ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * A Defining Year for Autonomy Policy: Where AUVSI's Advocacy Stands in 2026 * Autonomy policy does not move in one place. This year it has moved in Senate committee markups, in House floor amendments, in FAA rulemaking dockets, and in a Congressional hearing room where AUVSI's president testified directly against a fast-closing window. Across air, ground, maritime, and defense, 2026  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * A Welcoming Start for FCPS Military Families * Jack, an 11th grader at Robinson Secondary School, hasn't had his learner's permit for a full year, but he has already driven in four states. Travel is a familiar part of military family life. Jack has lived in Alaska, California, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Virginia (more than once). "You learn to adapt in different environments," Jack said. You learn to find different teachers you like and just more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Congratulates John James on Winning the Republican Nomination for Governor * Lansing, MI -Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) tonight congratulated John James on winning the Republican nomination for Governor. Tim Golding, AFP-MI State Director, released the following statement: "John James has spent his career in Michigan manufacturing, growing a business and creating jobs, and that's exactly the experi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following statement: * * * AIA Supports Efforts to Maintain Government Funding and Advance Defense Priorities * Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today released the following statement ahead of the Senate's vote on a continuing resolution, taking steps to avoid a government shutdown: "The Aerospace Industries Association supports House and Senate efforts to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government funded more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air National Guard details bonuses, policy changes amid 'Summer Surge Incentives' * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Air National Guard is rolling out sweeping recruiting and retention transformation initiatives - removing accession barriers, expanding enterprise support and reshaping how it competes for the talent required to build dominating air power and ensure wartime readiness. The Air National Guard has also  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: * * * ASMFC Coastal Pelagics Board Sets Atlantic Cobia Total Harvest Quota and Recreational Measures for 2027 Fishing Season The Commission's Coastal Pelagics Management Board approved a total harvest quota of 80,112 fish and status quo recreational management measures for the Atlantic migratory group of cobia for the 2027 fishing season. This total quota results in a coastwide recreational quota of 76,908 fish and commercial qu more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected * Rescinding the rules would not eliminate climate risk; it would only leave investors in the dark OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed rule rescinding its 2024 cl more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Before the First Bell, Skyview Aviators are Already Building a First Class Community * When Micheal's twin daughters asked if they could attend Skyview High School instead of their base school, the answer came quickly. "They told me this is a new high school, and the focus is technology, AI, all those new things," Micheal said. "They were interested in that. They asked me, Can we go here?'" Now, just weeks before the first day of school, Michea more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Carter School alumna finds harmony between music and mediation * When Avery Cotham, MS Conflict Analysis and Resolution '26, enrolled at George Mason University's Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, she was ready for a new challenge. After spending 15 years as a vocalist and choral director in Colorado, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted her to rethink her career and search for a new way to serve her community. "I did some soul more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Case study winners share how the competition prepares students for public health careers * Three George Mason University interdisciplinary teams placed in the 2026 National Case Study Competition in Health Education. Students share what they learned from the experience and why they recommend it to others. Three George Mason University interdisciplinary teams placed in the 2026 National Case Study Competition in Health Education. Students say the experien more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Meet Anita Aminoshariae, a leader at the forefront of understanding what AI means for dental medicine Story by: Jasmine Vo Anita Aminoshariae, DDS (DEN '99), has long been at the forefront of her field, whether becoming one of the youngest board-certified endodontists at the time or lately, exploring the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental medicine and the classroom. Aminoshariae was 23 years old when she graduated from the Doctor more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * More Americans now support all-day cellphone bans in schools Support for restricting student cellphone use is growing. A new Pew Research Center poll found that, for the first time, more Americans support banning student cellphone use for the entire school day than oppose it. Forty-eight percent of U.S. more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 graduates offer this advice to incoming students * Welcome to the Mercer University family, Class of 2030! As you prepare to embark on your journey as a Bear, check out these words of wisdom from some of our most recent graduates to help you make the most of your college career. Here, they answer the question: What advice do you have for incoming students? #Samanta Schultz, EGR '26 Bachelor of Science in Engineering in mechanical engineering Try  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of the Air Force and the state of Texas partnered in a landmark collaborative agreement to accelerate the integration of commercial technologies into national security space architecture, July 30, 2026. As a result of this collaboration, the Air Force Research Laboratory esta more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Congratulates Shannon Taylor on her Primary Victory in Virginia's 1st Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Shannon Taylor's decisive win in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "While Republican incumbent Rob Wittman has spent nearly 20 years in Congress giving himself tax breaks and growing his net worth 40 times ov more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026, by founder of The Property Junkie Asad Halai: * * * How Buying a Former Jail Changed the Way I See Business Opportunities When an entrepreneur purchased an abandoned county jail from a government auction without ever seeing it in person, the project's success depended not on construction, but on uncovering its history and marketing its potential. This EO Toronto elumni's journey reveals how research, storytelling, and trusted relations more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Faculty Resolution in Recognition of Danielle M. Conway * WHEREAS Danielle M. Conway served as Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law from 2019-2026, leading the law school through ground-breaking and tumultuous events, and through which she displayed fierce devotion to the law school and the people in it, tireless resolve and patience, candid questioning of the status quo and the conven more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Following Governor Spanberger's Urging, SCC Requires Data Centers to Pay for New Transmission Infrastructure * RICHMOND, VA -After Governor Abigail Spanberger urged state regulators to protect Virginians from shouldering new energy costs, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) ordered data centers to cover the cost of transmission infrastructure built exclusively for those facilities -saving Virginia families, small businesses, and ot more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Dynamics issued the following news release: * * * General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend * RESTON, Va. - General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share on the company's common stock, payable November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 9, 2026. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of produ more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason computer scientist receives DOE Genesis Award for breakthrough AI-HPC research * George Mason University computer science professor Keren Zhou has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a prestigious Genesis Award, part of the Trump Administration's national Genesis Mission-an initiative designed to accelerate scientific discovery through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing. The Genesis Miss more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * George Washington University Joins the 2027 Entente Cordiale University Challenge * WASHINGTON (August 4, 2026) - The George Washington University will join a select group of leading institutions participating in the 2027 Entente Cordiale University Challenge, offering opportunities for GW students to collaborate with peers from the United States, the United Kingdom, and France on solutions to contemporary global challenges. GW Students Join Expanding U.S.  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Expansion of Intensive Reentry Program at Red Onion State Prison * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) successfully launched an Intensive Reentry Program at Red Onion State Prison, among the first reentry programs in the nation of its kind at a maximum-security facility. This new program is the 15th in operation at facilities acros more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia Steel to Expand in Bland County, Creating 50+ New Jobs * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Virginia Steel and Fabrication, Inc. will invest $3.6 million to expand its operational capabilities in Bland County and create 52 new jobs -more than tripling the company's current workforce of 19 employees. "Congratulations to Virginia Steel on expanding its operations in Bla more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Celebrates National Night Out, Thanks Law Enforcement Officers, First Responders for Their Service * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Spanberger yesterday joined Virginians at events in Harrisonburg and Augusta County to celebrate National Night Out and thank law enforcement officers and first responders for their work to keep Virginians safe, strengthen trust with the people they serve, and build stronger communities across more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Celebrates $3.6 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Bland County * Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a $3.6 million industrial investment from Virginia Steel and Fabrication, Inc. to expand operational capabilities in Bland County, Virginia. According to a press release, this investment will support 52 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Ear more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Ramps Up Growth Across Ireland with DoubleTree by Hilton Ashbourne Signing New signing brings DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Republic of Ireland and follows opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre * Hilton is accelerating growth across Ireland with a series of openings, signings and brand debuts. * DoubleTree by Hilton will launch in the Republic of Ireland with the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Ashbourne. * Recent