ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * 'Keepers of This Legacy': Air Force Missileers Celebrate 10th Annual Gathering * America's missileers are the unsung, silent sentinels of national defense. As part of their Air Force service, they guard, maintain, and operate the United States' nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile facilities, ensuring these capabilities are available to American decision-makers. Above all, their contributions unde more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 2026-27 annual notice on rights and responsibilities of the Virginia Tech community A message from Amy Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Frances Keene, vice president for student affairs. 29 Sep 2026 As members of the Virginia Tech community, we are individuals with both rights and responsibilities. The following is important information related to our community standards regarding health, safety, and security: Student Code o more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * A Fist Bump, a Smile, and a Safe Place: Celebrating the Impact of Julian Gaither * Walk through the halls of Edison High School, and there is a good chance you will see Julian Gaither greeting students with a smile, a fist bump, and a friendly "Good morning." As a safety and security assistant, Julian helps keep the school safe each day, but his impact on the Edison community goes well beyond his job description. For countless students, he is  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Attends the Internet Governance Project's Identity Online Workshop * On September 24, AAMVA's Scott Vien attended the Internet Governance Project's Workshop, hosted by American University's Washington School of Law. The Workshop's theme was Identity Online: Shaping Governance through Digital Identifiers, where he took part in a panel discussion on the growing landscape  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA's Annual International Conference Kicks Off This Week * This year's Annual International Conference (AIC) takes place in Providence, Rhode Island, from September 29th to October 1st. We hope you'll join us at AAMVA's premier event for jurisdictions, industry, and federal partners to come together to share experiences and learn. The AIC showcases the latest trends in th more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Physician Associates issued the following news release: * * * AAPA Announces Nationwide Events for PA Week 2026 * October 6 - 12 celebration will connect PAs and PA students, introduce young people to the profession, and support student scholarships ALEXANDRIA, Va. (September 29, 2026) - The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) today announced a nationwide lineup of events and initiatives for PA Week 2026, taking place October 6-12. This year's celebra more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Abby Brown Appointed Americas Chair of Global Corporate Practice * Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has appointed partner Abby Brown as Americas Chair of its Global Corporate Practice. Ms. Brown most recently served as Corporate Deputy Practice Group Leader for the firm's Washington, DC office and brings more than two decades of experience advising public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, securities t more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * ABI Applauds Senate Passage of "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act" Alexandria, Va. -- The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) applauds Senate passage yesterday by unanimous consent of H.R. 7730, the "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act." The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.), permanently raises the debt limit to $7.5 million for small businesses electing to file for bankruptcy under subchapter V of chapter  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Grant Supports New Military Families in Nebraska * The Air & Space Forces Association Lincoln Chapter and the Nebraska Air National Guard Family Support Office, with the generous support of an AFA United Forces & Families grant, jointly sponsored a baby shower for recent and expecting parents of the Nebraska National Guard. The baby shower-held on August 22 in Bellevue, Neb.-directly supported Nebra more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-LA Celebrates Grand Opening of Baton Rouge Office * Baton Rouge, LA - On Friday, September 25th, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) held a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the grand opening of its new HQ office in Baton Rouge. The space will serve as a central hub for AFP-LA's grassroots activists and staff. AFP-LA State Director Scott Simon said the following: "Opening our new headquarters in Baton Roug more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MT Opposes I-194, Warns Measure Would Silence Montanans, Threaten Businesses * HELENA, MT -Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) today announced its opposition to I-194, a statewide ballot measure that would strip Montana small businesses, family farms and ranches, and nonprofit organizations of their right to speak up in the political process -and put their ability to legally operate in the state on the line i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * After Reports of Suicide Attempts at Sea, Subramanyam and Walkinshaw Seek Independent Review of Military Mental Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, and Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, are pressing the Government Account more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * After Reports of Suicide Attempts at Sea, Walkinshaw and Subramanyam Seek Independent Review of Military Mental Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, are pressing the Government Accountab more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Co-Leads Coalition Urging Federal Energy Regulators To Reject NextEra/Dominion Merger * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of state attorneys general, state energy and environmental protection agencies, and state ratepayer advocates urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject the proposed merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Ener more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force advances point defense enterprise with plans for new weapon system, career field * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The U.S. Air Force is advancing point defense as a core function of air and space power, strengthening its ability to protect the Airmen, aircraft, infrastructure and other critical assets required to generate combat airpower. Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach announced two  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence * Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Convention on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.: GOP MIDTERM CONVE more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Early interventions for depression tied to better cancer survival Large Medicare analysis finds depression was linked to higher cancer mortality, while psychotherapy soon after diagnosis was associated with lower risk BOSTON, September 28, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "Depression is common among people facing cancer, but it is often under recognized and undertreated. This study shows that timely treatment for de more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Five-treatment radiation therapy offers effective nonsurgical alternative for localized prostate cancer First randomized comparison with prostatectomy finds excellent cancer control at 5 and 8 years, with better urinary continence and sexual function after SBRT BOSTON, September 28, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "Patients choosing treatment for localized prostate cancer want to know how well it will control their more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Fractionated radiosurgery reduces cancer recurrence after surgery for large brain metastases Phase 3 trial finds three to five radiation treatments improved control at the surgical site compared with a single treatment, without significantly increasing side effects BOSTON, September 28, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "With brain metastases, large surgical cavities present a challenge because we have been limited i more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Incisionless radiosurgery shows promise for severe, treatment-resistant depression Prospective study finds sustained reductions in depression symptoms and suicidal thoughts among patients who had not improved with previous treatments BOSTON, September 28, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "For people with the most severe forms of depression, current treatments do not always bring enough relief. This study is importan more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Low-dose radiation therapy may slow progression of knee osteoarthritis, long-term study indicates Randomized trial links treatment to sustained symptom relief, less joint deterioration and lower disability risk, with fewer knee replacements in patients with grade 2 disease BOSTON, September 27, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "For osteoarthritis, we have treatments that can help patients feel better, but much less  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Radiosurgery linked to longer survival for small cell lung cancer with brain metastases First randomized phase 3 comparison challenges long-standing reliance on whole brain treatment for SCLC brain metastases BOSTON, September 28, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "Patients with small cell lung cancer have largely been left out of the randomized trials that established radiosurgery as a standard treatment for patient more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Real-world data indicate lower adherence rates for breast cancer endocrine therapy when radiation therapy is omitted Nationwide insurance claims analysis finds fewer than 30% of patients remained adherent for five years after lumpectomy BOSTON, September 27, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "Radiation therapy omission can be appropriate for selected people with lower-risk breast cancer, but endocrine therapy is an i more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Short-course radiation therapy better preserves physical function before pancreatic cancer surgery Randomized phase 2 trial finds better patient experience with five-treatment option; longer chemoradiation did not significantly improve tumor response or reduce progression BOSTON, September 28, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "For patients with pancreatic cancer receiving preoperative radiation, this randomized tria more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Ultra-low-dose radiation therapy relieves bone pain from multiple myeloma Multi-institutional trial finds one- or two-session radiation therapy approach controlled pain with almost no side effects, supporting earlier referral for palliative treatment BOSTON, September 27, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "Painful bone lesions are a common complication of multiple myeloma and a frequent reason for referrals for radio more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Appellate ruling allows WA environmental lawsuit to proceed against mining companies * Washington can proceed in its legal fight to hold two gold mining companies accountable for violating the Clean Water Act and discharging illegal levels of pollutants into groundwater and creeks in Okanogan County, a three-judge federal appeals court panel ruled unanimously Monday. The panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth C more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * October Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings Posted on September 29, 2026 The Arlington School Board's October schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available. This schedule is subject to change with advance notice provided on the APS website. For more information, contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015. APS has transitioned from Boa more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: * * * Arlington and Alexandria Partner to Intervene in Dominion Energy-NextEra Merger September 28 On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, Arlington County and the City of Alexandria entered into a joint representation agreement to intervene in the State Corporation Commission (SCC) proceeding related to the acquisition of Dominion Energy Inc., by NextEra. "This acquisition would have significant implications for the millions of Virginians who rely on these u more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate in an asylum officer interview and explain why they more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Co-Leads Coalition Urging FERC to Reject NextEra-Dominion Merger * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today co-led a coalition of state attorneys general and ratepayer advocates urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject the proposed merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy to form a combined energy behemoth with unprecedented market power over energy  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems' new Identification Friend or Foe solution receives AIMS certification to support future combat aircraft missions 29 September 2026 Modernized and adaptable AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder supports latest crypto and cybersecurity resilience requirements - BAE Systems' new Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) received AIMS certification from the Department of War for the U.S more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * Bangor University field course at the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory continues to dazzle international students * A group of British college students hop off a skiff after landing on a Cedar Island beach along the Eastern Shore of Virginia, anxious to start one of their field course activities