BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Former and future President Donald Trump eschewed traditional means of reaching out to potential voters such as multiple debates on national networks but made appearances on new media outlets not specifically focused on news, such as the Joe Rogan podcast. Vice President Kamala Harris also made appeals to voters on podcasts like those of Charlamagne Tha God, Howard Stern, and "Call Me Daddy." "The U.S. media ecosystem is   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * Looking ahead at intelligence tech with James Harris * * * Every year, the Department of Defense Intelligent Information Systems (DoDIIS) conference convenes leaders from across government and industry to discuss the latest technology trends, needs, and solutions for warfighters and national security. James Harris has been at the heart of these conversatio  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As Veterans Day approaches, Virginia Tech is honored to celebrate the service, dedication, and sacrifices of our nation's veterans and military members with commemorative gatherings and other special events. Join us as we pay tribute to our veterans and reaffirm our commitment to those who have defended our freedom. Corps of Cadets Ceremony Nov. 11, 10:30-11:05 a.m., War Memorial Chapel and Pylons The Virginia Tech Corp  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: At approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, one construction worker died, and another was injured as a result of a fall at the wind tunnel renovation project adjacent to the former Randolph Hall located on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus. Because campus construction sites are under the control of the contractor, the two workers involved are not university employees, and the incident remains under investigation, the univ  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Many professors have an impact on the students who pass through their classrooms and labs, but there are some professors who make an impact on students they have never even met. Erdogan Kiran, the Alexander F. Giacco Professor of Chemical Engineering, is one of those professors. As an internationally recognized researcher, Kiran has over 40 years of experience in the area of supercritical fluids and their impact on polym  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Despite the expectation that the results of the 2024 presidential election might not be known for a while, former president Donald Trump won enough swing states to reclaim the presidency by Wednesday morning. Republicans also won the Senate, though close races that will decide the House of Representatives may well not be called for days. Virginia Tech political experts Cayce Myers and Farida Jalalzai offer their reactions  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Influential Leaders in Public Policy, DEI, and Economics Set to Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation * * * Hampton University is proud to announce the appointment of three accomplished professionals to its Board of Trustees, further fortifying the institution's strategic vision. Attorney Michele Lawrence Jawando, alumna and senior vice president at Omidyar Network; Melonie Parker, alumna and chief DEI officer   more

RADFORD, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University is excited to announce the launch of the Tartan Transfer program, a new initiative designed to streamline the transfer process for students from eight Virginia Community College System (VCCS) schools. This program will create an accessible pathway for community college students seeking to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree at Radford. The university is the only four-year pu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * In 2021, VCU alum Taylor Scott started RVA Community Fridges. That inspired VCU professor John Jones' most recent effort to ease food insecurity. * * * By Catherine Brown, Office of Development and Alumni Relations About one in three Virginia Commonwealth University students experience food insecurity. Ram Pantry has helped feed these students for the past decade, first from its location in Unive  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: When Tara Menon was in high school, she was interested in a career in journalism and looking for ways to break in with national publications. She developed a freelance story pitch that she thought would be a good fit for The Huffington Post, and boldly reached out directly to founder Arianna Huffington. "I may have been a little naive and didn't really think about the chain of command, but she actually replied and conne  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Each year, Virginia Tech recognizes employees who served their country as members of the military. Approximately 342 employees who self-identify as military veterans will receive a gift of appreciation this year. Each veteran will receive an invitation to the university's Veterans Day events along with a Virginia Tech insulated tumbler gift, hand delivered by members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. "This ongoing pa  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has selected Virginia Tech to lead a feasibility research study for developing a regional carbon dioxide storage complex in the Roanoke Valley. The project, dubbed Project CARDINAL, would prevent an estimated 50 million metric tons of carbon from going into the atmosphere in the next three decades. A research team led by Virginia Tech will be fund  more