GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 14 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * 'Let's build something else': Meet Earl Grady, ESSIE's unsung hero * * Earl Grady manages ESSIE's machine shop, located at UF's East Campus. * There, he fabricates, welds and repairs structures that underpin many of the school's complex research projects. * His support and expertise is critical to ESSIE's research mission. In the cavernous metal building that houses the Powell Family Structures & Materials Lab, Earl Grady is, in his own words, bui more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'Oh to Be Pure Again' * Ohio Wesleyan Performing Arts to Present the Recently Published Play Oct. 29-Nov. 1 DELAWARE, Ohio - In a world that lives in binaries and absolutes, five teenage campers and a pair of camp counselors step into a 2010 Christian summer camp to find their way through a faith of connection and divine mystery. Kira Rockwell's play "oh to be pure again" interrogates purity culture, celebrates the holy ground of community, and as more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * 'Out of Virginia' author to speak at University of Lynchburg on Nov. 5 * On Thursday, Nov. 5, the University of Lynchburg will host Joseph P. Stinnett, author of "Out of Virginia: Black Americans' Search for Freedom in Nineteenth-Century Liberia." Stinnett will give a lecture, "Lynchburg, Liberia, and London: The Contradictions of Colonization," in Hopwood Auditorium from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Stinnett's book was  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * A century of drama. And tragedy! And comedy! * William & Mary is marking a dramatic centennial: Theatre turns 100 this year. In celebration, a once-in-a-century event will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall. Whether you trod the boards, worked tech, built sets, stitched costumes, fit wigs or cheered from the house, this is a night to honor the past, toast the present and kick off the next century of stagecraft. Students are invited  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases posted the following news: * * * AASLD Announces Results of 2027 General Election * AASLD members elect new leaders to help shape the association's future and advance hepatology. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (October 14, 2026) -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) today announced the results of its 2027 General Election, welcoming three newly elected leaders who will help guide the association and support its missi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABA Honors Rebecca Schauer Robertson and Karen Boyer with Distinguished Service Awards for AML/CFT and Fraud Management * WASHINGTON -- The American Bankers Association today announced that Rebecca "Becky" Schauer Robertson, executive vice president and deputy chief risk officer at Blue Ridge Bank, N.A., in Richmond, Va., and Karen Boyer, senior vice president and director of fraud intelligence, prevention and dete more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Chair Lays Out Her Vision for Boosting AFA's Impact * "We need to have greater impact," said Kathleen Ferguson, chair of the board of the Air & Space Forces Association, to delegates at the association's 77th annual National Convention held September 12-13 in National Harbor, Md. The remark came as Ferguson discussed membership, where she said the association must ensure members feel connected to it more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IN Elevates Longtime Staffer Cody White to State Director * INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today announced the promotion of Cody White to State Director. White began his journey with AFP as a volunteer in 2017 before joining the organization as a staff member, most recently serving as Deputy Indiana State Director and previously as Director of Grassroots Operations. He has worked in In more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA STEPS Forward(r) Innovation Academy past events * Enjoy this vast collection of past events from the AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy, all open-access and categorized by year. Select webinar recordings are also eligible for CME. * ## 2026 events * * ## Coding, Billing, and Beyond: Revenue Cycle Management in the Era of Value-Based Care * Discover how healthcare organizations are transforming revenue cycle  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Fights to Defend Parents and Hold Fairfax County Public Schools Accountable for Pushing Student "Gender Transitions" Without Parental Consent * America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Consovoy McCarthy PLLC, has filed its opening brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Lundquist-Arora v. Fairfax County School Board. The appeal asks the Fourth Circuit to revers more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment Provides Relief from Rising Prices, But Falls Short for FERS Retirees * Alexandria, Va. - In response to the final determination of 2027 cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to federal retirement annuities and Social Security benefits, which will be 3.6% for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuities and Social Security benefits and 2. more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Welcomes $200 Million Investment in Truck Parking * Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation's announcement of a $200 million investment in truck parking projects across the country, which represents a significant victory for highway safety, supply chain efficiency, and America's professional truck drivers. The funding, announced by U.S. Transp more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL TAKES ACTION TO SUPPORT INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES AS FCC CONSIDERS CUTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, filed a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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 coun more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 14 