RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 19, 2025: * * * African American studies professor Adam Ewing earns National Humanities Center fellowship He will spend the upcoming academic year working on his book about 20th-century pan-Africanism. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University author Adam Ewing has been named a fellow of the National Humanities Center for the upcoming academic year. Ewing, Ph.D., an associate professor  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 20 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on May 19, 2025: * * * City Seeks Public Input on Regulations for Private Events The City of Greensboro invites the community to participate in a brief survey designed to gather input on regulating private parties and large-scale events. The City is committed to supporting community gatherings, while ensuring public safety and enhancing the overall experience. Feedback from the survey will inform local pol more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Administration issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * NC College Students Begin 10-Week State Government Internship Program 86 students will spend summer working in state government Established in 1969 and coordinated by DOA's Council for Women and Youth Involvement, the State of North Carolina Internship Program offers college students an opportunity to connect lessons learned in the classroom to potential more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * 2025 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship recipients announced RALEIGH - Thirty-one North Carolina students have been selected recipients of 2025 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced. The scholarships are designed for high school seniors and students currently enrolled in more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following statement on May 19, 2025: * * * State Treasurer Brad Briner Releases Statement in Support of House Budget Proposal State Treasurer Brad Briner released the following statement in response to the House's proposed state spending plan. "State House leaders have taken the needs of state employees to heart in this budget proposal," Briner said. "The House proposal fully funds the pension plan and increases more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Advances Bring Us Closer to New 'Light-Squeezing' Technologies Researchers have improved upon techniques that use thin films to compress infrared light, demonstrating three advantages that make the films more useful for practical applications. The researchers have proven that the "squeezed" infrared light can propagate at least four times further than previously shown; that the technolo more PR