milestone more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Innovation, Partnership, and Leadership Take Center Stage Across the Mid-South * HARRISBURG, AR & MEMPHIS, TN - Last week, three signature events brought together farmers, researchers, agribusiness leaders, and conservation partners from across the rice industry. RiceTec's annual Industry Social and Field Day was held Wednesday evening in Harrisburg, Arkansas, bringing together growers and industry partners to tour research plots fea more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * It's Time Ocean City Hermit Crab Races Are Run by Robots, says PETA Ocean City, N.J. - Ahead of the Ocean City Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant and Hermit Crab Races, PETA today sent a letter to Mayor Jay Gillian with a proposal that's sure to make waves: Retire the crustacean contest and replace it with crab-friendly activities such as races featuring robot crabs--which PETA is happy to provide--and a pageant that promotes protect more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Jay Cost Joins Geneva Faculty as Assistant Professor of Political Science Jay Cost, PhD joins the Geneva College faculty as assistant professor of political science. Cost has a PhD and a master's in political science from the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree in government and history from the University of Virginia. He has spent twenty years writing broadly on American politics for a general audience, and recently taught high school social stu more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Join NARFE's Fall Membership Drive * Did you know that NARFE rewards its members for recruiting new members? Think of it as a special "thank you" from our staff for building our membership and voices. This year the dates have changed! The drive began on August 1, and the program runs through November 30, 2026. Current members can earn $10 for each new member they rec more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen and Reform 340B Drug Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and John Boozman (R-AR), members of the Senate 340B Bipartisan Working Group, introduced the SUSTAIN 340B Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen and reform the 340B program. The 340B program requires that drug m more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * President Costin urges new class of student-doctors to be God's hands and feet in reaching the lost By Ryan Klinker, Office of Communications & Public Engagement In speaking to 160 new student-doctors at the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine's first Convocation of the school year on Wednesday, Liberty President Dondi E. Costin encouraged them to be the hands and feet of Christ as they pursue future careers as physicians. The first-y more PR

SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, posted the following news: * * * LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S. * * LinkedIn Top Colleges identifies the 50 U.S. schools whose graduates achieve the strongest career outcomes, based on LinkedIn data. * The ranking is built on five indicators of professional trajectory: job placement, internship and recruiter demand, network strength, career advancement, and knowledge breadth - capturing  more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Longwood named one of Money's Best Colleges in America for 2026 Longwood University was recently recognized on Money magazine's list of the Best Colleges in America for 2026, a distinction that reaffirms the university's commitment to offering a high-quality education that's affordable. The list highlights 735 top-performing institutions across the country, evaluating them on metrics such as affordability, financial aid, student debt and alumni earnin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Releases First-of-Its-Kind National Analysis of Homeowners Insurance Market Trends * The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has released a first-of-its-kind analysis of homeowners insurance market trends based on seven years of Market Conduct Annual Statement (MCAS) data collected by state insurance departments. The report, Examining Homeowner Property Insura more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NBC News Highlights Why Prosecutor Shannon Taylor Is A Uniquely Strong Candidate to Flip VA-01 * NBC: "Wittman has never had any sort of serious competition... He doesn't know what it's like to have a candidate that could mount a serious race" Vulnerable Congressman Rob Wittman has never faced a challenger like prosecutor Shannon Taylor. Don't take our word for it: that's what the NBC News analysts had to say about the strength  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Board Approves 11 Final Rules for Deregulation Project * Alexandria, VA (August 5, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today finalized eleven rules that were proposed for changes through the Deregulation Project. This is the first round of final rules from the ongoing Deregulation Project which is an initiative to review NCUA's regulations and ensure they are focused on credit unions' safety, soundness,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on VA-02 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Virginia's 2nd Congressional District primary election: "Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is a Navy veteran, wife, and mother who has delivered historic tax relief for Hampton Roads families, voted to ban Members of Congress and their families from trading stocks, and was recently rated the most effective lawmak more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on VA-07 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Virginia's 7th Congressional District primary election: "Out of touch Democrat Eugene Vindman has spent his time in office voting against commonsense legislation like tax relief for working families and billions in funding for law enforcement and border security. This November, Virginians will reject Vind more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Luria Shamelessly Embraces Radical, America-Hating Socialists Virginia Democrats are fully embracing the radical, America-hating socialists taking over their party, and retread loser Elaine Luria is right there along with them. Luria's best friend, Tim Kaine, recently said he welcomes the revolutionaries into their party. There is zero distance between Kaine, Luria, and the far-left wing of their party seeking to abolish the Senate, elimin more PR

