RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Perfusion Medical, based on professor Martin Mangino's research, could soon start clinical trials. * * * By Jeff Kelley Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University could soon launch a clinical trial to test an intravenous solution that its inventor, a School of Medicine physiologist and surgery professor, says might treat massive blood loss in trauma patients. Perfusion Medical In  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release: * * * Environmental, Social, and Political Considerations Cannot Influence VRS Investment Decisions * * * Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued an official Attorney General's Opinion, at the request of Delegate Nick Freitas, on the permissibility of basing Virginia Retirement System (VRS) investment decisions on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The Opinion con  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Many consider Reader's Digest to be that small publication found on grandparents' coffee tables, in bathroom storage baskets and doctors' waiting rooms, and around grocery store checkout lines. But the chunky magazine, roughly half the size of a traditional publication and now primarily digitally focused, gained a huge following by featuring inspiring and intriguing stories that mostly centered on families. One of those   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU's incoming freshman class, which will move into residence halls on Friday and Saturday, is expected to top 4,300 students. * * * By Mike Porter Virginia Commonwealth University's Class of 2028 will move into the university's residence halls on campus on Aug. 16-17, marking the start of a new academic year. VCU's fall enrollment this year is currently tracking 1% higher than fall 2023, and t  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey inked a letter certifying a 4% reduction in West Virginia's personal income tax. The certification has been filed with the State Tax Division and will take effect January 1, 2025. The Department of Revenue and State Auditor's Office collaborated to verify the accuracy of Fisc  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin yesterday donated a quarter of the Governor's salary to two, Harrisonburg-based nonprofits that play a crucial role in supporting Virginia's agricultural community: The Farm Ministry and the Rockingham County Fair. This contribution reflects the Governor and First Lady's ongoing commitment to sustaining and nurturing the   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 17 (TNSres) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that according to BLS' Current Employment Statistics Survey ("CES" or "establishment survey"), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 4,800 in the month of July. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics ("LAUS", or "the household survey"), Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July remained u  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2024: Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today's workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took place   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Fewer than 1 percent of children diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma (DMG), a rare pediatric brain cancer, are still alive within five years. About 300 children annually are diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), another pediatric cancer with a heartbreaking prognosis. "Childhood cancers, specifically DIPG and DMG, are very difficult to treat," said Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Assistant  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Aug. 17 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's Cheng-Chia "Fred" Wu will explore a new approach to brain tumor drug delivery. Fewer than 1 percent of children diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma (DMG), a rare pediatric brain cancer, are still alive within five years. About 300 children annually are diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), another pediatric ca  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Harrison Blythe, director of compliance and conflict resolution for Virginia Tech's Office for Equity and Accessibility (OEA), has been named interim Title IX coordinator. Blythe will assume his new role on Aug. 16 while continuing with his current position responsibilities. His appointment as interim Title IX coordinator follows the announcement that Katie Polidoro, current Title IX coordinator, will be leaving her posi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The emergency communications system highlights the impact and importance of an engaged and safe campus. * * * By Brian McNeill For new members of the Virginia Commonwealth University community, it might be a bit jarring to receive emergency text and email alerts, which provide timely warnings about potential emergencies on and near VCU's campus. But the important thing to remember about the VCU  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Thousands of students are arriving soon, and Residential Life and Housing's versatile staff are ready to support their living and learning. * * * By Sian Wilkerson With fall semester fast approaching, student and professional staff working in Virginia Commonwealth University's residential facilities are preparing to welcome thousands of Rams who will make their homes there in the year ahead. Th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: For the first time in three decades, the International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria was held in the U.S., and Virginia Tech was selected as its host. The weeklong event held in July brought 250 plant health scientists from 27 countries who work in academia, industry, and government to Blacksburg for an exchange about the global food chain. Held every four years at universities throughout the world, this was  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From foam