FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * 4-VA project brings 'serious' games to nursing education * Undergraduate nursing education often presents students with large content volumes and limited collaborative engagement, particularly in medical-surgical courses. Yanika Kowitlawakul, associate professor in George Mason University's College of Public Health, School of Nursing, saw a unique opportunity to utilize "digital escape room games" (DERGs) to provide an innovat more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * 4-VA project brings 'serious' games to nursing education * 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  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases posted the following news: * * * AASLD and AGA Offer First Medication-focused Guideline for Treating PBC * Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor agonists are suggested as second-line therapy for patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who do not respond adequately to or are intolerant of ursodeoxycholic acid. Bethesda, MD and Alexandria, VA (Oct. 22, 2026) -- For the first time, a joint guideline from the American Asso more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Campaign Urges Illinois Voters to Reject $1B in Property Tax Hikes on Ballot * CHICAGO, IL -- Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today launched a statewide campaign urging voters to reject the $1 billion on the November ballot in proposed school and library borrowing. With interest, the hikes could put taxpayers on the line for more than $1.78 billion. The campaign highlights five communities and ballot mea more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Coalition Opposing DOJ's Frivolous Challenge To California Elections * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing the federal government's baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump Administration's broader efforts to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In USA more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance posted the following news release: * * * American Sugar Alliance Thanks Trump Administration for Harvest Fuel Relief Program * The American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on the announcement of the Harvest Fuel Relief program: "Our farmers are grateful for President Donald Trump's continued leadership on the issues affecting the viability of their family farms, and the recent announcement of the Harvest Fuel Relief program will provide valuab more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Antenna Research Associates and Empower RF Systems Announce Merger * Antenna Research Associates ("ARA"), an OceanSound Partners portfolio company and an experienced provider of integrated radio frequency ("RF") and advanced communications solutions spanning communications, tactical RF, and radar-critical subsystems for the aerospace and defense end markets, today announced a merger with Empower RF Systems ("Empower RF"). Empower RF is a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the services of more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield: States, Not the Federal Government, Decide How Ballots are Counted * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging a federal court to reject the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to stop California election officials from counting more than 20,000 ballots. In a multistate brief, AG Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general argued that the lawsuit has no constitutional basis and that the job of running elections belon more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * Australian scientists visit W&M's VIMS & Batten School to advance shellfish reef restoration following harmful algal bloom * An environmental tragedy has unfolded in South Australia. Since March 2025, the largest harmful algal bloom (HAB) in the country's history has devastated marine wildlife and disrupted South Australia's coastal economies. A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution found Karenia crist more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Beyond the classroom: Penn State student finds new perspective through Arboretum internship * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - When Adelaine Craghead-Hackman works in the gardens at the Arboretum at Penn State, she sometimes has a few unexpected visitors. As she turns over soil and tends to garden beds, robins hop nearby, searching for worms in the freshly disturbed ground. For Craghead-Hackman, a third-year landscape architecture student, these  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * CFA Leads Letter to Congress Urging Immediate Investigation into Meta's Reported Political Interference with Active Investigation into Company's Role Facilitating and Profiting from Illegal Drugs on Platforms * The Consumer Federation of America, together with AFT, Public Citizen, Indivisible and state and national groups sent the following letter to congressional leaders urging an immediate investigation into Met more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Griffith Helps Lead Effort to Revamp Rural Patient Access to Clinical Trials, Accelerate New Treatments to Market * "Patients in rural communities like Virginia's Ninth District often travel hours to participate in clinical trials for needed medical treatments," said Chairman Griffith. "This reality discourages people from participating in clinical trials and hampers research efforts. "Clinical trials play a major role in treatment di more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Players to Perform Shakespeare's Tragedy of "Macbeth" * The Christendom Players will return to the stage the weekend of November 6-8 with three performances of William Shakespeare's tragedy of Macbeth. These shows, which will mark the eighth time the Christendom Players have performed a Shakespeare play, will be performed in Christendom's Old Chapel Hall at 8:00 pm each night, with all performances open to the public. Set in medieval Scotland more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Christopher Newport University posted the following news: * * * CNU Professors Ranked Among World's Top 2% of Scientists * Four CNU professors have been ranked among the world's top 2 percent of scholars and scientists in a 2026 ranking compiled by Stanford University and the analytics firm Elsevier. Psychology professors Dr. Sherman Lee and Dr. Tim Pressley and physics research scientist Dr. Alberto Accardi all made the 2026 list based on their academic publications and citation metrics. The ranking loo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Adds Veteran DOJ Health Care Litigator Jeff McSorley * WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 22, 2026: Crowell & Moring has added Jeff McSorley as a partner in its industry-leading