RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Physics professor and Massey researcher Jason Reed co-founded Evizia to propel scientific breakthroughs and improve patient outcomes. * * * By Dan Carrigan A startup company with roots at Virginia Commonwealth University has received a prestigious state grant that will accelerate its work in advancing DNA analysis. Now housed in incubator office space in the Richmond neighborhood of S  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Christendom College issued the following news: This fall semester, Christendom's Career and Professional Development Office will welcome many successful alumni back to campus to take part in the popular Life on Tap alumni networking series. These events help current students learn more about various professions and opportunities for further education available to them with their liberal arts degree. "Welcoming alumni to campus each semester to share about the  more

ATHENS, West Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Concord University issued the following news release: The search for the next President of Concord University is underway, including a series of listening sessions for faculty, staff, students and the community to share perspectives to help ensure the next leader truly understands and embodies the values and needs of the Concord community. The public is invited to attend the community listening session being held on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00 PM in the Pa  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: "Singing Together: Qawwali and Gospel" is a music collaboration between Houston-based Riyaaz Qawwali and the Harlem Gospel Travelers from New York City, which features performances from both ensembles individually followed by a song performed together, interweaving qawwali and gospel elements into a resoundingly joyous evening of praise. The boundary-crossing performance comes to the Moss Arts Center on Thursday, Sept.  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Latin phrase Ut Prosim can be puzzling to pronounce. Yet every Hokie knows its meaning: That I May Serve. More than just the university's motto since 1896, Ut Prosim is the principle driving Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and alums to make an impact. Every time Hokies sign up, show up, act kindly, and put big ideas into action, that's Ut Prosim. When they make their campus, their community, or their world a  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Hello Team FCPS! What another fantastic week of school!! I so appreciate all that each of you are doing each and every day to support our students in their learning adventure; it matters. I also trust that each of you have enjoyed a beautiful late summer weekend. Recently, I met with the staff of Asha-Jyothi (AJ), a volunteer based   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * His Oct. 15 address, 'Rumors of Theft,' is this year's VCU Libraries Social Justice Lecture, and he will share tested methods for users to determine 'web credibility.' * * * By Sian Wilkerson Mike Caulfield, whose groundbreaking work has explored misinformation and disinformation in the election process, will visit Virginia Commonwealth University in October to deliver VCU Libraries' 2024 Socia  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Civil War Expert to Discuss Lincoln and the Transatlantic Slave Trade Sept. 30 at Ohio Wesleyan * * * Civil War expert Jonathan W. White will discuss "A Tale of Two Slave Traders: Lincoln and the Destruction of the Transatlantic Slave Trade" when he presents Ohio Wesleyan University's 2024 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. A professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University celebrated the opening of its new Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Sept. 5. The new center, which opened to students at the beginning of the 2024 fall semester, is a state-of-the-art complex that fuses the arts, health sciences and technology in modern teaching environments tailored to stimulate creativity and innovation.   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: When humanitarian assistance is reduced, the impact can extend from the household level to the broader local economy, according to a study led by Anubhab Gupta, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. The study highlights the potential impact of a 25 to 50 percent reduction in food and cash transfers by the United Nations World Food Programme on food security outcomes for the interna  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Julie Byrd and Rabihah Waheed forged their own paths to Virginia Tech nearly 30 years apart. Yet today, they share a transcendent bond through the university. Byrd lives in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated in 1995 with degrees in English and history. Waheed grew up in Northern Virginia, where her parents immigrated from Pakistan. She's a junior political science major with a minor in Arabic. Their l  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: During every moment of any living organism's life, enzymes are at work. These crucial proteins support life through most biological processes, including metabolism, movement, respiration, and digestion. "Enzymes' effects in cells are part of normal physiology," said Kathleen Mulvaney, assistant professor at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. When cancer cells undergo damaging genetic changes, however,  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Joy Vann While many students come to college seeking direction in their lives, others have a pretty good idea of where their course is headed. The president of Old Dominion University's Student Propeller Club, Shane Athey-Strayer, has always had an affinity for the water and following a path into maritime operations happened naturally. "I've always been a swimmer. I love the water and swimming is what got m  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * AEDs for cardiac arrest, Stop the Bleed kits and naloxone for opioid overdoses come together through VCU Safety and Risk Management partnerships. * * * By Joan Tupponce What started as a plan to increase the number of automated external defibrillators on campus has broadened into a multidepartmental life safety initiative at Virginia Commonwealth University. Travis Clark and Chad Hammack withV  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Her summer stint with the Energy Department in Washington was supported by VCU's Internship Funding Program. * * * By Joan Tupponce The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico endured catastrophic power issues in the wake of hurricanes in 2017 and 2022. This summer, Virginia Commonwealth University student Amany Bouali had the opportunity to learn more about the aftermath of the destruction and how it af  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * More than one activation of the siren system may be necessary to ensure it is fully operational. * * * By Brian McNeill Virginia Commonwealth University will conduct a test of its emergency siren system on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at noon. During a scheduled test of VCU's emergency communications system on Sept. 4, the university's siren system did not fully activate. VCU Police,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following statement on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Please see this university message: Key elements of VCU's bold and vibrant learning environment are the respect of free speech and the adherence to guidelines about class schedules. Students deserve to know when their classes will take place. If a class is canceled, it must be done in accordance with Chapter 2 of VCU's Academic Affairs Handbook. All faculty and staff are   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Bob Holsworth and Larry Sabato will join L. Douglas Wilder, 66th governor of Virginia,on a panel discussing the importance of people-first government. * * * By Pam Cox The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University will host its 2004 Wilder Symposium - "Elections 2024: The Importance of Listening to the People" - on Tuesday, Se  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As the fall semester begins, the Graduate School leaders in the greater metro area are welcoming new and returning in-person and online students. Associate Dean Barbara Hoopes, Director of Administration Ginny Wagg, and Director of Student Services Bryan Mitchell are supporting new and returning students to the 43 programs from seven colleges spread across the eight locations in the region. A space and place for Hokie O  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Virginia Military Institute invites the greater Lexington and Rockbridge community to participate in a debate on immigration Sept. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. in VMI's Marshall Hall. The question being debated is "Should undocumented immigrants to the U.S. be accommodated or deported?" Registration is requested. VMI has been holding debates on post since 2021. In 2022, VMI was named one of ten colleges nationally   more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * The University continues to be recognized for fostering global opportunities and academic excellence through the Fulbright Program. * * * Virginia State University is proud to announce that it has been named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2024, marking the third consecutive year the University has earned this prestigious achievement. This r  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In March 2024, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) updated their guidance on leptospirosis, and the message is loud and clear: All dogs are at risk for the disease, regardless of location or lifestyle. Leptospirosis, known colloquially as "lepto," is a disease caused by a bacteria called Leptospira. Several strains of this corkscrew-shaped bacteria can cause the disease. "It's not something we see often   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: We know exercise is important in preventing and treating chronic disease. It improves lung function and helps protect against heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. It lowers the risk of cognitive decline in older adults and, for those with diabetes or prediabetes, helps make cells more sensitive to insulin. "There are no chronic diseases or organs that aren't positively affected by exercise," said Sarah   more