RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 27, 2026 Across and down, it's VCU's Collin Drown in the New York Times crossword The School of Education doctoral student and puzzle constructor debuted in July in the esteemed Sunday edition, and two more NYT puzzles have been accepted for publication. By Sian Wilkerson As one of the world's many cruciverbalists (hint: a 14-letter word for a designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles), Collin Drown knows the power of a well-designed cl more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 27, 2026 Broadcast journalist Candice Smith to address graduates at VCU's December commencement Smith, a VCU alum and on-air personality for WWBT 12, will be the featured speaker at the Dec. 12 universitywide ceremony. By Brian McNeill Candice Smith, an Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter, will be the featured speaker at Virginia Commonwealth University's December commencement. A native of Roanoke, Smith began her career at WWBT, the  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Pitt Public Health researcher analyzes trends in naloxone administration October 27, 2026 After more than 30 years of increases, U.S. opioid overdose deaths peaked in May 2023 before entering an unprecedented and historic decline. While public health officials widely pointed to expanded access to naloxone--the life-saving overdose reversal medication--as the primary hero behind the turnaround, questions remaine more PR

MERCED, California, Oct. 27 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news: * * * Teams Challenged to Make Travel Easier for Wheelchair Users * An automatic vehicle delivered by tractor-trailer to UC Merced recently will be the focus of a two-year effort to improve travel options for people with disabilities. The wheelchair-accessible, all-electric General Motors Cruise Origin is the focus of the Civic Progress Challenge, a student design competition developed by the car maker and SAE International, a nonprofit org more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 27, 2026 VCU researchers launch 'PITT Stop' to help clinical investigators beat administrative bottlenecks Supported by a pilot award from the Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Science, the new PITT Stop training platform will help health care investigators navigate complex administrative hurdles. By Christopher Richmond When Richard K. Sterling, M.D., professor of hepatology and assistant dean of clinical research at  more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Peninsula Community College issued the following news: * * * VPCC Athletics Department Adds to Staff By: Bob Flynn | October 27, 2026 It's been a busy fall in the Virginia Peninsula Community College athletics department. The men's soccer season just ended, the women's volleyball team is preparing for the Region 10 postseason tournament, and a number of hires have been made. First, Jason Ceraul is the new men's soccer coach. He moved into the role shortly before the season started. Noah Jacks-Waters i more PR