Health Care Group in Washington, D.C. McSorley joins the firm from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where he served for the past decade as a senior trial counsel in the Civil Division's Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section. McSorley' more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news: * * * The AI Advantage Belongs to the Disciplined Founder October 22, 2026 Insights from Align, an EO global partner, on why clear priorities, accountable ownership, and consistent operating rhythms are the real keys to turning AI into a competitive advantage. - You Need Sharp Recommendations, Not More Volume Six months ago, AI was a novel experiment you played with after hours. Today, your executive team uses it to generate market research, draft str more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association posted the following news: * * * Fayetteville State Sweeps 2026 CIAA Cross Country Championships, Captures Both Team and Individual Titles * Fayetteville State Sweeps 2026 CIAA Cross Country Championships, Captures Both Team and Individual Titles Broncos Claim Men's and Women's Championships at the 56th CIAA Cross Country Championship; Frank Hyland Earns Both Coach of the Year Honors CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 22, 2026) - The Central Int more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following October 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a moderate pace this cycle. Consumer spending grew moderately, and consumers continued to make tradeoffs in response to higher fuel prices. Spending on travel and tourism increased with hotels in our region noting strong occupancy rates. Manufacturing activity was flat, on balance, as some sectors reported strong growth that was offset by weakness in other more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * The Critical Governor and Statewide Races That Will Shape Workplace Policy This Election Day Oct 22, 2026 Governors in 36 states are on the ballot this Election Day, and some of those races could do more to reshape workplace law in 2027 than anything that happens in Congress. Minimum wage, paid leave, union rules, and workplace AI policy are just some of the issues at stake depending on the outcome of a few key gubernatorial races, not to mention s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy Across All 50 States * WASHINGTON -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms, shuttered factories, battered union membership, depressed wages, falling farm exports, and other more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Transportation] -- NATSO, a trade association representing the travel plaza and truckstop industry, issued the following news release: * * * Fuel Retailers Encourage Federal Energy Commission to Abandon Plan That Would Force Consumers to Pay More for Gasoline and Diesel * ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) encouraged the Federal Energy Commission (FERC) to abandon a p more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * George Mason students explore public service during Government Careers Week * George Mason University students and alumni explored career opportunities in local, state, and federal government during Government Careers Week, hosted by University Career Services from September 14-18. The six-event series drew more than 200 attendees across virtual and in-person programming. Participants explored government career paths and received practical guidance on in more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Named Official RV Sponsor of the 2026 National Dog Show * Go RVing is joining The National Dog Show and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia as the Official RV Sponsor of this year's event, showcasing how pet-friendly the RV lifestyle is to thousands of dog lovers and owners. As part of the partnership, Go RVing will host an interactive display in Hall B of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center on November 14-15, 2026, a more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center 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  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Statement * RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Spanberger today released the following statement. "I have read the charging document alleging a series of criminal acts by a member of the Virginia Senate. In our American system of justice, people are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and that is true for Senator L. Louise Lucas. She and her family deserve the opportunity to present their defense and speak to the allega more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Heavy rains from Hurricane Isaias improve drought in Western North Carolina * Extreme Drought remains along the Virginia border and parts of the Coastal Plain;affectedresidents are encouraged to take measures to conserve water Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Isaias offered drought relief to some Western North Carolina mountain counties earlier this month, although nearly half of the state's counties remain in so more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Education] -- The American Council on Education issued the following news release: * * * Higher Education Leaders Announce Commitments to Drive Student Success * Higher education leaders today announced a group of colleges and universities committed to taking action to help students achieve their full potential before and after graduation. The National Student Success Project addresses practical concerns from students and families about the value of a college degree by spelling out five core commitments that  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Oct 22, 2026 Hilton for Business Introduces New Travel Coordinator Tools and Program Enhancements Shaped by Member Feedback * New Hilton for Business program update introduces the ability to book for someone else within their organization * The customer-informed enhancements give businesses more flexibility when managing employee travel * The program updates mark another step forward in Hilton's efforts to deliver smarter, more intuitive digita more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * How William & Mary is helping build Virginia's fusion energy future * For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to "bottle the sun" by recreating the nuclear fusion reactions that power it and finding ways to harness the energy they release. Although researchers have made significant progress, turning fusion into a practical source of clean, affordable energy remains a challenge. Last week, researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and students g more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP Takes on the Risks of Socialism Ahead of the Midterms * ARLINGTON, VA--As the socialist agenda