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * NSF Presents Highest Award to H-SC Professor * The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded its most prestigious grant to Elliott Professor of Chemistry Timothy M. Reichart for his work in drug discovery, chemical protein synthesis, and educational methods that advance the sciences. The Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award is given to early-career scientists who excel in research, leadership, education, and community outreach. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * On Remote Wake Island, Navy's White Sands Team Launches Its Biggest Sounding Rocket to Test Plasma Energy Conversion in Space * PORT HUENEME, Calif. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD)'s White Sands Detachment (WSD) recently hit a high mark in its suborbital vehicles capabilities, launching its biggest sounding rocket for an experiment to bolster national security. The Space Measurement of A Rocket-released Turbulence (SMART) m more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE IN NATURAL WORLD STORYTELLING AT THE 2026 WILDSCREEN PANDA AWARDS * PBS has earned seven nominations for the 2026 Wildscreen Panda Awards, widely regarded as the highest honors in international wildlife storytelling across film, television, and digital content. HUMAN FOOTPRINT received two nominations, while the upcoming NATURE special "Tiger Island" earned three, for a combined five nominations across PBS's General A more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS KIDS Raises the Curtain on Gustavo Dudamel's CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS, Premiering November 16 * Music-Filled Half-Hour Animated Special Brings the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Performance of Beloved Orchestral Suite to Life for Families Nationwide Arlington, VA, August 5, 2026 - PBS KIDS is inviting children of all ages and their families to experience a favorite classical music piece in a whole new playful way with CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS. Th more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Pluralism Lecture Series begins Sept. 8 with Dr. Melanie Trexler * The first event in the University of Lynchburg's new Pluralism Lecture Series, hosted by Office of Inclusive Excellence, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Dr. Melanie Trexler, associate professor of religion at Roanoke College, will present a lecture titled, "What Could Hold Us Together? Listening, Trust, and Practices of Pluralism." The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Hall Campus C more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Rosalind G. Stark Student Press Freedom Internship (Fall 2026) * Applications are open for Fall 2026 for the Student Press Law Center's Rosalind G. Stark Student Press Freedom Internship: Organization Type: Nonprofit Time Commitment: 20 hours per week Length: Fall 2026 semester, with flexible start and end dates Compensation: $20/hour Location: Remote Position Summary The Student Press Law Center is seeking applica more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Statement on Whistleblower case dismissal * Updated statement as of August 1, 2026 \- Judge rules in favor of Sentara and dismisses whistleblowers' claims with prejudice. "We are grateful to the District Court for its dismissal of this case. This lawsuit was an attempt to misuse the law for personal gain. This dismissal reaffirms what we've said from the beginning: the facts and the evidence are on Sentara's side. At a time whe more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Student Press Law Center creates internship endowment honoring former board chair Rosalind Stark * New endowed fund will permanently support paid internships for the next generation of student journalists and press freedom advocates The Student Press Law Center is proud to announce the establishment of the Rosalind G. Stark Student Press Freedom Internship Fund, a permanent endowment to support paid internships for law and jo more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Transforming low-cost plastic waste into premium lubricants A new study reveals a method to convert difficult-to-recycle polyvinyl chloride waste into lubricants that could improve the efficiency and sustainability of mechanical systems worldwide. By Taylor Northcut, Contributor A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech and the California Institute of Technology has developed a  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * The Biggest Building Opportunity Is Already Standing * By Todd Sims, NEMA Senior Director, Regulatory and Industry Affairs, Built Environment When people picture a high-performance building, they often imagine a gleaming, shiny new tower filled with the latest technology. But America's biggest building opportunity is not the new construction dotting Nashville or New York City. Instea more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Turning data into better health: George Mason's Bachelor's in Health Informatics earns CAHIIM accreditation * The College of Public Health's nationally recognized program prepares students to meet rising demand for professionals who transform health care by turning data and technology into improved patient care. Health informatics plays a central role in modern health care, where