at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Eastern Shore Laboratory (ESL). They are given a seine net, w more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare select three startups for the 2026 Next Generation Pet Food Program In collaboration with AAK, Buhler, Givaudan and Ingredion, the program advances innovative proteins, fats and oils intended to reduce the environmental footprint of pet food ingredients. - New York, NY (September 29, 2026) -- Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare, together with partners AAK, Bu more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Travel] -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * Business Travel Powers Economic Impact and Growth Across the World's Leading Business Cities, According to New GBTA Study * New destination-level research finds $178 billion in business traveler spending across 25 cities contributed $93 billion in local GDP, nearly $55 billion in tax revenue and 1.4 million jobs, with New York, Tokyo and London ranked highest for spending From New York to Tokyo to London to S more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Cadets, Steele Chapter Honor Hap Arnold on Air Force's Birthday * The AFA D.W. Steele Sr. Chapter joined more than 30 Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings cadets at Arlington National Cemetery on September 18, the United States Air Force's 79th birthday, to honor the life and legacy of General of the Air Force Henry H. "Hap" Arnold. Cadets from Arnold Air Society squadrons at Howard University and the U more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 29 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Can an Explicit Psychological Contract build trust during difficult times? * Relationships between public service providers, such as hospital trusts, and regulators are fraught at the best of times. This is no surprise when taxpayers' money is at stake, and the consequences of regulatory failure are severe, not only financially and reputationally, but also in relation to people's lives. Yet, the nature of these relationships can often more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * CDFI Caucus Co-Chairs Warner and Crapo Applaud Release of Congressionally Appropriated FY25 CDFI Funds * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Mark R. Warner (D-Virginia), co-chairs of the Senate Community Development Finance Caucus, issued the following statement: "We welcome Treasury taking another step to get these long-delayed FY25 CDFI Fund dollars out the door before they expire at the end of the month. These funds matter to f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 CDFI Caucus Co-Chairs Warner and Crapo Applaud Release of Congressionally Appropriated FY25 CDFI Funds WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), co-chairs of the Senate Community Development Finance Caucus, issued the following statement: "We welcome Treasury taking another step to get these long-delayed FY25 CDFI Fund dollars out the door before they expire at the end of the month. These funds matt more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Griffith Bill Featured in Energy & Commerce Committee Package to Combat Health Care Fraud * Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce unveiled a package of policies that help combat fraudulent activities and protect public health programs that serve vital health care resources to patients. One of these policies, H.R. 10621 - the Medicaid Fraud Fighting and Taxpayer Protection Act, is sponsored by U.S. Congressman Morgan G more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 29 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Cross Country Weekly Honors * CIAA Announces Cross Country Performers of the Week CHARLOTTE, NC (September 29, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has announced Faith Kiplimo and Franklin Kipchirchir of Fayetteville State University as the CIAA Women's and Men's Cross Country Performers of the Week following standout performances at the Rams Atlantic Region Preview in Ker more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Customer service resources to help you with your TRICARE benefit * FALLS CHURCH, Va. -Have you ever had a question about your TRICARE benefit that left you confused or frustrated? There are resources that can help you with your questions or concerns. "Every patient's journey is unique, and our team is here to listen, support, and guide you-no matter where you are or your circumstance," said U.S. Navy Capt. Gabrielle Crane, chief of the Patient Exp more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Daryll Milnikel: Grounded in Heritage, Focused on the Future * As President of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, Daryll Milnikel champions the legacies of trailblazers across the RV and manufactured housing industries. Originally from Niles, MI, Daryll graduated from the American Military University with a bachelor's in human resource management and a minor in business management. Outside of his professional work, Daryll places his more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide Final Ruling Follows Series of Court Orders Blocking Unlawful Administration Attempt to Weaponize Violence Prevention Funding September 29, 2026 Providence, R.I. - A judge on the more PR

EMPORIA, Kansas, Sept. 30 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Filiz Tabak Named Permanent Dean of ESU School of Business and Technology Sept. 29, 2026 The School of Business and Technology at Emporia State University has a new leader. Dr. Filiz Tabak, who joined the school as interim dean in July, is now dean of the school. "Dr. Tabak is an experienced, steady leader and a positive changemaker," said Dr. R. Brent Thomas, ESU provost and vice president for academic affairs, in announcing the promotion Sept. 25.  more PR

FERRUM, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Ferrum College Lab Supervisor Carol Love Receives Citizen Volunteer Award from Smith Mountain Lake Association 09/29/2026 FERRUM, VA, September 29, 2026--Ferrum College Lab Supervisor Carol Love has been selected to receive the Melvin Johnston Citizen Volunteer Award from the Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) for her years of service to the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program (SMLWQMP), a collaboration between Ferrum College and the SMLA. She more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason's quantum vision takes center stage during landmark week * From its Fairfax Campus in Virginia, to Washington, D.C., to the 2026 Quantum World Congress in College Park, Maryland, George Mason University spent the week demonstrating how universities can help turn the promise of quantum technology into research, workforce opportunities, infrastructure, partnerships, and economic impact. The university's engagement came at a pivotal moment. Qu more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 The Great Rebalance: Hilton's 2027 Trends Report Reveals Why Travelers Are Embracing Good 'Ish' Over Perfection * Hilton's 2027 Trends Report reveals a broader behavioral shift as travelers redefine what it means to travel well, prioritizing flexibility and experiences that continue to enrich their lives long after they return home. * Backed by a global survey of over 14,000 travelers, the report explores the five travel  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $529,133 ARC Grant for Wise County * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County, Virginia, a $529,133 grant. This funding will support a water line replacement project along Ramsey Road and U.S. Route 58. