LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 4 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 'Tick magnets' guide UK ecology research, tool testing and student learning * Kristopher Chappel and Brian Volland | UK Creative Services White coveralls and tall boots are standard field gear for University of Kentucky research students as they drag white cloths and collect metal boxes at the Oran C. Little Research Center in Versailles, Kentucky. These tools and tactics will provide better baseline data for tick species, their host animals and the more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Police pedestrian safety efforts honored by Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police Its inaugural award for campus champions reflects VCU's focus on a community priority. By Jake Burns, VCU Police The Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department was honored this week by the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police as its 2026 Campus Roadway and Pedestrian Safety Champion. The new award is presented to a campus police, public safety  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Wilder Symposium examines Virginia's ongoing role in shaping the nation Former Governors Wilder and Gilmore join political scholars to assess 'Virginia at 250.' - For 250 years - and counting - Virginia has stood at the forefront of the American political landscape. As the nation marks a milestone year, the past, present and future of the commonwealth's role in American democracy came into focus at the 2026 Wilder Symposium, held this week at V more PR