learning, and partnerships with producers and community members across the region. The   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Condemns Pentagon Pressure Campaign, Raises Concerns about Politicized Directive Targeting Anthropic * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement regarding recent actions and statements by the administration targeting a leading AI company: "As one of Congress' most vocal proponents for the modern  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Raises Alarm Over Defense Dept Pressure on Anthropic * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement regarding reports of demands by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed at a leading AI company: "I'm deeply disturbed by reports that the Department of Defense is working to bully a leading U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Banking Committee Democrats Press Bondi and Bessent to Investigate Binance Following Reports of Flouting Sanctions, US Law * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, joined his Democratic colleagues on the Committee in pressing the U.S. Treasury and Justice Departments to investigate reports that Binance is fac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for free, a  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary earns global status as an arboretum * William & Mary's campus -long celebrated for its sweeping green space and its cathedral-like canopy -has earned formal recognition as a level one arboretum through ArbNet, the only global accreditation program dedicated specifically to arboreta. The designation places William & Mary among nearly 900 accredited arboreta in 40 countries and formally acknow  more