RICHMOND, Virginia, March 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * By finding 'bright spots' in the opioid crisis, VCU researchers are mapping a path to better outcomes Rather than focusing on areas where mortality is highest, a multidisciplinary team is putting a spotlight on communities that are performing significantly better than expected despite facing the same risks as their neighbors who are struggling. By Christopher Richmond Fatal drug overdoses have  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 24 (TNSrpt) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New report details VCU's economic value to Virginia The university and its health system generate $18.5 billion in annual economic impact and support 95,000 jobs statewide. By Mike Porter Virginia Commonwealth University's academic and medical operations generate $18.5 billion in economic activity annually and support 95,000 jobs - about 1 in 61 jobs statewide - according to a new repo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 24 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones, Former Senator Ebbin, Senator VanValkenburg, and Delegate Hope Hold Virtual Press Conference on Passage of Vape Enforcement Act New law closes enforcement loopholes, targets illegal vape sales, and keeps dangerous products out of Virginia schools, and keeps communities safe Watch the video recording of the event HERE (https://drive.google.com/ more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU again among nation's top 100 universities for patents The National Academy of Inventors annual ranking highlights campus research and innovation and its importance in the marketplace to solving 'the most pressing challenges of our time.' By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation For the third time in four years, Virginia Commonwealth University has been na more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU remembers John A. Luke Jr., former rector of the Board of Visitors Luke was 'the model of civility and respectful behavior in all settings,' said VCU President Michael Rao. By Mike Porter John A. Luke, a respected business leader, devoted public servant and cherished friend of Virginia Commonwealth University, died on March 14. He was 77. Luke is retired chairman of Smurfit WestRock, a gl more PR

AKRON, Ohio, March 24 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * YES to innovation: UA again named one of top 100 U.S. universities granted utility patents The University of Akron (UA) has again been named to the National Academy of Inventors' (NAI) list of top 100 U.S. universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2025, which was released on Thursday, March 19. The annual ranking recognizes the top-producing U.S. universities awarded utility patents, highlighting the innovat more PR