RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND -- Richard Haass, an American diplomat and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, will speak at the University of Richmond on Feb. 6. Haass will be discussing his book The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens. His talk will explore why he believes Americans' understanding of citizenship needs to be expanded to include our obligations to one anothe more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSres) -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, issued the following news release: Attison L. Barnes, III, a partner in Wiley's Litigation Practice, has been selected as a Fellow of the Virginia Law Foundation. The Virginia Law Foundation Fellows are recognized for their leadership in their professional practices, communities, and across the state. With this honor, Barnes joins an esteemed group of Virginia's top legal practitioners, dedicated to the highest ideals of the law and embo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Applications are Now Open for the 2025 Governor's Fellows Program Deadline to apply is Monday, March 3 RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor's Fellows Program. The Governor's Fellows Program is a prestigious opportunity for rising college seniors and recent graduates to get  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases New Virginia Outdoors Plan Access to Outdoor Recreation a Top Priority for Virginians RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the publication of Virginia's new comprehensive, statewide plan for enhancing outdoor recreation, the Virginia Outdoors Plan. "Virginia is rich with an abundance of best-in-class outdoor recreational opportunities more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Honors College scholarship recipient helps pioneer disease detection technology in Malawi More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine It started with a virtual health camp presentation. But Louhan Dembele didn't just listen -- she reached out. As a high school student, that bold move launched her into a world where innovative technology meets global health challenges. The Virginia Te more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Intruder alert: New exhibit unravels the impacts of invasive species More stories from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences With large colorful and interactive panels, an exhibit on the second floor of Newman Library titled "Invasive Species - A Global Dilemma" highlights the threat of invasive species to Virginia and surrounding regions. The exhibit, a joint effort of University Libraries, the Insect  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * With the Trump administration's promises of transformative policies across the economy, international relations, and climate action, Virginia Tech's experts are ready to add insights and context to your stories.  To schedule an interview with any of our experts, email mediarelations@vt.edu. Economics and Global Trade What will inflation and unemployment rates look like in 2025? Virginia Tech economist Jadrian W more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pittsburgh Partner Was In-House Counsel at Equitrans Midstream and EQT Corp. * * * Lisa M. Lind, an accomplished public company lawyer who provided legal and strategic guidance to boards and leaders at two publicly traded companies, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in Pittsburgh. She is the second partner to join the office in 2025. As a McGuireWoods partner, Lind will continue to advise pu more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Matthew Camden named Virginia Tech Transportation Institute division director of freight, transit, and heavy vehicle safety Matthew Camden has been named Virginia Tech Transportation Institute's division director of freight, transit, and heavy vehicle safety, effective Jan. 10. As director, Camden will manage research for the division, which makes up about 25 percent of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: Three McGuireWoods lawyers were selected for inclusion on Business North Carolina's 2025 Legal Elite list, published in the magazine's January 2025 issue. McGuireWoods' 2025 Legal Elite honorees include Raleigh partners Anne Croteau (corporate law) and Charlotte partners David Franchina (environmental) and John Hoke (corporate law). Croteau was the top vote-getter in the corporate law category, earning more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: Watch out Columbia and Universal, there's a new record label on the block. Big Blue Records at Old Dominion University has launched through the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music and will primarily feature music releases from faculty and students, offering recording services, mixing and mastering, music publishing and distribution and artist promotion. Big Blue Studios, equipped with professional recording gear and  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: As a new presidential administration takes shape in Washington, D.C., Americans await decisions that could have sweeping ramifications across the globe. Amid breaking news and speculation about what may come, Old Dominion University Economics Professors Bob McNab and Vinod Agarwal are crunching the numbers and analyzing potential policy decisions that will impact the economic outlook of 2025. They will share their  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- PBS issued the following news release: * * * PBS and BBC Release First-Look Images From the Series Walking With Dinosaurs Premiering Later This Year * * * ARLINGTON, VA/LONDON, ENGLAND; Jan. 22, 2025 -- More than 25 years after it first stomped across our TV screens, the iconic WALKING WITH DINOSAURS is returning in a major new BBC Studios production for the BBC and PBS, co-produced with ZDF and France Televisions. This new six-part series will take viewers on more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- PBS issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: * * * Preschool Series Promotes Early Literacy Skills that Empower Young Audiences to Navigate their World * * * Today PBS KIDS announced PHOEBE & JAY, a new animated series for children ages 3-5. The series is designed to support early literacy skills for preschoolers by showcasing the various kinds of texts they see in their everyday lives--from signs and posters to labels and movie tickets--helping the more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Peter Schmitthenner honored with emeritus status More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Peter Schmitthenner, associate professor of religion and culture in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The firm adds major environmental, products and chemicals regulatory capabilities in Europe. * * * Squire Patton Boggs has hired a team of seven lawyers for its Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) Practice in Europe. Partners Peter Sellar and Gerard McElwee, director Manon Ombredane, senior associate Aodhan McGourty, and associates Elise Van Gerven, Maria-Magdalena Markova and Nayelly Landeros,  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Six Virginia teachers were recognized last week as Virginia's recipients for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The award, regarded as the nation's top honor for K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers, recognizes educators who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to 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. 24 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: * * * Sacklers Will Pay Up To $6.5 Billion Over 15 Years; Purdue Will Pay Nearly $900 Million On Court Approval * * * Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced a $7.4 billion multistate settlement in principle with members of the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma, Inc. (Purdue) for their leading role in creating and fueling the national opioid crisis more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech invites 'future world changers' to national conference in D.C. area The future of higher education and leadership will gather in the nation's capital for the Future World Changers in the Academy National Conference (FWCA) hosted by Virginia Tech in Arlington on April 10-13. Formerly the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy, the conference is designed to bring together talented faculty members, adm more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 24 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: State Treasurer Larry Pack visited Huntington on Thursday, January 23 to present an unclaimed property check worth $33,624.31 to the Cabell County Board of Education. "I am proud to reunite the Cabell County Board of Education with these lost funds," Treasurer Pack said. "Our public schools are in dire need of additional funding to meet all their challenges, so tha more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state, underscoring the impact of the agency's ongoing prevention and treatment efforts. "We are seeing real progress in reducing overdose deaths, a direct result of our ongoing, data-driven efforts," said Dr. Stephen Loyd, Di more PR