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Bippy Siegal Joins Sylvester Board of Governors to Advance Cancer Care and Research * Entrepreneur, investor and longtime cancer philanthropist Bippy Siegal will bring business experience, community connections and a personal commitment to cancer research to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Board of Governors. Key Takeaways * Bippy Siegal has joined the Board of Governors of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. * He brin more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Bridgeport hospital corpsmen put battlefield medical skills to the test * Oct. 13, 2026 | By Christopher Jones, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms BRIDGEPORT, Calif. -- Hospital corpsmen and medical officers assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Detachment Bridgeport put their trauma care and emergency response capabilities to the test July 27 during a mass casualty exercise designed to strengthen operational medical readiness in one of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard offloads over $226 million in illicit drugs interdicted in the Eastern Pacific * MIAMI -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa's crew offloaded approximately 29,600 pounds of cocaine and 3,355 pounds of marijuana, worth an estimated $226.7 million, Wednesday, in Port Everglades. The seized contraband was the result of six interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. "This crew was phenomenal in s more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * CSO Notice to Guardians: Lines of Effort for the Force * In my first public speech as CSO, I made it clear that Guardians must always be prepared to fight and win our nation's wars by achieving and maintaining space superiority - and I outlined the three Lines of Effort (LOEs) that will define our priorities during my time as CSO: Forging the Guardian Ethos, Arming and Growing the Guardian Force, and Integrating Guardian Power at Scale. Forging the Guardi more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Early detection, healing, and hope: A Sentara nurse's breast cancer survival story * Now, one year after her diagnosis, Andrea is living life fully, sharing her story to encourage others to prioritize their health, stay up to date on screening mammograms, and remember that a breast cancer diagnosis is not the end of the story. A diagnosis she never expected Andrea Helmbach, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, SCRN, serves as Stroke Manager for Pati more PR

FERRUM, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Ferrum College Launches New Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology and Master of Science in Nursing Programs to Expand Workforce Opportunities FERRUM, Virginia, October 14, 2026 -- Ferrum College is proud to launch two innovative academic programs designed to expand opportunities for students and address critical workforce needs across the Commonwealth and beyond. Beginning in the fall semester of 2027, Ferrum College will welcome its first students into new more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Oct. 14 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Fifty Years Later, Earl Speights Still Lives by Lessons He Learned at Bowie State * Earl Speights,76 is a bold trailblazer and torchbearer for Bowie State University. In May, he traveled from his home in North Charleston, S.C., to join fellow Class of 1976 Golden Graduates at commencement ceremonies, where Bowie State University President Aminta H. Breaux welcomed them and recognized their milestone anniversary. Speights is a retired science teache more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Former summer researcher, now a physician, comes full circle, article * 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. When Marc Morales left his native Houston for more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Travel] -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * GBTA Urges EU to Make Business Travel Across Europe Easier to Book and Manage * GBTA releases position on the EU Passenger Package, outlining recommendations to advance seamless multimodal travel and stronger passenger protections across Europe Brussels, Belgium (October 14, 2026) - The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world's premier business travel and meetings trade organisation, released its  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces 46 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Marketing Grants to Drive Visitation to Virginia * RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that $205,300 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 46 tourism marketing programs through the Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program (MMLP) to support small businesses, downtown business associations, and chambers of commerce in attracting visitors and more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Statement on Appointment of Dr. Richard Linton as President of Virginia Tech * RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement congratulating Dr. Richard Linton on his appointment as the 17th President of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. "Congratulations to Dr. Richard Linton on being selected to serve as the 17th President of Virginia Tech. Dr. Linton's dist more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: * * * Green Building in Alexandria: Green Building Webinar October 14 On Thursday, October 29 from 2 - 3 p.m. join the City of Alexandria's Office of Climate Action for a special Energy Awareness Month webinar focused on green building and energy performance in Alexandria. The City recently updated its Green Building Plan to support more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable buildings and advance the goals of the City's Environmental Action P more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on New VT President * Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors has selected Dr. Richard Linton as the next president of Virginia Tech. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "As the Congressman for Virginia's Ninth District with family ties to Virginia Tech, it is an honor to work with Virginia Tech's leadership. "I am truly excited by the new president being a three-time  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS Launches Health Center Healthy Lifestyle Commitment to Advance Nutrition, Prevention, and Healthy Living * CHATHAM, VA--OCTOBER 14, 2026--U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., joined by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Tom Engels, today launched the HHS Health Center Healthy Lifestyle Commitment, a voluntary initiative that encourages health cente more PR

