BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * 2025 Seale Innovation Fund grants fuel health innovation More stories from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Heart failure. Type 2 diabetes. Problems with memory. Mental health and brain development. These are among the health challenges scientists are tackling with help from $275,000 in Seale Innovation Fund grants. The funds support five projects led by six faculty research team leaders with th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Elevates Maj. Gen. Larry Stutzriem to Executive Vice President Arlington, Va. -- Maj. Gen. Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.), has been promoted to Executive Vice President of the Air & Space Forces Association. Stutzriem was previously Director of Research at AFA's Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, where he has held senior roles since 2018. As Exe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Alaska Hosts Juneau Fly-in Opposing Defined Benefit Pension Plans # Feb 25, 2025 by AFP JUNEAU, AK-- Last week, AFP-Alaska hosted a group of activists in Juneau for a fly-in to meet with legislators in opposition to new taxes, particularly those that could result from the high costs associated with HB 78's proposed defined benefit pensions. This legislation could  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Kansas Launches Campaign 'Take Back the Bench' Targeting Judicial Selection Process # Feb 25, 2025 by AFP Topeka, KS --Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) launched a digital and grassroots effort to bring accountability and transparency to the Kansas Supreme Court, which is currently comprised of an unelected commission of nine individuals, most of wh  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Extends Congratulations to Driscoll for Army Secretary Confirmation, Underscores Commitment to Modernization Efforts Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today congratulated Daniel Driscoll on his confirmation to serve as the Secretary of the Army. "The Aerospace Industries Association congratulates Secretar  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Alumna Juliette Good designs success through experience More stories from the University Libraries More about Virginia Tech Advantage In brainstorming, there are no bad ideas. Juliette Good said this is one of her favorite lessons learned at Virginia Tech. Good, a 2023 graduate who earned a degree in graphic design and a former student employee in University Libraries, is now a graphic designer for EDX Exhib  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky Cheers Progress of REINS Bill # Feb 25, 2025 by AFP Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee Advances SB 20 Frankfort, KY - Today, Americans for Prosperity - Kentucky (AFP-KY) applauds the advancement of Sen. Nunn's legislation, SB 20, through the Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee. This bill, regarding the Regulations f  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Presents 2025 David J. Brugger Community Leader Award to Garrett King of Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) WASHINGTON - February 25, 2025 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2025 David J. Brugger Community Leader Award to Garrett King, representing Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA). Garrett King has been a tireless advo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Barry L. Nelson to present 'Sometimes You Have to Fake It' in the Douglas C. Montgomery Distinguished Lecture Series More stories from the College of Science Barry L. Nelson, a distinguished professor emeritus at Northwestern University, will present the next lecture in the Douglas C. Montgomery Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, March 4. Nelson, a leading figure in the field of industrial engineering an  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The Center for Individual Freedom issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * CFIF Strongly Supports the RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act, sponsored by Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA), was reintroduced in Congress. The bip  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom to Host Fifth Annual Alumni Games on April 12 Christendom College's Athletics Department will host the fifth annual Crusader Athletic Alumni Games on April 12, bringing alumni and current student-athletes together for a day of competition and networking. Launched in 2021, the event has grown each year, drawing alumni from across the country to reconnect with former teammates and engage with cu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Driscoll Confirmed as 26th Army Secretary Former Army officer and Iraq War veteran Daniel Driscoll was confirmed by the Senate as the 26th secretary of the Army. A former armor officer who deployed to Iraq from October 2009 to July 2010, Driscoll, 38, left the Army in 2011 at the rank of first lieutenant following four years of service, according to the Army. In h  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Jeremy Guida named support services police captain for Northern Virginia campuses As Virginia Tech's presence grows in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area, Jeremy Guida has been named the support services police captain for the Virginia Tech Police Department. Guida is based at Academic Building One in Alexandria and serves as a resource for all Virginia Tech locations and Agricultural Research and Extensio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Jim Whitman, NACDS SVP of Member Programs & Services, Announces Retirement After Nearly Five Decades of Service NACDS celebrates a career of dedication and excellence in advancing chain pharmacy and supplier partners. With admiration and gratitude, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announces the upcoming retirement of Jim Whitman, senior   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Secures Critical Victory to Block Unauthorized Access to Personal Data of Federal Employees and Retirees In response to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issuing a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Department