BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Alan Grant, retired dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and professor of animal sciences, has been conferred the title of dean emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.  The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In the heart of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, a game-changing initiative in support of engineering research is taking place, driven by the generosity and vision of an alumnus and his wife. The Moraco Fellowship Challenge, spearheaded by Tony '82, M.S. '84 and his wife, Cathy Moraco, has inspired a wave of support aimed at fostering academic excellence and innovation. With a $1 million pledge, the Moracos are he more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Bloomberg Law today announced the launch of two new generative AI-powered features, Bloomberg Law Answers and Bloomberg Law AI Assistant. With Bloomberg Law Answers, legal professionals can get quick, precise answers to their legal questions, drawing from a comprehensive range of legal sources available on the Bloomberg Law platform. Bloomberg Law AI Assistant is a chat-based  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Carol Papillon, recently retired faculty member in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of senior instructor emerita and director emerita of the Virginia Tech Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.  The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are sp more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behaviors, today announced the expansion of its local currency partnership with Coastal Television's Media Group. This comprehensive multi-year agreement strengthens Comscore's position as the leading provider of TV measurement and advanced audience data a more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Jan. 14 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: West Virginia Wesleyan College's Office of Spiritual and Religious Life will host the fourth annual WVWC Christian Ashram Jan. 24-26, 2025 at the Greek Alumni Room in the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts.  West Virginia Wesleyan College is the only college/university in the United States to host a Christian Ashram for its students, faculty, staff and alumni. A Christian Ashram is more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Grants will fund an agricultural economic development plan to address gaps in the rural economy and improve food access in Cumberland County RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Cumberland County will receive a Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Planning Grant. This grant will be combined with funding from the Virginia Tobacco Region Re more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Governor Glenn Youngkin visits the Virginia Employment Commission on Monday, January 13, 2025. Official Photo by Christopher Tyler, Virginia Employment Commission. RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today visited the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) to recognize the agency's remarkable transformation and significant accomplishments in improving services for Virginians. "VEC is a strong more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Governor Glenn Youngkin today delivered the 2025 State of the Commonwealth address.  The State of the Commonwealth As Prepared For Delivery Mr. Speaker, Madame President, Lt. Gov Earle-Sears, Attorney General Miyares, Members of the General Assembly, Justices of the Virginia Supreme Court and judges of the State Corporation Commission, Members of my Cabinet, Fellow Virginians: what an honor to more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * This year's commemoration honors the past and present of the University's existence and impact. * * * Hampton University is set to honor its legacy of excellence and resilience with an extraordinary Founders Day weekend of events. The official celebration will be on Sunday, January 26. This year's event promises to be unforgettable, featuring an inspiring keynote address by newly appointed Four-Star General Xa more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In recognition of his research on fluid-structure interactions with applications in the aerospace, biology, and energy sectors, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently elevated Justin Jaworski to the grade of fellow. The organization includes more than 90,000 members in 135 countries worldwide, with only about 3 percent of members becoming fellows.  The honor will be celebrated at the organization's more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: Brandi Howard, an accomplished litigator who advises corporate and individual clients in commercial disputes, appeals and government investigations, has returned to McGuireWoods as a partner in Washington, D.C. She is the ninth partner to join the firm's D.C. office since July 2024. Howard represents clients in cases involving constitutional issues such as free speech, religious freedom and sovereign im more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: WHAT : Human trafficking is one of the largest criminal industries in the world, second only to drug trafficking. According to the International Labour Organization and United Nations, there are an estimated 50 million victims of human trafficking globally, 12 million of which are children. The trucking industry plays a critical role--not only in facilitating trafficking but also in disrupting it. In observance of Human more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Nancy Gruber has been appointed assistant vice president for resource management and planning with Outreach and International Affairs (OIA), bringing more than three decades of financial and administrative expertise to the role. A 1988 alumna of the Pamplin College of Business, Gruber has served the university since 1992, most recently as director of finance and administration for OIA's Office of Engagement. "I'm exci more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 14 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University is turning up the heat this winter with a dynamic lineup of plays, musicals and dance performances. Running through February and March on the Evanston campus, these productions promise to captivate and inspire.  The mainstage winter season kicks off on Feb. 7 with Tina Howe's acclaimed comedy "Museum," an absurdist exp more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Court Previously Denied Nonprofit's Efforts to Halt Investigation * * * Attorney General Jason Miyares today filed a Petition to Enforce his Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued to American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) in Richmond City Circuit Court. The CID requested records relating to AMP's noncompliance with the state's charitable solicitation law and an  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A Virginia Tech professor will soon unveil the magic behind one of the nation's most enduring science education series.  Matthew Wisnioski, associate professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Science, Technology, and Society, is receiving a national grant to explore the history of "The Magic School Bus" and to better understand how multimedia, educational entertainment experiments transformed American science education more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: While the weather outside may be frightful, new Hokies are gearing up for a very warm welcome to Virginia Tech. Winter Weeks of Welcome, Jan. 17-31, offers two weeks of fun-filled events and activities for incoming Hokies and those who began in fall. "Winter Weeks of Welcome captures the energy and excitement of starting the new school year for Hokies arriving in the spring semester," said Heidi Angle, assistant directo more PR