ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, Richmond, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12582783 B2, initially filed Jan. 22, 2021) developed by four inventors Worth Longest, Richmond, Virginia; Dale Farkas, Richmond, Virginia; Karl Bass, Richmond, Virginia; and Michael Hindle, Richmond, Virginia, for "Dry powder inhalers and interfaces for improved aerosol delivery to children." more PT

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 24 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Helping seniors thrive through connection * East Tennessee State University is one of three universities nationwide selected to develop and launch a new program designed to connect older adults living with behavioral health conditions to local senior community meal sites -strengthening nutrition, reducing isolation, and supporting overall well-being. ETSU was awarded the three-year grant b more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, Richmond, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12584031 B2, initially filed Sept. 7, 2022) developed by three inventors Vamsi Yadavalli, Richmond, Virginia; Sayantan Pradhan, Richmond, Virginia; and Sudesna Chakravarty, Richmond, Virginia, for "Method for connection to a rigid or flexible device using multifunctional ink." more PT

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Virginia. *** Methods and Apparatus of Resource Mapping and Signaling Indication for Joint Coreset for Enhanced PDCCH Transmission With Multiple TRPs ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITED, Beijing, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12588032 B2, initially filed Sept. 29, 2020) developed by five inventors Yi Zhang, Beijing, China; Chenxi Zhu, Fairfax, Virginia; Bingchao Liu, Beiji more ST

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU author's new book sheds light on Nazi women and war crimes In 'The Accused,' political science professor Jessica Trisko Darden puts gender, power and justice into context. By Sian Wilkerson At the start of her latest book, Jessica Trisko Darden invites readers to imagine a Nazi, someone directly involved in the murder of thousands. As the mind inevitably wanders to male faces, the Virginia  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Board of Visitors invites public comment on tuition and fees for fiscal 2026-2027 Opportunities are available for in-person comments at the April 24 board meeting and written comments via online portal. By Brian McNeill Senior administrators at Virginia Commonwealth University shared an enrollment update and an overview of the university's budget on March 24 during a meeting of the Board of more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Cary Street Gym's aquatic center to undergo renovations starting April 17 Improvements include new HVAC and lighting systems as well as upgraded pool elements; reopening is anticipated in mid-September. By Brian McNeill The aquatic center at Virginia Commonwealth University's Cary Street Gym will undergo a major renovation project beginning in April that will bring notable improvements to the f more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Amaria Ford connects biology, psychology and youth development She has been a standout in undergraduate research, supporting the Empower Youth Lab led by Chelsea Williams. By Joan Tupponce It might not be the typical spot for a biology major, but Amaria Ford has made a mark in the lab - the Empower Youth Lab, where she explores how race, ethnicity and youth development overlap.  more PR