BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Matthew Hicks talks about computer security in the new year Matthew Hicks joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to discuss how computer users can be more secure heading into 2025. He shared insights about the evolving landscape of computer security, particularly related to artificial intelligence (AI) and generative technologies, and the implications of these technologies  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts available: Tariffs & stock market volatility, invisible dangers of radon, red dye no. 3, and more The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.  Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Looming effects of tariffs and stock market  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Jan. 27, 2025: Hello Team FCPS! Brrr... It has definitely been scarf and mitten weather this past week !! I want to take a moment and especially thank all of our hard-working custodians, maintenance staff, grounds staff, warehouse staff, support services staff, and transportation staff as they kept our students, staff and facilities safe this past week. I  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Haleon Expands Richmond Research and Development Facility World-leading consumer health company will invest $54.2 million to modernize its current facility RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Haleon, a leading global consumer health company, will invest $54.2 million to upgrade its research & development facility in the City of Richmond. The modernization will e more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Harry Dorn honored with emeritus status More stories from the College of Science Harry Dorn, professor of chemistry in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, 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 recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary s more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Hybrid fire ants turn up the heat in far Southwest Virginia More stories from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences In Lee County, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Amy Byington is working to stop a tiny invader posing a big problem. Hybrid fire ants, which are well-established across East Tennessee and parts of Kentucky and North Carolina, are now infiltrating far Southwest Virginia. "It's just on more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Virginia Democrats Advance Three Constitutional Amendments Enshrining the Rights and Freedoms of Virginians Arrow In response to Virginia Democrats passing three constitutional amendments to enshrine the rights and freedoms of their constituents, DNC Executive Director Sam Cornale released the following statement: "This week, Virginia Democrats landed a huge victory against Donald Trump, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 28 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Blackstone Energy Transition Partners on a definitive agreement to acquire Potomac Energy Center, a 774-megawatt natural gas power plant in Loudoun County, Virginia. The transaction represents Blackstone's most recent investment in the power infrastructure supporting data centers and AI revolution. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read Blackstone's press releas more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Maggie Bump honored with emerita status More stories from the College of Science Maggie Bump, professor of chemistry in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary se more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: Today Bloomberg Law announced the Bloomberg Law Leading Law Firms ranking, a new program to recognize excellence and growth across a variety of success metrics. For more information and to submit your firm's data before April 7, please visit https://aboutblaw.com/bgZ6. Bloomberg Law's Leading Law Firms is a ranking of law firms based on information including revenue, headcoun more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has appointed Philip Prowse and Jameel Tarmohamed as partners in the Financial Services Practice Group in London. Mr. Prowse and Mr. Tarmohamed focus on commodities trade finance and will play a key role in expanding the firm's trade finance capabilities across Europe from the London and Geneva offices. They join from Stephenson Harwood along with associate Andrew Green. "Our trade fin more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2025: * * * Peer-to-peer student counseling is the hallmark program of the School of Business unit, whose commitment to financial well-being has quickly been recognized. * * * By Sarah Murphy Just five years after opening its doors to students, the VCU Financial Success Center by Virginia Credit Union has received prestigious recognition from a national leader in financial counseling, coach more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with Elizabeth Edmondson and Suzanne Kirk, whose course explores "lessons" we may have learned - and how we might adjust our thinking. * * * By VCU News staff cRam Session is a VCU News feature that highlights the breadth of offerings in the VCU Bulletin course catalog and the wide-ranging expertise of the instructors. Research associate professor Elizabeth Edmon more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech chemist makes strides in drug discovery for chronic kidney disease One in seven U.S. adults -- about 37 million people -- are affected by chronic kidney disease, a condition where kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as they should. This causes a host of nasty symptoms and can lead to further worsening health conditions. Even more U.S. adults are affected by diabetes and high blood pressure,  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * VMCVM Alumni and Faculty Spotlight: Virginia Edwards Virginia Lee Edwards '07, DVM '12  Collegiate Assistant Professor and Service Chief, Animal Care for Education * * * When did you join the veterinary college? As a student from 2007-2012 and as faculty in 2016. The best part of being a faculty is? Hands down, the students. They are so motivated to learn and grow, and sometimes just need a little help unde more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 28 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is conducting a competitive Request for Proposals process as required by Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to award grant funding for Adult Education Section 231, Corrections Section 225, and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Section 243 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. The Office o more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 28 (TNSres) -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release: WV Secretary of State Kris Warner and the WV One Stop Business Center are celebrating more than 13,500 new business registrations in 2024. According to the WV Secretary of State's Business Statistics Database (https://apps.sos.wv.gov/business/BSD/Reports/PurposeSummary?BeginDate=2024-01-01&EndDate=2024-12-31&sortdir=ASC&sort=Growth), 2024 was a particularly exciting yea more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The Department of Kinesiology's new degrees in human health & physiology and public health will equip students to become leaders in vital fields. * * * William & Mary is launching two new degrees to meet critical demands in human health and public health. Beginning this fall, students in the Department of Kinesiology in Arts & Sciences may pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in human health & physiology an more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Jan. 27 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: * * * WVWC Esports Team Brings 140 West Virginia High School Students To Town for In-Person Tournament BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College's ESports Team proudly hosted the first-ever in-person event of the West Virginia Scholastic Esports League last month, bringing together 140 students from schools across the state as they vied for the top spots of the season's competition more PR