ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: The American Bankruptcy Institute has just released The Professional's Guide to Nonbankruptcy Alternatives to give practitioners practical out-of-court restructuring strategies and how they may fit with the needs of a distressed business. As bankruptcy is only one instrument in the insolvency professional's toolbelt, authors Michael DiPietro, Ashley Champion and Michael Riedl of Polsinelli touc more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release: Americans for Prosperity applauds the Senate's decision to reject the renomination of Lauren McFerran to the NLRB. Senators Manchin and Sinema chose the right side of history on this occasion by rejecting this last-ditch power grab and standing up for workers' freedom. AFP Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule commented: "This is a victory for American workers. It is also a step in the ri more PR

ALFRED, New York, Dec. 12 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Alfred University Professor of English Susan Morehouse has won third place in the annual CRAFT Literary First Chapter Contest for her novel in progress A Tremendous Thing. The novel is set in West Virginia, where the protagonist, Lena, begins to build a new life after fleeing her parents' home in Connecticut. The First Chapter Contest prize includes publication of the chapter in the December issue of CRAFT magazi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The American Frozen Food Institute issued the following news release: The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) commented today following the release (https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/2025-advisory-committee-report) of the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), reaffirming the need to include frozen food options in nutrition recommendations. "AFFI commends the DGAC for their hard work in developing this evidence-dri more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release: * * * Ratio improves to 376:1 from 385:1 since last data collection * * * New data indicates the student-to-school-counselor ratio continues to narrow - reaching its lowest margin since ASCA began tracking ratios in 1986. According to the data, the national student-to-school-counselor ratio was 376:1 in 2023-2024, compared with 385:1 the previous school year, representing a  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to four new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) platforms: Ascent AeroSystems' Spirit, AgEagle's Ebee Tac, and Inspired Flight's IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. The certifications expand the Green approved list to better meet operational need more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: Event held at the University of Virginia Highlights the Value of Global Collaboration in Finding Cures for Type 1 Diabetes NEW YORK and CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Dec. 11, 2024 The brightest minds in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research convened at Breakthrough T1D's emerging leaders in T1D scientific workshop in Charlottesville, Va., Dec. 2-4, 2024, to fos more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Christendom College issued the following news: The Christendom men's rugby squad delivered a masterclass at the James River RFC Christmas 7s tournament this past weekend, capping the event with a nail-biting 22-17 overtime win over the University of Richmond in the title game. The tournament marked the team's first rugby 7s competition of the academic year, setting them up well for their upcoming spring season. After wrapping up their 15s play in November with more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Name: Jessica Showalter College: College of Natural Resources and Environment Department: Forest resources and environmental conservation Hometown: Broadway, Virginia The College of Natural Resources and Environment honored Showalter with the 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Medallion Award as the top graduating senior in the college. Showalter transferred from Blue Ridge Community College to study in the only four-year forestry p more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech is powering up for a more sustainable future with the completion of four new solar array projects across the Blacksburg campus. Through careful planning and thoughtful collaboration, the solar arrays are now live and working toward Virginia Tech's Climate Action Commitment goals. The new solar arrays, which were installed on Sterrett Center, Durham Hall, McComas Hall, and the Virginia-Maryland College of  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary to Daily Signal on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * The voters have spoken--they are ready for change. Tired of government overspending, overregulation, and excessive economic intervention, the American people seek real economic reform. Consumers have grown weary of paying the price for overreaching government policies and now hope for meaningful, impactful change. An immediate priority for  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release: * * * CHARRS, SELC urge state regulators to protect Atlanta's Bankhead community by rejecting future permits * * * ATLANTA -- A lumber company has withdrawn its permit for an air curtain incinerator in Atlanta's Bankhead community, a move local advocates are applauding after pushing state regulators to reject the proposal. Atlanta Forest Products, a lumber yard located in west Atla more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Continuing the momentum of the Virginia Tech Global Distinction priority, university leaders this fall semester have asked the Global Distinction steering committee to engage in the next phase of its charge: developing key principles, identifying prioritized actions to advance the university's global reputation, supporting current and emerging scholars, and aligning research investment mechanisms. At its outset, the ste more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine. Surprisingly, the ground beneath us is packed with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) tiny codes that allow bacteria to resist antibiotics. Human activities, such as pollution and changing land use, can disturb soil ecosystems and make it easier for resistance genes to transfer from soil bacteria and infect humans. Jingqiu Liao, more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The holiday season is approaching, and at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM), we know what that means: Homes filled with both visiting relatives and beloved pets. While the idea of houseguests might fill you with holiday cheer, your pets might need some time to adjust to the change in routine. "Our cats and dogs would be absolutely ecstatic if every single day looked exactly like every other d more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 11, 2024) - National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson and National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO Douglas Hoey issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter-led letter to Congressional leadership on Dec. 6: "We applaud the bipartisan members of Congress who ar more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: * * * The move by HHS will help maintain continuity of patients' access to pharmacies as states continue to achieve strong progress in enhancing their policies NACDS: PREP Act extension and other policymaking to maintain access to pharmacy services are consistent with Americans' expectations * * * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a new amendment under more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The National Defense Industrial Association issued the following news release: * * * NDIA has issued the following statement on House passage of the FY2025 NDAA: NDIA applauds the bipartisan House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and urges the Senate to swiftly pass the legislation. The FY2025 NDAA authorizes critical resources that support our warfighters, deters great power competitors, and makes investments  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * The evolution of the channel tops the list of key trends forecasted to impact the security industry in 2025 and beyond. * * * The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2025 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA's signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global s more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: While you might know about the dangers of chocolate and poinsettias for pets, several lesser-known hazards can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits. Mark D. Freeman, a veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has 12 tips to help pet owners avoid emergency visits this holiday season. "The holidays can be a magical time for everyone, including our pets more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech has been accepted into the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, part of the broader Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. The program includes more than 850 military-friendly employers committed to hiring and retaining military spouses. The partnership connects military spouses with hundreds of employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military  more PR