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * Historian Fergus Bordewich to Keynote Founders Day * Award-winning historian, author, and journalist Fergus M. Bordewich will serve as the keynote speaker for Hampden-Sydney's Founders Day event on November 10. Bordewich last spoke at Hampden-Sydney at the inauguration of President Larry Stimpert in 2017. Bordewich's work explores the people, political struggles, and pivotal moments that have shaped the American republic. He is the author of 10 non more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 15 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader enhances fund finance capabilities with New York partner and industry leader Christopher Thalhammer New York, 14 October 2026 - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader announced today that Christopher Thalhammer has joined as a Banking & Loan Finance partner in its New York office. He joins the firm from Macquarie, where he was the Head of Legal for its Fund Finance business spanning the U.S., EMEA and APAC. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Washington, DC arrests criminal illegal alien convicted of possessing child sex abuse material in Virginia * FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- ICE Washington, D.C. officers arrested Luis Antonio Alejandro-Ramos, a criminal illegal alien with a felony conviction for possessing child sexual abuse material on Sept. 7, 2026. President Trump and Secretary Mullin have made it clear there is a zero-tolerance policy f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: LIBRE Georgia Celebrates Hispanic Heritage and 15 Years of LIBRE Advancing Opportunity * The LIBRE Initiative hosted its Georgia Culture, Quinceanera, and Capitol Connect event at the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center, bringing together Latino families, community leaders, and elected officials to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and LIBRE's 15th anniversary. The evening highlighted the rich culture and traditio more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Ronald J. Gilson * The scholar whose influential work changed the way law schools approach the study and practice of transactional law dies at 80. Ronald J. Gilson, an expert on law and economics who taught at Columbia Law School for more than three decades, died on October 12, 2026, at 80. His scholarship on the role of transactional lawyers--and their inadequate preparation by law schools at the time--led to the development of a  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * A message from President Linton Oct. 14, 2026 Dear K-State Community, With tremendous gratitude for my time at Kansas State University and excitement for what lies ahead, I want to share that I have accepted the opportunity to serve as president of my alma mater, Virginia Tech. Having earned all three of my degrees from Virginia Tech, this opportunity brings my professional journey full circle. Returning to the university that helped shape who I am and g more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * CVS Agrees to Pay $315M for Illegally Filling Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions and for Submitting False Claims to the Federal Government October 13, 2026 CVS Pharmacy Inc., a Rhode Island-based pharmacy chain, and its related corporate entities (collectively, CVS) have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve allegations that, from October 17, 2013 through December 2, 2025, CVS illegally filled prescriptions for opioids and oth more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- 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 Awarded JIATF-401 IDIQ Contract to Accelerate Delivery of Tactical Expeditionary Sensing Capabilities for Critical Counter UAS Mission October 14, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today that it has been awarded a $500 million ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contrac more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- 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 Expands Federal Access to Mission-Critical Technologies Through NASA SEWP VI October 14, 2026 Ten-year prime contract provides federal agencies with a streamlined path to rapidly procure DRS products and services in support of national security and modernization missions - ARLINGTON, Va. -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- 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 STAG-5 EO/IR Gimbal with Laser Target Designator Supports Precision Fires Demonstration During Iron Sting Event October 14, 2026 Precision fires validation highlights how DRS' STAG-5 gimbal can help operators improve targeting accuracy, extend standoff and enable precision fires in contested environments - ARLINGTON,  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars Impact Fund awards $3 million to National 4-H Council * Mars Impact Fund is providing $3 million over three years to support National 4-H Council's Beyond Ready program, designed to give youth the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world. * The partnership will support up to 200,000 young people across the United States in pursuing career paths in food, agriculture and veterin more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Assists Vanguard Renewables in Deal to Create North America's Largest Food Waste-to-RNG Platform October 14, 2026 McGuireWoods assisted client Vanguard Renewables -- a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock -- in its acquisition of Generate