RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 31, 2025: * * * Alum authors children's book to spark early interest in health science careers For Elizabeth R. Martin, M.D., an OB-GYN who graduated from the VCU School of Medicine, 'everything comes back to contributing to the health of the community.' By Polly Roberts Girls are nurses. Boys are doctors. At least that's what Elizabeth Rice Martin, M.D., thought growing up in rural Farnham, Vi more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Hampton University issued the following news on July 31, 2025: * * * Hampton Proton Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation, Equity, and Impact in Cancer Care HAMPTON, VA -- The Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton) proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2025. This milestone is a testament to its commitment to scientific excellence and compassionate cancer care. As the eighth proton therapy center in the United States and the first of its kind  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 31 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Three FCPS Students Named 2025 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners * Three Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students from three high schools have been named winners of 2025 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The students are part of a group of more than 800 National Merit(r) Finalists chosen to receive additional scholarships finan more PR