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This ARC grant for more than $529,000 helps Wise County modernize local water line infrastr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 [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: * * * Health system leadership and local leaders 'top off' Pauley Heart Center Pavilion at VCU Health * By Leigh Farmer The final beam of the Pauley Heart Center Pavilion at VCU Health was placed on the facility's structural frame today during an official ceremony marking a major milestone for its construction. "Pl more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Healthcare author, leader in contemplative science to deliver URI College of Nursing's Fall Distinguished Lecture * KINGSTON, R.I. -Sept. 29, 2026 -Susan Bauer-Wu, an internationally respected author and leader in healthcare and contemplative science will discuss mindful leadership in healthcare in the latest installment of the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing's Distinguished Lecture series on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. at the Rh more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 30 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Ligand on financing agreement with AvenCell Therapeutics Philadelphia, Houston, 29, September 2026 - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) as it enters into a financing agreement with AvenCell Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage cell therapy company developing controllable, allogeneic CAR-T therapies for patients with cancer, for up to U more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: OAG's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Recovers Over $21 Million RICHMOND, Va. - In the 2025 - 2026 Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) annual report, Attorney General Jay Jones announced that the unit recovered over $21 million from providers who defrauded or attempted to defraud the Medicaid program. ANNUAL REPORT: MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT ANNUAL REPORT 2025-2026 "It is an honor to serve as the 49th Attorney General of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * International Franchise Association Awards Bipartisan Members of Congress with "Franchise Champion Award" * Members of Congress honored for standing up for policies that protect and strengthen America's 832,000 franchise local businesses and the nearly nine million jobs they support WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Association today announced it awarded 130 bipartisan Members of Congress with the "Franchise  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of His Bipartisan Legislation to Make Food Supply Chain Safer * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded the Senate passage of the Making America's Food Safer Act, bipartisan legislation he led alongside HELP Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) to improve the safety of the U.S. food suppl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Criticizes Trump-Vance Administration's Rollback Of Protections For Survivors Of Assault On Campus And LGBTQ+ Students * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and former civil rights attorney, issued the following statement regarding the Education Department's final rule reinstating Title IX regulations from President Donald Trump's first term: "T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Lankford Introduce Jimmy Lai Internet Freedom Act to Counter China's Internet Censorship in Hong Kong * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the bipartisan Jimmy Lai Internet Freedom Act to assist the people of Hong Kong in circumventing Chinese Communist Party (CCP) censorship and maintain access to a free and open internet. The bill is named in honor of Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong pro-democrac more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Welch, Shaheen Urge Trump Admin to Stop Meddling in Brazil's Elections, Recognize Certified Outcome and Support Brazil's Democracy * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations (SFRC) Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, along with Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), sent a lette more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release: * * * Leonardo DRS Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call for October 29, 2026 September 29, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va., -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, October 29, 2026 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its third quarter 2026 results. The company plans to issue its quarterl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MOMEN-TOM: "Early Voting Could Hardly Look Better for Perriello" in VA-05 * Momentum is building behind Tom Perriello's campaign to flip Virginia's 5th Congressional District. Early voting numbers in VA-05 are heavily outpacing the 2022 midterm turnout numbers as Virginians sour on John McGuire's record of corruption and higher costs in Congress. Political analysts are saying that "early voting could hardly look better for Perr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Momentum Already Building for Sens. Tim Scott, Adam Schiff Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit with 8 New Bipartisan Backers in Senate * Bipartisan, bicameral backing from Senators in film production states - Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Montana - follows call for action by President Trump, decades-long push by lawmakers to enact federal credit Washington, D.C. -Bipartisan momentum for U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) more PR

