CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center has released new research exploring how AI and machine-learning technology can address critical issues facing the global pensions industry. Demographic shifts, underfunding of defined benefit pension plans, inflation, rising inequalities, and gaps in financial literacy, are creating an increasingly complex  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators issued the following news: * * * AAMVA congratulates Maine on successfully implementing AAMVA's State-to-State (S2S) Verification Service, including Driver History Record (DHR) functionality, during the weekend of December 14, 2024, and becoming the 43rd participant using the S2S service. All migration activities have completed on schedule. CDLIS and S2S services are fully operational now. AAMVA would also more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C., DECEMBER 17, 2024 - The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and ATA Action cheer the just-announced legislative end-of-year Continuing Resolution (CR) that includes muti-year extensions for critically-needed telehealth flexibilities. This draft will need to be passed by both houses of Congress and signed into law by President Biden. "This Telehealth Super Bowl is going more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: The Commission's Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board has initiated Draft Addendum III to consider recreational and commercial management measures for 2026 to support rebuilding the stock by 2029. Options will consider a range of reductions for the recreational and commercial fisheries. Recreational reductions will consider season and size limits that take into account regional d more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * The artist invited by Casa Batllo to create a unique mapping on the facade of the iconic building will take the stage as Creative Keynote and deliver a showcase performance at the Fira South Access Welcome Screen * * * Italian digital artist Quayola's Creative Keynote presentation on 5 February at 15.30 will give ISE visitors fascinating insigh more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Brenda Walker, who has an extensive background in development, alumni relations, and volunteer management, has been tapped for the newly created role of strategic volunteer initiatives executive director. The inaugural position, within the Advancement Division, is intended to strengthen the work of volunteers and focus on aligning alumni advisory boards across the university. This comes on the heels of a new structure  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Approximately 1,400 miles of pipes, 6,600 storm structures, and hundreds of miles of manmade channels. This is the extensive Fairfax County stormwater system that Chase Suddith, a Virginia Tech alumnus and an emergency management specialist for the county, oversees as part of his job. He's responsible for managing snow, floods, and related weather events for a county of approximately 1.2 million people. Could artificial more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Report offers 89 policy recommendations for future Congresses * * * Today, the House's bipartisan task force on artificial intelligence released an expansive report with 89 policy recommendations for Congress to advance AI development. One notable recommendation in the 250+ page report is for Congress to prom more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology issued the following news release: Five studies exploring advances in the screening and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers will be featured in the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium's official Press Program. The research explores the use of ChatGPT and blood-based tests in screening and other aspects of colon cancer; the role of aspirin in colorectal cancer re more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The former teacher joined her two children on campus, pursuing a nursing degree inspired by her daughter's medical journey. * * * By Haley Tenore Jennifer Cousins relished her first dream job. She will soon start her second, with a new degree in hand from Virginia Commonwealth University. Cousins spent 15 years as an elementary school teacher, and the mother of two taught in Chesterfield County more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Saturday's universitywide commencement ceremony celebrated more than 2,300 August and December graduates. * * * By Mike Porter At Virginia Commonwealth University's December commencement ceremony on Saturday, keynote speaker Chris Tsui shared his experiences as a successful restaurateur and some of the lessons he has learned during his career inside - and outside - the industry. Tsui touted the more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Dec. 17 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: RICHWOOD, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and Appalachian Voices sued South Fork Coal Company today for ongoing violations of the federal Clean Water Act and Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act at five coal mines in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The groups are being represented by Appalachian Mountain Advocates based in Lewisburg, West Virginia. The suit identifies numerous viol more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As firefighters strive to contain the blaze threatening to consume homes in Malibu, California, other wildfires burn in Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Forest fires are natural phenomena, yet studies show they are becoming more widespread, consuming larger areas of forest each year. "Natural ignitions occur as a result of lightning strikes in the growing season," said Virginia Tech fire ecology and mana more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Now 71, the former Army surgeon and kinetic imaging graduate of VCUarts has never stopped learning - and caring - about community. * * * By Lydia Dodd For Carl Patow, three advanced degrees just wasn't enough. "My mother always said, never be afraid to invest in yourself," said the surgeon-turned-artist, 71. "So, my philosophy would be not to wait around, but to say, 'Look, in order to make thi more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association issued the following news: APTA has released a new report examining the relationship between PTs and primary care physicians. The report, "Primary Care Physician Perceptions of Physical Therapy: An APTA Report," is meant to help APTA and its members identify barriers in and ultimately optimize the PT-PCP relationship. This