of Education (ED) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from disclosing sensitive personal information to emp  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news: * * * New Report Details Harmful Impacts of Maryland's Proposed Delivery Tax 75 cents tax poses environmental and economic consequences As Maryland lawmakers gather feedback on Governor Wes Moore's budget proposal, Chamber of Progress released a report outlining the economic, political, and environmental consequences of the proposed deliver  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Pharmacy Organizations Press for Immediate PBM Reform as Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing Pharmacy coalitions are urging Congress to enact immediate PBM reforms to address prescription drug costs and pharmacy closures, emphasizing the need for transparency, adequate reimbursement, and the elimination of harmful PBM practices. As the Health Subcommittee of t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Record-high egg prices lead to panic buying, economist explains why More stories from the College of Science Americans are witnessing record-high egg prices in stores, resulting in panic buying and shortages across the country. Virginia Tech economist Jadrian Wooten explains the factors behind these high prices and the panicked consumer response. Why are people panic buying eggs? "We're seeing some disruptio  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Names Convergint, Wavelynx and Wesco as 2025 SIA Members of the Year The three companies will be honored for their impressive leadership, engagement in SIA programs and contributions to the security industry at The Advance, SIA's annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleas  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * StellarXplorers 2024-2025 Finalists Are Headed to Denver! ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 24, 2025--The Air & Space Forces Association's StellarXplorers Space STEM program announced the 10 teams that will compete at the StellarXplorers National Finals Competition on April 23-25. From an initial field of 375 teams, these top performers advanced through four highly c  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news: * * * Tech Urges Youngkin to Veto Costly AI Bill HB 2094 could cost VA innovators and taxpayers millions As Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin considers legislation regulating artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination, Chamber of Progress urged a legislative veto in a new letter highlighting the bill's consequences  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Supports Bill to End EV Mandates, Restore Commonsense at EPA Feb 25, 2025 Washington - Today, the trucking industry welcomed the introduction of the Transportation Freedom Act, legislation authored by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and endorsed by the American Trucking Associations. The bill would roll back costly electric truck mandates, e  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Uptake: More About the Newest Cardiac Imaging Agent # A presentation titled "Which Challenges A re We Facing to Implement Cardiac PET Imaging Worldwide?" shared some interesting statistics. In 2021, 2,700 PET scanners were installed in the U.S., and 2,220,300 general PET exams were performed ; h owever, most of those were not cardiac exams. Alt hou  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * US Army Tank Crew Wins International Competition A U.S. Army tank crew defeated teams from four other countries in the first U.S. Army Europe and Africa International Tank Competition to take place in seven years. This is the first time an American team has won the competition. They are a four-soldier tank crew from 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, also known as   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech alumnus named Association of Computing Machinery Fellow More stories from the College of Engineering The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) has recognized Russ Housley, a 1982 Virginia Tech computer science alumnus as a fellow. The founder of Vigil Security is honored for his contributions in Internet security standards and leadership in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The fello  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech invasive species experts available to speak on environment, human health, biosecurity, and policy, and economics More stories from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences More stories from the College of Natural Resources and Environment As part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, celebrated Feb.24-28, the Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech has several experts to speak   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech study reveals that honeybee dance 'styles' sway food foraging success As far as animals go, honey bees are world-class dancers. While not as deep and complex as a Super Bowl half-time show, the bees' moves, known as the "waggle" dance, convey very specific food foraging instructions to their nestmates. The direction the dancer moves explains to other bees which way to go, and the duration of the wa  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Clay Caswell Clay Caswell Associate Professor of Bacteriology * * * When did you join the veterinary college? January 2013 The best part of being a faculty is? Working with trainees. My biggest fear starting a faculty position was losing my hands-on role in research, but seeing the trainees in the lab develop projects and fall in love with science is orders of magnitude more  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Feb. 25 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Space Club Members to See Projects Launched With November Norway Rocket Launch BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College's Space Club will travel to Norway in November for a sounding rocket launch that will send their projects into orbit. On Thursday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m., members of the Space Club will be telling the campus community more about these projects as part of  more