WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF A BLUE WAVE DETECTED IN VIRGINIA AND NEW JERSEY" * Less than 25 days out from the midterm elections, Democrats are seeing a surge of momentum as voters take to the polls in New Jersey and Virginia. New reporting on MS NOW and Meidas Touch spotlights how early turnout shows signs of strength for Democrats in both key states, with key flip opportunities in districts including NJ-07, VA-01, VA-02, and VA-05.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Secures Return of Attorney's Phone, Vows to Continue Constitutional Fight Against Warrantless Border Searches * media@adc.org Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) secured the return of Miami-based attorney Jalal "Jay" Shehadeh's phone following an emergency motion filed in federal court in the District of New Jersey challenging its seizure by U.S. Customs and Border more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Alfonso Garcia Chan to Deliver Opening Remarks at AUTM on the Road in Washington, D.C. * Alfonso Garcia Chan will deliver the opening remarks at AUTM on the Road, taking place October 14, 2026, at Georgetown University's Capitol Campus in Washington, D.C. AUTM on the Road is a one-day event hosted in collaboration with local universities and sponsors, bringing together technology transfer professionals from institutions inc more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * An alumna's journey from George Mason nursing to NIH clinical research * Nursing wasn't part of Nyah Collier's original plan when she arrived at George Mason University. She started as an international relations major before switching to nursing at the suggestion of her father, who was a nurse himself. Once there, her interests kept expanding. Microbiology introduced her to infectious disease, epidemiology drew her to public  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Unlawful Changes to Head Start * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a coalition of 24 other states opposed proposed harmful and unlawful changes to the Head Start program that could gut early childhood education in North Carolina. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program that helps address the childcare gap for children aged 3 to 5. It provides early education, h more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Belonging Begins Here: FCPS Named Largest Purple Star School Division * In September 2024, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid set a goal to become a Purple Star Division by the 2026-27 school year. That goal has been achieved. Virginia districts earn Purple Star Division status when 100% of their schools earn and maintain Purple Star Designation. Applications are reviewed each fall. FCPS is the largest Purpl more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Blast Off! Rocket Launch Marks the Finale of World Space Week at Belle View Elementary School * From the innovation lab to the blacktop to the sky, Belle View Elementary School students celebrated World Space Week with a spectacular rocket launch. The entire 5th grade class participated, working in teams to research, engineer, and finally construct a spacecraft as part of a week-long project that demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solv more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Building resilient coastal communities: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professor honored by National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine * * Associate Professor Nasrin Alamdari received the Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellowship from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. * Alamdari's research helps communities develop infrastructure plans to manage water resources. The National Academies of Scien more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 12 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Celebrating the Sweetest Farmers in America * This National Farmer's Day, we celebrate all the sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers who work tirelessly to produce America's sugar. October marks not only spooky season, but it's also harvest season for both sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers. While families across the country prepare for a Halloween filled with sweet treats, our family farmers are hard at work producing the ke more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Elections Toolkit & Upcoming Training * Student journalists' coverage of elections is more important than ever. Your coverage can help younger voters -- who may be voting for the first time -- understand the process, the candidates and what's at stake. According to Tufts University, an estimated 8 million people are newly eligible to vote since the 2024 elections. Like many other student journalists, you might also be among  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown Launches $3 Million Paid Media Campaign to Elect Moms Demand Action Volunteers in 5 Battleground States and Flip State Legislative Chambers * WASHINGTON -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Everytown for Gun Safety VF MN announced a $3 million paid media campaign to elect former Moms Demand Action volunteers in key state legislative battleground districts across Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania an more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias * PENSACOLA, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly at a Walmart in Pensacola to