report follows three previous studies APTA has commissioned to better unde more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Wolter "Wolt" J. Fabrycky, an esteemed researcher, professor, and pioneer in the field of systems engineering, passed away in Blacksburg on Nov. 6. He was 91 years old. Fabrycky graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering in 1957 and went on to earn a master's degree in 1958 from the University of Arkansas. In 1962, he earned his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University, where  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: * * * Shop owner sued after city denied business permit for protectionist reasons. * * * ATLANTA--Awa Diagne was on the verge of opening her braiding shop in South Fulton when the City Council denied her permit just to shield a nearby salon from competition. Rather than let her American dream fade away, she filed a lawsuit with the Institute for Justice (IJ) in August. Now, a judge has ruled that the more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: * * * Institute for Justice calls new towing procedures a model for cities seeking fair enforcement. * * * WILMINGTON, Del.-- Wilmington, Delaware's towing and impound practices were among the most predatory in the nation, enabling private tow companies to profit off innocent drivers. A lawsuit from city residents and the Institute for Justice (IJ), convinced the city to work with IJ to end a system  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, has launched a video ad titled "LIBRE Contigo" (LIBRE with You). The video is part of a $1.5 million digital campaign in 2024 and credits LIBRE for its role in the shift amongst Latinos during the 2024 election towards more conservative candidates and conservative policy solutions across the country. The Hispanic outreach investment em more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Two Virginia Tech wireless communications researchers Lingjia Liu and Yi Shi, Ph.D. '07 have each been elevated to the status of fellow as part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)'s 2025 class. This honor highlights their excellence in solving the real-world challenges of wireless security, incorporating machine learning, and building the future of 6G. To be named a fellow, IEEE members must d more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The company has announced that it will build the first grid-scale fusion power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News America is one step closer to tapping into a new and potentially limitless clean energy source today, with the announcement from MIT spinout Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) that it plans to build the world's first grid-scal more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: By Sam Cramer The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) has released a series of briefs titled Enhanced Federal Energy Tax Incentives for Buildings, Transportation, and Energy Production: Overview and Use Cases. This series provides information for State and Territory Energy Offices and key stakeholders on federal energy tax incentives, including several enhan more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson today issued the following statement on the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's 2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment. "NERC's latest assessment continues painting a grim picture of our nation's energy future and growing threats to reliable electricity," Matheson said. "This report points directly t more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * But Congress must ignore big insurance and the PBM lobby's last-ditch effort to scuttle reforms and pass the continuing resolution * * * The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), which has lobbied for years for fairer prescription reimbursements and pharmacy benefit manager accountability, said today that community pharmacies are on the verge of groundbreaking more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today the News/Media Alliance commends the Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Task Force on their leadership and thorough work in publishing their report that examines the issues surrounding the rapid growth and implementation of artificial intelligence. At the same time, the contents of their report demonstrate how much more work Congress has to do to confront these issues. News/M more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * "Yes" on CR with specific Medicaid and Medicare reforms is essential to confront PBM tactics that inflate American's prescription drug costs, force pharmacy closures, and block access to Americans' pharmacies of choice * * * Pharmacy organizations announced to the U.S. Congress today that they will "Key Vote" a "yes" on a continuing resolution including spec more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 17 (TNScapv) -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * "Yes" on CR with specific Medicaid and Medicare reforms is essential to confront PBM tactics that inflate American's prescription drug costs, force pharmacy closures, and block access to Americans' pharmacies of choice * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2024) - Pharmacy organizations announced to the U.S. Congress today that they will "Key Vote" a "yes" on a contin more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Prior to the arrival of inclement winter weather on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus, university units prepare to combat and respond to winter conditions, ensuring Hokies can continue to live, learn, and work on the Blacksburg campus. Employees in University Operations, including those in the Division of Facilities and Division of Public Safety, work long before winter approaches and oftentimes behind the scenes in ord more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Quantum computing may well be a vital component of our technological future. But to understand where we are in its current development, it may be easier to try to draw historical parallels to other technologies in their infancies, sitting on the verge of the now famous breakthroughs that they achieved. Consider the Wright Brothers. Their landmark flight of their Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, traveled only 8 more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Radford University issued the following news release: A regional collaboration that includes Radford University's Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership (PHHL) is receiving nearly $480,000 in federal funding to encourage fruit and vegetable consumption among Medicaid patients for better food security and health outcomes. