BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A pair of elevator towers with 24/7 access recently opened its doors in Virginia Tech's North Academic District. Integrated in the Cowgill steps, the towers, which feature architectural precast concrete bases with distinctive heraldry panels and glazed curtain wall "lanterns," will improve mobility, access, inclusion, and collaboration. The first tower, situated on the north side of Derring Hall, will transport individ  more

ATHENS, West Virginia, Aug. 24 -- Concord University issued the following news release: The College of Nursing at Concord University is pleased to announce the next White Coat Ceremony on Thursday, September 5 at 6 PM. The ceremony will be held in the Wilkes Family Chapel at University Point on the Concord campus. The White Coat Ceremony symbolizes the transition into patient care for nursing students. The ceremony will take place during the second semester of the nursing program when the stud  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: We may still be in the dog days of August, but the pumpkin spice menu is back at Starbucks nationwide. While the sweet treats are a fall favorite for many with their familiar cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove spices, they can pack a lot of calories, fat, and even ultra-processed food (UPF) components. Virginia Tech expert Brenda Davy, a professor and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods,  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: For two decades, Virginia Tech's School Leaders Institute has been a transformative force in education. More than three-quarters of Virginia's school divisions have sent participants, 30 of the institute's graduates are serving as superintendents, and hundreds more are making their marks in school administration. "Since its very start, the institute has been the premier professional development program for new school lea  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: For new and returning Hokies, joining a student club is a wonderful way to connect with the community. Virginia Tech offers a wide variety of clubs, providing students with ample opportunities to meet friends and bond over shared interests. Many clubs will have an interest table at Gobblerfest on Friday, Aug. 30, from 4-7 p.m. on the Drillfield, where students can get more information and meet with members. However, if a  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced today he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies to utilize the Emergency Drought Rel  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) announced a major achievement for West Virginia correctional facilities with the graduation of 52 new officers and staff today. This year, WV DCR has welcomed a total of 429 graduates into its ranks, nearly equaling the total amount in 2023, when 483 officers and staff graduated from the Division o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key board appointments. * * * BOARD APPOINTMENTS AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY VIRGINIA CORN BOARD * Shannon Tignor Ellis of Champlain, farmer, Thomas Neck Agricultural Enterprises * Raymond Keating of Norfolk, Director of the Chesapeake Port and International Merchandising, Perdue Agribusiness * * * COMMONWEALTH VIRGINIA  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * $28.1 million giving total is second highest in JMU history SUMMARY: The JMU community gave more than $28.1 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2024. Dukes' generosity was the second highest in JMU history and the highest outside of a campaign. Total giving includes gifts of all sizes from individuals and organizations and benefits all areas of the university. * * * During a year o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Hitt Hall a cutting-edge facility designed to provide an expanded physical presence for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and add critical dining and academic spaces has opened its doors to the Virginia Tech community. This milestone building marks a transformative addition to the university's North Academic District. The approximately 100,000-gross-square-foot Hokie Stone-clad building off West Campus Drive will  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Sometimes, affecting change is challenging. Other times it can be a walk in the park literally. The Virginia Tech Restoration Ecology Working Group in the Global Change Center has been instrumental in helping the Town of Blacksburg restore Heritage Park to its native ecology. Led by J. Leighton Reid, assistant professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, this group of 11 faculty members spans five colleg  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the H.B. Johnson Jr., Class of 1926, Distinguished Speaker, will address the Corps of Cadets and faculty at the academic convocation at Virginia Military Institute on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m. in Cameron Hall on Main Street. The event is free and open to the public. A Florida native, Stavridis attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, and served 37 years in  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sally Allain, former head of JLABS @ Washington, D.C., was appointed chief health sciences growth and innovation officer with the research institute and the Office of Health Sciences and Technology to drive strategic partnerships and advance commercialization efforts. * * * A senior business leader in the development and translation of biomedical science innovation through  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: On Friday, Aug. 30, Virginia Tech will join colleges and universities around the country to celebrate College Colors Day. What is College Colors Day? It's a way to display your favorite college sports teams' colors. Hokie fans will wear maroon and orange, and social media will rally around #CollegeColorsDay. Blacksburg's town center is getting in on the fun, too, showcasing Virginia Tech athletic flags all weekend long.   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Below is a sampling of activities coming up this week, including RecFest, GobblerFest, and Labor Stay Weekend. Be sure to check GobblerConnect for additional activities. Monday, August 26 Intramural Sports Meet Ups (multiple days) Get to Know You @ D2 (multiple days) First Day of Class Silent Disco Perry Place Grand Opening Tuesday, August 27 Weeks of Welcome Nail Salon Fiber Arts Collective Sustainability Talk   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: UVA Cancer Center is the first healthcare provider in Virginia to offer a newly approved immunotherapy - which supercharges the body's immune system to fight disease - to treat small cell lung cancer. The federal Food and Drug Administration approved tarlatamab on May 16 for patients who have exhausted other treatment options. Just 26 days later, UVA Cancer Center began using tarlatamab - whi  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Building community for faculty and staff * * * By Keith McCluskey More than 1,400 William & Mary faculty and staff members - over 70% of employees - gathered over two days last week in the university's first-ever all-employee event devoted to the vital skills of democratic engagement. The two-hour program drew on campus expertise in lively, moving and reflective ways. Colleagues from across the university e  more