ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Are we eating ourselves to death? Biomedical researchers tackle this question and more Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists demystify the human body in the "Pocket Science" podcast. By Matt Chittum Can foods be addictive? Can sound heal? What if we could predict when your heart is more likely to stop? How does the fluid that flows in our mostly liquid  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Arizona State President Michael M. Crow to give inaugural educational leadership talk In a Q&A, Crow previews his Feb. 18 speech that will tackle how 'to spur creative innovation at every level of our institutions' as part of a new series created by the School of Education. By Sian Wilkerson Throughout his career, Michael M. Crow has dedicated himself to innovation in higher edu more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Battlefield tourism research puts graduate assistants on the front lines Graduate student Katie Lee never expected her first day of fieldwork with the Center for Economic and Community Engagement (CECE) to involve chatting with Parisians in a Shenandoah Valley military museum. Yet here she was, discovering that the region's Civil War history draws visitors from around the world.  For Lee, an urban and regional p more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Wings Partners with TEGNA's KFAA for Broadcast Rights Agreement DALLAS and TYSONS, Va. - The Dallas Wings and TEGNA's (NYSE: TGNA) KFAA in Dallas have announced a landmark broadcast rights agreement, making the station the exclusive local television partner of the Dallas Wings. In 2025, all Wings games not designated for national television will be av more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Ethics Bowl team takes its prowess for arguing civilly to the national stage Hours of training. Adrenaline rushes. Physical exhaustion. It isn't a marathon. It's an Ethics Bowl competition. And soon, members of Virginia Tech's Ethics Bowl team will take their prowess for arguing civilly to the national arena. The six-student team, composed of members of Virginia Tech's Ethics Bowl club, will compete in the Int more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * For the many layers of American democracy, new course taps into the many layers of VCU faculty expertise Nearly three dozen specialists in the College of Humanities and Sciences are collectively teaching U.S Democracy United/Divided this semester - and organizers think the concept will evolve. By Sian Wilkerson As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday next y more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Fullhart Horizon Fund helps keep cadets on the path to success When Maj. Gen. Randal Fullhart announced his retirement as the role of commandant of cadets in August 2023, members of his staff began brainstorming a way to show their thanks for his 13 years of service to the Virginia Tech Corps of Corps. It was a brief discussion that aligned with an identified need: financial support for cadets in their junior and more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Global Education Office's Black and Abroad conference looks to expand diversity in international study The event, in an expanded format this year, offered extensive insight into the experiences - and challenges - that can await students. By Haley Tenore Studying abroad is a transformative experience for college students, but the world isn't always a welcoming place. Last week, a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin On Storm Response Efforts Across the Commonwealth RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Youngkin is continuing the efforts and coordination of state resources to support communities that have been affected by this week's winter weather and flooding events. "As we continue to coordinate state resources and work alongside local officials to support communities impacted by this w more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * In memoriam: JMahl Stewart, senior strategic talent acquisition and recruitment manager, Advancement JMahl Stewart, the senior strategic talent acquisition and recruitment manager in the Advancement Division, died unexpectedly Monday, Feb 10. Stewart will forever be remembered as a man of kindness, companionship, and dedication to his family, career, and community. Stewart came to Virginia Tech in 2014 to recr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Legislation That Winsome Earle-Sears Voted Against Guaranteeing the Right to Birth Control Passes House of Delegates Today, legislation guaranteeing the right to birth control that Winsome Earle-Sears "couldn't resist" voting against passed the House of Delegates. The bill now heads to the Governor's desk. "Virginians aren't going to forget Winsome Earle-Sears' tie-breaki more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Matthew Giles Wins Partner of the Year at 2025 Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards Head of the firm's Pensions Practice Matthew Giles has won Partner of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards. The annual awards recognise top talent within the region's legal community. Mr. Giles leads a team of over 40 pensions specialists across the UK that advises more than 500 pensions clients with o more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 15 -- The Minnesota Office of Higher Education issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Minnesota Selected for National Cohort Around Dual Enrollment Policy Minnesota is one of seven states selected to join The Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy Cohort, a new initiative from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA) that seeks to advance dual enrollment policies across the nation. The cohort also includes New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virgi