BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: To the Virginia Tech community, We end our fall semester with a note of sadness as we mourn the passing of Nikki Giovanni. She was a world renowned poet, activist, and a Virginia Tech University Distinguished Professor Emerita who spent 35 years teaching us about the power of words and the strength of Hokie Nation. She will be deeply missed. You can read more about her remarkable life and career in this memorial message. more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: JEFFERSON CITY, MO - Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) today called on state lawmakers to vote to gradually phase out state income taxes in the next legislative session beginning in January and announced a statewide advocacy campaign for it as part of its bold 2025 legislative agenda. The campaign will help bolster support for real tax reform, including reforms found in HJR1/HB more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release: * * * flooding, air pollution, blasting vibrations, traffic, and noise from quarry threaten residents' health and quality of life * * * BELLE MINA, Ala.- New Beginnings Covenant Ministries and Belle Mina Methodist Church, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), filed a lawsuit against Stoned LLC and Grayson Carter & Son, Inc. in Limestone County Circuit Court la more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology issued the following news release: * * * Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $385 million in October 2024, a 14.5% decrease from September. Year-to-date orders reached $3.74 billion, a decline of 7.5% compared to the first 10 months of 2023. * * * Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * CFA Institute Achieves Unique Recognition for Climate Certificate from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority * * * Hong Kong SAR, 10 December 2024 - The CFA Institute Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate has been officially recognized by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) under its Enhanced Competency Framework on Green and Sustainable Fi more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Warning label ignores benefits of social media * * * Today, California State Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan unveiled legislation requiring online platforms to display warning labels that question the safety of social media for teens. "Slapping a warning label on social media is like  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news: * * * Washingtonians see benefits in expanding access to autonomous vehicles * * * Following a City Council-led public roundtable last month on autonomous vehicle testing in Washington D.C., Chamber of Progress released a poll showing deep resident dissatisfaction with transportation in D.C. - and broad support for exploring new technologie more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- CNA, a research and analysis organization, issued the following news release: On December 4, CNA hosted its first ever Innovation Day, with the theme Shaping the Future Through Research. The event showcased some of CNA's most innovative self-funded public release research and gave the more than 100 government leaders and researchers in attendance a chance to engage directly with analysts leading those projects. "Never before have we brought together so many of o more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A dog with a complex brain tumor has hope. A cat with severe spinal trauma can have a future. Each case is also an opportunity for breakthrough treatments pioneered by one of the most advanced veterinary neurology teams in the eastern United States at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia Tech, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care every day. Today, led by John Rossmeisl, an internationally renown more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: With the holiday season quickly approaching, decorating with greenery can bring timeless beauty, warmth and cheer to any home. Wreaths, in particular, are a festive staple rich in history and bursting with creativity. Daphne Williams, horticulturist at the Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech, shares some history and tips for creating the perfect holiday wreaths and decor. The history of wreaths "Wreaths are said t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Rebels topple Syrian government in 10-day blitz The brutal 13-year civil war in Syria reached a swift culmination as Islamist rebel forces occupied Damascus and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet, activist, author and professor, passed away Monday at the age of 81. CNN writes, "Known for her work on civil rights and social issues especially gender and race the passionate and prolific iconoclast published dozens of volumes of poetry, essays and anthologies, and more than 10 children's books, according to a profile on the website of Virginia Tech, where she was Emerita Professor in more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Nikki Giovanni, a renowned literary legend and retired Virginia Tech professor, has completed her final chapter. The acclaimed poet, activist, and University Distinguished Professor Emerita passed away on Dec. 9, after battling cancer for the third time. She was 81 years old. Giovanni, whom Oprah Winfrey named one of 25 living legends, retired from Virginia Tech in 2022 after 35 years as a professor in the Department of more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: By Camille Norton On October 28, 2024, Innovate Alabama awarded $1 million to Johnson Energy Storage (JES) to fund research in all-solid-state batteries, an alternative to lithium batteries. Founded by former NASA engineer and Tuskegee University alumnus Dr. Lonnie Johnson, JES is among the first companies to receive funding through InvestAL, Innovate Alabama's new venture capital prog more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Jeff Reed, a renowned leader in wireless research and technology, has been named a 2024 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. The Willis G. Rocester professor for the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) joins an elite group of fellows, including Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and ECE colleagues Eric Burger and Alan Michaels. "Dr. Reed's groundbreaking work has made a significant imp more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following Q&A on Dec. 10, 2024, with mobile RV technician Mark Fazioli: * * * The RV Technical Institute's Level 1 and Level 2 training courses have continued to help train RV technicians on all the systems and components within an RV, including Propane, Electrical, Plumbing, Appliances, Body, Generator, and Chassis. Upon completion of both courses, attendees have learned how to perform basic diagnostics, troubleshooting, and more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: * * * Times Square Billboard Showcases Critically Endangered Red Wolf Species in Dynamic 3D Display * * * The National Wildlife Federation and LG Electronics announced that the endangered red wolf will be the latest species highlighted in a dynamic display on an innovative and iconic Times Square billboard in New York City. The 3D