continues to strengthen its foothold on the Democrat Party, Americans for Prosperity is making the case for economic freedom, opportunity, and a future where people, not politicians, are in charge of their own lives. From national TV to podcasts to doors across the country, AFP is showing voters the stark contrast h more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * In the 'End Hunger Games,' the tributes fought food insecurity on George Mason's campuses * George Mason University's Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) empowers students to navigate barriers to academic success and well-being through advocacy, holistic support, inclusive services, and prevention education--fostering resilience, safety, stability, and lifelong success for students. The center recently honored its 10th anniversary with a series of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Indictment Charges District Resident in Selling Dose of Fentanyl that Killed a 20-Year-Old Virginia Man *. WASHINGTON - An Indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court charging Anthony Winslow, 44, of the District, in connection with selling a fatal dose of fentanyl to a 20-year-old Virginia man, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. "Jack Hargreaves was just 20 years old. His parents are now living e more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 National Law Firm Stands with Pinal County Education Entrepreneur to Protect Microschool PINAL COUNTY, Ariz.--Karli Kemper has spent her professional life teaching. She has decades of experience working in public, charter, and private schools. She specializes in the arts and teaching children how to express themselves and grow through music and theater. Three years ago, Karli founded State 48, a microschool catering to childre more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Justin Fuente, Senior Advisor for Football - College Football Playoff * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Justin Fuente, Senior Advisor for Football with the College Football Playoff. Coach Fuente discusses the experiences that shaped his coaching career, the lessons learned from leading college football programs, and the importance of player development and building a cha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Acquires Letters Written by Former First Ladies Martha Washington and Mary Todd Lincoln 21 Oct 2026 Rare Letter in Washington's Own Handwriting; Lincoln Letter Written Two Months Before Assassination - The Library of Congress has recently acquired two letters written by former first ladies Martha Washington and Mary Todd Lincoln. These letters provide researchers and the public with a rare glimpse into the private lives of remarkable women  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation to Participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference * BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2026 -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE: MTB) will participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference being held in Boston, MA. Representatives of M&T are scheduled to deliver a presentation to investors and analysts on November 5, 2026, at 11:10 a.m. (ET). A link to t more PR

ENCINO, California, Oct. 23 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 412-Unit Wrondel Self Storage in Reno, Nevada RENO, Nev., Oct. 22, 2026 -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Wrondel Self Storage, a 412-unit self-storage facility in Reno, Nevada. "Wrondel Self Storage sits in one of the most densely populated and growing areas o more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars named to Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America 2027 list * Mars ranked number 17 of 300 companies. * Mars is included on the list for the second consecutive year, rising in rank from number 40 in 2026. * Earlier this year, Mars was ranked number 6 on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and number 1 on its inaugural Best Places to Work in Manufacturing & Energy list. - MCLEAN, Va. (Oc more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods' Connor Symons Participates in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges NextGen Program October 22, 2026 McGuireWoods associate Connor W. Symons participated in the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) 2026 Next Generation (NextGen) Program. He was among 40 up-and-coming bankruptcy practitioners participating in the program during the NCBJ's Annual Meeting Oct. 7-10, 2026, in San Diego. The NextGen program provides part more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing the Federal Government's Attempt to Interfere with California Elections 10/22/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing a lawsuit against California filed by the federal government that is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In U more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU named finalist for Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award * Michigan State University has been named a regional winner of the 2026 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award, positioning the university as a finalist for the top national honor in community-engaged higher education. Awarded by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the honor recognizes MSU's transformative, community-led public health p more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Honors Katie Averill for Her Leadership and Service to the Credit Union System * ARLINGTON, VA -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) thanks Katie Averill, Immediate Past Chair of the NASCUS Regulator Board and Superintendent of the Iowa Division of Credit Unions, as she concludes her tenure with the State of Iowa on October 23, more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation, BDO USA Launch Rooting for Wildlife Initiative * CHICAGO -- The National Wildlife Federation, America's largest wildlife conservation organization, and BDO USA, one of the nation's leading accounting and advisory firms, today announced a new cause partnership and the launch of Rooting for Wildlife, an initiative dedicated to restoring wildlife habitats, revitalizing ecosystems, and  more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * New awards recognize outstanding mentoring, service, article * Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC inaugural awards for mentorship, leadership, and service recognize contributions and service. The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has named the first recipients of three new awards recognizing mentorship, leadership and service. The institute established the Faculty Mentoring Excellence Award, Early-Car more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Collaboration Launches to Protect Whales and Support California's