RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Commonwealth Poll: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears 49% to 42% in Virginia governor's race * By L. Douglas Wilder and Robyn McDougle The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University today released findings from its latest Commonwealth Poll, conducted between Oct. 6-14. The poll captures voter sentiment ahead of Virginia's 2025 statewide election, pro more PR

PUEBLO, Colorado, Oct. 22 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: * * * CSU Pueblo's Digital Equity Director to Present at National Broadband Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) is bringing its work in workforce training and broadband access to a national audience this month when Digital Equity Director Dana Lambert presents at two sessions during the SHLB AnchorNets Conference in Arlington, Virginia. In 2023, CSU Pueblo received a $2.98 milli more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Environmental Efforts Everywhere: FCPS Leads Nation in "Green Flag" Honors for School Sustainability Work * At Lemon Road Elementary School in Falls Church, dozens of fourth to sixth grade students in an "Eco Defense Squad" are giving up lunch and recess once a week to compile compost from school waste, collect dried-out markers for recycling, scour the school grounds to remove trash, or tend to more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * New AI in Health graduate certificate offers competitive edge By Katie Pearce Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping public health and health care in real time, promising smarter treatments, earlier diagnoses, and more efficient systems. The question is: who will lead this integration? George Mason University's College of Public Health is answering that call with its new Gra more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall launches Telebehavioral Health Microcredential Marshall University's departments of counseling, psychology, school psychology and social work, have launched a new interdisciplinary Telebehavioral Health Microcredential course, designed to prepare behavioral health students and professionals with the skills, standards and strategies needed to deliver effective behavioral health services  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of 270-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and financing of Virginia Highlands Apartment Homes ("Virginia Highlands"), a 270-unit multifamily community in Atlanta, Georgia. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Senior Managing Director Brooks Colquitt represented the undisclosed seller in the sale transaction. Newmark Co-President  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Monkeys are serious business for undergraduate's research in rainforest By Chad Osborne, caosborne@radford.edu Amber Gordon woke up at four every morning this summer to the sound of screaming monkeys. "Oh wow, these noises, what is this?" she recalled a couple of months later, sitting in a biology lab, thinking back to the dark mornings in an open-air cabin where she was jarred from a good night's sle more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, I trust this note finds you enjoying a festive fall weekend. I love the crisp air and changing color of the leaves and I look forward to another week of abundantly joyful learning opportunities. These are definitely our best years. The promise of new beginnings is energizing, especially when you're part of the team that's helping spark i more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * 'Come on in': What teacher home visits mean for families By Audrey Breen, audreybreen@virginia.edu Initially, Lauren Campbell was intimidated by the idea of visiting the family of one of her students. "It is not socially the norm for teachers to visit homes," Campbell said. "Although I was trained in how to navigate the visit, I certainly expected my first visit to be awkward." Study more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Alert emergency notifications will go to all university inboxes starting Oct. 23 * By Jake Burns VCU Police The emergency alerting system at Virginia Commonwealth University - called VCU Alert - provides the VCU and VCU Health community with urgent, actionable notifications when a situation may impact the VCU community. To ensure these messages are accessible to everyone, all VCU-issue more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 award recipients to be honored for noteworthy achievements * By Dedrain Dennis When families of children with developmental disabilities suddenly found themselves without support during the COVID-19 pandemic, Caitlyn Berry responded. She founded Adapt and Grow, a private therapy group that brings culturally responsive occupational therapy into homes, schools and community more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Hospitals and Health Clinics Are Reeling Because of Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman * Virginia hospital and health care leaders continue to make clear that Jen Kiggans' and Rob Wittman's bill is gutting Medicaid and eliminating access to care across the Commonwealth. A rural hospital official told the Virginia Mercury that the Kiggans and Wittman-backed cuts are "pretty scar more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Ecological forecasting research team crosses ecosystem boundaries New National Science Foundation grant enables the Center for Ecosystem Forecasting to extend its research to include terrestrial catchment processes. By Felicia Spencer Virginia Tech researchers in the Center for Ecosystem Forecasting are expanding their efforts to include terrestrial-freshwater dynamics. The center research team recently receiv more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Flex MBA program offers a new path for working professionals In fall 2026, MBA students will have the choice between online asynchronous or in person evening classes in Alexandria each semester. By Luke Williams Each year, working professionals balance graduate education alongside career, family, and personal commitments. To support these professionals, a flexible pathway to earning an MBA will give students g more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A global collaboration enhances bioeconomy research An Austrian forest policy expert and a Virginia Tech sustainable biomaterials researcher are advancing global bioeconomy research through collaboration that links science, policy, and community impact. By Max Esterhuizen When it comes to finding solutions for a more sustainable future, collaboration across borders is essential. That spirit of global partnershi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The hidden currents of the brain Find out how forecasting fluid flow informs treatment for cancers, brain fog in people undergoing chemotherapy, and even Alzheimer's disease at the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture. By John Pastor Fluid moves unnoticed through the brain at a subtle yet constant pace, clearing away waste and delivering the oxygen and nutrients that keep our minds working.  more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Alumnus and Former Major League Baseball Standout Al Bumbry to Serve as Homecoming Parade Marshal A trailblazer on the field, in service, and beyond, Bumbry will return to his alma mater to lead one of its most cherished Homecoming traditions. * One of Virginia State University's most celebrated graduates and former Major League Baseball player, Alonzo 'Al' Bumbry, will lead this year's Homecoming P more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * With Only Two Weeks Until Election Day, Virginians Know Winsome Earle-Sears is Wrong for the Commonwealth Sears has an extreme agenda and a dangerous record of backing Trump's policies that are hurting Virginia  * With only two weeks until Election Day, Virginians know that Sears has an extreme record and will always put her loyalty to Donald Trump ahead of the Commonwealth. Sears has chee more PR