RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release: * * * Nothing prohibits Virginia from using our own dollars to continue gender-affirming care for Medicaid and CHIP recipients October 13, 2026 RICHMOND, Va. -- Today a new final rule from the Department of Health and Human Services goes into effect cutting off federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding for gender dysphoria services for young people: those under 18 in Medicaid and under 19 in CHIP. In more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Action Alert: Support the Federal Employee Records Relief Act & Protect Former Federal Employees! * Send a message to your lawmakers urging them to cosponsor H.R. 10718, the Federal Employee Records Relief Act, introduced by Representative James R. Walkinshaw, D-VA. This legislation would help former federal employees obtain missing personnel records, correct administra more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cuts * Washington led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission today advocating that they maintain the E-Rate program, which provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost of internet expenses for schools and libraries across the country. Washington received more than  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: * * * Alexandria Health Department Announces Departure of Director Dr. David Rose Tuesday, October 13 The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) today announced that Dr. David Rose will be departing his role as Director to assume a new position as North/Northwest Regional Director at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). His last day with AHD will be November 9. During his tenure, Dr. Rose guided the department through some of its most challenging yea more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * America's Next Infrastructure Breakthrough Could Follow the Roads and Rails We Already Have * By Steve Griffith, Executive Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs, Mobility, NEMA Co-locating grid and communications infrastructure along transportation rights-of-way can accelerate deployment, reduce conflict, and strengthen U.S. competitiveness America needs to build more power lines and more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Moves to Hold Martin Shkreli, Infamous Pharma Bro, in Contempt for Defying Lifetime Pharmaceutical Industry Ban * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of seven attorneys general in filing a motion and brief with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York requesting that Martin Shkreli be found in civil more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Court to Punish Martin Shkreli for Brazenly Violating Lifetime Ban from Pharmaceutical Industry * Shkreli Traded Pharmaceutical Stocks and Broadcasted His Activities on Social Media AG James and Bipartisan Coalition Seek Court Order Forcing Shkreli to Sell All Pharmaceutical Stocks and Forfeit All Trading Profits NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined the Federal Trade Commissi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS FTC, COALITION OF STATES IN ASKING FEDERAL COURT TO HOLD MARTIN SHKRELI IN CONTEMPT FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING LIFETIME BAN FROM PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of seven states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in asking a federal judge to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for his alleged flagrant and repeated violations of a 2022 court order that  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Bruce Arians selected as recipient of Paul "Bear" Bryant Heart of a Champion Award * HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Bruce Arians, one of the most respected offensive minds in the game of football, is the recipient of the American Heart Association's 2027 Paul "Bear" Bryant Heart of a Champion Award, presented by Houston-based St. Luke's Health, honoring his exceptional contributions to college football and the community. The more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Meredith College posted the following news: * * * Ceremony Held to Unveil Historical Marker Proposed by Meredith Students * When a new North Carolina Highway Historical Marker for NASA pioneer Virginia Layden Tucker was unveiled on October 5, Meredith College history students could take pride in the accomplishment. "Virginia Layden Tucker, born in 1909 in Hertford, North Carolina, was a pioneering mathematician who led the human computer division at NASA and advanced aeronautical research and women's rol more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Business] -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association posted the following news release: * * * Check Your Vendors' Quantum-Safe Readiness with New Tool from Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance * RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2026 - The time for financial institutions to prepare for quantum-safe computing is now, and Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance has a new tool to help. A federal initiative set a goal of making critical infrastructure sectors quantum-safe by December 2030. The financial services  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Chesapeake Bay Earns High Marks in Report, but Trouble Spots Persist * While the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay is at its highest point in decades, trouble spots persist around the watershed, according to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) 2026 Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card released today. The Chesapeake Bay overall earned a grade of C+, the highest score ever in the 40 years UMCES has iss more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Student Grows Through Leadership, Faith, and Community * When Ignatius Birdsall first heard about Christendom College, he was more than 2,000 miles away in California--and he was not yet convinced it was the college for him. Now, more than two years later, Birdsall has found himself transformed by the school, becoming one of the students helping build the very community that drew him to Christendom in the first place. Birdsall, who was raised more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship from 40 Criminals in Largest Single-Period Filing Under the Trump Administration 10/13/2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services partnered with the Department of Justice in its filing of denaturalization actions against dozens of individuals accused of serious offenses, including acting as an agent for a foreign government, committing voluntary m more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Co-Leader of Violent Spree That Targeted Mid-Atlantic Pharmacies and Phone Stores Sentenced to 140 Months * WASHINGTON -- Ashley Gause, 33, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today to 140 months in federal prison for her role as a co-leader of a violent multi-state robbery crew that targeted more than a dozen pharmacies and cellphone stores in the District, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey, announced U.S. At more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wittman Earns Dean's List Recognition from National Shooting Sports Foundation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today announced that he has earned a Dean's List recognition from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) on its report card for the 119th Congress. This award recognizes legislators who earned a 100% voting and co-sponsorship record on legislative priorities important to the firearm and ammuni more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * Consumer Protections Are a Feature of Legalized Sports Betting * * Investigations into market practices are part of a well-regulated market, and do not point toward a case for prohibition. * The vast majority of Americans do not place wagers  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * CVS Health Foundation Scholarship supports nursing student's goal of advancing women's health care * For Stacey Costanzo pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is about more than earning a degree. It is part of a commitment to providing exceptional care for patients, advancing women's health, and helping prepare the next generation of nurses. That journey recently received a boost through the CVS Health Foundation Cari more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases New TV Ad in VA-02: "Great Recipe" * The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for VA-02, "Great Recipe," highlighting a Virginia small business owner talking about why we need Elaine Luria back in Congress. The ad spotlights how Luria helped small business owners like the one featured in the ad, and will fight to bring down everyday costs like health care and groceries when she gets back to Washington. The ad - th more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Dean Carol Smith elected to Association of Research Libraries board of directors * LAWRENCE -- KU Libraries Dean Carol Smith was elected to the 2027 board of directors of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) during the association's fall meeting in Alexandria, Virginia. She will begin her three-year term Jan. 1, 2027. The board is the governing body of ARL and represents the interests of member libraries in directing the business of the associatio more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, posted the following news release: * * * DXC and LangChain Advance Agentic AI Harnesses for Mission-Critical IT Operations * * Partnership brings together DXC's decades of experience operating mission-critical enterprise systems with LangChain's technology for safely and securely managing AI agent harnesses * DXC OASIS, built on LangChain's open-source LangGraph runtime, is scaling toward 125 customer environments ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 FBI Norfolk Consolidates with FBI Richmond FBI Norfolk has officially consolidated with FBI Richmond. For decades, the Norfolk Field Office has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the communities, law enforcement agencies, businesses, schools, military partners, and other organizations of Hampton Roads and eastern Virginia to protect the people we serve. That commitment is not changing. It is getting stronger. This consolidation brings the resources, expe more PR

FERRUM, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Ferrum College and Patrick & Henry Community College Expand Articulation Agreements FERRUM, Virginia, October 13, 2026 -- Ferrum College and Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) have created additional articulation agreements that will enable students with associate degrees from the community college to transition smoothly into criminal justice or teacher education majors and earn bachelor's degrees within two years. P&HCC President Greg Hodges and Ferrum Colle more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * GAO: USAID Workforce Fell From 13,600 to 241; State Cannot Produce Its Own Staffing Data * A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examines how federal foreign assistance programs and the employees who run them changed after a series of executive orders beginning in January 2025. For federal employees, the report provides an independent, official account of  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias * JAY, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue in Jay and Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly in Vernon to provide updates on Florida's ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias. In Jay, Governor DeSantis highlighted the state's effort more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces M.C. Dean Expansion in Caroline County, Creating Nearly 2,000 New Jobs for Virginians * $412.5 Million Investment Will Establish State-Of-The-Art Manufacturing Campus RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that M.C. Dean -- an innovative power and technology engineering firm -- will invest $412.5 million to expand production capabilities at the company's Modular Mission Critical(tm) more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia's AAA Bond Rating Affirmed by All Three Major Rating Agencies * RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the affirmation of the Commonwealth of Virginia's AAA/Aaa/AAA bond ratings by Fitch Ratings, Moody's Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings -- the highest levels a state can receive. In late September, Governor Spanberger traveled to New York City