Upcycle's North American operations to create the largest food waste-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) platform in North America. The transaction reflects a more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC closes fiscal 2026 with $6.8 billion in Army contracting support * The Mission and Installation Contracting Command closed fiscal year 2026 with more than 21,450 contracting actions valued at approximately $6.8 billion, including $2.9 billion awarded to American small businesses, as the command expanded its role in Army modernization and innovative acquisition. The command also managed more than 299,00 more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Minneapolis Worker Files Federal Charges Against Union for Unlawful Dues Demands, 'Pay Up or Be Fired' Threats * OPEIU union bosses failed to follow federal law and Beck Supreme Court precedent, ignored and obstructed employee for exercising his rights Minneapolis, MN (October 14, 2026) - William Kocke, an employee of CenterPoint Energy, has filed unfair labor practice charges against Office and Professional Employ more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * NBA names three referees to 2026-27 officiating staff October 14, 2026 NEW YORK - NBA G League referees Nate Cearley (KEER-lee), Brent Haskill (hass-CULL) and Chelisa (SHUH-lee-suh) Painter have been named NBA staff officials for the 2026-27 season, it was announced today by Albert Sanders, NBA Executive Vice President, Head of Referee Operations, and Monty McCutchen, NBA Senior Vice President, Head of Referee Development and Training. "We are more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Announces Twelfth Round of Deregulation Proposals * Stakeholders Are Encouraged to Review Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Submit Comments Alexandria, VA (October 14, 2026) -- The National Credit Union Administration today announced the twelfth round of proposed regulatory changes associated with NCUA's Deregulation Project. The project is an ongoing review of NCUA's regulations to ensure regulations are focused on credi more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NY Home Care Provider Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges & Motion to Intervene Challenging SEIU's Push to Unionize 190,000 Providers * Motion: NY provider must be allowed to challenge claim that in-home personal care providers selected by Medicaid recipients can be unionized by SEIU Buffalo, NY (October 14, 2026) - Elena Rizzo, a home care provider who cares for her fiance under New York's Medicaid-funded Consumer more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * ODU Partners with Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance to Prepare National Security Leaders October 14, 2026 By Robyn Sidersky When national security leaders face fast-moving threats and rapid technological change, the central challenge is rarely a lack of technology or information. Rather, it is knowing how to integrate emerging tools -- from artificial intelligence to autonomous systems -- into reliable capabilities that work under high-stakes, real-world more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument of PETA's $400k+ Judgment Against OHSU Portland, Ore. - Please see the following statement from PETA Foundation General Counsel for Litigation Michael Waller regarding the Oregon Supreme Court's October 15th hearing on PETA's appeal to reinstate a fees award from a Multnomah County trial court. In 2022, the trial court ordered Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to pay PETA more t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Carter, Moskowitz Introduce the Emergency Preparedness in Higher Education Act to Strengthen Campus Resilience * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Co-Chairs of the Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus, introduced the Emergency Preparedness in Higher Education Act. This legislation authorizes $100 million in annual federal funding for th more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Reps. Neguse and Pettersen and Sen. Bennet Join Growing Coalition of Elected Leaders and Progressive Organizations Endorsing Proposition 137 * Momentum for Proposition 137 continues to build across the state, bringing together a broad coalition of prominent Democratic leaders, conservation advocates and progressive organizations committed to protecting Colorado's land, water and communities from the growing threat of catastrophic  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 14 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Study on mood and cognition in perimenopause The PACER Lab is looking for volunteers aged 40-60 for a study on mood and cognition in perimenopause. Participation involves: * An on-campus laboratory visit lasting approximately five hours * Recording brain activity using EEG * Completing computer tasks that  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers' Disease-Resistant Oysters Offer Hope to Canadian Growers By Trevor Rutledge-Leverenz October 14, 2026 A new licensing agreement brings disease-resistant mollusks to an industry facing major losses - Rutgers University has signed an exclusive licensing agreement to bring its disease-resistant oysters to Canadian hatcheries and farmers facing substantial losses from disease outbreaks. The agreement is with Atlantic Aqua Farms, a major North  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Six Munson pharmacy employees earn DHN West awards, advance to DHA competition * Oct. 13, 2026 | By Maria Christina Yager, Munson Army Health Center Public Affairs FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. -- Defense Health Network West selected six Munson Army Health Center civilian pharmacy employees as top performers in the region in its annual pharmacy award competition. The six employees will advance to the Defense Health Agency-level competition. DHA will ann more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 Data Center Gets Massive Tax Break in Surprise Vote by Lowndes Commission Hayneville, Ala. - The Lowndes County Commission hastily voted Tuesday to approve a 20-year tax