provide updates on Florida's ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias and highlight additional resources available to impacted Floridians. The Governor highlighted Walmart and the Walmart F more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Museum to Receive Loan of Historic Vessel by Enslaved Ceramicist David Drake from Artist's Descendants * Hampton, Va. - The Hampton University Museum today announced that it will accept the loan of a historic stoneware vessel by renowned enslaved African American ceramicist David Drake (ca. 1800-ca. 1870), known widely as "Dave the Potter," from the artist's descendants. The jar was previously owned by artist Theaster Gates, who decided to t more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Opens San Diego Office, Expanding California Presence in Leading Life Sciences Market * Haynes Boone has opened its 21st global office with the launch of a new San Diego location at 12730 High Bluff Drive Ste. 260, strengthening the firm's California presence and enhancing its ability to serve life sciences, healthcare and technology-driven clients in one of the world's leading research and innovation hubs. The San Die more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Oct. 12, 2026 Hillsdale College Announces 2026 Drummond Fellows The fellowship provides scholarships and opportunities for students with an interest in hunting and fishing. - HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College has announced its newest cohort of Drummond Fellows, who work with the College's Nimrod Education Center. The Drummond Family Silver Fellowship provides scholarships and opportunities for students with an interest in hunting and fishing. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on October 8, 2026, by Dennis Wamsted entitled "Dominion-NextEra merger plan may slow clean energy transition." Here are excerpts: * * * September's revised merger agreement between Dominion Energy and NextEra includes clues about future resource decisions in Virginia that should concern state regulators, political leaders, and renewable energy proponents. Despite the success of the utility's current offshore wind projects more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 12 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Inova, a healthcare provider, posted the following news release: * * * Inova Mount Vernon Hospital celebrates 50 years of caring for the community * Hospital opened in 1976 as a 76-bed community hospital and has grown into a regional leader in orthopedics, rehabilitation, behavioral health and more Mount Vernon, VA -- Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is celebrating 50 years of serving the Mount Vernon and Richmond Highway communities, marking five decades of growth, innovation and commitm more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU Makes Historic Move to Join the American Conference Dear faculty, staff and students, Today is a significant day in JMU's history, and I want you to hear it from me directly. James Madison University is joining the American Conference. Our Board of Visitors voted unanimously to apply for and accept an invitation to the conference, effective no later than July 1, 2028. The conference's 13 member institutions, including schools like Temple, East more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Michigan Tech Notches Big Overtime Win * In a back-and-forth game that saw both Michigan Tech and Grand Valley State trade the lead, the Huskies tied the score, 35-35, with 65 seconds left to go, sending the game into overtime. The Lakers didn't get a first down in their OT possession, then fumbled the snap on the field goal attempt, which meant all Michigan Tech had to do was score and win the game. Huskies quarterback Alex more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * NASA awards Virginia Tech $5.8 million to advance aircraft design and certification The project's goal is faster and more efficient aircraft design that incorporates certification requirements earlier, reducing costly redesigns later in development. By Jama Green 12 Oct 2026 When designing new aircraft, aerospace engineers optimize for cost, fuel efficiency, and reduction in weight and noise. After a lengthy development process, the vehicle must then meet cer more PR

CLAREMONT, California, Oct. 12 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona Breaks Ground on Historic Center for Global Engagement * Pomona College broke ground Saturday, October 10, on the new Center for Global Engagement (CGE), the largest capital project in its history. The Center is expected to offer a new model of liberal arts global learning--one designed for a world where the most important questions demand many ways of thinking. More than 120 students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, families and friends attended the more PR

