BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * 'Pocket Science' podcast: Why don't I slosh when I walk? More stories from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Humans are 60 percent water, but where is that water? Jenny Munson, a world leader in the study of interstitial fluid flow, answers that question, explains how the movement of the fluid between our cells changes in diseases like brain cancer and Alzheimer's disease, and how that understandin  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 27 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 2025 Seale Innovation Fund grants fuel health innovation Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists take on projects targeting heart disease, memory, mental health, brain development, and sugar-sweetened drinks. By Leigh Anne Kelley Heart failure. Type 2 diabetes. Problems with memory. Mental health and brain development. These are among the health challen  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * AAFA Welcomes Confirmation of Jamieson Lee Greer for USTR The American Apparel & Footwear Association praised the confirmation of Jamieson Lee Greer for U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) by the U.S. Senate today. "Ambassador Greer's experience as a veteran trade attorney is welcome, and his history of public service is commendable. We look forward to partneri  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Administration Lays Off Federal Employees Across the Government The Trump Administration has laid off tens of thousands of federal employees across numerous agencies in recent weeks, with plans for more. The layoffs follow a 77,000-person reduction in the size of the workforce via acceptance of the "deferred resignation" offer; and precede planned reduction in force   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Budget Resolution # Feb 26, 2025 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA-- Americans For Prosperity (AFP) commends the House of Representatives for passing a budget resolution today. It is a key step forward to prevent massive tax hikes that would result from the expiration of President Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which would de  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Issues Statement on Gov. Whitmer's State of the State # Feb 26, 2025 by AFP Largest Grassroots Group in Michigan Calls out Governor's Runaway Spending Lansing, Michigan --This evening, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave her State of the State Address. In her address, Michigan's governor outlined her extensive plan to raise taxes on gasoline and business  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Commends Senate Confirmation of Jamieson Greer to Serve as United States Trade Representative, Reinvigorating U.S. Export Strategy Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today congratulated Jamieson Greer on his confirmation to serve as the United States Trade Representative. "Bolstering U.S. exports is a powe  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Aerospace] -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release: * * * AIAA Statement on Blue Origin's Successful NS-30 Mission New Shepard Mission NS-30 crew. | Credit: Blue Origin-(c) February 26, 2025 - Reston, Va. - The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: "Congratulations to Blue Origin on its 10th human flight, a successful NS-30   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Alaska and Hawaiian Pilots Begin Contract Negotiations with Alaska Management SEATTLE -Today, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), officially began negotiations for a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) with Alaska Airlines management. This agreement, once negotiated and ratified, wi  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * ALPA Underscores Aviation Safety as Recent Events Raise Questions McLean, Va.--As recent safety incidents have drawn increased attention to aviation safety, Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement: "As aviation safety continues to be heavily scrutinized in the wake of recent events, it's important to note t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina Applauds House for Advancing Universal ESA Bill, Calls on Senate to Concur # Feb 26, 2025 by AFP Columbia, SC - Today, the South Carolina House advanced S62, a landmark bill expanding the Education Savings Account (ESA) program universally in South Carolina. Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina (AFP-SC) applauds the Hous  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Kansas Issues Statement on School Bond Property Tax Vote # Feb 25, 2025 by AFP Wichita, KS --Following the vote to oppose the USD 259 bond which would impose high property taxes long term to fund school projects in Wichita, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) State Director Elizabeth Patton issued the following statement: "Our parents   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Presents 2025 Patrick Butler National Advocacy Award to Becky Magura, President and CEO of Nashville PBS WASHINGTON - February 26, 2025 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the inaugural 2025 Patrick Butler National Advocacy Award to Becky Magura, President and CEO of Nashville PBS, for her work raising the profile of the impact of local stations in commu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Checking in with VCU's Black history makers For more than four decades, VCU has honored students with Black History in the Making Awards - and here are updates on six accomplished recipients. By Elinor Frisa and Rhea Braganza In 1983, professor of English emerita Daryl Dance, Ph.D., who at the time was coordinator of Virginia Commonwealth University's African American studies program, founded th  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom's McInerny and Harne to Discuss "Why Art Matters" Christendom College will host a special conversation between philosophy professor Dr. Daniel McInerny and College President George A. Harne, Ph.D., on the topic "What is Art, and Why Does It Matter?" The event, scheduled for March 24 in Old Chapel Hall, is part of the college's Major Speakers program, which enriches the student body's cultural, i  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association posted the following news: * * * Congress Reintroduces Bill That Would Help PTs Avoid Interruptions in Care A potential win for patient access to care is once again in the works: APTA-supported bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives proposes to expand the ability of PTs to bring in another licensed PT to treat Medicare patients during temporary absences. That abil  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mike Simpson Receives 2025 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award from America's Public Television Stations WASHINGTON - February 26, 2025 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID). The Champion of Public Broadcasting Award is the organization's highest honor, given annually to  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Receives 2025 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award from America's Public Television Stations WASHINGTON - February 26, 2025 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI). The Champion of Public Broadcasting Award