to personally meet with the thre more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * If It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It: Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rule Changes to Reduce Internet Services for Schools * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in opposing efforts by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to significantly narrow, restrict, or terminate the federal E-Rate program (E-Rate), which for the last 30 years has provided most public schools and libraries  more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * Investing in flexibility: Richard and Pamela Lafferty champion unrestricted giving to W&M's VIMS & Batten School * "From my perspective as a graduate of William & Mary, there's no other school that has such a broad, national impact as does VIMS & the Batten School," said Richard Lafferty '74. "There's no comparison, in my opinion. So, it's an easy thing to get excited about." Lafferty quickly becomes animated when d more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * Jefferson Lab Announces Associate Laboratory Director for Business Services NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Kanama Bivins has been appointed associate laboratory director for business services for the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. In this new role, Bivins is the senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership, stewardship and performance of Jefferson Lab's fina more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Large global study examines Alzheimer's blood biomarker across racial and ethnic groups * A USC study of 15,612 cognitively unimpaired adults screened for an Alzheimer's clinical trial found blood biomarker levels differed across racial and ethnic groups, but the relationship between biomarker levels and brain amyloid was generally similar. A large global study provides new evidence supporting the use o more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- 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 Selected to Advance Next-Generation Uncooled Thermal Infrared Sensing for U.S. Army DUTCH Initiative October 13, 2026 Company will demonstrate high-definition, high-frame-rate thermal camera cores designed for a broad range of critical defense applications - ARLINGTON, Va. -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 14 -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * Lockheed Martin and Avio Announce Strategic Cooperation Agreement for Solid Rocket Motor Production WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2026 - Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Avio announced a strategic cooperation agreement for the production of solid rocket motors (SRMs). This collaboration will accelerate and expand the SRM industrial base with key manufacturing capabilities, bringing resiliency to a vital U.S. supply chain. THE BIG PICTURE After qualification, init more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * A tall task: Preserving the legacy of Farmville's White House magnolia October 13, 2026 Every tree has a story to tell. For a certain magnolia near Longwood's campus, that tale stretches to mere decades after the end of the Civil War when a collection of the town's Black citizens were in the midst of driving the social, economic and political transformations of America's post-Emancipation era--both locally and statewide. And much like the branches more PR

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * What's at Stake for Boating in the 2026 Midterm Elections? October 13, 2026 Where Do the Marine Industry's Priorities Stand Today? How Midterm Results May Shape Outcomes By Mike Sayre, MRAA Director of Government Relations With the 2026 midterms just a few weeks away, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Government Relations team is here to give you an update on the boating industry's priorities in Cong more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * Mason Arts Draw Crowds and Support at 2026 ARTS by GEORGE! * George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) celebrated the 21st annual ARTS by George! benefit event on October 3, raising $400,000 to support student scholarships and Mason Arts programs. The event, headlined by actor and musician Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, brought the total raised through ARTS by George! to more than $5 million since the event b more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Advises Kent Outdoors in Sale to PRADCO Outdoor Brands October 12, 2026 A McGuireWoods team guided Kent Outdoors, a portfolio of leading brands in watersports and marine safety, in its sale to PRADCO Outdoor Brands. Established in 1959, Kent Outdoors serves watersports participants through brands including HO Sports, Hyperlite, BOTE, O'Brien, Connelly, Liquid Force, Onyx, Full Throttle, Kent Safety Products, Aquaglide, FatSac, Bar more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Book Fair Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring Margaret Atwood, Colson Whitehead, Tony Shalhoub and Bonnie Garmus * Presented by Miami Dade College, the eight-day festival returns Nov. 15-22, 2026, with hundreds of authors from around the world Press Accreditation: Apply for accreditation here. MIAMI (October 13, 2026) -- Miami Book Fair, the longest-running literary festival in the United States, today announced the lineup for its 43rd edition, return more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * New Research Shows Many State Property Tax Laws Punish Fast-Evolving Technology October 13, 2026 State tangible personal property tax laws often discriminate against technology that is crucial to serve the demands of the information age, according to new research released Tuesday by National Taxpayers Union. The complex depreciation schedules required to value property are designed around manufacturing machinery that often performs at th more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, posted the following news release: * * * Nuclear Microreactors Market to reach US$1.53bn * The global microreactor market is projected to grow from US$482.8 million in 2027 to US$1,531.8 million (US$1.53 billion) by 2037, at a CAGR of 12.2%, according to the  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * Patriot Profile: Maya Bayat * Skip to content Mason George Mason University Apply Give Canvas PatriotWeb Peoplefinder Athletics News CALENDAR Library Graduation Academics Undergraduate Programs Honors College Undergraduate Research Graduate Programs Colleges and Schools Study Abroad Mason Online Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation SMSC Academic Programs Internships Teaching and Learning Accessibility Resources University Libraries Continuing and Prof more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Project FLEX study on hip hop, sport culminates in 'Shark Tank'-style event * Students from a summer study called "Beats, Games and Power: A Critical Introduction to Sport, Hip Hop and Social Issues" took a unique final exam this fall. And that test - a group presentation in the format of TV's "Shark Tank" before a panel of potential "investors" to convince of the worth of backing and expanding the Project FLEX concept - demonstrated that their learn more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Rep. Walkinshaw Introduces Legislation to Fix Errors on Federal Workers' Personnel Records * Earlier this month, Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-VA, introduced H.R. 10718, the Federal Employee Records Relief Act. This bill would establish a temporary, four-year process that allows certain former federal civilian employees to obtain personnel records, secure administrative corre more PR

MENLO PARK, California, Oct. 13 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SLAC researcher receives DOE Early Career Research Program award * Adam Nielander will pursue research on light-powered catalysts for next-generation energy technologies. By Carol Tseng Key Takeaways: * SLAC staff scientist Adam Nielander has been selected for the Department of Energy's Early Career Research Program award. * Nielander will tackle environmental remediation of nitrogen-based contaminants in groundwater and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Smithsonian's Lemelson Center Appoints Joanna K. Garner as New Director Scholar and Educational Research Leader Brings More Than Two Decades of Experience Spanning Museums, Universities, Schools and Public Institutions October 13, 2026 The Smithsonian has appointed Joanna K. Garner, an internationally recognized scholar and leader in educational research, as the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Director of the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention a more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 12, 2026 Groups appeal Davie County decision allowing Duke Energy to build two gas plants without public review County's reading of its zoning rules would allow industrial power plants next to farmland and family homes - CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--On behalf of the Yadkin Riverkeeper and Appalachian Voices, the Southern Environmental Law Center appealed a Davie County decision to allow Duke Energy to build two industrial-sc more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 13 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Lab Names Lance Fife Vice President & Chief Operating Officer * NORTH LOGAN -- Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory announced Tuesday that it has named Lance Fife as vice president and chief operating officer, a newly created executive leadership position established to strengthen coordination and operational execution across the organization. In the new role, Fife will lead operations across SDL and facilitate program execution with  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Space Force launches Guardian Spark outreach program to inspire students nationwide * The United States Space Force is launching Guardian Spark, a new annual outreach program that connects Guardians with students in grades 3 to 12 to share the mission, people and opportunities behind the nation's newest military service. Through classroom presentations, question-and-answer sessions and age-appropriate discussions, Guardians will introduce students to spac more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * SSA to Discontinue Alternative Work Schedules for Employees * The Social Security Administration (SSA) will end alternative work schedules (AWS) for all employees effective November 16, requiring workers to return to a standard five-day workweek. Announced to employees on Oct. 5, the decision eliminates arrangements such as four 10-hour days and the 5/4/9 schedule, which more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- ST Engineering, a group is a government-linked entity that specializes in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors, posted the following news release: * * * ST Engineering to Establish Transparency Centre to Build Trust in Autonomous Platforms Singapore, 13 October 2026 - As AI-powered robots, autonomous vehicles and drones transition from testing environments to business-critical operations, the need to verify their safety, security and operational resilience is becoming increasingly urgent.  more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 13 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Watch the seminar The Value of Disability in hindsight What does disability mean for human well-being? Is disability in itself something negative, or should it rather be understood as a natural part of human diversity? These questions were at the centre when researchers and internationally leading experts gathered at the seminar The Value of Disability, which was arranged by The Value of Disability on October 9, 2026. The seminar is now available to see aft more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Strength in numbers: Local artists find solidarity at inaugural summit * On just about every level, art is rarely easy. Creating it in the first place requires an alchemic mixture of inspiration, skill and the ability to somehow harvest those indefinable ingredients that make a work truly special and unique. That alone is a tall order. And even after that process is complete, there remains the task of getting the finished product in front of an audie more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Study finds diet and culture influences Hispanic children's exposure to 'forever chemicals' * * George Mason researchers studied PFAS exposure in Hispanic children in Northern Virginia, focusing on an understudied population from primarily Central American households. * School meal participation was linked to lower blood levels of certain PFAS, while eating more animal-based foods was associated with higher levels of some PFA more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * 10/13/26 TEGNA and Disney Entertainment Television Renew ABC Affiliation Agreements in 13 Markets The multi-year deal covers stations across the U.S. - MCLEAN, Va. and BURBANK, Calif. