RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 20, 2026 'Dancing Corn'? VCU's hands-on fun connects STEM to Richmond middle-schoolers Sonya Kovalevsky Day brought 80 young students to campus for a day of math education and scientific exploration. By Sian Wilkerson At the front of a temporary classroom in the STEM Building's Math Exchange space, Virginia Commonwealth University student Sollina Abraham asked for volunteers. One by one, several middle-schoolers - Abraham's students for t more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * A legacy of mentorship: O'Kelly McWilliams III '90 establishes endowed professorship of business at Longwood October 21, 2026 When O'Kelly McWilliams III '90 looks back on his time at Longwood, he remembers more than the classes he took or the degree he earned. He remembers the people who helped him grow. As a business administration major with a concentration in finance walking the halls of Hiner, McWilliams was shaped by caring faculty and staf more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * A Military Life Leads to Law * Army first lieutenant and Seton Hall Law student Trevor Johnson draws on his family's legacy of service as he prepares for a career in military law. For Trevor Johnson, service is a family legacy. His father spent 30 years in the Army but rarely talks about his military career. Growing up, Johnson saw how his father's service shaped their family's life and came to appreciate the sacrifices that came with it. "When I re more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Files Emergency Motion After CBP Seizes Couple's Phones and Laptops at Dulles Airport in Violation of the Fourth Amendment * media@adc.org Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on behalf of psychiatric nurse practitioner Muhammad Numaan Imam, and his wife, software engineer Khadijah Mansoo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WI: Tonight's Debate Makes Clear, Wisconsin Deserves True Leadership with Tom Tiffany * MADISON, WI -- Following tonight's gubernatorial debate, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) pointed to the clear differences between Tom Tiffany and David Crowley on affordability, taxes and accountability as Wisconsin voters consider who should lead the state for the next four years. Crowley entered the debate with a r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI Releases State Elections Certification Toolkits to Equip Local Election Officials to Hold the Line on Election Integrity October 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a series of State Elections Certification Toolkits for local election officials in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Each toolki more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Honors California Lawmakers with "Pioneers for Prosperity" Awards * Arlington, VA -- Americans for Prosperity (AFP) awarded three members of Congress "Pioneers for Prosperity" awards. U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Kevin Kiley (CA-03), and David Valadao (CA-22) earned this distinction for their principled leadership in the 119th Congress. The award recognizes outstanding legislators wh more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * An Overview Of The RVTI Certification Exam * RVTI certification is designed to provide a credible, industry-recognized measure of technician competency--not simply to verify whether someone completed a course or can memorize information. Behind every certification exam is a structured development and validation process that connects industry-defined standards, technical expertise, and independent assessment practices. RVTI  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release: * * * ATA ACTION APPLAUDS FDA'S FINAL PDURS GUIDANCE, RECOGNIZING STANDALONE SOFTWARE'S ROLE IN IMPROVING DRUG THERAPY AND PUTS PATIENTS AT THE CENTER OF DIGITAL HEALTH INNOVATION Final guidance reflects many of the priorities ATA Action has advanced for years, including recognition of standalone software and clinical benefit as a path to FDA-required labeling - WASHINGTON, DC, OCTOBER 20, 2026 - ATA Action: Advocacy Shaping Virtual Car more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSida) -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release: * * * ATA ACTION URGES FDA TO BUILD A RISK-BASED, FUNCTION-FOCUSED FRAMEWORK FOR GENERATIVE AI-ENABLED MEDICAL DEVICES Comments Support the Agency's Two-Axis Risk Approach and Propose a Voluntary Federal-State Clinical AI Sandbox to Bring Clarity and Consistency Across States - WASHINGTON, DC, OCTOBER 20, 2026 - ATA Action: Advocacy Shaping Virtual Care, the advocacy-focused affiliate of the American Telemedicine Association (A more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * ATAMMC quality management efforts strengthen safety, trust and patient care * Oct. 21, 2026 | By Reese Brown, Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- During National Healthcare Quality Week, Oct. 18-24, the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center is highlighting the year-round work of its Quality Management team and staff to ensure beneficiaries receive safe, effective and compassionate care. Quality Management is i more PR

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news: * * * Atlantic Cape Announces President's and Dean's Lists Honorees from Summer 2026 Semester * MAYS LANDING - Atlantic Cape Community College is proud to announce our President's and Dean's List honorees from the Summer 2026 Semester. All 37 President's List honorees earned at least 12 credits during the Summer Semester with a 4.0 GPA. All 238 Dean's List honorees also earned at least 12 credits during the Summer Semester with a 3.0 GPA or highe more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Protect Funding for Internet Access in Rural Schools * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging the federal government to maintain the E-Rate program, which helps fund internet access for schools and libraries across the country. Nearly half of the schools that receive funding in North Carolina are in rural areas. "North Carolina relies on this federal aid to keep our sc more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 20 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Backs Challenge to Unlawful Warrantless Immigration Arrests * Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a brief in federal court this week supporting a lawsuit that challenges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) practice of making warrantless civil immigration arrests that break federal law. The filing comes as neighbors, coworkers, and parents have been disappearing from communities across Oregon and the  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems to expand advanced manufacturing capabilities in Weld County, Colorado 21 October 2026 Purchase of 130,000 SF facility to expand capacity for space-based hardware and sensor system production - BAE Systems announced today that it has closed on the purchase of a 130,000 square-foot production facility in Weld County, Colorado. The building, located on approximately 13 acres, will enhance the company's manufacturing capabilities to meet customer