is the organization's highest honor, given ann  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association posted the following news release: * * * CTA CEO: STOP NAB'S MANDATE MADNESS The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) (r) : "The National Association of Broadcasters is at it again--first pushing to mandate FM chips in phones, then misleading policymakers about AM radio, and now forcing NEXTGEN TV onto every consum  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Economic Impact of Current Trends in Politics and Policies, BAPCPA at 20, Examining Cross-Border Real Estate Insolvencies and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2025 Annual Spring Meeting in April in Washington, D.C. Alexandria, Va. -- The top issues facing the restructuring profession will be discussed by distinguished experts at the American Bankruptcy Institute's (ABI) 2025 Annual Spring   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * EPA Decision Runs Counter to Scientific Evidence, Will Harm Public Health, Wildlife WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The reported recommendation to overturn a 2009 regulatory finding that greenhouse gases endanger human health and welfare, if realized, will harm communities, public health, and wildlife across the country. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has long reli  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Experts at ABI's 2025 Distressed Real Estate Symposium to Examine REIT Restructurings, Distressed Retail Properties and More Alexandria, Va. - As the commercial real estate landscape continues to face challenges due to higher vacancies and weakening cash flows, ABI has gathered together a roster of top distressed real estate experts to discuss these critical issues and   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason University is keeping it "nanofab-ulous" as nanotechnology efforts expand Ever since InsideNoVa's Bruce Potter coined the term "nanofab-ulous" to describe the exciting advancements in nanotechnology in the region, George Mason University has embraced it in full force. Eleanor Wagoner, one of the brains behind Nanotechnology Day and Nano Boot Camp, finds the phrase is a new part of her   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Keeping data safe by keeping it separate By Teresa M. Donnellan Developing a robust cybersecurity system demands a lot of data, but keeping all that data in a single location introduces the risk of a data breach. Luckily, George Mason University researcher Zhuangdi Zhu in the Department of Cyber Security Engineering specializes in federated learning, a method of decentralized machine learning that  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Historian Spellbinds Cadets at VMI LEXINGTON, Va. Feb. 26, 2025 -- Robert G. Parkinson, Ph.D., award winning historian of the American Revolution and author of "Heart of American Darkness: Bewilderment and Horror on the Early Frontier," captivated his audience in Moody Hall at Virginia Military Institute Feb. 19 as he shared the narrative and adventures of the real-life characters in his book. Parkin  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Honors College junior Alexandria Davis channels her foster care background into a drive for achievement - and support for others Her journey took her across the country, and with stability and support at VCU, she is on a steadier course and helping community college students find one, too. By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College Alexandria Davis' path to Virginia Commonwealth U  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Honors College students show off research and creative scholarship - and 36 are heading to the national stage From health to media, the second annual undergraduate symposium on campus offers an expansive range of topics - and a springboard to the flagship conference in April. By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College Health care inequities in rural and urban comm  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * House Republicans contemplate rollbacks for wildlife protections WASHINGTON--Today m embers of the House Natural Resources Committee questioned witnesses about reducing crucial protections for imperiled species in order to benefit industry and big business. Republican members of the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee gave the public a gli  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Molly Hite, professor emerita of English, dies at 77 Molly Hite, professor emerita of English in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died Feb. 10 in Bellingham, Washington. She was 77. Hite taught at Cornell from 1982 until her retirement in 2013. Her scholarly projects dealt with Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group. She published on figures including Thomas Pynchon, as well as 20th and 21st century exp  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Thrilled with SSA Announcement It Will Begin Paying Full Social Security Benefits for Beneficiaries Impacted by WEP and GPO In response to the Social Security Administration (SSA) announcing it will begin paying retroactive benefits and increase future monthly benefit payments to those affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pens  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association posted the following news: * * * New President Opens APTA CSM Saying 'Everyone Has a Place' at APTA Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, welcomed attendees to the profession's premier event, calling it the epicenter of inspiration, innovation, and connection. Fittingly for the conference that gathers learning and networking within and among APTA's 18 specialty sections/academies to one place and time  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL draft prospect Mike Green denies sexual assault allegations, addresses departure from Virginia INDIANAPOLIS -- Marshall edge rusher Mike Green addressed the circumstances around his 2022 departure from the Virginia football team on Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, telling reporters he has been accused of sexual assault twice, allegations he denies, and has "done nothing wrong."   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Panel: Advanced Manufacturing Enables Army Readiness Advanced manufacturing fills supply chain gaps and enables Army readiness, the commanding general of Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command said. "When we attack the advanced manufacturing mission, it's about making sure that we can get effects to units in the field," Maj. Gen. Michael Lalor said during a pane  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: Parenting in Uncertain Times: ODU Psychology Expert on Helping Children Cope By Kenya Godette As 2025 unfolds, a relentless news cycle of economic uncertainty, political turmoil and natural disasters keeps the world on edge. But for many parents, one question looms larger than the headlines: "Will the kids be alright?" In fact, nearly three in four parents worry their child will struggle with anxiety or depressi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * POOL & HOT TUB ALLIANCE SUPPORTS SWIM ACT MAKING SWIM LESSONS ELIGIBLE FOR HSAS & FSAS (Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, announced its support of the Safe Water Instruction