electronic health records, artificial intellig more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI' With artificial intelligence on the horizon in higher education, the liberal arts are situated to be long-term leaders in the conversation, as became evident at the University of Mary Washington during its first "Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI" conference in July. That was the goal for organizers, Associate Professor of Education Victoria Russell more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond's Modlin Center for the Arts Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Landmark Performances and Two World Premieres * The University of Richmond's Modlin Center for the Arts is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the upcoming 2026-27 season of Modlin Arts Presents. "For thirty years, Modlin Arts Presents has welcomed a diverse array of world-class artists to the University of Richmond campus and our broader community," said Paul more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Cambrian and Ordovician Stratigraphy, Conodont Biostratigraphy, and Microfacies Analysis to Support 1:24,000-scale Geologic Mapping of the Southern Lake Champlain Valley, New York and Vermont' by Randall C. Orndorff, Mercer Parker, Stephen A. Leslie, John E. Repetski, and John T. Haynes, as U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1879-3 in 2026. The report, part of 'Stratigraphic Notes--Volume 3, 2026', was published in Reston, Virginia, and the manuscript was approved on June more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Self-Similar Vent Clustering in the Pinacate Volcanic Field (Sonora, Mexico and Arizona, United States)', Professional Paper 1890, chapter G, by Francesco Mazzarini, Ilaria Isola, Emily E. Zawacki, Amanda B. Clarke, Ramon Arrowsmith, Daniel J. Lynch, and Alejandro Hinojosa-Corona. Published in Reston, Virginia, in 2026, the chapter examines how volcanic vents in the Pinacate field are arranged across the Sonora-Arizona border and what that pattern reveals about the field's plumb more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Creating 3D Point Clouds, Digital Elevation Models, and Orthomosaics From Historical Aerial Imagery Through Structure From Motion Aided Photogrammetry', a 2026 report by Jessica D. DeWitt, Kathleen M. Boston, Sindhuja Sunder, Sandra Bond, Pete G. Chirico, Jennifer A. Curtis, Tom Nobles, and Neffra Matthews, in U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods, book 11, chapter C11, report TM 11-C11. The report, published in Reston, Virginia, lays out a workflow for turning overlappi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Regional Characterization of Coal Resources in the Gulf Coast Coal Region--In Support of Coal as a Potential Source for Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements', Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5045, by Peter D. Warwick, Robert C. Reedy, and Bridget R. Scanlon. Prepared with The University of Texas at Austin, Bureau of Economic Geology and published in Reston, Virginia, in 2026, the report says the Gulf Coast coal region holds about 83 billion metric tons of coal in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Cascading Consequences and Interventions for Hazards after Wildfire in Northern California', authored by James R. Meldrum, Brian J. Cornish, Jack R. Friedman, Scott J. Chiavacci, Christopher C. Huber, Savanna Craig, and Rudy Schuster, as Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5029 from the USGS in Reston, Virginia, in 2026. The report, which cites the December 2024 workshop behind its findings, examines postfire hazards linked to the 2021 Dixie Fire in northern California. WASHI more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Effects of Rice Idling on Occupancy Dynamics and Survival of Giant Gartersnakes (Thamnophis gigas) in the Sacramento Valley, California, 2016-24', Open-File Report 2026-1020, by Anna C. Jordan, Jonathan P. Rose, Elliot J. Schoenig, Daniel Macias, Giancarlo R. Napolitano, Gabriel A. Reyes, and Brian J. Halstead. Published in Reston, Virginia, in 2026 and prepared with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the report examines how shifts in rice farming shape the fate of the threatened s more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Aug. 5, 2026, involving Melissa Lubin, dean in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies: * * * New digs, new degree: UVA's school for working professionals opens new chapter By Mike Mather, mike.mather@virginia.edu The School of Continuing and Professional Studies is having a moment. As the University of Virginia's school year gets underway, the school that caters to adult learners and professionals seeking certificates, undergraduate and more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * U.S. Judge Jasmine Yoon '06 To Address New Students Ahead of Orientation, Trailblazing Jurist Discusses Her Career, Offers Advice Mike Fox Double Hoo Jasmine Yoon, a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, will welcome the Class of 2029 during orientation Aug. 14 at the University of Virginia School of Law. Yoon, a 2006 graduate of the Law School, became Virginia's first Asian American federal judg more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Accolades: Darden School earns 11 top-10 rankings in Princeton Review The University of Virginia's Darden School of Business earned top-10 placement in 11 categories in The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools 2027 rankings, the highest total in the school's history and its third consecutive year with 10 or more ranked categories. The results are led by the No. 1 ranking for Best Professors for the third consecutive year. The school also ran more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis - Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challen more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Nearly $5 million in grants