RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 'When I started, I felt ready': How nontraditional students found medicine as a second career * By Grace McOmber School of Medicine When new medical students arrive on the MCV Campus, they bring more than grades and MCAT scores. They also bring the personal and professional life experiences that have shaped them into the students they are today. According to a national survey of incoming m more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Unveils Xponential - A Repeatable Blueprint to Accelerate Enterprise AI Outcomes * Leading global enterprises are already using Xponential to drive real business impact Enables leaders to deploy AI with speed, quality and scale *** Original text here: https://dxc.com/us/en/newsroom/10282025-dxc-unveils-xponential-a-rep more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * With NIH grant, George Mason researcher refines AI storytelling tool for dementia care By Katie Pearce For people living with early memory loss, recalling and sharing life stories can be a powerful act. It's the idea behind "reminiscence therapy," an approach for treating dementia that uses personal memories to boost mood, cognition, and connection. Now, George Mason Universit more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Halloween's biggest scare? It's the price of candy * By Amelia Heymann If you've walked down the candy aisle this month and experienced sticker shock, it's neither trick nor treat. According to Finance Buzz, the price of Halloween candy has increased 78% since 2020. While inflation is one reason, other factors in the supply chain have impacted the price of the seasonal sweets. Jeff Shockley,  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Openings in 2026 Hilton unveils its annual list of new property openings to watch for in 2026 Hilton will expand to new countries in 2026, including: * Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts (Malaysia) * Conrad Hotels & Resorts (Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Greece) * NoMad (Singapore) * Curio Collection by Hilton (India) * Canopy by Hilton (Thailand and Italy) * Home2 Suites by Hilton (Irel more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * Hilton Surpasses 100 Hotels in Saudi Arabia, with a Growing Pipeline Representing a Combined Owner Investment of USD $8 Billion Hilton accelerates multi brand expansion across established and emerging regional cities in Saudi Arabia, surpassing 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline * Momentum continues across Hilton's luxury brands, as well as continued growth across its lifestyl more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How I found my research: Liam Babcock savors the challenges and lessons of discovery * By Tom Gresham How I found my research is an occasional series featuring VCU students sharing their journeys as researchers. Liam Babcock is spending his senior year at Virginia Commonwealth University juggling coursework with his responsibilities in two research labs on the health sciences campus, and he c more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * In Yorktown, Virginians Call Out Sears for Backing Trump's Job Cuts Outside of Campaign Event * YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA - Today in Yorktown - with one week until Election Day - Virginians called out Winsome Earle-Sears for backing Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs that have been devastating for the Commonwealth. Sears backs Trump's DOGE cuts and has repeatedly downplayed and dismissed them. more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Key Center School Brings Imaginary Pets to Life Using AI * This story was originally posted to the Key Center School website (link is external). It's not every day a Dazzle-Winged Octo-Poodle strolls through the halls of a school, but at Key Center School, imagination is now getting a powerful high-tech assist. The dedicated team of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) Aimee Rand, Katie Huynh,  more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA and Partners Build America's AI Infrastructure and Create Blueprint to Power the Next Industrial Revolution * News Summary * Seven new systems across Argonne and Los Alamos National Laboratories to be released, accelerating the Department of Energy's mission of driving more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Research Breakthroughs Lead to Potential New Parkinson's Drug * AbbVie Pharmaceuticals has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the federal Food and Drug Administration for the first novel drug treatment for Parkinson's disease in more than half a century. The drug tavapadon selectively activates a brain target called the D1 dopamine receptor. Its potential as a new treatment for more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center Seeks Southwest Virginia Residents to Lead Region's Cancer Battle * The Southwest Virginia Cancer Advisory Board (SWVA CAB), a community-driven initiative led by UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking local residents to help guide the region's fight against cancer. To launch this new phase of work with a renewed focus on prevention and early detect more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Constructing success: Scholarship support empowers future engineers By Courtney Sakry Civil and environmental engineering (CEE) senior Garrett Beggs loves to see his work make a tangible difference in the world. When he arrived at Virginia Tech from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he knew he wanted to study something hands-on that would allow him to see the results of his work come to life. "I've always enjoyed se more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How transportation shapes industrial real estate values This research offers a new perspective for investors, policymakers, and developers. By Jacob Levin More trucks on the road means increased warehouse value, right? In the real estate industry, this is widely accepted. It is believed that when there are more trucks on the road transporting goods, the value of industrial real estate, such as warehou more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sinking Indian megacities pose 'alarming' building damage risks Research published in Nature Sustainability highlights urgent need for adaptation as sinking land threatens millions in India. By Kelly Izlar Sinking land is quietly destabilizing urban infrastructure in India's largest cities, putting thousands of buildings and millions of people at risk, according to Virginia Tech scientists. Groundwate more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M's cross-university environmental initiative hosts inaugural conference The Virginia Coastal Resilience Collaborative brought together prominent perspectives on important state and local issues. By Zachary McCoy, Office of the Provost The Virginia Coastal Resilience Collaborative (VCRC) at William & Mary set out with the mission of gathering important voices from community, academic and government partne more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * West Liberty University Speech and Hearing Clinic Promotes Positive Hearing Health and Hearing Protection In recognition of National Audiology Awareness Month, the West Liberty University Speech and Hearing Clinic, partnering with the American Academy of Audiology, encourages the community to prioritize hearing health with compassion and understanding. "Hearing is more than just a sense--it's a c more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * On the prowl for owls William & Mary researchers investigate how the barred owl is adapting to urbanization. By Catherine Tyson A high-pitched screech cuts the night air. Then silence. Minutes pass with only the low drone of crickets. Then you hear it, a soft, crescendoing hoot. "There she is," says Matthias Leu, chair of William & Mary's biology department. By "she," he means the female barred owl he a more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 28 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Launches School Health Nurse Certification To Help Meet School System Needs * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College School of Nursing is pleased to announce a School Health Nurse Certification Program starting Spring 2026, with applications now being accepted. The program consists of two online courses totaling seven credit hours that can be completed in one academi more PR