fingers to license plates, the official VCU merchandise webpage is the front door for Ram fans to find the goods. * * * Looking for a vintage VCU hoodie? A Ram pet bandanna for your furry BFF? Or how about the must-have black and gold "No. 1" foam finger for game day? The search is now easier for fans of Virginia Commonwealth University with the new VCU Swag website. Launched by the VC  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Whether designing effective interventions to treat illnesses and disabilities, creating optimal materials that mimic nature's properties, or predicting and controlling how flowing fluids interact with their surroundings, there is much to learn about the mechanical properties of complex systems and what they can teach us about solving the world's most pressing problems. This year, Virginia Tech's engineering mechanics pr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: On May 11, a gorgeous aurora surprised stargazers across the southern United States. That same weekend, a tractor guided by GPS missed its mark. What do the visibility of the northern lights have in common with compromised farming equipment in the Midwest? A uniquely powerful geomagnetic storm, according to two newly published papers co-authored by Virginia Tech's Scott England. "The northern lights are caused by energ  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Harry Minium The Norfolk Sports Club honored Jena Virga '79 as Norfolk's Tom Fergusson Metropolitan Person of the Year in Sports on Aug. 8 at its annual Jamboree at Chartway Arena. In just 13 years with the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation, Virga helped ODU raise more than $150 million. That money helped make possible the $76.5 million renovation of S.B. Ballard Stadium, the $8.6 million Mitchum Basketball Per  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In the world of higher education, there has been a rapid convergence between the fields of electrical engineering and neuroscience. For two Virginia Tech professors focusing on developing new treatments and unlocking new technologies, the pairing should be utilized more often to meet pressing medical challenges. For the last three years, Xiaoting Jia, associate professor in the College of Engineering, and Dan English, a  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release: For its deeply reported storytelling and investigative journalism, The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has received three prestigious 2024 National Edward R. Murrow Awards: two for Scripps News and one for WTVR in Richmond, Virginia. The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) announced the honors Thursday afternoon during a virtual awards ceremony. Scri  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: Tysons, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Jim Kizer has been named president and general manager at WOI and KCWI, TEGNA's ABC and CW duopoly serving Des Moines, Iowa, effective immediately. Kizer adds these duties to his existing role as president and general manager at WQAD serving Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois. Kizer is a seasoned media executi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Welcome back, Hokies! Below is a sampling of activities coming up this week and through the weekend, including the Carnival Kickoff and the Weeks of Welcome Resource Fair, which offers tons of opportunities to get involved on campus. Be sure to check GobblerConnect for additional activities. Tuesday, Aug. 20 Recreational Sports Self-Guided Tours in McComas Recreational Sports Self-Guided Tours in War Memorial Game Ni  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2024, by Aaron Hart, vice president for student affairs, on the interim policies for fall 2024: * * * Dear members of the VCU community: As we begin a new semester, all members of VCU's community should feel and be safe, welcomed and respected. This is a foundational element of the university's values. Our email contains several important policies and items for you to review, including   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The 2016 graduate from the Robertson School is a go-to guy in constituent affairs. * * * By Joan Tupponce Shawn Meredith was focused on his future when, in March 2019, he walked over to U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger's table at the restaurant where he worked and introduced himself. "We talked about the Democratic primary, and then I told her I had applied to her office," said Meredith, who gradua  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU's series of back-to-school events for students offers more than 100 ways to get out there and meet people. * * * By Elinor Frisa Classes start on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Virginia Commonwealth University. But so much of what makes the college experience meaningful happens outside the classroom. In the days leading up to and after that first class day, VCU's annual Weeks of Welcome offers more th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Evymarie Prado Sanchez '14, DVM '19, MPH '19 Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer, USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service-Veterinary Service How VMCVM equipped me for the 'real world'... By allowing me to explore other areas in veterinary medicine besides clinical medicine. The public corporate track allowed me to be exposed and eventually work for a regulatory agency. Best part of being a VMCVM alum... Be  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Aug. 16 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: West Virginia Wesleyan College is once again bringing the campus to downtown Buckhannon for WVWC Night at Festival Fridays in Jawbone Park on August 23 from 5-8:30 p.m. A Friday night staple in the summer hosted by community organization Create Buckhannon, Festival Fridays offers live music, food and craft vendors and a farmers market. Attendees are invited to wear their orange and black, bring a ch  more