more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * "DON'T TALK TO HIM. HE IS A ZIONIST.": MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FAILED TO RESPOND TO ANTI-SEMITIC DEATH THREATS, HARASSMENT AGAINST A JEWISH STUDENT, ACCORDING TO NEW BRANDEIS CENTER COMPLAINT As Supreme Court takes up racial discrimination case against Montgomery County Public Schools, Brandeis Center files separate civil rights complaint alleging district failed to protect Jewish student from anti-Semitic threats  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSrep) -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following commentary: * * * CASE Statement: Beef Prices Are Falling. Thank You, President Trump. Alexandria, Virginia - October 20, 2026 - Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) applauds President Trump's beef strategy as ground beef prices post their biggest drop in years. A September Bureau of Labor Statistics report (https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/APU0000FC1101) shows ground beef at $7.06 a pound, down 1.3% from the month prior, the biggest dec more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * CECOM ASIC secures, accelerates tactical communications * The Communications-Electronics Command Army Software and Innovation Center's (CECOM ASIC) transformation campaign is enabling satellite communication engineers to operate more rapidly and efficiently. During the Army's first operational fielding of Product Manager Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS) Hosted Management and Control (HM&C) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * Celebrating 100 years of Homecoming * The following story originally appeared in the fall 2026 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. It was designed by Xiashan Hughes. An earlier version of this story was published Sept. 17, 2019. - Ed. A century ago, William & Mary's alumni office led the charge in the campaign "to provide a Home Coming Day for former students in the fall." So wrote Alumni Secretary J. Malcolm Bridges 1925 in the March 19, 1926, issue of The more PR

GLENNS, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Rappahannock Community College posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Scholarship Recipients and Donors * Rappahannock Community College Honors Scholarship Recipients and Donors at Annual Celebration Rappahannock Community College (RCC) recently hosted its annual Scholarship Reception, honoring student recipients and generous donors whose support continues to transform lives across the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. RCC's Educational Foundation, Inc. (EFI), awarded a record $777,000 in scholarships  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * Childhood experiences of war loom large over CEOs' decision-making * Likening business to war has become a cliche. This shopworn comparison glosses over the grim fact that war informs the backdrop, and backstory, of a great many companies, and their leaders. The trauma of war has long-lasting reverberations, influencing business decisions taken decades later, argue Eun Hye Jo and Jenny Jung-Wha Lee, accounting professors at Costello College of Business b more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College Earns Top Newman Guide Recognition, Gold Ratings in All Eight Categories * Christendom College has once again been ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation by the Cardinal Newman Society, earning a full recommendation in The Newman Guide for 2026-27. The College received Gold recognition in all eight applicable Catholic Identity Special Recognition categories -- one of only three colleges recommended by the Guide to earn Gold ra more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Oct. 19 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $30,000 to Support Student-Athletes * Nearly $30,000 was raised to support Christendom's student-athletes at the seventeenth annual Thomas S. Vander Woude Golf Tournament, held earlier this month at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The event brought together more than 150 golfers, including alumni, current students, friends, and benefactors of the college, along with approximately 50 sponsors, all united in their  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 20 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association posted the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2026 Male and Female Cross Country Performers of the Year * CIAA Announces 2026 Male and Female Cross Country Performers of the Year Fayetteville State's Faith Kiplimo and Virginia Union's Abel Kipkemboi earn top conference honors ahead of the 56th CIAA Cross Country Championship CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 20, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has announced  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 19 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association posted the following news: * * * CIAA FOOTBALL WEEK 7 RECAP: UNBEATEN CONTENDERS CONTINUE CHAMPIONSHIP PUSH AS CONFERENCE RACE HEATS UP * CIAA FOOTBALL WEEK 7 RECAP: UNBEATEN CONTENDERS CONTINUE CHAMPIONSHIP PUSH AS CONFERENCE RACE HEATS UP Virginia State, Virginia Union and Johnson C. Smith remain undefeated in CIAA play, while Winston-Salem State celebrates its first victory of the season CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 19, 2026) - Week 7 o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Cline Hosts Annual Agriculture Conference * MOUNT JACKSON, VA - Yesterday, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) hosted his annual Agriculture Conference to hear directly from farmers and industry leaders about the key issues affecting the agriculture industry in Virginia's Sixth District. Congressman Cline's Agriculture Conference included touring an apple orchard in Timberville to see firsthand the impacts of the apple freeze on Virginia's producers,  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore Launches New Monthly Report Highlighting Ad Exposure Figures Across Television Viewing Platforms * New report provides transparency into where ads are consumed across linear and streaming channels, revealing a gap between viewership and ad exposure RESTON, Va., October 21, 2026 - Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) today launched a new monthly Score Report highligh more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wittman Receives Pioneers for Prosperity Award * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today announced that he has received the Pioneers for Prosperity Award from Americans for Prosperity (AFP). The award recognizes legislators for their commitment to protecting taxpayers through their voting records, legislative advocacy, and ongoing engagement with constituents. "I am honored to receive the Pioneers for Prosperity  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * Despite Rising Cost of Living, 87% of Americans Plan to Shop for Tech Gifts this Holiday Season Smartphones, mobile accessories, wireless audio, wearables and content subscriptions top shopping lists - ARLINGTON, VA - October 21, 2026 - The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) released its 2026 Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns study, revealing that nearly nine in 10 U.S. adults plan to shop for technology as a gift  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Convicted Felon from Maryland Sentenced in D.C. for Illegal Possession of 'Ghost Gun' * Press Release WASHINGTON - Markus Octavious Ham, 45, a previously convicted felon residing in Maryland, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 30 months in federal prison in connection with his illegal possession of a loaded semiautomatic "ghost gun," announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Ham pleaded guilty on May  more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * October 20, 2026 New report finds building wildfire-resilient homes costs less than residents expect Integrating wildfire resilience into new construction is practical and economical, according to the report's findings Housing development in Colorado is spreading into fire-prone landscapes, increasing wildfire risk and adding to the challenges of affordable housing and rising insurance costs. A new CIRE more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Court of International Trade Certifies Class Action in IEEPA Tariff Refund Lawsuit * On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) approved a class-action lawsuit seeking refunds for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This action allows thousands of businesses to seek refunds together instead of having to file separate lawsuits. The Trump administration argued th more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Derek Leathers Elected 82nd Chairman of the American Trucking Associations * Charlotte, NC - At the American Trucking Associations' 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition, ATA's Board of Directors elected Derek Leathers, chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises based in Omaha, Nebraska, as the Federation's 82nd Chairman. "For more than 90 years, ATA has given trucking a strong and unified voice. But longevit more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Due for colorectal cancer screening? BJACH brings an option to your doorstep * Oct. 20, 2026 | By Jean Graves, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital FORT POLK, La. -- For eligible Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital patients, taking the next step in colorectal cancer screening may begin by simply opening the mail. Through the Defense Health Agency's mailed fecal immunochemical test program, also known as FIT, June Lyons, BJACH's population health n more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Elijah's Law to put lifesaving epinephrine in PA childcare centers heads to governor's desk * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 21, 2026 | 5:03 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 - Children with life-threatening food allergies will be safer at child care centers thanks to H.B. 928 that heads to the governor's desk with bipartisan support, according to the bill's sponsors, state Reps. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, and Kristen M more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news: * * * Why Trust Is the Real Currency of a Successful Acquisition October 21, 2026 After four acquisitions in three years, EO Chicago member Karl Hughes shares why the secret to a successful acquisition starts long before the deal. Learn how trust, shared values, and relationships built through EO helped make the acquisition of Rise25 his smoothest to date. - After completing four business acquisitions over the past three years, I have gained first-hand more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown, Democratic Governors Association Launch $3 Million Campaign to Elect Gun Safety Governors in Key Battleground States * WASHINGTON -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Victory Fund, and the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) announced a $3 million effort to elect gun-sense governors in Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, and Wisconsin. The campaign includes digital ads targeting persuasion and turnout voters,  more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * October 21, 2026 Robbyn DeSpain, Director of Strategic Communications Experiential Learning Expo Highlights the Value of a VSU Degree VALDOSTA, Ga. - Students at Valdosta State University (VSU) learn by doing in many ways including internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, community engagement, practicums, field placements, and more. The Third Annual Fall Experiential Learning Exposition is a celebration of that real world experience. The exp more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * Faculty champions return for Raft Debate All-Stars * The following story originally appeared on the website for the College of Arts & Sciences. - Ed. They've already won the Raft Debate before. Now, they're back to defend the title and settle the age-old question once more: which academic discipline should survive for the sake of humanity? The four William & Mary faculty members -- Chuck Bailey, Anne Rasmussen, Peter Vishton and Andrew Fisher -- will take more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * FAIR, Ken Cuccinelli File Fourth Circuit Brief Supporting Federal Immigration Partnerships in Virginia * Washington, D.C. -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on behalf of former Virginia Attorney General and Acting DHS Deputy Secretary Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II. The brief supports the United States in defending a prel more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Visits Bedford School District to See E-Rate Connectivity in Action * Media Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org OCTOBER 20, 2026, BEDFORD, NH -- Federal Communications Commissioner Anna M. Gomez visited Bedford School District on October 6, 2026 to see firsthand how reliable, affordable internet connectivity and infrastru more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 202) on Oct. 21, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: PUBLIC NOTICES Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-261021-01. Released: 2026-10-21. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-426079A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426079A1.pdf) DOC-426079A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426079A1.txt) Report No: CARS-05094. Released: 2026-10-21. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS. MB. Contac more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237; WT Docket No. 02-378): * * * The Region 20 (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Counties Of Virginia)/1 Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold will hold an in-person planning meeting for the use of public safety spectrum in the 700 MHz and 800 MHz bands on Tuesday November 17, 2026. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m., at The Metropolitan Washington Council more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following information collection: * * * The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to establish this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public to comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comments, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. Title of Coll more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Fewer overdoses, not increased naloxone use, may help explain decline in U.S. overdose deaths * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Increased use of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone may not be a major reason opioid overdose deaths have fallen sharply across the U.S. since 2023, according to a study that challenges a leading explanation for the decline. "There are big questions about why opioid overdose mortality rates are falling nationally since  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Five Arrested, Federally Charged in Gun Running Scheme that Trafficked Firearms from North Carolina to D.C. * RALEIGH, N.C. - ATF Agents arrested five individuals following a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina returning indictments alleging their involvement in a firearms trafficking scheme: four arrested in Maryland, one in Raleigh, North Carolina. This enforcement action was conducted in co more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Former White House Information Governance Director Kenya Parrish-Dixon Joins Baker Donelson's Commercial Litigation Group October 20, 2026 Baker Donelson has added Kenya Parrish-Dixon, who previously served as director of White House Information Governance for the Executive Office of the President, as a shareholder in the Firm's Commercial Litigation Group. Ms. Parrish-Dixon joins the Firm with a practice that spans commercial litigation, cyb more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * George Mason breaks ground on Basketball and Academic Performance Center * George Mason University celebrated a major milestone for the future of Athletics today with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Basketball and Academic Performance Center (BAPC), a transformational project that will elevate student-athlete development, enhance academic support services, and strengthen Patriots Basketball. Located at the northwest corner of the Recreation Athletic  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * George Mason course brings expertise from audio description pioneer * 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  more PR

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Goeke family turns Hanscom AFB connection into a legacy of service * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- For the Goeke family, Hanscom AFB is more than an assignment. It's home. It's where their children went to school, some landed their first jobs and generations of family members built careers supporting the Air Force. Today, seven members of the Goeke family work across the acquisition enterprise in contracting, program manage more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia United Coalition to Protect Virginians From Federal Healthcare & SNAP Cuts * 32 Organizations From Across the Commonwealth Commit to Helping Virginians Maintain Healthcare Coverage & Access to Food Assistance in Face of Devastating Cuts From H.R. 1 RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the creation of the Virginia United Coalition, bringing together 32 organizations from across  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Calls for Six-Year Freeze to Electricity Rates, Tripling Customer Bill Credits in NextEra-Dominion Filing * Governor Spanberger: "Any Proposed Merger Involving Virginia's Primary State-Regulated Utility Must Benefit Families and Small Businesses -- Not Just the Shareholders of These Multi-Billion-Dollar Corporations" RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today -- in expert testimony filed with the State Cor more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Celebrates State Investments That Will Help 200,000 Virginians Save Hundreds of Dollars on Health Insurance * New Estimates Show That Some Virginians Will See Their Premiums Decrease by More Than 90 Percent RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Spanberger celebrated today that the $150 million Virginia Premium Savings program -- created by the Governor and General Assembly -- will help up to 200,000 Virginians save hundreds o more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor's Flag Order in Memory and Respect of United States Army Major Bianca C. Wilkerson * RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following flag order in memory and respect of United States Army Major Bianca C. Wilkerson of Norfolk, Virginia, who selflessly served her country, Commonwealth, and community. Governor's Flag Order In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that  more PR

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * H-SC Establishes Investment Banking Program * Investment banking is one of the highest-paying yet increasingly competitive branches of finance, making early access to tailored training programs increasingly necessary. To address the interest and demands of this expanding field, Hampden-Sydney has established Tigers on Wall Street, a program designed to give students technical knowledge of the industry that complements their liberal arts foundation, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * HBCU Students and Alumni Champion UDC President Maurice D. Edington for National Leadership Honor * University of the District of Columbia President Maurice D. Edington received the 2026 HBCU Pillar Award on Sunday, Oct. 18, recognizing his leadership in advancing student success, expanding academic opportunities and strengthening the university's future. Edington was nominated by HBCU students and alumni, and the organization's Council of Ad more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Oct 21, 2026 Hilton Becomes First Major Hotel Brand to Offer Digital Solution to Pay with Points * Pay with Points is a new Hilton Honors benefit that allows members to use Hilton Honors Points toward eligible hotel charges during Digital Check Out in the Hilton Honors App. * Pay with Points is available to Hilton Honors members with Silver, Gold, Diamond or Diamond Reserve status at participating hotels in the U.S. * Hilton is the first major more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * New Report: The Dangers of Fairfax County's Radical Sanctuary City Policies October 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim staff report titled, "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies." The report details the startling extent to which Fairfax County more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * How a mammogram changed this Sentara leader's life, and her view of patient care * Fran Peed had no symptoms. She could not feel a lump. Nothing told her that this year's mammogram would be different from the many that had come before it. But on June 5, 2026, a routine screening detected something Peed could not. A biopsy one week later confirmed stage 1A breast cancer. For Peed, who is the senior director for quality improvement acro more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * How childhood adversity may influence risks for drugs and alcohol * * Social Work Professor Sunny Shin's research suggests that