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $479,918 for the Southwest Virginia Produce Prescription Program (S more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sightings over New Jersey and other states are bringing questions about the potential risks posed by drones--and the technologies to counter them--to the forefront. Tombo Jones is the director of Virginia Tech's Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP), one of only seven FAA-designated UAS test sites. Jones, his team, and Virginia Tech's National Security Institute are leading the charge in  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Civilian employers remain generally supportive of their reservist employees, but friction points remain, according to a recent report from the Rand Corp. "The success of the Reserve Component relies on a cadre of service members to balance military and civilian careers and their civilian employers to support them in that balancing act," the report says. "Though employers ac more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: The RV Industry Association is holding its third annual Leadership Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ on Tuesday, March 4th through Thursday, March 6th, 2025. This two-day event provides attendees with networking and leadership development opportunities. Attendees will also experience motivating presentations from speakers such as Chris Duffy, who will b more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Researchers compared before-and-after photos of student lunches in a Virginia school district. * * * By Sian Wilkerson A new study from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University shows that when it comes to improving school-age children's nutrition, salad bars can play a big role. "Schools are a major source of children's dietary intake," said Melanie Bean, Ph.D., a professor in t more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: UVA Health Children's and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital have partnered to open a new clinic to expand access to behavioral health and neurodevelopmental care for children across Central Virginia. Located directly off U.S. 29 at 2325 Seminole Lane in northern Albemarle County - with free, convenient parking located directly in front of the building - the UVA Health Children's Neurodevelopm more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The research from this initiative will enhance cancer prevention services for individuals living in income-based housing communities in the Richmond area and Hampton Roads. * * * By Maggie Christ and Blake Belden Virginia Commonwealth University has been awarded a five-year, $9 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to establish a pioneering Cancer Control Equity Research Cent more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Moon is one of seven students in the nation this year - and the first ever in Virginia - to earn the national scholarship. * * * By Mary Kate Brogan, School of Pharmacy Christian Moon, a student in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, was selected as one of seven students in the country to earn the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy's 2024 Walmart Health Equity Scho more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Inspired by her brother, she found new direction when returning to college. * * * By Lydia Dodd Making connections is a strength for Sydney Griffin. At Virginia Commonwealth University, she even brought together her background in theater, her care of her brother and her work in research support to forge an ongoing exploration of psychology. Griffin will graduate in December, but when she began more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Fadi N. Salloum, Ph.D., a professor in the School of Medicine, and Xuewei Wang, Ph.D., a chemistry professor in the College of Humanities and Sciences, are among 12 faculty members honored from across Virginia this year. * * * Two Virginia Commonwealth University professors have been honored as part of the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Awards, which are presented by the State Council of Higher Educati more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: The College Debates and Discourse Program at Virginia Military Institute continued its development throughout the fall semester, beginning with a partnership with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the national College Debates and Discourse Alliance. In early September, the partnership led a day-long workshop on the Braver Angels debate format for faculty, staff, and students from across t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech was responsible for almost half of the growth in federally sponsored research expenditures in Virginia's institutions of higher education in fiscal year 2023, according to the National Science Foundation's latest Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey. The annual report, which charts the nation's institutions by research expenditures, showed the university accounted for 47 percent of Virgin more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Lupus causes chronic pain, fatigue, and potentially organ damage for 1.5 million Americans and is a challenge for researchers trying to find better treatments. Noah Oakland, an M.D.+Ph.D. degree program student at Virginia Tech, is exploring new treatments to manage lupus a disease that causes the body's immune system to mistakenly attack its own healthy tissues and organs. With support from a new National Institutes  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Carmen McBride Licensed Veterinary Technician-Anethesia, Veterinary Teaching Hospital When did you join the veterinary college? 2017 What is your role at the veterinary college? II am a licensed veterinary technician in the anesthesia department. Anesthesia is considered a support service within the college, meaning we get to work directly with every other department in the hospital. We work with a wide range of spec more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Dec. 17 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: BUCKHANNON, West Virginia Twenty-six Fall Semester West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates were recently recognized at a program commemorating their academic achievement. All Fall graduates are invited to walk in the May 10 Commencement. President of West Virginia Wesleyan College Dr. James Moore asked graduates to think about the faculty, staff, fellow students, friends and family who helped them more PR