RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Survey of Richmond-area residents also finds that the university is viewed as the region's leading employer through economic impact. * * * An independent survey of 400 Richmond-area residents has found that Virginia Commonwealth University is viewed as the employer with the most significant economic impact in the Richmond region, outranking major corporations and state government agencie more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Benjamin Bagby to bring 'Beowulf' to life in gripping solo spoken performance More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Considered a foundational work of English literature, "Beowulf" is a cultural touchstone that has explored timeless themes, such as bravery, mortality, and legacy, helping to shape modern storytelling from blockbuster films and video games to current literature. Experienc more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * New system provides students with wider access to materials. * * * By Kelli Caplan A new advanced research system at Trible Library is elevating the way students, faculty and staff can search for information and sources to fuel their academic endeavors. Primo was launched in early January and is expected to not only streamline the research process, but also allow Captains to cast a w more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2025: By Leila Ugincius Frances Wessells, associate professor emerita and founder of the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Dance + Choreography, died Dec. 31. She was 105. Throughout her long life, Wessells was dedicated to dance, art and her students. Carmenita D. Higginbotham, Ph.D., dean of the VCU School of the Arts, said Wessells' extraordinary dedication and visionary leade more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2025: By Lydia Dodd It's not just students who transfer schools. Good ideas can make the switch, too. Take Rams in Recovery, for instance. Established in 2013, the Virginia Commonwealth University collegiate recovery program provides students with resources to support their recovery journey. Now, thanks to Danielle Beale, the program's benefits are extending beyond campus. Beale's work has c more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How your brain learns from rewards might hold the key to treating depression More stories from the College of Science More stories from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC A brain signal that lights up when we anticipate rewards may hold the secret to helping people overcome depression, and Virginia Tech researchers are working to unlock its potential. Professors Pearl Chiu and Brooks Casas of th more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: MCLEAN, Va. and SAN FRANCISCO - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Calm, a leading mental health company, today announced an exclusive partnership that addresses consumers' increasing preference for wellness. Launching in March 2025, the innovative partnership integrates Calm's award-winning content into Hilton's proprietary Connected Room Experience technology--providing guests with access to guided meditations, Slee more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- Proximic, a part of Comscore, issued the following news release: * * * Key Findings Highlight Continued Growth in Programmatic Advertising, Shift from Linear TV to CTV, and Emphasis on Privacy-Centric Strategies * * * NEW YORK, NY., January. 21, 2025 -- Proximic by Comscore, a division of Comscore Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) and a leading provider of audience and content targeting solutions for programmatic activation, today released its third annual State of Pr more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * School of Neuroscience and Language Sciences Program recognized with University Exemplary Department or Program Award More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences More stories from the College of Science Two Virginia Tech units with a track record of engaging undergraduates in research have been honored with the 2024 University Exemplary Department or Program Award. The Office of the Exec more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Snow, community spirit mark veterinary college's return to in-person applicant interviews More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine As snow blanketed Virginia Tech's campus, Kimberly Key arrived at the veterinary college feeling an unexpected flutter of nerves. "This morning, I was more nervous, I feel like, than the interviewees," said Key DVM '03 and former owner of two Virginia  more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has secured a total victory for the Slovak Republic in an investment treaty claim originally worth US$2.11 billion, the fourth consecutive win achieved for the client. The claim, Discovery Global LLC v Slovak Republic was brought by US oil and gas company Discovery Global under the US-Slovakia bilateral investment treaty. Having acquired licenses for oil and gas exploration in eastern S more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings results on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9 a.m. (ET). The conference call will be webcast through the company's website (https://investors.tegna.com/), and is open to investors, the financial community, the media and other members of the p more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2025: Four programs offered by Virginia Commonwealth University have been ranked among U.S. News & World Report's 2025 list of the best online programs. "In today's rapidly evolving landscape of postsecondary options and opportunities, online education is becoming an increasingly competitive space," said Fotis Sotiropoulos, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. "VCU is more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has filed an amicus brief urging the Fourth Circuit to reverse a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction against the Loudoun County School Board for silencing parents who criticized its decision to re-enroll a student with gang ties and prior firearm offenses in October 2024. The brief argues that the Board's actions co more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The CAREER award recognizes his innovative research that could boost clean energy and other fields. * * * By Alexis Finc, VCU College of Humanities and Sciences With research that could promote sustainable energy and other fields, Virginia Commonwealth University's Ka Un Lao has received the National Science Foundation's most prestigious award in support of early career faculty. Lao, P more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2025: By Brian McNeill Crystal M. Moten, Ph.D., the curator of collections and exhibitions at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, will deliver VCU Libraries' annual Black History Month Lecture at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Moten's talk, "Building a Home for Change: The Obama Presidential Center," will be free and open to the public. Seating is limited more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Companies Expand into Global Markets through Commonwealth's Trade Accelerator Program RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that 10 companies across the Commonwealth of Virginia are graduating from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership's Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program, and 17 companies have joined the two-year program. VALET, which now h more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following agency statement on Jan. 21, 2025: * * * Volkswagen continues to work hard at the bargaining table with the UAW to reach a strong first contract that makes our great Chattanooga jobs even better. We have a compelling offer on the table that guarantees employees a 14% pay raise over the four-year contract and a 25% raise over five years following recent pay increases. We heard our employees' feedback and, for the fir more PR

MARIETTA, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Marietta College issued the following news: The Esbenshade Series and Marietta College welcome Marc Harshman, West Virginia's Poet Laureate since 2012, for an evening of poetry, storytelling, and musical accompaniment in the Alma McDonough Auditorium on Thursday, February 6. The event will occur with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. Harshman, recently named the 2024 Appalachian Heritage Writer by Shepherd University, will share s more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- PBS issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: * * * New Show from Al Roker Entertainment to Further Young Audiences' Understanding of Earth Science and Meteorology, Foundational Concepts of Climate Education Along with Roker, Star-Studded Voice Cast Features Holly Robinson Peete, Sheryl Lee Ralph, LeVar Burton, and More; Main Title Song Performed by Yvette Nicole Brown * * * Today PBS KIDS announced the premiere date of WEATHER HUNTERS, a new animat more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Jan. 22 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: * * * WVWC's Arts Alive!, Center for Cultural & International Affairs Bringing Step Afrika! Performance Feb. 17 BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - Celebrating 30 years in bringing high-energy dance styles rooted in African culture, Step Afrika! will offer a free performance on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College Feb. 17. Made possible by funding from WVWC's Arts Alive!, the performance is part of more PR