BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 25 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: BUCKHANNON, West Virginia Area youth are invited to a short concert by the WVWC Marching Bobcats for some ghoulish tunes, sweet treats and a "spooktacular" time. A brief but festive Halloween Concert by the WVWC Marching Bobcats will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts. Aside from a smattering of some Halloween--themed tunes, children in costume will be tre  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Most people have one favorite candy. Maybe more. Halloween fan and women's basketball coach Megan Duffy, for example, lists her top three favorite candies as Snickers, Milk Duds, and Swedish Fish. While some candy just appeals to our sweet tooth, other favorites are tied to a special memory. These Hokies share their stories. Jeff Bolton Bolton, advanced instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, defines h  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Rianka Dorsainvil '09 exemplifies Virginia Tech's motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), showcasing the impact of financial education and early financial planning. By equipping young professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to secure their financial futures, she is paving the way for a generation of empowered and financially savvy individuals. She entered Virginia Tech as a math major but soon realized she wanted   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Anthony Watson has been named assistant vice president for facilities operations, one of four business lines within Virginia Tech's Division of Facilities. Watson assumes this role following a recent reorganization of the division for a renewed emphasis and commitment to stewardship, care, and service, which extends across all the university's campuses, sites, and community members. A New River Valley native, Watson has   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Jacqueline Urdang, a third-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, writes about her clinical experience at Camp Too Sweet, a Carilion Clinic-hosted summer camp for children with diabetes. "Will you prick your finger?" The question came from one my campers at Camp Too Sweet, where I spent the first week of my pediatrics clinical rotation as a third-year medical student at the Virginia Tech Carilion   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Directing another show is not a new thing for School of Performing Arts Associate Professor of theatre Gregory Justice, but "Eurydice" is different. This will be Justice's 60th and final production at Virginia Tech as he explores the question of how love continues in and after death through Sarah Ruhl's 2003 play. "Eurydice" reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine, Justice said. "The story   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: When necessity meets innovation, remarkable things can happen. This was the case for Steve Waagbo '82, founder of Southern Draw Lacrosse, whose journey from managing complex naval programs at Northrop Grumman to creating lacrosse training equipment is a testament to the power of passion and creativity. What began as a personal project to help his daughter's lacrosse team quickly evolved into a business, driven by a love f  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * * Emphasizing role as a member-owned credit union, Navy Federal unveils expanded Member Giveback Program * Additional $450 million will be directed to members as the program is implemented in the first quarter of 2025 * Office of Financial Opportunity announces increased support to external partners to better serve all communities * * * Navy Federal Credit Union today anno  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: Navy Federal Credit Union today updated its Cost of Car Ownership (COCO) Index, which consumers can use to quickly evaluate the costs of auto ownership and make better decisions on buying, financing, and maintenance. The COCO Index tracks 11 components of auto ownership costs to build a complete picture of auto cost trends in the United States. The COCO Index fell 1.05% to 137.6 poin  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Undergraduate Student Senate (USS) passed a bill in its Oct. 1 meeting that creates a new type of resolution, giving undergraduate students the opportunity to request an undergraduate student body-wide referendum on a topic they choose. USS Bill 2024-25A enables a new policy process called a Resolution for Undergraduate Student Body Referendum" (RUSBR). In a referendum, representatives can refer an issue to a direct  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: Old Dominion University's annual "Monarchs Give Back" community food drive raised 73,189 nonperishable items, including over $11,000 in cash donations, to benefit Norfolk Public Schools, the ODU Monarch Pantry and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. This year's efforts far exceeded the 40,000-item goal set by ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill. P  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * The 37 timeless residences located in Denver's sought after Cherry Creek North neighborhood will rise as Colorado's first Waldorf Astoria branded property * * * DENVER - Today, national developer PMG and global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) proudly announce the launch of Waldorf Astoria Residences Denver Cherry Creek. Located at 185 N Steele St., this exceptional condomin  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Halloween candy marks the beginning of ultra-processed food season: We see you, Thanksgiving's green bean casseroles and Christmas's storebought cookies. How do we make sure we're not mindlessly filling up on all the extra treats that surround us during the fall and winter holiday season? Samantha Harden, associate professor and exercise specialist in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tec  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: It's a story with a happy ending. But it didn't start off that way. In July, a young American kestrel, the smallest species of falcon in North America, fell from its nest in Lane Stadium. After rehabilitation, with the help of College of Natural Resources and Environment students, it was successfully released near Lane Stadium in late September. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke stepped in to help rehabi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: On a recent Friday, 16 faculty members and administrators from 12 Swiss higher education institutions gathered at the Virginia Tech Research Center Arlington to exchange ideas and knowledge with faculty, program leaders, and deans. The delegation was particularly interested in how U.S. universities develop and manage research and partnerships with government entities and industry. The group also hoped to lay the foundati  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Hampton, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * Guests can enjoy the Sparkling Strawberry Hampton Waffle at hotels in the U.S. and Canada, and, for the first time, recreate the iconic breakfast experience at home * * * Hampton by Hilton, in collaboration with Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media, is adding a pop of pink and a dash of sparkle to its legendary waffle lineup with the Sparkling Strawberry Hampton Waffle by Paris Hilton. Gu  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: On Monday, Nov. 4, the third annual Day for Data symposium will gather industry leaders and academia together for a practical exploration of business analytics. The event is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech. Attendance is free, and registration is now open. "With each year, the scope of Day for Data continues to expand," said Jay Winkeler, executive director of the Center for  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Since his introduction as a character in the 1960s science fiction show "Star Trek," Spock has had a worldwide impact on pop culture. Masoud Agah, director of the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology, hopes to make an equal impact with his own SPOCK: the first-ever "miniature" chromatograph. Although it sounds like something out of "Star Trek," a chromatograph is a tool that analyzes the chemical composition o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Below is a sampling of activities coming up this week, including several spooky Halloween events, seasonal Dining Services meals and events, and this month's International Cafe Hour: a Taste of Nordic Culture. Be sure to check GobblerConnect for additional activities. Monday, Oct. 28 Helping Friends in Distress Bird Bucks: Digital Well-being Challenge of the Week (multiple days) Sustainability Forum Living Green Mind  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following statement on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares issued the following statement after today's court ruling. "It should never be illegal to remove an illegal voter," said Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares. "Yet, today a Court - urged by the Biden-Harris Department of Justice - ordered Virginia to put the names of non-citizens back on the voter rolls, mere days before a   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 26 -- The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * Fauquier County Department of Agricultural Development and Fauquier Livestock Exchange are working together to deliver new meat processing facility * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Fauquier County Department of Agricultural Development and the Fauquier Livestock Exchange Board of Directors have been awarded a planning grant to  more