anamorphic display of the red wolf, one of the world's most at more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposal to list the migratory monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act will provide a clear path to recover the one-of-a-kind species and save its multi-generation migration through increased resources, coordination, and research. The threatened listing also allows the agency to create tailored regulations for recovery that draw upon  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking thinkALS Tool Empowers Providers to Identify and Refer Patients Quicker * * * It can take twice as long for people to receive an ALS diagnosis if they are seen in a general neurology clinic compared to a specialist clinic, according to new research published today in the peer-reviewed journal Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degenerati more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release: * * * Wild Wonderings: Scientists and Their Questions' Lively Stories and Colorful Pictures Spark Young Readers to Explore What it Means to be a Scientist While Enhancing Their Literacy Skills * * * MCLEAN, Va.--December 9, 2024-- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced the release of a new NSTA Kids(TM) book from best-selling, award-winning author Jessica  more PR

DUBLIN, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- New River Community College issued the following news release: New River Community College will receive $10,000 to support its College Attainment for Parent Students (CAPS) program, thanks to a generous donation from the Truist Charitable Fund. "Strengthening our support for parent students through the CAPS program has been truly rewarding. The impact of the Truist Charitable Fund reaches beyond the students and touches the lives of their children," said Dr. Dee De more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology community is mourning the death of Dr. Kenneth E. Case, a former faculty member of the School of Industrial Engineering and Management. Case died on Dec. 4 in Houston. He was 80. Case received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and his master's and doctoral degrees in industrial engineering and management, all fro more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: This research documents the first-ever satellite tracking of a critically endangered shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean, providing valuable data on its movements. This information is crucial for conservation efforts, helping scientists understand the shark's habitat use and role in the ecosystem. Researchers will use the collected data to inform further studies and develop effective conservation strategies. Virgi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: While the Army has been trying to see farther at least since the Civil War, it is now working to leverage data and unmanned systems to push even deeper into the battlefield, a panel of experts said Dec. 3. "We've been here before. What's different is the scale and speed," Brig. Gen. Rory Crooks, director of Army Futures Command's Long-Range Precision Fires Cross-Functional T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Semiconductor Industry Association issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer applauding the U.S. Department of Commerce and Micron for finalizing semiconductor manufacturing incentives for new projects in Boise, Idaho and Clay, New York, as well as announcing new incentives for Micron's planned expansion in Manassas, Virginia. The  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans from developing in humans and animals. But until that time, finding new and better ways to treat already existent disease and its symptoms is a high priority. The laboratory of Kirsten Nielsen in the Center for One Health Research has taken a step toward improved treatment of Cryptococcus, completing a six-year study to examine t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 10 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: The world's most innovative minds will dive in at CES(r) 2025 as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(r) announces an extraordinary speaking lineup for its Great Minds series at CES. The programming features cutting-edge discussions focused on the intersection of technology and humanity. "Great Minds sessions are a CES game-changer and a 'must do' for show more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: Pippa Holloway, Cornerstones Chair in History at the University of Richmond, has received funding from the National Park Service for an exploration of the history of public school desegregation in Prince Edward County, Virginia. In partnership with Professor Brian Daugherity at VCU, Holloway will synthesize scholarly literature and compile a guide to archival resources on Davis v. Prince Edwar more PR

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Dec. 11 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: * * * ADF attorneys favorably settle case with Harrisonburg school board, officials agree they will not require teachers to use pronouns that are inconsistent with a student's sex * * * HARRISONBURG, Va. - To settle a lawsuit brought by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing three Virginia teachers, the Harrisonburg City School Board agreed to respect the teachers' constitutionally pr more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Researchers at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VTNSI) are collaborating with Northrop Grumman engineers to tackle some of the intelligence community's most pressing challenges in data security. "This project is about pushing the boundaries of radio frequency security," said Alan Michaels, director of the institute's Spectrum Dominance Division. "We're exploring new techniques that could fundamentally change more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Two student junior fellows with the Kohl Centre at Virginia Tech will have the opportunity to support Virginia's soybean trade through a capstone project in partnership with the Virginia Soybean Association's Board. The Kohl Center, within the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, offers students hands-on learning experiences with faculty to develop and apply advanced data analytics solutions. Kohl junior fel more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Fawzy Elnady Associate Professor of Anatomy and Embryology When did you join the veterinary college? I joined VMCVM as a Ph.D. student in 1996 and as associate professor in 2019. The best part of being a faculty is? Teaching and simplifying complex foundational concepts for students, and watching them grow like seeds you've planted, brings joy as they blossom into knowledgeable and skilled veterinarians. Best advice more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The Wireless Infrastructure Association issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today released the following statement regarding the selection of Congressman Brett Guthrie as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee: The statement can be attributed to Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA: "WIA congratulates Rep. Guthrie on his selection as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Commit more PR