RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Radford University issued the following news release: As the fall 2024 semester begins at Radford University, the Carilion Clinic Foundation has invested in the education of 52 Highlanders studying to become healthcare professionals. The healthcare organization committed $100,000 in scholarship support earmarked specifically for students in the nursing, respiratory therapy and emergency services programs, as well as other majors that meet the pre-health requiremen  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: DevSecOps Days this week released the agenda for its upcoming conference in the Washington, D.C., area. Lt. Col. Christopher Hocking of the U.S. Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office will provide the keynote address. The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will host this free, in-person event on September 18 in Arlington, Virginia. DevSecOps Days provides software develope  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: By Cindy Shepard Rawlins Sept. 3, 2024, Vero Beach, Fla. - The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and the Indian River County Hospital District, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, have reached an agreement that will bring a VCOM educational facility to Indian River County. The educational facility will be located on the Cleveland Clinic Indian  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 5 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: West Virginia Wesleyan College's Center for Community Engagement and Leadership Development invites the community to campus Saturday, Sept. 7 to raise awareness about mental health and ending with a Suicide Prevention Walk. The Suicide Prevention Walk is a community-focused event dedicated to raising awareness about mental health. It strengthens community bonds and creates a supportive environment.   more

ATHENS, West Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Concord University issued the following news release: The Concord University will be showing the silent film The General on Thursday, September 26 at 7 PM in the Anderson Family Theatre, located in the Alexander Fine Arts Center on the Concord University campus. Dr. Jacob Womack, the Dr. Joseph Marsh Endowed Associate Professor of Music at Concord University, will be playing the piano part during the showing. The general public is invited to join the Concord Un  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Today, Democratic Governors Association Director of External Affairs Ofirah Yheskel released the following statement in response to Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears announcing her run for governor: "Instead of addressing the issues that Virginians care about most, Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears is only interested in pushing a dangerous agenda that will rip away freedoms and make life worse for working families. She's  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia recorded revenue collections of $398.1 million in August, the second month of Fiscal Year 2025, which are $10.9 million below the estimate. Year-to-date collections of nearly $726.3 million are $13.1 million below estimate, representing only a 2.6% difference. "As expected, July and August were low collection months. Th  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced today the awarding of grants totaling $756,419.00 going toward ten separate projects. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Title II Grant Funds These funds are awarded to public and private non-profit agencies throughout the state for the purpose of preventing juvenile delinquency, reducing racial and ethnic disparities, rehabili  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2024: * * * Details to be Released Monday * * * Gov. Jim Justice announced today his plan to convene the West Virginia Legislature for a second special session this year, with the official date to be revealed on Monday. The Governor has been demanding a special session to deliver another personal income tax cut, implement a childcare tax credit, and address other important   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice and the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) announced today the next stop in a statewide listening tour on Monday, September 16, in Parkersburg. This listening tour aims to actively engage with community members across West Virginia, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration to address their needs and priorities. The Parkersburg L  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, will be a keynote speaker at Christendom's annual Homeschool Visit Day, which will take place on Saturday, October 12. This event, geared specifically for homeschooled students and their families, but open to other students, will allow prospective students and their families to more deeply understand how Christendom is a natural fit for homeschooled students. Ro  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: There are no off seasons for the Steger Center for International Scholarship. This summer, between student study abroad programs, the university's academic center in southern Switzerland hosted more than 80 faculty members from Virginia Tech and from institutions across Europe and around the world all keen to engage in intensive workshops aimed at igniting joint research initiatives and strengthening scholarly partnersh  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: A new clinical trial at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall Health Network aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of oral lofexidine, a non-opioid investigational medication, in newborns who suffer from neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) or neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) due to prenatal exposure to opioids. This is the second cohort in the clinical tri  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- Marshall University issued the following news release: The June Harless Center for Rural Educational Research and Development has been awarded a $50,000 Sparking Early Literacy Growth in West Virginia grant. The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative (WVPEC) and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation working with the West Virginia University Foundation awarded the grant to the June Harless Center, which is part of the College of Education  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Max Esterhuizen '12 has been named the director of communications and marketing for Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment, effective Sept. 10. In this role, Esterhuizen will lead the planning and execution of a comprehensive strategic communications and marketing plan for the college that aligns with and advances universitywide strategic goals and initiatives. Two immediate priorities will be deve  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Christendom will welcome alumni back to campus for the college's annual Homecoming Weekend, which will take place this year from October 4-6. This three-day event for alumni and their families will feature special reunions for the classes of 1984, 1994, 2004, and 2014, with registration now open through September 29. Homecoming Weekend will kick off on Friday, October 4, with a community Holy Hour in the college's  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources, the need for energy-relevant metals and critical minerals has surged dramatically. Driven by the rise of electric vehicles and other green technologies, these essential materials are in high demand across the globe. Metals, such as lithium, cannot be grown. They must be mined or recycled, making this a top priority for researchers in the mining industry. Traditional me  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Maryanne Pagonis' dog Rosie was more than part of her life. She was and still is a part of her very soul. "She was here to teach me all about love, how to love myself and how to love others," Pagonis said. "I became a different person with Rosie. I got what goodness and patience and bravery and loyalty and courage meant." Adopted as an older dog, Rosie had many health conditions. Pagonis brought the 14 1/2-year-old bun  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2024: * * * Now with nine e-bikes, officers can improve coverage of both campuses - notably the parking decks and lots - and can increase community engagement. * * * By Brian McNeill VCU Police has recently expanded its fleet of e-bikes, allowing officers to more effectively patrol Virginia Commonwealth University campuses and better engage with students, faculty, staff and members of the R  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2024: * * * VCU Libraries captures the avant-garde spirit of the 1960s event, which brought major artists such as John Cage, Roy Lichtenstein and Twyla Tharp to Richmond and helped forge VCU's ongoing legacy of creativity. * * * By Sian Wilkerson In March 1964, Richmond Professional Institute's weekly student newspaper, Proscript, announced a new "rip-snortin' Springs Arts Festival out thar  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2024: * * * The forensic science major has a long association with HOSA and established VCU's chapter. * * * By Dina Weinstein It's fitting that aspiring physician Ria Mohan intends to use her career to advocate for equitable health care. The Virginia Commonwealth University sophomore has been pursuing that passion since her own youth. Beginning in ninth grade, the native of Redmond, Washi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech ranked sixth among all U.S. public schools and first among all Virginia schools in the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking of the U.S. Colleges released Thursday. Overall, Virginia Tech landed at No. 19 among all 500 universities included in the ranking that focuses on two key metrics: how much a school improves students' chances of graduating and their future earnings and the overall student exp  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Skylar Moiseeva Degree: DVM Class of 2025, Mixed Animal Track Hometown: Russia, Ural Mountains My undergraduate was in... STEM and Pre-veterinary Medicine Associate Degrees Best part of being a VMCVM student... Having an incredible opportunity to learn from such amazing and passionate professors. All of them are having such a great impact on our careers and lives. I'm truly thankful. The moment I knew I wanted to   more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins '85, superintendent of Virginia Military Institute, appointed the rank of honorary brigadier general upon CAVU, the chaplain's office facility dog, in a ceremony Sept. 3 in New Barracks. As the Corps of Cadets stood at attention, Sgt. Maj. Tom Sowers, Institute and Corps sergeant major read aloud the orders, followed by Wins securing one star on CAVU's vest. The Corps then erupted in  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Sept. 5 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: West Liberty University continues to prioritize the mental health and well-being of its students by offering enhanced support services for the upcoming academic year. WLU is committed to fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and personally through innovative mental health resources. As part of this commitment, WLU is excited to announce the opening of its new Zen Den, located on  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 5 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: West Virginia Wesleyan College is thrilled to announce its 134th birthday celebration on September 10, 2024. This significant milestone will be marked by the launch of the annual 1890 Challenge, a key fundraising initiative designed to support the college's mission of developing the next generation of servant leaders. The 1890 Challenge invites alumni, friends, and supporters to participate by makin  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 5 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: Hannah Gowarty, a student at West Virginia University School of Nursing, was selected for the Appalachian Gerontology Experiences - Advancing Diversity in Aging Research (AGE-ADAR) Scholars Program. This program allows underrepresented students from MSTEM fields to take courses on aging and health disparities in Appalachia, as well as participate in intensive  more