BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Guoliang "Greg" Liu joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about his journey in sustainability, focusing on the innovative process of converting plastic waste into soap. He shared insights on the challenges of controlling the chemical processes involved, the types of plastics used, and the potential for creating both liquid and solid soap products. He emphasized the importance of sustainability in the deter  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Tomorrow is Election Day. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final pitches for president today in battleground states that could determine who wins the presidency. Polls show the race is tight and within the margin of error but that's not the only race like that. House and Senate seats are on the line. And it could be Friday before we know who won these races, including the job   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: * * * The hospitality leader's Travel with Purpose Week is a global call to action to engage nearly half a million team members to support their local communities around the world * * * Hilton, a global leader in hospitality, reported the significant impact of its annual Travel with Purpose Week, a global week of community engagement among its nearly half a million team members around the world. Every y  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 5 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein announced today that he and 30 bipartisan Attorneys General finalized a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger addressing the grocery chain's pharmacies' role in the opioid crisis. Under the agreement, North Carolina will receive $40 million for opioid abatement. Payments are expected to begin early next year. Attorney General Stein led the s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2024: It's Election Day Eve and Speaker Johnson is on the road for VA-02 Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and VA-07 nominee Derrick Anderson today. Read highlights below or the full article here. Speaker Mike Johnson to campaign in tight House races election eve: 'Our majority runs directly through Virginia' New York Post November 3, 2024 Speaker Mike Johnson will spend election eve campaign  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly affects peoples' everyday lives, Hoda Eldardiry, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and core faculty at the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, is conducting research in engineering and computing education that will help students in majors such as computer science, computer engineering, and data science bridge the gap between th  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will participate in the Baird 2024 Global Industrial Conference on Wednesday, November 13. Kathy Warden, chair, chief executive officer and president, will present beginning at 10:05 a.m. Eastern time. The presentation will be webcast live at http://investor.northropgrumman.com. Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology compa  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Student Affairs' October Aspire! Awards honored students and faculty who showcase a lasting dedication and profound passion to serve the Virginia Tech community. Established in 2011, the Aspire! Awards recognize those who embody the Aspirations for Student Learning: the curiosity, self-understanding and integrity, civility, courageous leadership, and Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) of the Virginia Tech community. Nominati  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Syracuse University Marching Band performs on the steps of Hendricks Chapel during Orange Central Weekend. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving) The University welcomed about 1,300 alumni, friends and their families back to campus over the weekend to celebrate our community, our incredible spirit and Orange pride during Orange Central Homecoming Weekend 2024. The campus came alive   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A team of researchers at Virginia Tech is studying how a historic former Black elementary and middle school in Pulaski is reimagining itself. The team at the Institute for Policy and Governance is exploring how renovations to the former Calfee Training School on Magnox Drive will help the community move forward while also preserving the institution's past. Work currently is underway at the new Calfee Cultural and Commun  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has advised Belden Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH on their acquisition of Voleatech GmbH from AAC Holding GmbH. The team was led by Corporate partner Norman Wasse and senior associate Dr. Marion von Gronheim, supported by Felix Strohecker (Corporate), Dr. Sandra Muller and Christoph Krieger (Intellectual Property & Technology), Lutz Hoheisel a  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs advised client Tactyc, Inc. on its sale to Carta, a software and services platform purpose-built for private capital. Tactyc was founded by Anubhav Srivastava to bring forecasting and planning to private funds to improve their decision-making processes by providing data driven insights and analytics. Since formation, Tactyc has assisted nearly 370 funds globally to improve their forecas  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of 30 State AGs Announces $1.37 Billion Settlement Agreement With Kroger * * * Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined a bipartisan coalition of 29 other state attorneys general in announcing the completion of the $1.37 billion settlement agreement with Kroger, addressing the grocery chain's role in the opioid crisis. Virginia will rece  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Virginia Military Institute, in collaboration with Virginia Tech, has developed a project called, "CryptoQuest," which uses cartoon animations and virtual and augmented reality to teach high school and college level students cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and cybersecurity in a more engaging and interactive way. The project is funded by a grant from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI). According  more

BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice today announced the award of a $58 million contract for the construction of a 2.5-mile stretch of the King Coal Highway, connecting Littlesburg to the Mercer County Airport. The King Coal Highway is a four-lane highway approximately 95 miles long running through McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wyoming, and Wayne counties, along or near currently existing US 52 fro  more

BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice today announced the contract award for Roaring Run Bridge, completing the Kerens to Parsons section of Corridor H. Triton Construction Inc. has been awarded the over $77 million project. Gov. Justice made the announcement during an event along the King Coal Highway, where he announced another contract award. "Getting the Roaring Run Bridge project off th  more