abatement for Project Red Clay, a proposed 800-acre hyperscale data center. The approval follows public outcry over the lack of transparency around the project, and concerns raised around compliance with the Open Meeting and Open Record la more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 14 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Laboratory's Pat Patterson Selected as AIAA Associate Fellow * NORTH LOGAN, Utah -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has selected Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory Director of Advanced Concepts Pat Patterson as a member of the Class of 2027 AIAA Associate Fellows, recognizing a nearly four-decade career advancing space systems for national and scientific missions. The grade of AIAA Associate Fellow is reserved more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Space Force activates SPACEFOR-SOC as service component command to Special Operations Command * Space Force activates SPACEFOR-SOC as service component command to Special Operations Command Published Oct. 14, 2026 Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- U.S. Special Operations Command and the U.S. Space Force have activated the U.S. Space Forces Special Operations component command, with a formal activation ceremony scheduled to  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * Statistical sleuthing strengthens medical records * 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 Librari more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Opens Registration for 2027 Executive Summit * Alexandria, VA (October 13, 2026) - The Vision Council has opened registration for the 2027 Executive Summit, the association's signature annual event for leaders across the vision community. The Summit will take place January 20-22, 2027, at La Cantera Resort & Spa, A Signia Hilton Resort, in San Antonio, Texas. Executive Summit brings optical industry execut more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Christopher Newport University posted the following news: * * * Thoughtful Conservation * Time spent in nature can often be beneficial. That time in the woods is quickly elevated to an educational, life-changing experience when there are two CNU professors teaching an insightful two-week philosophy class in California focused on national parks. In the case of Lindsey Johnson, '26 Computational and Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Biology and Life Sciences, those two weeks studying in national  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by William Flens, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Chad, from a Sept. 30, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am honored by the trust President Trump and Secretary Rubio have placed in me with this nomination. I am forever grateful for the love and support of my late parents Stanley and Virginia Flens more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: * * * Detroit Arsenal Upgrades Its Armor With 3D-Printed Building Overclad By Shannon Bergt and & Lisa Klebba October 14, 2026 DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. - The historic grounds of the Detroit Arsenal - which once rolled out tens of thousands of Sherman and Patton tanks to secure the nation's defense - are once again hosting a revolution in manufacturing. While the heavy steel and roaring assembly lines of the original "Arsenal of Democracy" more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 14, 2026 U.S. Pacific Territories serve as a research station for VCU students Political science professor Andrea Simonelli leads a field project to Guam and Saipan to explore governance, disaster recovery and the environment. By Haley Tenore The two U.S. territories are far from the mainland - and far off the radar for most Americans - but Guam and Saipan provided direct insight this summer for a handful of Virginia Commonwealth Universi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Rice Aid and Sustainability on Display in Rome * ROME, ITALY - USA Rice joined fellow members of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) here this weekend at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) global exhibition, "From Seeds to Foods." In its second year, the exhibition brought together participants from around the world to showcase the journey from agricultural production to the food on consumers'  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 14, 2026 172 Husker undergrads receive stipends for research projects The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 172 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor during the fall and spring semesters. Nebraska's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences Program supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative activities. Students receive stipends of $3,600 to more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Oct. 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * US health sanctuary scheme reopens as academic restrictions continue * Applications are now open for an initiative which offers the opportunity for US-based academics facing threats to their work on health equity to come to the Institute of D more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 14 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Welcomes Fans, 'SEC Nation' for Third Saturday Rivalry With Alabama * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome fans to campus Saturday, Oct. 17, for the annual Third Saturday in October rivalry game against the University of Alabama. This will be the 109th meeting between the Vols and the Crimson Tide. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. inside Neyland Stadium. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Concessions, excluding grab-and-go location more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces Voter Protection Section Section will serve as affirmative voter protection arm of the OAG and enforce Virginia's existing voting rights laws - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones announced the launch of the Office of the Attorney General's Voter Protection Section. Attorney General Jones launched this section to address the continued erosion of the federal Voting Rights Act, Donald Trump's  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 14, 2026 Physical therapy professor Michael Kiefer awarded NIH Career Development Award to advance pediatric muscle disease research Kiefer will use the funding to support vital work to advance clinical trials for children with congenital myotonic dystrophy, a disease characterized by low muscle tone and difficulty breathing. - Michael Kiefer, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth Univer more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 14, 2026 Rural roots power Kayla Spivey's route to social work The Chesapeake native is pursuing undergraduate research - with a focus on the state of rural mental health in Virginia - and gaining real-world experience through the VCU School of Social Work's Evaluation Lab. By Sian Wilkerson Growing up in a rural corner of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia, Kayla Spivey discovered an early calling toward service. "I saw how substance a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces 'Make Data Centers Pay Act' to Protect Virginians from Rising Electricity Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today introduced legislation to protect hardworking Virginia families and small businesses from being forced to shoulder the rising electricity costs associated with the growing electricity demands of data centers. The Make Data Centers Pay Act would amend the Federal Power Act to require la more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Knepper Edits Volume on Desmond By Marianne Hause | October 14, 2026 Col. Steven Knepper, professor and the Bruce C. Gottwald Jr. '81 Chair for Academic Excellence in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies at Virginia Military Institute, has edited a wide-ranging series of essays on the philosophy of William Desmond titled, "The Intimate Strangeness of Poetry: William Desmond and Literature." Desmond is a contemporary Irish ph more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Adds Two On-Campus Residence Halls for Students Currently Living in Hotels * Virginia State University has transformed the two former education buildings on Fourth Avenue into residence halls. The newly renovated spaces, named The Orange House and The Blue House, will house a total of 40 male students who are currently living in area hotels. The students will move into the buildings on November 1. The move will allow more stude more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Board of Visitors appoints Richard Linton as 17th president 14 Oct 2026 The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors today appointed Richard Linton as the university's 17th president. Linton will succeed Tim Sands, who will continue to serve as president until Linton assumes office at the beginning of the 2027 spring semester. Linton, an alumnus who received his bachelor's degree, master's degree, and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, currently serves as president  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Alexandra Klein Discusses Botched Tennessee Execution on BBC News Klein examines constitutional questions and potential reforms following a failed lethal injection. October 14, 2026 Alexandra Klein, associate professor of law at Washington and Lee University, appeared on BBC News to discuss the legal and constitutional implications of the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee. Klein, whose research focuses on capital punishment and crimi more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * John Garrison Marks to Deliver Lecture on George Washington's Legacy of Slavery Marks, a leader in the public history field, will discuss his recent book on Oct. 28. October 14, 2026 John Garrison Marks, director of the Public History Research Lab at the American Association for State and Local History, will deliver a lecture at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 in Northen Auditorium in Leyburn Library. The event, hosted by Washington and Lee University's Ins more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Meet a Colleague: Bob Stewart Bob Stewart is a professor of cognitive and behavioral science. October 14, 2026 Q. How long have you worked at W&L? This year is my 30th year at W&L. Q. What is your favorite course to teach, and why? For a few reasons, Psychoactive Drugs and Behavior is my favorite course to teach. The pharmacological content gives me a sneaky way to teach a lot of basic neuroscience, like functional neuroanatomy, how drugs inf more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "The Road to a Democratic House Runs Through Iowa" * As Iowans see grocery, gas, and health care costs continue to soar, new reporting is highlighting how voters are ready to reject Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Joe Mitchell, and Zach Nunn. Pulse check for how things are going for Miller-Meeks, Mitchell, and Nunn (hint: badly)... * The Bulwark: "Democrat Christina Bohannan listened to a roundtable made up of con more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Sexual Predators, and Domestic Assailants * Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, the safety and security of the American people will always come first WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst illegal aliens, including those convicted for sex with a minor, videotaping undressed persons without consent, assault and battery on  more PR

YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Oct. 14 -- Young Harris College posted the following news: * * * Young Harris College students present at medieval renaissance conference * YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. -- Students represented Young Harris College at the 38th University of Virginia-Wise Medieval Renaissance Conference, speaking on a variety of research topics related to the medieval and Renaissance periods. Current students Aidan Vrazel and Ralph Elver presented essays at the academic conference in Wise, VA. Academic conferences are public gatherings of scholar more PR