more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * President Emeritus Dr. Timothy O'Donnell to Lead Pilgrimage to France Christendom College President Emeritus Dr. Timothy O'Donnell and his wife, Cathy, will lead a pilgrimage through Northern France from October 17-26, 2025. This transformative journey will take pilgrims through historic and sacred sites, allowing them to walk in the footsteps of saints, explore France's rich Catholic heritage, and experien more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Professor traces untold stories of women's influence in Mumbai Inspiration for Paroma Wagle's recent research came from a deeply personal source: her grandmother. A local politician and activist, her grandmother played a key role in some of Mumbai's most formative social movements of the 1960s. But what struck Wagle most was how little these stories were known. "While studying Mumbai for my doctoral dissertation more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * School salad bars raise fruit intake among kids and benefit economically diverse schools, VCU researchers find Their latest study, centered on a Virginia school district, adds to evidence that salad bars are encouraging healthier dietary choices in the school cafeteria. By Madeline Reinsel School salad bars boost how much fruit kids eat but don't drive up vegetable intake, accor more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Lawyers and Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 The 2025 edition of Chambers Global has selected 49 Squire Patton Boggs lawyers as leading individuals across specialist areas of expertise worldwide. It has also recognized Squire Patton Boggs as a "recommended firm" in 26 regional practice areas across its global platform, including: Asia-Pacific Region Shipping: Financ more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Student Affairs Aspire! Awards recognize recipients' passion for progress Student Affairs' December Aspire! Awards celebrated students and faculty who showcase a commitment to pursuing growth and progress for themselves, the Virginia Tech community, and beyond.  Student Affairs established the five Aspirations for Student Learning to recognize those who embrace learning, engaged ethics, and service. These aspira more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Tips for those who want spring color before spring weather In Virginia, early ephemerals and classic spring bulbs such as crocus can make an appearance as early as February. For gardeners who just can't wait that long to see blooms, there is another option: shrubs that offer winter interest like blooms or berries during the winter months.  For Virginians east of Richmond, the evergreen camellia species are a gre more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 15 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Launches Online Firearms Auction For First Time in Office History State Treasurer Larry Pack today announced his Office has launched an online firearms auction that is restricted to registered federal firearms license (FFL) dealers for the first time in Office history. "This online firearms auction will help modernize my Office's Unclaimed Property Program a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Unbreakable bonds: For Iris and Mike Flanigan, a friendship that began at VCU transformed into love three decades later After bonding as VCU Police officers early in their careers, the pair married different people and moved on to other jobs before finding their way back to each other - and to VCU. By Audrey Alder Sometimes love is worth the wait. Even if it takes decades of friendship before it more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Unbreakable bonds: The philanthropic spirit helped bring Lesley and Andrew Maggard together Through the School of Pharmacy's Galen Society of donors, the 2013 graduates are close to establishing a scholarship in memory of a fellow VCU alum and colleague. By Joan Tupponce Lesley and Andrew Maggard say their love story has come full circle. They had their first date at a Galen Soc more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Upcoming events and activities at Virginia Tech Below is a sampling of activities coming up this week, including multiple movie nights, a variety of concert experiences, and February's International Cafe Hours: Featuring a Taste of Indonesian Culture. Be sure to check GobblerConnect for additional activities. Monday, Feb 17 * Self Care * Movie Night at the APIDA + Center featuring Mississippi Masala * S more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech first-year applications approach 58,000, another record high Virginia Tech set another new high for the number of first-year applications for admissions. A record 57,622 first-year applications were submitted for fall 2025 admission -- 10.2 percent more than a year ago. This year marks the fifth straight year in which the university has set a new high for the number of first-year applications for a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Researchers are driving the charge of zero emissions No exhaust means no emissions, right?  Not quite. It is commonly known that while electric vehicles do not produce tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions while driving, they do create debris from tire and brake abrasion. However, the degree to which they do and how that compares to internal combustion engine vehicles was largely unknown until the Virginia Tech Tra more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 14 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $450,000 in Belle Infrastructure Upgrades Belle, W.Va., (Feb. 14, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce an infrastructure upgrade project in Kanawha County. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water service, the company will be investing approximately $450,000  more PR