Dungeness Crab Fishery * The Nature Conservancy The Marine Mammal Center, the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (PCFFA) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) today announced the Dungeness Crab and Whale Conservation Collaborative, a new partnership bringing together scientists, commercial fishing and conservationists to protect whales while suppor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * New DLA director talks leadership philosophy and 'building on the basics' at town hall * When the Defense Logistics Agency was founded in 1961, it had two missions: to provide effective logistics support, and to provide that support at the lowest possible cost. Those two objectives have mostly remained the same despite 65 years of changing operations, said DLA's new director, Air Force Lt. Gen. David Sanford. Returning to those foundational missions and bu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * New Four-Part Series LUCY WORSLEY'S KEYS TO THE CASTLE Premieres Sundays, December 6-27 * Premieres Sundays, December 6-27 on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS app Join the Popular Historian for a Rare, Behind-the-Scenes Look at Four of Europe's Most Iconic Castles ARLINGTON, VA; Oct. 22, 2026 - After more than two decades as Chief Curator of Britain's Historic Palaces, historian Lucy Worsley knows her way around a castle. Now, armed with the keys to  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * New Poll: Europeans Want Privacy and Security Prioritised in Digital Markets Act Enforcement * Survey of 8,000 Adults Finds 3-in-4 Favor Safeguards Over Interoperability Chamber of Progress released new polling today showing that European consumers want privacy and security prioritized as the European Union implements the Digital Markets Act's interoperability r more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News Publishers Deliver Letter to Meta Demanding It Withdraw New Harmful Terms of Use * Arlington, VA - Today the News/Media Alliance, the largest news media trade association representing over 2,000 newspaper, magazine, and digital media publishers in the United States, delivered a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding the company withdraw its revised Commercial Terms of Use before they take effect on October 30. Uncovere more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * One on One with Rector Sumeet Shrivastava * Skip to content Mason George Mason University Apply Give Canvas PatriotWeb Peoplefinder Athletics News CALENDAR Library Graduation Academics Undergraduate Programs Honors College Undergraduate Research Graduate Programs Colleges and Schools Study Abroad Mason Online Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation SMSC Academic Programs Internships Teaching and Learning Accessibility Resources University Libraries Conti more PR

POPLARVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 22 -- Pearl River Community College posted the following news release: * * * Pearl River Celebrates Musical Legacies Through 2026 Fine Arts and Communications Hall of Fame Inductees * Pearl River Community College continued its proud tradition of honoring creativity, leadership and dedication to the arts during the 2026 Homecoming ceremonies. This year's Fine Arts and Communications Hall of Fame inductees, Jason Cale of Virginia Beach, Va., and Sharon Laird of Petal, exemplify the passion and excellence that d more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 22 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Please Join Us: Achieving the Dream Coaches Visit * SUNY Broome is excited to welcome our Achieving the Dream (ATD) Coaches to campus on Oct. 28 and 29 for two days of conversation, reflection, and planning around this year's theme: From Insight to Impact -- Building Momentum and Community Vibrancy. We are especially excited for the Working Lunch: Community Vibrancy in Practice Session on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 12:15 p.m. located in Decker 201. During more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * Porter Airlines Pilots Receive $2 Million USD Grant from ALPA's War Chest to Support Negotiations for a Fair Contract October 22, 2026 TORONTO, Ont.--Following a unanimous vote by the Executive Board of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), the Porter Airlines pilot group received a $2 million USD grant from ALPA's Major Contingency Fund (MCF). These funds are not a loan but a grant from ALPA's war chest to provide fu more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging posted the following news release: * * * Real-World Results Confirm Benefit of PSMA Therapy for Prostate Cancer * Graphical Abstract: Overview of real-world treatment patterns and clinical outcomes with [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treated within the French Early-Access Program. The figure summarizes patient population, treatment exposure, efficacy outcomes, and safety findings from ro more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Technical Institute Leads Dealer On-Site Technician Training At Ohio RCD RV Superstore Location * The RV Technical Institute recently led a dealer on-site training session at RCD RV Supercenter's Sunbury, OH, location. Led by Trainer Mike Anderson, the Level 1 training was successful, with all nine attendees passing the course. Dealer On-Site Training brings Institute instructors directly to interested, eligible dealersh more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Names Stephenie Haldane as 2026 Progress Award Honoree * HID's Stephenie Haldane will be recognized for her vision, allyship and mentorship in advancing women while fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, innovation and leadership in the security industry at SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md.