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 30 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Made in Georgia: How HBCUs Helped Bring 'A Different World' From Script to Screen 30 September 2026 School is back in session at Hillman College. A Different World, the sequel series to the seminal 1987 college-set comedy, debuted Thursday on Netflix -- exactly 39 years to the day after the original half-hour premiered. The new iteration, which debuted on the Global Top 10 English TV list and ranked #2 in the US, follows Deborah, Dwayne Wayne a more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty for 2026-27 * Henry Zink, M.Ed., Ph.D., Psychology Zink earned a doctorate in school psychology and Master of Education in human development from Lehigh University, as well as a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University. He is a certified school psychologist who completed his doctoral internship at the Abington School District. Zink serves as an editorial board member for School Psychology Review and as a mem more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * New Platform Connects ODU Students to Nearly 200,000 Alumni for Career Guidance September 29, 2026 By Kenya Godette The person with the answer to a student's career question could be sitting in a boardroom in Richmond, Virginia, working on a film set in Los Angeles or leading a team halfway around the world. At Old Dominion University, connecting with that person is now at every student's fingertips. Ask A Monarch Alum, a partnership between the Off more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Honors Floyd Abrams, Rep. Laurel Lee, and Rep. Valerie Foushee at 2026 Support Journalism Awards and Chairman's Dinner * WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, the News/Media Alliance honored three champions of a free and sustainable press at its 2026 Support Journalism Awards & Chairman's Dinner, held at the Washington Marriott Georgetown. The evening drew over 250 attendees, a majority of them executives from news org more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Statement on Publisher Response to DOJ Fair Use Claims * Arlington, VA - Yesterday, the New York Times and other publishers filed their response to the Department of Justice's Statement of Interest (SOI) in support of Microsoft and OpenAI, in which the administration urged the judge to hold that copying any content to train AI models is "fair use." The News Plaintiffs' response to this SOI shows that the DOJ s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 On Senate Floor, Warner Calls for Data Center Guardrails on Water, Energy, and Transparency WASHINGTON - On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) called on Congress to enact meaningful protections for communities facing the rapid expansion of data centers, arguing that legislation must include enforceable requirements on energy costs, water usage, transparency, and community impacts. The Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 On Senate Floor, Warner Discusses Urgent Need to Pass AI Security Legislation WASHINGTON - On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), joined by Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), asked for unanimous consent to pass the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026, legislation to establish enforceable safety and security standards for the most advanced artificial  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * OSCAR Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact highlights undergraduate research and creative pursuits * Every year, hundreds of George Mason University students step beyond the role of learner and into the role of researcher, creator, and scholar. Some spend months in laboratories running experiments and poring over data. Others conduct interviews, create original works of art, analyze public policy, or tackle complex questions facing their communi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Peters, Durbin, Schumer Lead Senate Colleagues in Demanding Secretary Mullin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with jurisdiction over federal elections, Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Senate Jud more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Announces the Election of Five Leaders to Serve on PBS Board of Directors * ARLINGTON, VA; September 29, 2026 -PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced today the election of five leaders in public media to serve as Professional Directors on the PBS Board of Directors. These include newly elected Board members Jennifer Cook, Executive Director of WUCF in Orlando, Fla., Andrew Batt, Executive Director and General Manager of Iowa PBS, and more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * Pharmacy Coalition Commends CMS RFI on Medicare Part D Reasonable and Relevant Pharmacy Contracting Standards September 29, 2026 A national coalition of pharmacy groups today issued the following statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) RFI on Medicare Part D Reasonable and Relevant Pharmacy Contracting Standards -- which is part of the implementation of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms enacte more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Pollution, Algal Blooms Devastate Virginia's Eastern Shore Oyster Growers, Threaten Public Health * This month's devastating algal bloom that spread along Virginia's Eastern Shore is sending shockwaves through the Commonwealth's economy, with hard-hit oyster farmers reporting severe losses and residents reporting fish kills in at least seven area creeks. The fallout came after a massive algal bloom spread along the southern tip of Virgin more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 SPIAccolades - September 2026 Faculty Members Earn Gubernatorial Appointment, Grant, Fellowship, Award By Tom Durso Douglas Mercado, a visiting lecturer in public and international affairs, was appointed by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to the advisory board of the state's Office of New Americans. Through the 4-year appointment, Mercado will support efforts to assist refugees and imm more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Private Equity Team Advises H.I.G. Capital on Torque Investment * Squire Patton Boggs has advised global investment firm H.I.G. Capital, on the acquisition by one of its affiliates of Torque Holdings Limited ("Torque") a leading UK provider of omni-channel fulfilment services. The Squire Patton Boggs team advising H.I.G. Capital was led by Corporate partners Charles Leeming and Paul Mann and included director Louise Park more PR

GLENNS, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Rappahannock Community College posted the following news: * * * RCC Named Great College to Work For * Rappahannock Community College Named "2026 Great College to Work For" Rappahannock Community College (RCC) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For(r) program. The results, released on September 18 released in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 171 colleges and universities. In all, 76 of those institutions more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 8, 2026 The Honorable Brendan Carr Chairman, Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 WC Docket No. 26-227 Dear Chairman Carr: I write on behalf of my constituents in Virginia's Sixth Congressional District regarding Verizon's notification of its intent to discontinue traditional copper-based landline tel more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.29.26 Government Watchdog Finds Trump Administration Stopped Collecting Important Data on Child Labor, Enforcement Less Effective WASHINGTON - Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report that found the Trump Administration has disbanded an interagency task force created to address child labor. The report also addresses the impact of decades  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, and Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Dear Secretary Rollins, We write regarding the