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * Professor Advances Research on Computer Security * Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science William Tolley is contributing to an Open Technology Fund (OTF)-supported research project focused on internet censorship, protecting online privacy, and strengthening access to information. As co-founder and president of Breakpointing Bad, a nonprofit dedicated to computer security research that supports privacy, censorship resistance, free e more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: How are UVA researchers working to protect Virginia's vulnerable Eastern Shore? By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu October 12, 2026 University of Virginia scientists are working to use plants and other natural processes to better shield the Eastern Shore from the intrusion of saltwater into farm fields. Landscape architect Michael Luegering, an assistant professor in UVA's School of Architecture, answered questions from UVA more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Rachel Pryately Brings Inclusive Learning to Life at Holmes Middle School * In Rachel Pryately's health and physical education (PE) classes at Holmes Middle School, students are encouraged to move, try something new, and grow at their own pace. Rachel teaches both general education PE and adapted PE, creating engaging lessons that accommodate students' different abilities, interests, and needs. Her goal is for every student to take part in acti more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * Rainfall reshapes river ecosystems and food webs, study finds * Global warming is often treated as synonymous with climate change, but rising temperatures are only one consequence of the human-driven phenomenon. Changes in rainfall patterns are another, but their effects on ecosystems are less understood. In fact, rain has an outsized impact on the ecology of rivers, according to a new study led by William & Mary's  more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Record-breaking 1839 Collection returns, featuring Longwood's new Coat of Arms October 12, 2026 Longwood's 1839 Collection bourbon is returning this fall with a striking new look, following back-to-back record-setting releases the previous two years. The product of a partnership between Longwood and nearby Sandy River Distillery, the 1839 Collection (2026 Reserve) will go on sale later this month, just ahead of Longwood's Homecoming & Alumni Weeken more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara's Faith Leaders Collaborative bridges faith and community health * For many people, questions about health and well-being begin within their faith community and not in a doctor's office. Recognizing that important role of clergy in supporting individuals and their families, Sentara Health has launched a Faith Leaders Collaborative that brings together local faith leaders and healthcare professionals to share information, strengt more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Sign up to receive Weekly Reflections by email. Hello Team FCPS, What a great week!! I love this fall season and all the abundant joy it brings. And so, like you I have often looked up this past week as the geese are doing fly-overs in formation. Over the years, I am pleased to be reminded that to all things there is a season. There is a definite comfort to nature and the predictability as well as the gi more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * The Crucial Responsibilities Doctors Must Never Offshore to AI * With artificial intelligence making deep inroads into healthcare, two top doctors are urging physicians to embrace the technology but to remember that only humans can serve the best interest of individual patients. The University of Virginia School of Medicine's Andrew S. Parsons, MD, MPH, and Harvard Medical School's Adam Rodman, MD, MPH, note in a new commentary that more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 9, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, commonsense climate protections and industry accountability are in the spotlight as LCV Victory Fund named the State Dirty Dozen, and we're following the fight to hold Big Polluters accountable before the Supreme Court. Be s more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Tip Sheet: Understanding the measles resurgence and elimination status: answers from a leading epidemiologist * * Measles cases have surged to more than 3,800 nationwide, putting the U.S. at risk of losing its measles elimination status for the first time in more than two decades. * Measles spreads rapidly in under-vaccinated communities, and declining vaccination rates are creating pockets where outbreaks can take hold and e more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * To Tackle Affordability, Georgia's Next Governor Should Start With Cutting Red Tape * In November, Georgians will elect a new governor. Several issues have come to define this election cycle, and the two candidates' platforms offer significantly different solutions to the problems facing the state. Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and her opponent Rick Jackson will also have to navigate national referendums on their respective  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS Oregon Arrives in Norway * Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) arrived at the Port of Grotsund near Tromso for a scheduled port visit Oct. 6. The port call is part of standard, routine operations conducted by U.S. and allied undersea forces across northern Europe and the Arctic. Grotsund serves as an established logistics hub supporting regular replenishment, routine maintenance and crew rest for allied naval vessels operating in the regio more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Faculty Teach Judicial Fellows About US Legal Institutions October 12, 2026 Mike Fox Judges from around the world gathered at the University of Virginia School of Law from Oct. 6-9 to learn more about the rule of law and U.S. legal institutions. Professors Juliet Hatchett '15, David S. Law, Camilo Sanchez, Mila Versteeg and Xiao Wang spoke to 25 Judicial Fellows about topics such as the American presidency, criminal justice, com more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Equips Every Student with Handheld Ultrasound Technology By Amy Ostroth - 10/12/2026 Every student at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) will receive a personal handheld point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) device beginning this academic year. The devices are being provided through VCOM's ongoing partnership with Butterfly Network, a medical technology company specializing in handheld ultrasound. While u more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 12, 2026 'No one right answer:' Exploring medicine's toughest ethical questions After a summer program at Yale University, Megan Castle returned to VCU School of Medicine eager to help her peers learn about bioethics. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Weeks after finishing her first year of medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University, Megan Castle moved into a Yale dorm suite with total strangers: a prelaw student from Florida,  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A new approach to kidney matching could save lives According to Virginia Tech-led research, a redesign of the U.S. transplant system could lead to 900 more kidney transplants each year. By Hannah Williams 12 Oct 2026 Although more than 100,000 people are on the national transplant waiting list in the U.S., thousands of donated kidneys are discarded each year, often because they're slightly older, with fewer years of remaining function. Researchers a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts available: midterms and Congress, daylight saving time, sympathizing with Dracula, Jane Austen, screwworms, more 12 Oct 2026 Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss top news stories--including the how the midterms could reshape Congress, who wins if daylight saving time becomes permanent, why pop culture celebrates monsters like Dracula, the evergreen appeal of Jane Austen, and more. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysi more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * W&M researcher leads study on students' literacy outcomes under Virginia Literacy Act * The following story originally appeared on the website for the William & Mary School of Education. - Ed. Elizabeth Talbott, professor and associate dean for research & faculty development in the School of Education, has been awarded a $978,904 research grant from the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education to conduct a longitudinal study of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on the Raid on Ilhan Omar's Home * Fairfax, VA - Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), the only Democrat serving on both the House Committees on Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement. "The federal government is not Donald Trump's personal weapon to use against his political enemies. Abusing the power of the presidency to intimidate and punish those who challenge hi more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Aliaa Bassiouny to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Her Appointment to the A. Stevens Miles Professorship in Banking and Finance Bassiouny's talk, titled "There Is a Story Behind This Number: What Financial Market Frictions Teach Us About the World," will be held Oct. 21 in Northen Auditorium. By Brian Laubscher October 12, 2026 Aliaa Bassiouny, the A. Stevens Miles Professor of Banking and Finance at Washington and Lee University, will deliver a pub more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Mark Drumbl Examines Limits of International Criminal Justice in New Article The article argues for new approaches to accountability when international courts cannot bring accused war criminals to trial. October 12, 2026 Washington and Lee law professor Mark Drumbl has published a new article, "Leaning into Absence: Lessons from Kony," in the Journal of International Criminal Justice. The article examines the challenges facing international crimi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by John A. Donnelly Sr., chief of the Washington D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "25 Years Later: Evolutions in Federal, State, and Local Counterterrorism Efforts Since 9/11": * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony for the record. I am honored to represent Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Government of more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Students evaluated real startups and put their judgement to the test in the 2026 Venture Capital Case Competition October 12, 2026 On Friday, October 2, 2026, five teams of aspiring venture capital professionals attended the second annual Ilitch School Venture Capital Case Competition, hosted by the Mike Ilitch School of Business, and the Belinsky Entrepreneurial Learning Laboratory (BELL Lab). "This remarkable competition offers students a unique opport more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association posted the following news: * * * Week 6 Football Weekly Honors/Recap * CIAA FOOTBALL WEEKLY RECAP: UNBEATEN LEADERS CONTINUE THEIR RUN AS WEEK 6 DELIVERS DOMINANT VICTORIES AND BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCES Virginia State and Johnson C. Smith remain unbeaten in conference play, Bowie State extends winning streak, and Elizabeth City State earns first victory of the season CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 12, 2026) - Week 6 of CIAA(r) football feat more PR