ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Among more than 30 species of birds and mammals known to scavenge deer carcasses in New York state, bald eagles are the most vulnerable to lead poisoning from hunters' ammunition and best bioindicator for ongoing monitoring of the hazard, new Cornell research finds. Analyzing game camera images contributed by New York residents, the researchers developed the state's first comprehensive list of scavengers of white-taile  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- BlueHalo, a provider of capabilities and technologies across space, air and cyber domains, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense by modernizing satellite operations, announced today its expanded supply chain and manufacturing investments to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) program. These inve  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The following books were authored or edited by William & Mary faculty members and published in 2024. Books are listed in alphabetical order within the following categories: arts & sciences, education, fiction and wellness. Additional categories may be added throughout the year as more books are published. The information contained herein was submitted by the authors. Additional books may be submitted  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: Celebrate National Drive Electric Week with the City of Alexandria at our Electric Vehicle (EV) Ride and Drive. Learn about and test drive different electric vehicles from local dealerships, and micromobility devices, like e-bikes and scooters from local shops and dockless mobility operators. Get your questions answered about federal and utility incentives for EVs and chargers to see which EV is right   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Celebrities have a long history of entering the political space to endorse candidates, specifically in high-interest races, and this presidential election is no different. Last night, following the presidential debate, Taylor Swift arguably the biggest celebrity in the world came out in support of Kamala Harris. Virginia Tech political communication experts Megan Duncan and Cayce Myers explain why this could be a big boo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: The City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services has been awarded a $525,000 grant through the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF) through the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), via CFPF-24-04-38, to develop a new comprehensive Flood Resilience Plan. The first of its kind in Alexandria, the Flood Resilience Plan was  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Ainul Huda knew lactation room users like her could feel more comfortable on campus. Through the Diversity Scholars program, Huda, a Ph.D. student studying neuroscience, has improved the quality of the data for Hokie Wellness' lactation room database and Virginia Tech's interactive campus map. Her work makes information about designated lactation rooms, including their precise location and available amenities, easily ac  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The 2024 Employees' Spouse and Dependent Scholarship awarded scholarships to six students for the 2024-25 academic year. Thanks to the generosity of Virginia Tech employees and donors, each student received $2,000, helping make their Virginia Tech education a little more affordable. An annual scholarship reception is held each fall semester to recognize the awarded students, their families, and the donors. This year's r  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: If the start of the fall season feels hectic to you, you're not alone. Many employees find times of increased busyness and an accelerated pace to be challenging. Hokie Wellness offers employees who seek support in navigating stressful times access to the TimelyCare app, a benefit available to all full-time faculty and staff as well as non-student wage employees. TimelyCare is one of the most effective services Hokie We  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Students and faculty in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD) will be learning and collaborating this semester with 28 new faculty members who bring a wealth of expertise and diverse viewpoints to the programs and majors housed in the college. The new cohort of educators, scholars, researchers, and performers have specialties that are both inclusive of existing curriculums and priorities in the college's f  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Families Feel More Welcome at FCPS Schools: Results of 2023-24 Family Engagement Survey Offer Positive Feedback * * * Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) posted the results of its second Family Engagement Survey. The survey was conducted during the 2023-24 school year to measure the division's current success with family engagement. It will also help us deepen that engagement and con  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice today announced West Virginia's tourism performance for 2023, with the industry's total economic impact approaching $9 billion last year. Visitor volume to the state reached 75 million visitors last year. These visitors spent $6.3 billion in the state, 5.6% more than in 2022. These levels of visitation and spending are both above 2019 levels, demonstra  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice delivered a reflection today before ringing the West Virginia Liberty Bell four times at the State Capitol Complex in remembrance of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The Governor rang the bell in solemn tribute to the four crashes that took place in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. "It's hard to believe it's been 23 years since the  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight has strengthened its capabilities in the area of government contracts transactions with the additions of Partners David Dowd in Tysons, Virginia, and Timothy Kobes in New York. Mr. Dowd was previously a partner with Potomac Law Group and Mayer Brown, and Mr. Kobes was previously senior counsel with Wilson Sonsini. Mr. Kobes also has previous experience managing contracting functions i  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: The Marshall University ALS Clinic and Marshall Health's gastroenterology and hepatology services are now located in the new Robert and Lena Shell Outpatient Medical Pavilion at Cabell Huntington Hospital, a member of Marshall Health Network. The ALS Clinic is housed on the building's fourth floor with Marshall Neurology, and gastroenterology and hepatology services are located on the second floor. Fo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods partner Matthew Hall was featured in an Equity Report article discussing the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) preliminary