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and Disney Entertainment Television (NYSE: DIS) today announced that they have entered into a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for all of TEGNA's ABC- more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * The Importance of the Seal to Campgrounds * Campgrounds and RV parks are where the hard work of manufacturing standards meets real-world application. Every day, park operators manage complex electrical grids, centralized water supplies, and shared spaces designed to host hundreds of RVs simultaneously. While roughly 98% of all RVs built in North America are produced by RV Industry Association member manufacturers, the remai more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * The Oakland students networking on top of a 3,849-foot mountain peak * The group knew little about one another before starting the climb, but soaking in Mount Diablo's 100-mile views quickly brought them close. OAKLAND - On a recent Saturday, 13 miles east of Northeastern University's Oakland campus, a troupe of eight first-year students shielded their eyes from the late-morning sun as they gazed upward at Mount Diablo - an isolated upthrust peak tha more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * The summer of submarines: Building the AUKUS generation from Williamsburg to Adelaide * William & Mary's work as an AUKUS Center of Excellence gained momentum this summer with a pivotal memorandum of understanding, GO Virginia grant and U.S. Embassy London grant -- plus applied learning opportunities for students to advance career readiness. Nine months ago, the Hampton Roads Alliance named William & Mary as the U.S. academic home for an Australia, United  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * True Blu: Clare Hohman * Since the moment she set foot on campus in 1984, Clare Hohman has considered the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire home. And for nearly that same amount of time, she has helped countless Blugolds cherish that same connection. Hohman has advanced UW-Eau Claire athletics as a student athlete, an administrative assistant coach, and for the last 14 years, as Blugold Athletics' marketing and promotions dire more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Police Department Earns Four-Year Reaccreditation October 13, 2026 By Sarah Hertz Mahoney The University of Mary Washington Police Department has earned another four years of accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC), reaffirming the department's adherence to professional standards and best practices. The achievement marks the UMW Police Department's second reaccreditation since earni more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Insurance] -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors posted the following news release: * * * Understanding the Role of Annuities in Retirement Planning * Recent media coverage has raised questions about annuities and their role in Americans' retirement plans. Those conversations are important, but they should begin with a clear understanding of what annuities are designed to do: help consumers manage risk and create greater financial security in retirement. Americans approac more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USDA DepSec Vaden to Address Outlook Conference * NASHVILLE, TN - In just over two months, the 2026 USA Rice Outlook Conference will kick off here, and USA Rice is pleased to announce this year's keynote speaker is USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden. Vaden served as the agency's General Counsel in the first Trump Administration, where he helped implement the 2018 Farm Bill before being nominated in 2019 and confirmed in 2020 as a J more PR

NAPLES, Italy, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: * * * USS Stout departs Morocco * Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) completed a scheduled port visit to Agadir Oct. 13. During the port visit, Stout Sailors had the opportunity to explore the local community and experience Morocco's rich cultural heritage during liberty ashore. "Our visit to Agadir was a great opportunity to engage with one of our oldest allies," said Cmdr. Kevin Taylor, commanding office more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS Stout Departs Morocco * Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) completed a scheduled port visit to Agadir Oct. 13. During the port visit, Stout Sailors had the opportunity to explore the local community and experience Morocco's rich cultural heritage during liberty ashore. "Our visit to Agadir was a great opportunity to engage with one of our oldest allies," said Cmdr. Kevin Taylor, commanding officer of Stout. "Morocco's leadership in more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM-Virginia Honors H. Pat and Nancy E. Artis with Naming of New Health Sciences Education Building and $5.1 Million Scholarship Commitment By Amy Ostroth - 10/13/2026 Longtime community philanthropists, H. Pat and Nancy E. Artis have made a $5.1 million commitment to the Virginia campus of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM-Virginia) to support scholarships for medical students. In recognition of the coupl more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 13, 2026 VCU's teacher residency program leads the way for teacher preparation in Richmond and across Virginia Created in 2011, the School of Education's RTR Teacher Residency has produced more than 450 graduates - with many more to come. By Sian Wilkerson From his third-floor classroom at Franklin Military Academy in Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood, longtime science teacher Matthew Wester has dedicated nearly two decades to teaching  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 13, 2026 Dance alum Eleanor Smith uses movement to explore gender norms -- work that has