the types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) young people face may be associated with different risk factors for alcohol and drug use. * Looking at patterns of ACEs, rather than the number alone, could help researchers better understand substance use risk and inform more targeted prevention stra more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP Hosts Fight Socialism Rally with Spencer Pratt * Wilsonville, Oregon -- In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), Concerned Veterans for America (CVA), and The LIBRE Initiative hosted a rally featuring special guest Spencer Pratt on defending freedom against socialism. The evening featured a fireside chat with speakers, including a U.S. Navy veteran who fled socialism in Cuba. Speakers shared re more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Dozens Gather at LIBRE's Hispanic Heritage Luncheon in Pharr, TX with LIBRE President Daniel Garza * The LIBRE Initiative, the largest center-right Hispanic organization in Texas, hosted a luncheon at Rudy's BBQ in Pharr on Thursday, October 15, 2026, drawing dozens of community members for a conversation with LIBRE Founding President Daniel Garza. The event occurred on the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month and returne more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: LIBRE Brings Tucson Community Leaders Together for Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration * The LIBRE Initiative, the largest center-right Hispanic organization in Arizona, hosted its Capitol Connect event at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson East on Saturday evening, October 17, 2026, bringing dozens of community leaders, volunteers, and business owners from the greater Tucson area together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The LIBRE Initiative Brings Miami Community Members and Congressman Diaz-Balart Together for Capitol Connect * On Friday, October 16, The LIBRE Initiative hosted a Capitol Connect event in Miami Lakes, Florida, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event brought together community members and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart to recognize the important role Latino Americans play in South Florida and create opportuni more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Inova, a healthcare provider, posted the following news release: * * * Inova Mount Vernon Hospital earns Magnet with Distinction(r), ANCC's highest honor for Nursing Excellence * Mount Vernon, VA -- Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) is proud to announce it earned Magnet with Distinction(r), marking the hospital's second Magnet designation. IMVH joins Inova Loudoun Hospital in achieving Magnet's highest honor. Magnet with Distinction is an elite, top-tier recognition awarded by the Am more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Iron deficiency may explain psychiatric outcomes of a rare genetic condition, article * Iron deficiency may explain psychiatric outcomes of a rare genetic condition A rare gene deletion can lead to schizophrenia, autism, or mild developmental delays. Ryan Purcell of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute will use a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore whether iron deficiency might be making the d more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU's Military Science program prepares future military leaders SUMMARY: Consistently ranked among the nation's top 5% of Army ROTC programs, JMU commissions about 33 officers annually and supports cadets with specialized training facilities, fitness resources and opportunities to lead on campus and in the community. At James Madison University, preparing future military leaders goes far beyond the classroom. Through its Military Science program, th more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU's Young Children's Program expands learning for education research James Madison University's Young Children's Program (YCP) has expanded its services across two campus locations, providing early childhood education and new opportunities for teaching and research. The program now operates in both Anthony-Seeger Hall and Memorial Hall, with preschool classrooms at Anthony-Seeger and expanded programming at Memorial Hall for children ranging from i more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 22 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Research to real-world impact Oct. 21, 2026 For Kansas State University faculty, staff and students working to make a difference through research, Extension and community partnerships, generating data is only part of the process. The next steps involve bridging the gap between what research tells us works and putting it into action for lasting community benefit. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Samantha Harden, associate professor in the Department of Human Nutrit more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from L3Harris Technologies: * * * L3Harris Opens Next Generation Solid Rocket Motor Facility to Boost Production Capacity CAMDEN, Ark., Oct. 20, 2026 -- L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) joined federal, state and local leaders today to open the new Arsenal of Freedom solid rocket motor production facility in Camden. L3Harris designed the facility to double current capacity, with additional growth available. The new facility, along with a more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * We are working to provide the latest information on tariffs that impact the RV industry, but it is important to note that in some cases, we are only able to provide preliminary information on new tariffs and agreements. The team will continue to share information as it becomes available. To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provi more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * We are working to provide the latest information on tariffs that impact the RV industry, but it is important to note that in some cases, we are only able to provide preliminary information on new tariffs and agreements. The team will continue to share information as it becomes available. To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provi more PR

