NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Jonah Grinkewitz A survey of Hampton Roads residents shows some evidence that President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race may not have been a boon for Democrats' chances of victory in this November's election. Identification with major political parties has also dipped since 2020 and winning over independent voters could prove crucial for Virginia's election outcomes. Tho  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Beyond Boundaries Scholars program is a presidential initiative that helps break down financial barriers to receiving a Virginia Tech education. It has impacted the lives of more than 650 Virginia Tech students and their families since 2016, including 48 graduates this past spring. Beyond making Virginia Tech more affordable, the program also opens doors to opportunities and experiences such as research assistantshi  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Philosophy professor Dr. Daniel McInerny will deliver a lecture on the concept of beauty at the Catholic Information Center (CIC) in on Tuesday, September 4. The event, titled "Beauty 101," will feature a discussion based on McInerny's acclaimed book, Beauty and Imitation: A Philosophical Reflection on the Arts. The book, published by Word on Fire, delves into the philosophical underpinnings of beauty, drawing from  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Four faculty members from three departments in the College of Natural Resources and Environment have received $1.7 million from the National Science Foundation to fund research into the dynamics of socio-environmental factors impacting coastal fisheries. Holly Kindsvater and Willandia Chaves of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Craig Ramseyer of the Department of Geography, and Michael Sorice of the Depar  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A recent surgeon general's advisory outlining an urgent need to support increasingly stressed-out parents highlights an important and growing issue, says a Virginia Tech expert. Rosanna Breaux, a psychologist at Virginia Tech who directs the Child Study Center, said how well parents manage their emotions is crucial for their own parenting experience and for the health of both themselves and their children. "Parents not   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Clifford "Cliff" Eugene Orange, former university architect in the Division of Facilities, passed away on Aug. 24. Born to the late Charles Orange and Mattie Orange, Orange had a 30-year career with Virginia Tech as university architect. Orange was also an accomplished guitar player, and he and his father enjoyed traveling, playing, and listening to bluegrass and gospel music at every opportunity. Orange also played wit  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Her grandfather and uncle were Hokies. Two siblings and several cousins are Hokies. Her husband and son are, too. It's fair to say that Jane Swan who herself earned three degrees from Virginia Tech and is retiring this fall after over 31 years at the university, most of those with Outreach and International Affairs knows a thing or two about the Hokie Spirit. "Jane Swan embodies the very best of what it means to be a Ho  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Ken Miller has been conferred the title of vice president for finance and university treasurer emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approved by the board receive a copy of the resoluti  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Kimberly Ellis, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named the W.S. "Pete" White Chair for Innovation in Engineering Education by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The W.S. "Pete" White Chair for Innovation in Engineering Education was established by American Electric Power to honor Pete White, a 1948 graduate of Virginia Tech, and to encour  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Linda Dahlgren, professor of large animal surgery at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been conferred the title of professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods advised longtime private equity client Summit Park in its majority recapitalization of technology consulting firm Hylaine LLC. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hylaine provides strategic consulting and digital transformation services to enterprise clients across industries, including financial services, insurance, industrial and healthcare. The transaction marks Summit Park's fou  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: An outbreak of listeriosis has been linked back to people consuming deli meat contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, hospitalizing 57 people. Nine have died. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to investigate this outbreak, and it, along with other agencies, will keep the public updated on any changes to the guidance. Nonetheless, concerned consumers may wonder what steps they should take. "  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: 2020 U.S. Census showed 276% increase in individuals who identify as 'two or more races' since 2010 2000 United States Census Data by County Showing the Percent of the Population Selecting Two or More Races. EXHIBITION It's been 57 years since the landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage in all 50 states. But recent news coverage of Kamala Harris seems to highlight an Am  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: University Libraries offers Hokies a chance to experiment and innovate with the latest emerging technologies in its studios, including a state-of-the-art volumetric capture system to create immersive 3D content. With this system, users can generate detailed 3D representations of objects or people in real time, creating new possibilities for research, education, and creative projects. The volumetric capture setup employs  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: University of Richmond art professor Sandy Williams IV has been named a 2024 Joan Mitchell Fellow for their work in socially engaged sculpture and performance art. The Joan Mitchell Fellowship is awarded to artists working in the fields of painting and sculpture. One of only 15 recipients nationally, Williams will receive $60,000 over the next five years in addition to support for their career  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Jonathan Heeter With a distinguished career spanning over two decades across the military, NASA and higher education, Kate Rhodes '07 now stands at the forefront of Old Dominion University's cyber defense strategy as its newly appointed chief information security Officer (CISO). As the first woman CISO at the University, Rhodes spearheads the University's protection of its digital landscape from evolving cyber  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: RICHMOND, Va. - Christopher Stock, an associate in Troutman Pepper's Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation practice, has been named among Virginia Lawyers Weekly's 2024 Class of "Up & Coming Lawyers." Stock was highlighted among attorneys in their first 10 years of practice "who are making their mark" across the commonwealth. The "Up & Coming Lawyers" award recognizes attorneys who have excelled in the pr  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Virginia Military Institute will hold a Constitution Day commemoration Thursday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. in Marshall Hall's Gillis Theater on post. The discussion will focus on the theme, "The Election of 1824 and the History of Contested Presidential Elections," and will use the extraordinary presidential election of 1824 as a jumping off point for a broader discussion of the constitutional changes and challenges  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech has again earned a gold Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) rating. This year, the university earned its highest score ever through collaboration focused on key sustainability initiatives. STARS is a self-reporting framework that allows colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance transparently. The program aims to engage a wide range of higher education ins  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: On a scorching morning in early July, Julie Allen and her all-woman genetic sampling team of early career scientists and undergraduate students were ferried up the Rio Negro in Brazil. A pod of dolphins served as escort. Allen's group was a part of Limelight Rainforest, a multinational team from 10 institutions that traveled deep into the Amazon Rainforest to compete in the final round of XPRIZE Rainforest. Each of the s  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Zhenyu "James" Kong, professor of industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named the Ralph H. Bogle Jr. Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Ralph H. Bogle Jr. Professorship in Industrial and Systems Engineering was established by the estate of Ralph H. Bogle Jr., who earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from   more