RICHMOND, Virginia, June 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 20, 2025: * * * For exploring COVID's link to oral health, VCU's Kevin Matthew Byrd wins international honor The researcher, who is extending his efforts into cancer and other diseases, received the World Perio Research Award this year. By Mackenzie Meleski, School of Dentistry As the world shut down in 2020 with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin Matthew Byrd and a team of researchers more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 20 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional board appointments. BOARD APPOINTMENTS EDUCATION BOARD OF VISITORS OF CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY * Daniel M. Gade, PhD, of Alexandria, LTC (Retired), United States Army; CEO, InterFuze Corporation * Shannon O. Pierce of Virginia Beach, Presid more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Stars of the show: Trained actors bring simulated medical scenarios to life At VCU's Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, standardized patients use their theater backgrounds to help medical students practice both clinical and communication skills. By Laura Ingles, VCU School of Medicine Maria Lewis sits in an exam room, checking her watch and fidgeting as she waits by herself. Her hus more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 20, 2025: * * * VCU Board of Visitors to meet in person June 25 The meeting will take place at VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital. By Mike Porter The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors will hold an in-person meeting on June 25, beginning at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place at VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital, 1213 E. Clay St., Lambert Boardroom. The meeting wil more PR