RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Associated Press Names Sears an "Outspoken Abortion Rights Opponent" Sears has an extensive record attacking reproductive rights VIRGINIA - New reporting from the Associated Press details the "vivid policy differences" on abortion between Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears. While Spanberger is committed to protecting reproductive freedom, Sears "has been an outspoken abortion rights more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Family, war and a tsunami propel 'Tall Water,' SJ Sindu's new graphic novel * By Drew Thompson SJ Sindu's latest book was inspired by the 2004 tsunami that devastated her native Sri Lanka. While the Virginia Commonwealth University creative writing professor had moved to the United States years earlier, she visited shortly after the natural disaster and was struck by the ravaged coastal regi more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- General Dynamics issued the following news release: * * * GDELS receives contract for the next generation reconnaissance vehicle of the Bundeswehr General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has been commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver the next-generation reconnaissance vehicle for the German Army Reconnaissance Corps, to be introduced into the troops as <more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * From the Situation Room to Netflix: Schar School's Larry Pfeiffer Goes Hollywood By Buzz McClain If the acting and dialogue in the White House Situation Room during the new Netflix movie A House of Dynamite seem authentic, you can thank the Schar School of Policy and Government. Specifically, Larry Pfeiffer, executive director of the Schar School's Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy,  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Meet-a-Ram: LaKesha Bennett connects through sound and color * By Geoff LoCicero VCU School of Social Work Meet-a-Ram is an occasional VCU News series about the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Virginia Commonwealth University such a dynamic place to live, work and study. LaKesha Bennett is music to the ears of potential Rams. "Music transcends all boundaries, and it has the  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Sears Again Refuses to Call on Trump to End GOP Government Shutdown and Stop Firing Virginians * # When asked if she'd call on Trump to negotiate, Sears said "you know, it's a great question" and refuses to answer VIRGINIA - During a new interview on FOX News, Winsome Earle-Sears again refuses to call on Donald Trump to end the GOP government shutdown and stop firing Virginians. Whe more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The summer of cyber: W&M students gain real-world experience in cybersecurity William & Mary students had a number of opportunities this summer to make contributions to the nation's cyber capabilities. * This wasn't your typical game of capture the flag. The version that Camden Good '26 and Atticus Nafziger '26 participated in this summer included a series of challenges involving cybersecurity knowledge an more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA-led national study finds Montessori preschool boosts learning, cuts costs By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu New findings from the University of Virginia show children who attended public Montessori preschool demonstrated better reading ability, executive function, short-term memory and social understanding in kindergarten than children who did not have an early Montessori  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Board of Visitors to meet in person Oct. 24 * By Mike Porter The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors will hold an in-person retreat on Oct. 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at VA Bio+Tech Park, 800 E. Leigh St. in Richmond. The meeting will be held in open session. The public may view a livestream of the open session videoconference at mssvideo.vcu.edu more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Cadets Learn Equine Body Condition Scoring A furry, long-eared, and somewhat stubborn guest visited Virginia Military Institute's comparative animal nutrition class taught by Maj. Natalie Slone, instructor in the Department of Biology. Fireball, a five-year-old miniature donkey owned by Slone and her family, was brought to class for a demonstration using the Henneke Body Condition Scoring System (BCS more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following news: * * * Pres. Trump Blasts Jay Jones, Tells Voters to Support Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears During a press gaggle with reporters aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump called out Jay Jones for his violent rhetoric and encouraged Virginia voters to cast their ballots for Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. "I think the Republican candidate is very good, and I think she should win," Pres. Trump said. "The Democrat  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Curious Conversations' podcast: Abhishek Reddy talks about adolescent suicide, screen time, and sleep By Travis Williams Abhishek Reddy joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about the impact of screen time and time of day on the suicide risk of adolescents. Reddy shared his recent study that examined these two factors, as well as the medicine used, among a group of adolescents who attempted to o more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Edge in the sky: University to lead conversation about the future of drones By Albert Raboteau The widespread availability and capability of drones has opened up exciting new opportunities in industries ranging from commercial photography to construction. It's also transformed warfare and created new elements to account for in domestic security. Virginia Tech is at the forefront of national conversation about t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Physical activity increases total daily energy use, study shows The study shows that active bodies burn more calories throughout the day and don't conserve energy in other areas. By Ethan Sirles The effects of physical activity don't stop when the movement does. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Virginia Tech researchers in collaboration with researchers more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Students help drive new research on global marine debris Graduate and undergraduate students took the lead in reviewing global studies on marine debris, uncovering overlooked sources of ocean trash and pointing toward actionable remedies. By Max Esterhuizen Undergraduate and graduate students took a lead role in a Virginia Tech study that analyzed global research on marine debris, uncovering surprising more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Study sheds light on overdose suicide attempts among youth and what families can do A Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine associate professor's study links nighttime hours, screen use, and easy access to medications to overdose attempts. By Josh Meyer As suicide and overdose attempts among young people rise nationwide, a team from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is uncovering insights that c more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The therapeutic farrier returns to teach By Andrew Mann As Jamie Secoura watched the surgical team remove a growth buried deep inside the horse's hoof, she knew this wasn't the kind of case most farriers would ever encounter in routine practice. But here in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, surrounded by veterinarians sharing radiographs and planning therapeutic approaches together, she was seeing the future of more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Launches 70% First Responder Tuition Discount * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College is proud to announce a special tuition discount for full-time first responders and their partners and children. WVWC benefits greatly from tremendous first responders in our community, and we are honored to provide this program to them along with professio more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSjou) -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Coping with a painful childhood International study shows college students who experienced family dysfunction as children sometimes turn to alcohol to cope with the long-term impacts. By Catherine Tyson College can be a joyful time -- of learning, forming lifelong friendships and having fun. But it's not without its challenges. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. 19-25, brings attentio more PR