now earned her a Guggenheim Fellowship The fellowship will support Smith and Molly Lieber's latest work, which will premiere in May 2027 at the Chocolate Factory Theater in Queens, New York. By Kim Catley For more than 20 years, dancer and choreographer Eleanor Smith and her collaborator, Molly Lieber, have used choreography and improvisation to explo more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Advances Transformative Station Design Projects Across the East Coast * VHB is partnering with transit agencies on meaningful station design projects that enhance mobility, strengthen system performance, and support long-term growth in communities throughout the east coast. Guiding projects from planning thro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Takes Fight Against NextEra-Dominion Merger Directly to Virginia SCC Hearing * Vindman Joins Local Elected Officials and Advocates in Calling on Regulators to Put Main Street Ahead of Wall Street Fairfax, Va. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) delivered remarks at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) public hearing at the Fairfax County Government Center, urging regulators to reject the proposed NextEra-Dominion merger ov more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Academic freedom: The freedom to teach, discover and serve By Emily Alberts 13 Oct 2026 "Academic freedom is oft touted but little understood," said Jerald Walz, a collegiate assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education. As universities navigate questions about free inquiry, institutional autonomy and scholarly expression, Virginia Tech faculty are examining what academic freedom protects, what responsibilities ac more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Colorado River drought drives unprecedented pattern of groundwater loss Using satellite technology, Virginia Tech geoscientists estimated groundwater depletion across the Colorado River Basin, finding recent losses greater in the historically resilient Upper Basin. By Kelly Izlar 13 Oct 2026 Declining Colorado River flows and falling water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead are highly visible signs of the Southwestern megadrought. Unseen below grou more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Former summer researcher, now a physician, comes full circle Marc Morales first visited Roanoke as an undergraduate in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's neuroSURF program, which helped solidify his interest in the brain. He's now back, this time as a neurology resident at Carilion Clinic. By Matt Chittum 13 Oct 2026 When Marc Morales left his native Houston for college, not even the faintest suggestion of a career in neuroscience and neurology more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How Rick Devens' Virginia Tech roots powered his 'Big Brother' win The former news anchor leaned on his communication background as he navigated the popular reality show. By Jack Brizendine 13 Oct 2026 Rick Devens' path to winning "Big Brother" this month didn't begin on his first night in the house -- it started two decades prior at Virginia Tech. The Virginia Tech alum and two-time "Survivor" contestant leaned on his experiences in Blacksburg as he navigat more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Virginia Western Community College posted the following news: * * * Virginia Western and Radford University sign 3 new agreements to create seamless transfer for medical laboratory science degree * Virginia Western Community College and Radford University celebrated a strengthened partnership on Monday, Oct. 12, that will enable seamless transfer for students in three health-related programs. Virginia Western President Laura J. Treanor and Radford President Bret Danilowicz signed the articulation agreements in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Virginian-Pilot Columnist Skewers Rob Wittman: "Duck, Dodge and Say Nothing Specific" * We've already seen Wittman phone it in (literally). Now, a local columnist with the Virginian-Pilot is blasting Wittman for failing to answer for his votes in favor of the war in Iran, cost-spiking tariffs, and the One Big Beautiful Bill that has spiked costs and ripped away health care. Read more: Virginian-Pilot: Commentary: Duck, dodge an more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Volkswagen of America Reports Q3 2026 Sales Oct 12, 2026 * Volkswagen Q3 2026 sales decreased 10.9% YoY compared to Q3 2025 * Tiguan sales grew 27.4% YoY in Q3 and Jetta sales grew 24.9% YoY Reston, VA -- Today, Volkswagen of America released sales figures for Q3 2026. * * * About Volkswagen of America Volkswagen of America, Inc. is an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, which is an indirect subsidiary of Volkswagen AG. Headqua more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Welcomes Five-Star Generals to Campus Alumni from the classes of 1976 and earlier enjoyed reconnecting with each other as well as a variety of weekend programming. October 13, 2026 Washington and Lee University welcomed 87 alumni and guests from the classes of 1976 and earlier to campus Sept. 18-19 for the 2026 Five-Star Festival. The classes of 1971, 1966 and 1961 were honored in recognition of their 55th, 60th and 65th reunions, respectivel more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Sven Bernecker is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series A leading philosopher of memory, Bernecker will explore the memory conditions of responsibility in his Oct. 22 lecture. October 13, 2026 Sven Bernecker, Chancellor's Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine, will deliver a lecture at 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 22 in Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons as part of the Washington and Lee University Roger Mudd Center for Ethi more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Workers File Brief in Appeals Court Challenge to Biden-Era Labor Board Decision Preventing Halt of Union Dues Deductions * National Right to Work Foundation-backed employees are also challenging similar restriction on workers' right to stop dues in ongoing NLRB cases Washington, DC (October 13, 2026) - With free legal aid from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, two employees have filed an amicus b more PR