BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 2025 Academy Award front-runners: Experts provide context, dissect controversies More stories from the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences The slate of contenders for the 2025 Oscars for Best Picture produced some unexpected front runners among the expected candidates. Musical "Emilia Perez," a Netflix original, led in total number of nomina more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Children's National Hospital, Virginia Tech expand research partnership to advance pediatric health More stories from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine More stories from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Children's National Hospital and Virginia Tech are expanding their research partnership, building on a successful collaboration established in 2019. This partnership will advance pedia more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * College of Visual and Performing Arts Launches Initiative to Renovate Center for the Arts By Kirstin Franko George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) announces the public launch of the Give Voice initiative, a $35 million fundraising effort to renovate and modernize the Center for the Arts into a state-of-the-art venue. The Give Voice initiative is part of Mason Now: Powe more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Destiny Haley's bridge experience editing a research journal More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences The word "research" often generates a specific image: A lab, scientists, test tubes, and chemicals. Some might not envision a liberal arts student engaging in traditional research. Destiny Haley, along with other researchers in the Department of English at Virginia Tech, is working har more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * DoubleTree by Hilton to Debut in Belfast City Centre NORTHERN IRELAND - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square, as part of a franchise agreement with the Loughview Leisure Group. Situated in the Linen Quarter directly adjacent to Belfast City Hall, the hotel offers easy access to the city's top attractions. Guests can un more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Technology Enables Allianz PNB Life to Issue Insurance Policies in as Quick as Five Minutes DXC's Assure Integral solution supports Allianz to expedite the launch of new insurance products in market by 30% PHILIPPINES, February 6, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has partnered with Allianz PNB Life, a more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs partner Everett Eissenstat appeared on several international broadcast networks over the past few weeks to discuss the fluid state of play regarding global trade and tariffs. Eissenstat previously served as deputy assistant to the president for international economic affairs and deputy director of the National Economic Council. Watch his CNBC appearance (here) (https://www.cnbc.com/vide more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Fairmont State University issued the following news: * * * Fairmont State University Announces Paul Steinhaus as New Chief Information Officer Fairmont State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Steinhaus as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With more than three decades of experience in information technology management and strategic planning, Steinhaus brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the institution. "Fairmont St more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason, men's head soccer coach Rich Costanzo agree to contract extension George Mason University and men's soccer head coach Rich Costanzo have agreed on a contract extension through the 2029 season, announced Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis on Tuesday. Costanzo came to George Mason in 2022. After leading the Patriots to one of the most successful regular season more PR

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Elizabeth City State University issued the following news: * * * Jasmine Jackson Changing the Game at ECSU: Balling Beyond the Court By Ganelle Z. Sutton Elizabeth City, N.C.--Jasmine Jackson isn't just a name you'll find on the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) women's basketball roster; it's a name etched into the heart of the university's mission to inspire, lead and achieve. From the courts to the classrooms and beyond, this kinesiology majo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 (TNSres) -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods selected partner Jasmine K. Gardner as its representative member for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2025 Fellows Program and associates Chauna A. Abner, Hayoung Chung, Micaylee A. Noreen and Jason M. Vespoli as representative members of the LCLD's 2025 Pathfinders Program. The LCLD Fellows Program, launched in 2011, helps high-potential, midcareer attorneys excel i more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Naren Ramakrishnan honored as Association for Computing Machinery fellow More stories from the College of Engineering More stories from the Innovation Campus The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has recognized Naren Ramakrishnan, the Thomas L. Phillips Professor of Engineering and director of the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, as a fellow for his contributions to algori more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Postpartum Depression Discovery Opens Door to Blood Test, Earlier Treatment New postpartum depression research from the School of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medicine could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk and possibly even to a preventive treatment. The research suggests that pregnant women may have characteristic levels of certain molecules in their blood that can warn t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * President Sands highlights Virginia Tech's growth, future in 2025 State of the University address More stories from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC More stories from the Innovation Campus A look at Virginia Tech's past decade, an analysis of the present, and a vision for the future served as the structure for President Tim Sands' annual State of the University address held Wednesday afternoon at more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Public health students learn about health care barriers while working with EMS More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine On top of a full-time class schedule, some public health students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine are volunteering their free time to the Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Roanoke County, and other rescue squads. The students are bridging the gap  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Rap takes center stage at Super Bowl When Kendrick Lamar takes the stage at Sunday night's halftime show, he will be making Super Bowl history. Fresh off a sweeping Grammys victory, Lamar is poised to become the first solo rap artist to headline the show. Lamar previously performed with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and others in 2022 - the first year hip-hop took center stage at the show. Grammy- more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Researchers look at County-Level Social Vulnerability index and access to high-quality Medicare Advantage plans By Taylor Thomas Today, over half of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, and that number is expected to rise. Keeping people healthy at all life stages requires access to needed health care services and prescription medic more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has advised Administradora de Fondos de Inversion Popular (AFI Popular), a subsidiary of Grupo Popular, as well as a portfolio of other Dominican strategic partners who partnered with Cementos Progreso Holdings, S.L., a leader in the regional cement and construction materials industry, to acquire the operations of Cemex Dominicana. The transaction, valued at approximately US$950 million,  more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce the addition of partner Marc Rawls who will serve as deputy Corporate Practice Group Leader of the firm's Atlanta office. He joins from Eversheds Sutherland, where he served as Deputy Practice Group Leader of the US Business Practices Group. Mr. Rawls focuses his practice on both privately and publicly held companies in acquisitions, restructuring t more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center Sees Drop in Opioid, THC Edibles Calls UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center saw a significant drop in opioids cases and a smaller drop in THC edibles cases in 2024 compared with 2023, according to new data from the center. Calls related to opioids fell from 533 in 2023 to 414 in 2024, primarily because of a drop in cases among adults (458 in 2023  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs Rachel Holloway to retire More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences In 1989, Rachel Holloway joined Virginia Tech as a junior faculty member in communication. She stayed for 36 years. Now a beloved leader in Burruss Hall, Holloway will retire this summer as vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs, having left an indelible imprint on  more PR