for Minors (SWIM) Act, which was reintroduced to the House   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Presentation at KU Libraries to highlight impact of open education LAWRENCE -- Virginia Clinton-Lisell, associate professor in educational foundations and research at the University of North Dakota and lead researcher of the Open Education Group, will visit the University of Kansas Lawrence campus to deliver a public lecture about her research on open education. Open educational resources (OER) are openly   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Ram spirit: A look back at VCU Homecoming 2025 Students, alums and the entire Virginia Commonwealth University community showed up to show off their Ram spirit during Homecoming 2025, which had a glamorous, old Hollywood theme. The week featured a mix of events organized by students on the Activities Programming Board and the Office of Alumni Relations, culminating in men's and women's basketball   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The National Apartment Association issued the following news release: * * * Regulation Increases Housing Costs, New Study Finds ARLINGTON, Va. | February 26, 2025 - New research conducted by economists from MetroSight - sponsored by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) - reveals that overregulation could negatively impact rental housing affordability by increasing operating costs and are expected to discou  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Research demos display wide range of innovation at Alexandria campus More stories from the College of Engineering More stories from the Pamplin College of Business More stories from the Innovation Campus On Tuesday, local and national media members got a sneak peek at some of the groundbreaking work and dynamic educational spaces inside Virginia Tech's new academic building in Alexandria before the grand ope  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Securing our future More stories from the College of Engineering The year 2010 was transformational for improvements in technological innovation. Apple had just released its first-generation iPad, 4G wireless was entering the scene, and the popular photo and video social networking platform Instagram was launched. That same year, Virginia Tech established a transformational center when the idea for the Ted and  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI 2024 Mars Shot Impact: Pioneering Clinical Trials, Visionary Research Projects, and More Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org # Reston, VA ( February 26, 2025 )-- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is pleased to share the remarkable progress achieved by the Mars Shot initiative in   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- NACS, an association for convenience and fuel retailing, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Tops Daily Laguna Village, GS25, uSmile Earn NACS Asia-Pacific Convenience Awards In addition, U-Ming Tan, co-CEO and executive director of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd., is named NACS Convenience Industry Leader of the Year Asia-Pacific. TOKYO--NACS announced its Convenience Retail Awards Asia-Pacific winners during the 2025 NACS Convenience S  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Value of Content, Litigation Funding, Sports Media Properties and More to Be Discussed at the VALCON 2025 Conference Alexandria, Va. -- Leading bankruptcy professionals and dealmakers will converge at the VALCON 2025 conference, taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas in Las Vegas May 14-15. Co-sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Association   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * VCU researchers delve into one of biology's scientific frontiers -- by studying studies By Madeline Reinsel Turning the pandemic into potential, hundreds of biologists worldwide -- including two researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University -- joined forces to answer a troubling question: If two biologists analyze the same data, will they get the same results? (Turns out, the  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New concentration in digital forensics will propel graduate students into a growing field Debuting in fall 2025, the specialized curriculum in the forensic science master's program reflects how electronic evidence is an expanding frontier in fighting crime. By Sian Wilkerson Over the past 20 years, the rapid growth of digital forensics - the analysis of electronic data to help solve crimes - ha  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Cooperative Extension agents honored for Hurricane Helene response More stories from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The Virginia Agribusiness Council has recognized the dedicated service of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) agents in the wake of Hurricane Helene with the 2025 Land Grant University Award. The award acknowledges agents from the 21 counties of Extension's Southwest Distric  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Governor Appoints Board of Visitors Members LEXINGTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2025--Gov. Glenn Younkin announced today the appointment of two new members to the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors. Lt. Col. (retired) Jonathan Hartsock '00 of Lexington, Virginia, and Stephen Reardon '84 of Richmond, Virginia were appointed to fill the unexpired terms of Quintin Elliott '85 and Clifford Foster '93, res  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: * * * Vision Expo East 2025 Shines in Orlando Debut, Delivering Innovation, Energy and Connection Vision Expo East, the most comprehensive event for the optical industry, concluded an invigorating relaunch into the southeast region, taking place in Orlando, FL from February 19-22, 2025. The strategic move to Orlando proved successful in attracting increased participation from Florida-based professionals, a  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Coach Nadine Domond Named CIAA Women's Basketball Coach Of The Year Virginia State University is proud to celebrate head women's basketball coach Nadine Domond for being named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Coach of the Year. Coach Domond led the Lady Trojans to an impressive 21-5 record during the 2024-2025 regular season and a first-place finish in the Northern Divis  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Feb. 26 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Launches New Cybersecurity Major to Address Growing Industry Demand BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College is proud to launch a new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, designed to provide students with a robust foundation of knowledge that will empower them to add value to any organization or pursue post-graduate education. The new major   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Young Women Suffering Menopause Symptoms in Silence More than half of women ages 30 to 35 are already suffering moderate to severe symptoms associated with menopause, yet most women are waiting decades before seeking treatment, new research from UVA Health and the Flo women's health app reveals. The research sheds important light on "perimenopause," the transition period leading to me  more