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State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Saturday October 05, 2024 ( 13 items )  

Anne Staples receives National Institutes of Health Trailblazer Award to develop featherweight drug delivery devices
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In an international study, Type 1 diabetes patients reported the bulkiness of insulin pumps, their interference with activity, embarrassment, injection site pain, and inconvenience to be their top reasons for not adhering to prescribed insulin regimens. An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech is after better solutions for patients with wearable drug delivery devices. Anne Staples, assoc  more

Better together: Explore mental health resources for students
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In honor of World Mental Health Day, Hokie Wellness is highlighting mental health resources available to students. From flexible counseling options to innovative techniques for dealing with stress, Virginia Tech offers support for students' holistic well-being. Hokie Wellness is hosting a World Mental Health Day event on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Commonwealth Ballroom B of Squires Student Center. The event is ope  more

Bloomberg Law Unveils AI-Powered Contract Assistant
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Bloomberg Law today announced Contract Assistant (beta), a new generative AI conversational search tool for Bloomberg Law Contract Solutions that simplifies contract analysis for in-house counsel. For more information and to schedule a demo, visit https://aboutblaw.com/bfPe. Contract Assistant quickly surfaces key information from lengthy contracts, identifies and summarizes th  more

Graduate by Hilton Opens First Alabama Hotel Steps From Auburn University
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Graduate Auburn, AL offers 177 guest rooms, a reimagined War Eagle Supper Club, and Bo Jackson's Beans--named for the iconic All American athlete * * * AUBURN, Alabama - Graduate by Hilton has opened its first Alabama location in Auburn, a city renowned for its legendary sports and college culture. Located steps from Auburn University, the property spans nearly 140,000 square feet with 177 guest rooms acr  more

Juxtaposition marks 30 years of echoing melodies
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Juxtaposition, Virginia Tech's first all-male a cappella group, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Mark Cirnigliaro '99 sang in an a cappella group in high school called Multi-Colored Ties, where he experienced the culture of a cappella groups and their influences across college campuses. When Cirnigliaro arrived at Virginia Tech in the fall of 1994, he was ready to audition only to learn that no such group ex  more

Lance Collins recognized as Top 10 Most Influential People of 2024 in Northern Virginia
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Lance Collins, vice president and executive director of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, was named the 8th most influential person in Northern Virginia Magazine's 50 Most Influential 2024. The top 50 list, which was published in the magazine's October issue, recognizes leaders in the Northern Virginia area who are making a difference in their communities. Collins is joined in the top 10 by Governor Glenn Youngkin, Mic  more

Oceantic Network: Largest Offshore Wind and Ocean Renewables Conference Will "Power ON" April 28 in Virginia Beach
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 4 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * Oceantic Network has opened registration and hotels for its premier conference, the International Partnering Forum * * * Oceantic Network today opened registration for its 2025 International Partnering Forum (IPF), the largest offshore wind and ocean renewables conference in the Americas, taking place April 28 to May 1 in Virginia Bea  more

Our commitment to the well-being of the Virginia Tech community
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As the Virginia Tech community enters its fourth day of a boil water notice, it is certainly understandable that some in our community may feel anxious or frustrated about our current situation. Please be assured that in challenging times like this, Virginia Tech is committed to the safety and well-being of our students and employees and to keep our community informed of the latest information and resources available as w  more

Radford University: Highlander Highlights - Week of September 27, 2024
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for Sept. 27, 2024: Every other week, our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. Here, we'll highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature th  more

Researchers launch Bangladesh's first biocontrol program to combat invasive weed
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A Virginia Tech team has introduced Bangladesh's first biocontrol program to combat an invasive weed. Parthenium hysterophorus, a tropical weed native to Central and South America, first reached the South Asian nation in 1988. It can cause up to 50 percent reduction in crop yields, trigger skin and lung irritation in humans, and cause ulcers in the mouths of livestock that consume it. Reported in about 50 of Bangladesh's   more

Spiritual Diversity Week invites students to explore and celebrate difference
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Spiritual Diversity Week, Oct. 16-22, will offer events and activities focused on celebrating the richness of Virginia Tech's religious, secular, and spiritual community. Organized by Student Affairs' Interfaith Initiative and co-sponsored by partners across campus including VT Engage and the Cook Counseling Center, the week is dedicated to fostering a sense of understanding and belonging among students of all beliefs. "  more

University of Lynchburg Recognized for 'Higher Education Excellence in Diversity'
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: The University of Lynchburg has received the national Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. Presented annually to a select group of colleges and universities from across the U.S., the HEED Award recognizes "colleges and universities that are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive campus environment." According to Lenore Pearlstein, the magazine's publisher  more

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Receives Recognition for Inclusive Initiatives
ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors the school for the seventh straight year. * * * By Josh Meyer The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has been recognized with the 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. As a recipient of the annual award -- a national honor recognizing U.S. health col  more