review of the proposed $35 billion acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys. The CMA's review, which will likely align with ongoing investigations by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the European Commission, signals additional scrutiny for this significant mer  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Christendom's soccer teams delivered a thrilling weekend, racking up victories on both the men's and women's sides, while the men's rugby squad faced a tough loss in the Shield Match against Franciscan University. The women's volleyball team also competed in a tri-match in their home opener, winning an electrifying game against Penn State Shenango in five sets. After a bumpy start to the season, the Christendom m  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Local artists have joined with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) students, faculty, and staff to present their visions of creativity with discarded art by altering existing pieces to tell new stories. What: VTCSOM Fall Art Exhibition Topic: "Altered Art: Making Art Your Own" When: Opening reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 Where: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, 2 Riverside Circle, Roan  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 on Monday, a device designed around Apple Intelligence, the company's generative artificial intelligence (AI) offering. This new feature promises a highly personalized experience that goes beyond AI, but what does that mean for avid iPhone users? As AI continues to appear in our everyday lives, what do consumers need to be aware of? Walid Saad, a professor of electrical and computer engineer  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- PBS issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: PBS announces WEATHERED: EARTH'S EXTREMES, a new six-part docu-series debuting Wednesday, Oct. 2 on the PBS app, YouTube, and PBS stations (check local listings). In each 30-minute episode, audiences follow host and science communicator, Maiya May as she delves into the impacts of climate change and meets with the people inside communities on the frontline of extreme weather events. Throughout the series,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The second presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential debate contrasted a polished, occasionally evasive performance by Vice President Kamala Harris against an aggressive, defensive performance by former President Donald Trump. Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult and media communications expert Cayce Myers discussed the results of the debate. Karen Hult on the effectiveness of the debate "Vice Preside  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Radford University issued the following news release: The Radford University Board of Visitors conducted its first quarterly meetings of the 2024-25 academic year Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5-6, at locations on the Radford main campus. The reveal of robust new student growth for fall 2024 headlined Friday's full board meeting in Kyle Hall, as President Bret Danilowicz shared a preliminary summary that included overall enrollment and substantial new student increa  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partners Bolster Firm's Financial Services Litigation and Regulatory Capabilities * * * McGuireWoods continues its West Coast expansion with the addition of former federal prosecutor Shailika Shah Kotiya and former fintech general counsel and accomplished litigator Aaron Marienthal, who join the firm's Financial Services & Securities Enforcement Department as partners in San Francisco. Kotiya   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Thoughtfully incorporating technology into teaching can enrich students' learning experiences by giving them new ways to engage with content, deepening their interactions with one another, or offering them learning opportunities that otherwise would be infeasible due to cost or logistical constraints. As students build their digital literacy in technology-rich learning environments, they also gain transferable skills and  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Ellen Crooke, senior vice president of news, has made the decision to retire from TEGNA in January 2025. Crooke, who joined TEGNA (then Gannett Broadcasting) in 2002, has led TEGNA's news team since 2014. "Ellen's dedication to quality journalism and growing and mentoring our news leaders will have a la  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Tysons, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2024 earnings results on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 9 a.m. (ET). The conference call will be webcast through the company's website, and is open to investors, the financial community, the media and other members of the public. To access the meeting b  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As the newest faculty member of anesthesiology, in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Toshitsugu Ishihara brings a decade of clinical experience from Japan and a passion for advancing animal care to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. Ishihara, who goes by "Toshi," earned his six-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from Tottori University in Japan in 2012. He recently c  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Jason S. Miyares and 41 other attorneys general today called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. The attor  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: When Sharon Harrell named her puppy Sing a Brave Song her call name is Miryam she had no idea how appropriate the name would be. Miryam would brave spinal surgery before she turned a year old. Bred for sport, the border collie/Papillon mix has been with Harrell since she was 4 months old. Harrell noticed a couple things that made Miryam a little different than other puppies. She was difficult to housetrain she didn't  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Tuesday, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) launched a new Respiratory Illness Dashboard, which replaces several older dashboards. This dashboard provides key insights into respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). By integrating data from multiple sources, the dashboard offers a comprehensive and streamlined view of  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As cyberattacks continue to threaten government, industry, and academic networks worldwide, the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. To help address this critical need, Virginia Tech's Division of Information Technology hosts the annual GenCyber camp, an initiative aimed at expanding the number of qualified cybersecurity teachers in K-12 schools. Funded by a National Science Foundation grant and adm  more