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 21 (TNSxrep) -- LG Electronics, a manufacturer of electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, issued the following news: * * * [FAQ] AI Data Center Cooling Solution 21/10/2026 As AI workloads reshape data center design, cooling has become an important consideration for performance, efficiency and reliability. This page provides answers to common questions about LG Electronics' cooling solutions for AI data centers, including the technologies behind them and their role in supporting efficient AI infrastru more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Strengthens Commitment to Connecticut with Expanded UConn Partnership and Gampel Pavilion Naming Rights * UConn basketball venue to become 'M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion' under new, multi-year agreement STORRS, Conn., Oct. 21, 2026 -- M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) today announced the expansion of their strategic partnership with the University of Connecticut. As the official bank of the Unive more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * MAIN STREET vs. THE MERGER: Economic Liberties and We Are CASA Cohost Roundtable on How NextEra-Dominion Megamerger Would Hit Virginia Communities * Woodbridge, VA -- The American Economic Liberties Project and We Are CASA are joining forces for Main Street vs. The Merger: Who Pays for the NextEra-Dominion Deal? a bilingual roundtable bringing together Virginia workers, consumers, and small businesses to discuss t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Advises TruTemp Services on Strategic Acquisitions to Expand North Carolina Footprint October 21, 2026 McGuireWoods advised client TruTemp Services, a provider of residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services, through recent acquisitions of D&D HVAC and Sandhills Heating & Refrigeration. The two deals expand TruTemp's North Carolina footprint, running from Raleigh, Apex and Durham through Sanford and Aberdeen. TruTemp was fo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * More than 170 Women Leaders Across Colorado Sign On in Support of Proposition 137 * Email: media@yesonprop137.com More than 170 women leaders from across Colorado have officially signed on in support of Proposition 137, bolstering the growing statewide coalition advocating for proactive wildfire prevention and natural resource stewardship. The women for 137 join a broad network that now includes nearly 400 conservation organizat more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 19 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms participates in 2026 Great California ShakeOut * Oct. 19, 2026 | By Christopher Jones, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. -- Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms joined millions of participants across California on Oct. 15 for the 2026 Great California ShakeOut, an annual earthquake preparedness exercise designed to reinforce emergency response procedures and strengthen readiness in one of the natio more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point Facilities Team * Oct. 21, 2026 | By Thomas Cieslak, Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point What happens if a 34-year-old patient needs care, but they use more than 20,000 kWh of electricity and drink more than 17,000 gallons of water a day? The Facilities Team aboard Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point knows just what to do and keeps the more-than-three-decades-old facilit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW VIDEO: John McGuire Keeps Defending His Solo Vote to Keep Child Marriage Legal * McGuire on WWBT: "You can die for your country at 17, but you can't marry your fiance and she get your benefits." Creepy Congressman John McGuire keeps defending his vote in favor of child marriage. McGuire previously said the reason for his disturbing vote (he was the only member of the State Senate, Republican or Democrat, to vote no) was that more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Midlothian, Virginia, to Open November 19 * Midlothian, Va. (October 21, 2026) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 37,636-square-foot store, located at 1051 Steam Ave. in Midlothian, on November 19, 2026. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. The store will be led by Store Team Leader India Lawal. This is the third Whole Foods Market store  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * News Literacy Project, Press Pass NYC and Student Press Law Center head to SXSW EDU stage * The News Literacy Project, Press Pass NYC and Student Press Law Center have been selected to present at SXSW EDU, one of the world's most prominent education conferences. A student journalist will join a panel of nonprofit leaders for the session, "Think Like a Journalist: Building Civic Resilience." Young people face unprecedented ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $35.5 Million in Grants to Accelerate Recovery of Endangered and Threatened Species * New program targets the final hurdles to species recovery across the nation, while also supporting conservation on working lands shared by wildlife, farmers, ranchers, foresters and other landowners. WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 21, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today anno more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * One in five young adults in the U.S. experience daily anxiety * * Anxiety diagnoses among young adults increased from 17.9% in 2020 to 23.4% in 2024, according to a new George Mason study, with higher rates among women and lesbians, gays, and bisexuals. * The study examined how overlapping identities, including race, sex and sexual orientation, relate to anxiety disparities. In This Story Nearly one in five young adults in  more PR

SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news: * * * President Hutson Named Chair of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources * Following three years of service as a member, President Mary Pope M. Hutson '83 has been named chair of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources (VBHR). Operating under the Virginia Department of Historic Resources' State Historic Preservation Office, VBHR is a group of Virginia citizens appointed by the governor with an interest in and commitment to historic preservation. Along w more PR

WISE, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * Pro-Art Presents Terrance Simien And The Zydeco Experience At UVA Wise October 20, 2026 Two-time Grammy award winner Terrance Simien has been shattering the myths about Indigenous zydeco roots music for over 40 years, redefining the genre with historic albums and performances. This 8th-generation Louisiana Creole is the real deal, with a massively entertaining live show that incorporates all that is great about Louisiana's diverse musical  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.21.26 Ranking Member Scott Releases New Report on Barriers to Graduation WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released a new report titled "Unlocking Student Success: Addressing Barriers to College Completion." Getting into college is not the only hurdle students most overcome. For millions of Am more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.20.26 Ranking Member Scott Slams SCOTUS' Refusal to Undo President Trump's Firing of NLRB Member WASHINGTON - House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court declined to hear former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Member Gwynne Wilcox's appeal, thus upholding President Trump's unpr more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- 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. Subjects needed for sound quality research project Researchers are seeking participants for a study on evaluating washing machine noise. Eligible participants need to be ages 18-65 and have normal hearing without the use of a hearing aid. All volunteers' hearing will be tested before the study begins. Partic more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Women's Alliance Celebrates Leaders Who Open Doors and Drive Change * Leadership, advocacy, and the power of lifting others took center stage as the RV Women's Alliance (RVWA) celebrated its annual awards on October 15th. The event honored individuals and companies whose contributions are helping create an RV industry where women thrive. Selected from an outstanding field of finalists, this year's honorees demonstrate the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.20.26 Scott, Takano Condemn EEOC Abandoning Workers Facing Discrimination "One might reasonably conclude that this settlement appears to be an attempt to collude with a private organization to exempt the employer...from facing charges regarding unlawful discrimination." WASHINGTON - Today, Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Eq more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 21, 2026 Shaping fire and sand into something enduring in VCU's glassworking program, one of the first in the U.S. Glass artist and professor Jack Wax built a highly respected program. A generous endowment from Florence Lee and Bert Wellons will help it continue to thrive. By Debbie Farris The process of glass making is an ancient and enduring art born from sand, ash and limestone. In an inferno of heat reaching over 2000 degrees Fahrenhe more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 20, 2026 Judge throws out U.S. DOJ attempt to deny communities' day in court against Musk's company, xAI GREENVILLE, Miss. -- On Monday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi denied the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to dismiss NAACP's Clean Air Act lawsuit against xAI, which challenges the tech company's continued operation of an illegal, unpermitted gas-fired power plant to support i more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Starbucks Employee Files Demand to Unblock Long-Delayed Vote to Remove Union * Filing: "Three-year delay" in adjudicating NLRB charge used as basis for blocking employee vote, warrants election being finally scheduled Oklahoma City, OK (October 21, 2026) - Starbucks employee Amy Smith has filed a second request asking National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Region 14 to reinstate her decertification petition to remov more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [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: * * * States With the Most Data Centers Don't Pay More for Electricity * More than half of America's mapped data centers sit in five states. California is the only one where households pay far above the national average, and data centers don't expla more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Students map James River, make StoryMaps * This fall, students in Dr. Dave Perault's Geographic Information Systems class, ENSU 380, are mapping a section of the James River around Balcony Falls, a popular Class II and III whitewater route for kayakers, rafters, and canoeists. In September, Perault, his students, and staff from the University of Lynchburg's Outdoor Leadership Program traveled to Glasgow, Virginia, where they paddled a five-mile sec more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Oct 20, 2026 Team Members Rank Hilton the No. 1 Best Workplace in Hotels & Resorts Hilton Takes No. 1 Ranking in Great Place to Work's First Hotels & Resorts Ranking * Great Place to Work ranked Hilton first on its inaugural U.S. Best Workplaces in Hotels & Resorts list, based on feedback from Hilton team members. * 95% say Hilton is a great place to work, 97% say they are made to feel welcome and 96% feel pride in the company's accomplishments more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Government of Kenya and The Nature Conservancy Unveil US$160m Thamani Asili Community Conservation Initiative * * Victor Nyambok (Kenya/Africa) The Government of Kenya, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Enduring Earth today unveiled the Thamani Asili Project Finance for Permanence (PFP), a US$160 million landmark national initiative designed to secure long-term financing for conservation needed to conserv more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * United States Trade Representative Seeks Public Comments Ahead of 2027 Joint Review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement * On October 5, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a Federal Register notice seeking public comments and requests to testify at a hearing regarding the 2027 annual Joint Review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The deadline to submit comments is J more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * After 17 Years in Prison, Innocence Project Client Is Exonerated Writ of Actual Innocence Vacated All 8 Convictions October 21, 2026 Melissa Castro Wyatt One week after walking out of Deerfield Correctional Center, John Anthony Holmes stood examining a wall of photographs in a conference room at the University of Virginia School of Law -- all photos of men who had been exonerated through the work of the Innocence Project Clinic. more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice Leadership Program Student Recalls a Valuable Week in the Sacramento Valley * SACRAMENTO, CA - One thing I can say about the USA Rice Leadership program is that it has exceeded the lofty expectations that I had built from talking with past graduates. Our third session in California recently was no different. My key takeaways from the trip were California's amazing crop diversity, the creativity and commitment to overcoming  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire economics student selected for summer 2026 research at University of Virginia * Rozowski told Carver about the UVA opportunity, noting that she had become a strong researcher and the UVA lab would be a "remarkable next step" in her trajectory. "Grace's summer experience is a great story for several reasons, not the least of which being that she earned a place in a very small national research cohort alongside stude more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 20, 2026 VCU and community partners to host National Drug Take Back Day in Monroe Park The event on Saturday will be co-led by VCU School of Pharmacy students and VCU Police. By Mary Kate Brogan Virginia Commonwealth University Police and students with VCU School of Pharmacy are encouraging members of the public to bring their unused and unwanted medications to a Drug Take Back Day event this week. The American Pharmacists Association -  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 20, 2026 VCU to translate climate research in unique ways through Ecopoetics of Infrastructure Led by the Humanities Research Center, the multidisciplinary project in Richmond will feature poetry, visual art, music and community engagement. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University's Humanities Research Center is launching an initiative that will explore climate resilience in Richmond through unexpected lenses. Beginning this mo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 21, 2026 Family medicine professor elected to National Academy of Medicine Rebecca Etz was recognized for her dedication to the advancement of primary care. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Rebecca Etz, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for her contributions to revolutionizing pri more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 20, 2026 Farnese Motto gravitated to public health advocacy at a young age The native of Cameroon, a Ph.D. student at VCU, is serving as a This is Public Health Ambassador this academic year. She sees an ability to strengthen her commitment to 'real community work.' By Maggie Christ At about four years old, traveling with her father from her home country of Cameroon to Ivory Coast, Farnese Motto noticed several differences right away. The more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 20, 2026 Tackling the taboo: Medical students break through the stigma of period education At workshops throughout the Richmond community, students in the Period Education Project at VCU provide medically accurate menstrual education for kids. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Ishika Singh starts every presentation to groups of tweens and teens with the same question: "Does it feel weird to talk about this?" Standing behind a table  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Equine veterinarians guide beloved trail horse's recovery from tick-borne disease By Sharon Peart 20 Oct 2026 Renee O'Leary watched a young Amish man ride a 3-year-old Percheron cross around the grounds bareback, steering with nothing but a rope around the horse's neck. He was the first horse she saw three years ago at the Great American Ranch and Trail Horse Sale at the Virginia Horse Center. He was the only one she wanted. "I let the other bidders know tha more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Faculty members honored with emeritus title 21 Oct 2026 The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors awarded the emeritus title to 12 faculty members at its Aug. 26 meeting. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approved by the board receive a copy of the resolution and a certificate more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Finance expert weighs in on Fed's dilemma days before midterm elections By Jacob Levin 21 Oct 2026 Just days before the 2026 midterm election, the Federal Reserve will be faced with a high-stakes decision -- raise interest rates to curb inflation or hold steady. According to Virginia Tech finance expert Brad Paye, politics are sure to be an elephant in the room when the Federal Open Market Committee meets Oct. 27-28. "This Fed meeting boils down to an awkward more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Iron deficiency may explain psychiatric outcomes of a rare genetic condition A rare gene deletion can lead to schizophrenia, autism, or mild developmental delays. Ryan Purcell of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute will use a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore whether iron deficiency might be making the difference. By Lena Ayuk 20 Oct 2026 The image on Ryan Purcell's monitor shows what looks like yellow sunbursts among threads of more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jordan Budhu receives DARPA Young Faculty Award The metamaterials expert is exploring ways to print 3D biomaterials that can interact with electromagnetic waves. By Chelsea Seeber 21 Oct 2026 A Virginia Tech electrical engineer is seeking answers to a question that sounds like science fiction: Can you turn a leaf into an antenna? Assistant Professor Jordan Budhu is beginning with that ambitious proof of concept to show how bioprinted materials can be enginee more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Newly discovered protein could be a deadly parasite's weak point By Kevin Myatt 21 Oct 2026 A protein discovered in a Virginia Tech-led study may open a gateway to treatments for a parasite responsible for a deadly disease in immunity-compromised people. A team led by Raj Gaji, assistant professor of parasitology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine working in the Center for One Heath Research, has discovered a protein the team named DDP th more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Predicting the next pandemic Through interactive experiences and the stories of Virginia Tech researchers, a Newman Library exhibit reveals the people, ideas, and tools behind the effort to predict pandemics and save lives. By Elise Monsour Puckett 20 Oct 2026 The next pandemic may be impossible to predict with certainty, but Virginia Tech researchers are working to change that. A new interactive exhibit on the second floor of Newman Library invites visitors  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Students get a close up look at career paths in Hokie Shadows program A College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences shadowing program connects students with professional experiences in their fields of study. By Andrew G Adkins 20 Oct 2026 A workplace can be an important classroom. That's the idea behind Hokie Shadows, a College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences program that connects students with alumni for close up looks at real world jobs. The initiative, more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 19 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Walter Reed hosts National Mammography Day event * Oct. 19, 2026 | By Roan Smith, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Walter Reed National Military Medical Center General Internal Medicine Services hosted a National Mammography Day event Oct. 16 as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging patients and staff to prioritize routine breast cancer screenings. The event offered walk-in mammograms for the first 10 eligible participant more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding For Shenandoah Valley Rail Improvements * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $3,600,000 in federal funding to modernize the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of freight rail service for businesses throughout the region. The funding was awarded through the Department of Transportation's Consolidated Rail Infrastruc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Press VA For Answers On Staffing Shortages At Virginia Facilities * Following unanswered questions from the VA, senators raise new concerns over severe staffing shortages and reports of staffing challenges at Virginia VA facilities WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are once again pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on staffing challenges at facilities across Virginia, reiterating concerns th more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins coalition supporting challenge to unlawful immigration arrests * Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under federal law, immi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Wendy S. Armstrong, MD, FIDSA, named IDSA president October 21, 2026 The Infectious Diseases Society of America is pleased to announce Wendy S. Armstrong, MD, FIDSA, as the Society's new president beginning Oct. 25. In addition, a new vice president and three new directors were elected to serve with Dr. Armstrong. The Board of Directors will work to advance the Society's overall strategic priorities, including building and sus more PR