significant losses suffered by commercial oyster growers in Coastal Virginia in connection with recent harmful algal bloom and low dissolve more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Subramanyam, Rutherford Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Support First Responder Behavioral Health * WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and Representative John Rutherford (FL-05) announced the First Responder Behavioral Health Access Act, bipartisan legislation to expand access to behavioral health resources for first responders. Research shows that first responders face elevated suicide risks. Across the cou more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * New research from Mars reveals the hidden fiber gap in America's solo meals New research finds people in the U.S. are increasingly eating meals alone, yet while many see it as relaxing, comforting and even an act of self-care, fiber is being left off the plate. * 48% of U.S. Gen Z and Millennials who eat alone say they are doing so more than they did three years ago * 56% describe eati more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Robotics Competition Winners Advance Military Exploration of Humanoid Capabilities * The Army named five companies as winners of its xTechHumanoid competition Sept. 11, capping an effort to assess how emerging commercial humanoid technologies could contribute to future military operations. As the Army looks to robotics and autonomy to reduce soldier exposure to dangerous and physically demanding tasks, preserve combat power and give commanders more options, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * Rotational assignment bridges functional expertise, enterprise leadership at DLA * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Watching the auditorium and overflow areas fill to capacity to watch Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders brief the workforce in the most recent DLA Town Hall, Seqouia Smith felt a clear sense of validation in her professional growth. For the previous four months, Smith had served as the project manager overseeing the end-to-end execution of this age more PR

SOMERSET, Kentucky, Sept. 29 -- Somerset Community College posted the following news: * * * SCC Awards Fall 2026 Scholarships to Local Students * Somerset Community College (SCC) has announced the recipients of Fall 2026 scholarships. These scholarships are funded through the generosity of individuals, families, businesses, civic organizations, and memorial endowments established to support student success and educational achievement throughout the college's service region. This fall, students from across Southern and South-Central Kentuck more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Fan ("Jocelyn") Yang, et al., No. 1:26-cv-03366 (D.D.C. filed Sept. 28, 2026) On September 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed insider trading charges against Fan "Jocelyn" Yang, a former accountant in the corporate development department of Cummins, Inc., and her husband, Jing Tian, a former engineer at Cummins, along with four others, for illegal tipping and trading ahead of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * 09.29.2026 Chairman Cassidy, Warner Introduce Bill to Improve PBM Reimbursement Data, Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Finance Committee, reintroduced the Ensuring Accurate Payments to Specialty P more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Norfolk General Hospital ranked among Virginia's best for cancer care * Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has been recognized as one of Virginia's leading hospitals for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report, earning a No. 1 ranking in Hampton Roads and No. 2 across the Commonwealth. The report also recognized Sentara Norfolk General as high-performing particularly in care for blood cancers -including leukemia, lymphoma, and  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 State Corporation Commission approves yet another fuel rate hike for Dominion RICHMOND, Va. -- Today the State Corporation Commission issued an order approving Dominion Energy's request to recover from customers about $4.4 billion in annual fuel costs, as well as its request to "securitize" about $1 billion of those costs, effectively taking out a mortgage that will mean customers will be paying these cost more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Christopher Newport University posted the following news: * * * Staying Alive * Christopher Newport students are working to reverse a deadly trend affecting U.S. Sailors and Marines: motorcycle accidents. They're using research, along with their communication and public health training, to help members of the military ride more safely. According to the Naval Safety Command, 30 Sailors and 15 Marines died in motorcycle crashes during fiscal year 2025 - the worst fatality numbers since fiscal year 2008. T more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Students participate in We Want More History! event at Historic Sandusky * Historic Sandusky, a house museum owned and operated by the University of Lynchburg, hosted students and faculty on Saturday, Sept. 26, for We Want More History! The inaugural national initiative, coordinated by the Organization of American Historians, showcased the important role history plays in public life. We Want More History! events took place at museums, historic sit more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Swamp Fox VP Throws First Pitch to Honor Wounded Airmen & Guardians * What began as my vision to honor the AFA Wounded Airmen & Guardians Program and strengthen unity between military and families in the Team Sumter-Shaw community came full circle, from the starting line of the Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K to the pitcher's mound at Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, on August 22. As the founde more PR

SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news: * * * Sweet Briar Cohort Returns to Albania for Summer 3 of Archaeological Project * For the third summer, the Matohasanaj Archaeological Project brought students and recent graduates to Albania to gain field and excavation experience. Assistant Professor and Program Co-Director Dr. Erin Pitt led Arin Armistead '25 (who also served as assistant field supervisor), Sarit Goldstein-Mendoza '26, Amethyst Higginbotham-Mack '29, and Nathalie Schelin '26 during thi more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Tell Your Lawmaker to Join the Federal Workforce Caucus! * As members of the federal family, we know that having champions in Congress matters. One way we can build the Federal Workforce Caucus is a bipartisan, bicameral congressional caucus focused on supporting current and retired federal employees and strengthening the federal civil service. The caucus was launched  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Two Naval Aviators Safely Recovered Following USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Mishap * At approximately 6:18 p.m. EDT on Sept. 28, a mishap occurred during aircraft recovery operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) off the coast of Virginia. Two Naval aviators assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 subsequently ejected from their aircraft and were promptly recovered by search-and-rescue personnel. Both aviators were safely retur more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: * * * Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation leverages app to strengthen communication across installations By TaCorian Tilley, IMCOM Public and Congressional Affairs Whether families are newly arriving on an installation or just looking to familiarize themselves with available services for their loved ones, the My Army Post App (MAPA) provides quick access to reliable information to ease the transition. That includes details o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Expands Committee of 100 with Four Prominent Chamber Executives * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has added three accomplished chamber leaders to its Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100), one of the most respected leadership bodies in the chamber community. These leaders advise the U.S. Chamber's board of directors, enhance lobbying and coalition work, recommend programming, and strengthen more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 (TNSrpt) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * US defense investment gap reflects market barriers and shortage of investable opportunity, not any shortage of capital--Bain & Company and AIA report * Abundant capital and increased defense company valuations mask real gaps that risk disruptors from succeeding and incumbents from replenishing depleted stockpiles * Large public defense companies trade at valuation multiples similar to utility companies in a signal more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Navy Task Force 59 Founder Michael D. Brasseur Joins Booz Allen September 29, 2026 Spearheading strategy and innovation to deliver warfighting advantage - MCLEAN, Va. - Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced Michael D. Brasseur, a pioneer in the U.S. Navy's operational integration of maritime robotics, autonomy, and AI, has joined the company as an executive vice president. Brasseur will  more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Soars Into National Top 5, Ranks No. 1 in Virginia for Internships September 29, 2026 By Sarah Hertz Mahoney The University of Mary Washington has soared into the national top five among public universities for Internships and Making an Impact in The Princeton Review's Best Value Colleges for 2027, earning the No. 1 spot in Virginia for Internships. UMW is one of 209 colleges and universities nationwide - and just eight in Virginia more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record UVA Holds No. 5 Ranking in Supreme Court Clerkships September 29, 2026 Mike Fox A record 129 University of Virginia School of Law alumni are clerking across the country this term, including four at the U.S. Supreme Court, surpassing the Law School's previous high of 116 set in 2021. Also in the 2026 term, 37 alumni are clerking in federal appellate courts, 73 are clerking at U.S. District  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * UVA tops Princeton Review's financial aid rankings among public colleges September 29, 2026 By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu The Princeton Review has ranked the University of Virginia the No. 1 public school for financial aid in the country, moving to the top spot from No. 4 last year. Looking at academics, affordability and career prospects for graduates, the educational services company also named UVA the No. 2 value of all public colleg more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 29, 2026 VCU clinic expands eating disorder treatment and training in Virginia The new research-based clinic, led by psychologists Ann Haynos and Bek Urban, accepts adolescents and adults statewide while developing a new generation of practitioners. By Madeline Reinsel At a nondescript concrete building along Broad Street, two Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have created a rare resource for a common health condition. Establ more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 29, 2026 VCU launches interdisciplinary Center for Gun Violence Research Based in the School of Public Health, the center will unite expertise across VCU to advance the science of gun violence prevention and translate evidence into strategies that save lives. By Olivia Trani The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Public Health has established the Center for Gun Violence Research to advance the science of gun violence prevention  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 29, 2026 VCU School of Education receives $7.2 million grant for student mental health support The Partnership for People with Disabilities will collaborate with school divisions in Amelia, New Kent and Pulaski counties to develop comprehensive mental health systems. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University's Partnership for People with Disabilities, part of the School of Education, has received federal funding to strengthen m more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Lt. Gen. Furness' First Year in Review By Marianne Hause | September 29, 2026 Lt. Gen. David Furness '87 recently reflected on the first year of his tenure as the 16th superintendent of Virginia Military Institute, and described it as a fast-paced, fun-filled year of learning. A goal Furness prioritized and one he stated is important when leading any organization is to establish relationships with people within the organization--administrators, fa more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Virginia Peninsula Community College issued the following news: * * * Chris Moore Receives Honor from Peninsula Sports Club By: Bob Flynn September 29, 2026 Virginia Peninsula Community College men's basketball coach Chris Moore has been recognized often since his team's record-setting season ended six months ago. The Peninsula Sports Club, however, honored him Sept. 28, not for one season but for his numerous years as a basketball coach, many of those with the Gators. Moore, who also has been the College's  more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Earns National Recognition For Value, Affordability, And Student Success * VSU rises to No. 26 among the South's Best Value Schools and earns new distinctions for in-state value and service to veterans. Virginia State University continues to strengthen its national reputation for delivering an affordable, high-quality education, earning recognition in several categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rank more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech leads multimillion-dollar project for women's health A team of researchers from across the country will investigate the connection between hormones and tissue health in a project funded by the National Institutes of Health. By Alex Parrish 29 Sep 2026 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has funded a Virginia