--The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Stephenie Haldane as the 2026 more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Health launches advanced Cardiac PET Program * Strengthening heart care through next-generation imaging that enables earlier detection and more precise treatment Sentara Health is expanding its cardiovascular imaging services with the launch of a new Cardiac PET/CT program, adding an advanced non-invasive imaging tool that enhances heart disease diagnosis and supports comprehensive cardiac care across the region. Sentara Norfol more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska celebrates topping out of Longwood University's new music education and performance venue in Farmville, VA 10/22/2026 FARMVILLE, VA -- Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today celebrated the topping out of Whitehead Hall, Longwood University's new music education and performance venue in Farmville, VA. The milestone marks significant construction progress on the 63,800-square-foot building, which w more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * 10/22/26 TEGNA and Houston Comets Announce Partnership to Broadcast Games Locally on KHOU and KTBU KHOU becomes a founding marketing partner as the four-time WNBA champion Comets return home - McLean, Va. and Houston - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and the Houston Comets today announced a multi-year partnership, making KHOU and KTBU the local broadcast home of the Comets. Starting with the team's 2027 se more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Christopher Newport University posted the following news: * * * The HELM Brings Captains 24/7 Convenience * Those late-night or between-class snack runs just got a little easier. Captains now have an on-campus spot to grab essentials, day or night, with the opening of The HELM (Healthy Essentials Living Market). Located on the ground floor of the David Student Union (DSU) and accessible by an outside door, the HELM is a "frictionless" store that is cashless, checkout-free, and open at any hour for any mem more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * The investment risks of AI data centers * From AI Boom to Investment Risk: Rethinking pension fund data center exposure As community opposition, regulatory scrutiny, and infrastructure constraints mount, some public pension funds are beginning to reconsider their exposure to data center investments. Their decisions raise broader questions about the sustainability of the AI infrastructure boom and who ultimately bears i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces Major Investment in American Fertilizer Manufacturing to Strengthen National Security and Support Farmers * (Washington, D.C., October 22, 2026) - Today, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced the selection of eight fertilizer manufacturing projects to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domes more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * U.S. International Trade Commission Finds Solar Imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos Injure U.S. Manufacturers * On October 14, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) released the result of its vote in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigation involving solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos. The ITC issued an affirmative final determination, finding that the domestic industry is materially more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Among 50 Colleges and Universities to Launch National Student Success Project * UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier A. Reyes joined education leaders in Washington, D.C. today to launch the National Student Success Project, which addresses practical concerns from students and families about the value of a college degree. UMass Amherst is one of 50 colleges and universities involved in the launch of the Student Success Project, whic more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice Makes a Splash Across the Pond * LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - A delegation of USA Rice members and staff traveled here last week to participate in the UK Rice Symposium and visit with local trade organizations. To kick off the week, the USA Rice delegation had a briefing session covering USA Rice strategy, market analysis and promotions in the UK, as well as Mintel, a global market intelligence agency, sharing valuable insights more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief 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, immigr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces Bill to Prevent Grocery Stores from Charging Shoppers Different Prices Based on Personal Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today introduced legislation to prohibit large grocery retailers from using consumers' personal information, facial recognition technology, and other surveillance tools to charge shoppers different prices for the same groceries. With grocery prices already stretching household  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * W&M dedicates Gates Hall, reflecting commitment to civic leadership * The following story originally appeared on the W&M Alumni Magazine website as an online exclusive. - Ed. As afternoon sun warmed century-old bricks, over 250 members of the William & Mary community gathered on Oct. 22 to dedicate Robert M. Gates Hall, a historic building with a 21st- century purpose. Thanks to a $30 million lead gift from an alumna and former W&M Foundation trustee who  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * W&M's Williamson reaches pinnacle of his profession - the World Series * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M Athletics. - Ed. William & Mary was featured on Forbes' most recent list of 15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career. It's a strength of the university that Ben Williamson '23 knows all too well. Less than four years after graduating from William & Mary, the dependable glove man and high-contact hitter is in his second M more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA-led coalition opposes DOJ's frivolous challenge to California elections * Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a multistate coalition opposing the federal government's baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In USA v. California, the administration wants to prevent California elections officials from counting the  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Walter Reed Commits to Infection Prevention * Oct. 22, 2026 | By Bernard Little, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center It takes just 20 seconds of good scrubbing with soap and water to help prevent the spread of infection. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center boasts a robust team of infection prevention and control professionals focused on proper handwashing practices, along with other initiatives to stop the spread of infections.  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Where Should Georgia Data Centers Go? Land Use and Zoning Explained * Previously, we examined how data centers use water and electricity, how their resource consumption compares with other industries and what those demands mean for communities. Another factor in data center development is land use, including what goes into decisions about where data centers are built, how sites are developed and how they affect surrounding properties.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Alien Traffickers, Drug Traffickers, and Robbers * The Trump Administration will never apologize for putting America FIRST WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens convicted for horrific crimes such as conspiracy to transport illegal aliens, trafficking in amphetamines, and robbery. "Every day, the patri more PR