awarded for dam safety and flood protection in Virginia The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation today announced the awardees of the Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund, a grant program to support critical dam rehabilitation, flood prevention and public safety projects throughout the state. This year, DCR has awarded a total of $4.9 mil more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Matt Heller, state geologist of Virginia and director of the Virginia Department of Energy Division of Geology and Mineral Resources, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9640): * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony regarding H.R. 9640, the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026. Represe more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Announces Mary Virginia Terry Center for Experiential Learning Valdosta State University proudly announces the establishment of the Mary Virginia Terry Center for Experiential Learning. Located inside Martin Hall, this university-wide initiative is designed to expand and enhance hands-on learning opportunities for students while supporting faculty in integrating applied experiences into the curriculum. The Mary Virginina Terry Center for Experiential more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU-led study will dispatch drones with AEDs for 911 calls in James City County * By Olivia Trani When a person's heart stops, every minute matters for survival. A new study involving Virginia Commonwealth University and James City County will assess whether drones can help deliver lifesaving care faster. VCU more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * William C. Nelson Jr. named chief of staff for the Office of the Provost Nelson, who will continue to serve as senior vice provost for academic administration and operations, will be the principal strategic advisor to the provost in his new position. - William C. Nelson Jr. has been named chief of staff for Virginia Commonwealth University's Office of the Provost. Nelson, who will continue to serve in his role as senior vice provost for academic more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Scientists turn one of the world's most hated plastics into premium lubricant Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is among the most common plastics on the planet but also one of the hardest to recycle responsibly. In a new study in Nature, scientists describe a method to strip chlorine from PVC and convert the remaining material into synthetic lubricant-based oils that perform competitively with commercial products. By Syd Morgan Virginia Tech chemist and chem more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Warner, Banks Introduce Bill to Better Match a Patient to their Health Records Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Patient Matching and Transparency in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve standardization of patients' demographic data entered into certified health IT products to help decrease patient misidentification and promote interoperability. The bil more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce Over $5 Million In Federal Funding To Support Victims Of Sexual Assault, Combat Violence Against Women * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $5,285,635 in federal grant funding for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to help law enforcement, court personnel, and victim services organizations support victims of sexual assault and their families, enhance victi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce Over $5 Million in Federal Funding to Support Victims of Sexual Assault, Combat Violence Against Women U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $5,285,635 in federal grant funding for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to help law enforcement, court personnel, and victim services organizations support victims of sexual assault and their families, enhance victim prote more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Applaud Over $1.7 Million In Federal Funding For Local Law Enforcement Agencies Across Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,716,459 in federal funding to help local law enforcement agencies across Virginia strengthen public safety through upgraded equipment, specialized training, and enhanced emergency response capabilities. Awarded through the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Edw more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Curtis, Murkowski, Schatz Host Bipartisan Roundtable on Extreme Weather Response, Supporting Disaster-Impacted Communities * Thirteen Senators joined the bipartisan discussion WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), John Curtis (R-Utah), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) this week hosted a bipartisan roundtable on Capitol Hill focused on the high costs of extreme weather and climate change, and how Washington can more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Where AI meets ethics: new interdisciplinary minor blends computer science and philosophy * This story originally appeared on the website of the College of Arts & Sciences - Ed. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into everyday life, William & Mary is expanding opportunities for students to understand not only how AI works, but how it should be used. Guided by the university's spirit of the ampersand -the idea that learning thrives at the more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Hellbender dads ditch their nests when water quality stinks Researchers use underwater cameras to spy on one of the world's largest amphibians - Bad water quality ruins the lives of young hellbenders--their fathers' parenting suffers when streams become warmer and siltier. "Altered water quality influenced how much they care," said Matthew Kaunert, director of the Clean Water Institute at Lycoming College in Pennsylva more PR