Tech-led research project to better understand and predict women's health outcomes by investigating how hormones shape the structure a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Belinda Sturm awarded Moore Family Endowed Chair By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 29 Sep 2026 Belinda McSwain Sturm, department head of the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been awarded the Moore Family Endowed Chair by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. This endowed chair was established with a generous gift from a member of the Moore family. The inaugural endowed chair is des more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Carolina Tallon awarded the William Halley Faculty Fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 29 Sep 2026 Carolina Tallon, associate professor of materials science and engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been awarded the William Halley Faculty Fellowship in Materials Science and Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The William Halley Faculty Fellowship was established with a generous gift from the estate of William G. Halle more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Christina Rost awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 29 Sep 2026 Christina Rost, assistant professor in materials science and engineering, has been awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship in Materials Science and Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship in Materials Science and Engineering was more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Graduate student earns national award for community-engaged history work By Diane Deffenbaugh 29 Sep 2026 When the 23/54 Project's Quilt Monument was unveiled in Pulaski last year, Kamille Simon '25 saw years of history gathered in one place. The unveiling brought together descendants of the 23 Black families who fought for better educational facilities for 54 Black children in Pulaski County in the 1940s. Community members, artists, researchers, and others  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Mohamed Seleem reappointed the Tyler J. and Frances F. Young Chair in Bacteriology By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 29 Sep 2026 Mohamed Seleem Ph.D. '06, professor of bacteriology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has again reappointed the Tyler J. and Frances F. Young Chair in Bacteriology by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Tyler J. and Frances F. Young endowme more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Orsolya Balogh reappointed the JoAnne S. O'Brien Professor of Theriogenology By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 29 Sep 2026 Orsolya Balogh, associate professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been reappointed the JoAnne S. O'Brien Professor of Theriogenology by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The O'Brien endowment was established in 1999 with a gift from Joanne S. O'B more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Virginia's initial draft of adult-use marijuana regulations - What you should know and what questions remain * Earlier this month, the initial draft of Virginia's adult-use marijuana regulations was published. Once finalized following review by the Virginia Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council (which is expected to be completed by January 2027), the regulations will govern the looming adult-use license application submitta more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Calls for Investigation into Trump's DHS-Funded Political Ads * WASHINGTON, DC \-Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), the only Democrat who sits on both the House Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform Committees, called for an investigation into President Trump's use of Department of Homeland Security funds to bankroll his political TV ads. "Trump is using your tax dollars at the Department of Homeland Security more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 Warner Statement on President Trump's Executive Order to Rebrand 'Artificial Intelligence' WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: "The companies building the most powerful AI systems are warning us that the technology is advancing faster than our safeguards. The president's response? To rename it and tell the companies devel more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 Warner, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve PBM Reimbursement Data, Protect Patients From Out-of-Pocket Costs WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Finance Committee, and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, reintroduced the Ensuring Accurate Payments to Specialty Pharmacies Act, bipartisan legislation to include specialty and m more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 Warner, Colleagues Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit WASHINGTON-- U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers sponsored the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, legislation to create a federal film tax incentive. "Film and television production supports good-paying jobs and small businesses across Virginia and across the country. This bill  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $500,000 In Federal Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Wise County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $529,133 in federal funding to help replace and improve a waterline in Wise County, ensuring residents have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water. "Every Virginian deserves dependable access to clean, safe drinking water," said the senators. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $500,000 in Federal Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Wise County WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $529,133 in federal funding to help replace and improve a waterline in Wise County, ensuring residents have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water. "Every Virginian deserves dependable access to clean, safe drinking water," said the more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Brian Alexander to Headline First Behind the Page Event The associate professor of politics will discuss his new book "Jefferson's Manual 0f Parliamentary Practice." By Abby Harlan September 29, 2026 Brian Alexander, associate professor of politics at Washington and Lee University, will discuss his new book, "Jefferson's Manual of Parliamentary Practice," as a part of the Beyond the Page: Milestone Works by Faculty series at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Weeds, Weeds, and More Weeds! * ARLINGTON, VA - What is a weed? What is an herbicide? And how do farmers address the weedy issues that crop up along the way when growing rice? On the latest episode of The Rice Stuff podcast, host Dr. Steve Linscombe tackles all this and more, joined by four renowned weed scientists: Dr. Jason Bond, Extension/Research Professor at Mississippi State University, Dr. Jason Norsworthy, Distinguished Pro more PR