ATHENS, West Virginia, April 24 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Concord Esports has been selected as a finalist for two awards presented by EsportsU for Program of the Year and Program Impact. This nomination helps promote the program to a wider audience and establishes Concord as a leader on the collegiate Esports scene. It's also an opportunity to further support the Esports structure in West Virginia and showcase local talent. EsportsU, owned and operated by Collegi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU President Michael Rao thanks those being recognized for giving their energy, talent and 'sincere love' to their work. 'You are what makes VCU and VCU Health. * * * Wanda Clary was among those Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health staff members honored at the annual Service Recognition Celebration last week at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, but it was a previous occurrence of the cele more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 24 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University and its Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine selected ten high school seniors from across West Virginia as the newest class of students for the B.S./M.D. program. The program was established in 2015 as a pathway for high-performing West Virginia students to finish both their Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees in seven years. The new class joins 32 B.S./M.D. students cu more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods assisted the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) in achieving a key procedural victory in long-running litigation challenging the city's practice of seizing and destroying the possessions of unhoused individuals. In February 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California found that Los Angeles city officials altered evidence to support the city's defense again more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: The late G. Gilmer "Gil" Minor III '63, will be awarded posthumously, the New Market Medal, Virginia Military Institute's highest honor, during the annual Memorial Parade, Wednesday, May 15 at 2 p.m. on post. Minor is only the 17th recipient of the award since its introduction in 1962. His widow, Charlotte will be present, and his son, Gilmer Minor IV '93, will accept the award on his behalf. Minor, who pas more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 24 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: Captain Janet H. Days '99, commanding officer for Naval Station Norfolk, will be among the featured speakers at Old Dominion University's 140th Commencement exercises on May 3 and 4, 2024. Captain Days will speak at the Undergraduate Ceremony on May 4. She assumed the post as the 51st commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk in February 2023, becoming the first Black woman to hold that position. Captain Days  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- PBS issued the following news release: The winners of the 28th Annual Webby Awards, hailed as the "Internet's highest honor," and presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), have been announced. PBS has been named theWebby Media Company of the Year, a Special Achievement Award given tothe most successful media company across all Webby categories, representing the best of the Internet! In addition to this Special Achievement, PBS, more PR

DANVILLE, Virginia, April 24 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: Danville Community College (DCC) has proudly announced that Senator Frank Ruff will be awarded an honorary degree during their upcoming commencement ceremony on May 11, 2024. Senator Ruff's remarkable dedication to education, public service, and his profound impact on the community make him an outstanding recipient of this prestigious recognition. Elected to serve in the Virginia Senate in November 2000, Sena more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, April 24 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has advised Tamboran Resources Corporation, a public natural gas company, on their first long-term gas sales agreement to supply the Northern Territory Government 40 TJ per day, which constitutes around two-thirds of the Territory's current gas requirements from the proposed Shenandoah South Pilot Project. Starting in H1 2026, the agreement is for an initial term of nine years, with an more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Research collaboration with the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services highlights health disparities affecting Medicaid members with addiction - and some of the barriers they face. * * * By Olivia Trani People recently released from prison experience some of the highest rates of substance use disorder, but they are also the least likely to have access to providers who can d more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Brian McNeill Senior officials from the U.S. Department of Education will visit Virginia Commonwealth University on Friday, April 26, to hear about how VCU is innovating to close equity gaps and improve higher education access and student success, particularly among transfer and STEM students. Nasser Paydar, Ph.D., assistant secretary of education for postsecondary education, and Amy Loyd, Ed.D., as more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 24 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: To encourage safe disposal of leftover prescription medications and sharp instruments such as syringes and needles, the University of Virginia is hosting a free, drive-through prescription drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Unused prescription medications and sharp instruments may be dropped off with no questions asked. Sharp instruments such as needles must be contained w more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry issued the following news: By Mackenzie Meleski, School of Dentistry On the day of a Missions of Mercy event, you can expect to see dozens of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry students, dental professionals and volunteers hard at work to give dental care to underserved communities. It may feel like the fully functional dental clinic popped up in a school gymnasium by magic, but it actually t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson As identical twins, Gabby and Anna Carter have been in each other's pockets for their entire lives. The Virginia Commonwealth University students live together, go to the same classes and, in May, will both graduate with degrees in anthropology. "I did do it first, though, I will say," Gabby said. Indeed, though they've ended up in the same place, the Carters didn't get there by trav more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: Jeanine Guidry, Ph.D., an affiliate faculty member at the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Population Health and at the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, is the recipient of the APIC/AJIC Award for Publication Excellence for her study "Willingness to Get the COVID Vaccine W more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 24 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: * * * In the last five years, five William & Mary students have been selected for James C. Gaither Junior Fellowships at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. * * * Graduating high school in 2020, Annabel Richter '24, an international studies major at William & Mary, felt that many opportunities were drying up. "There was a lot of uncertainty about the future of studying abroad more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 24 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on April 23, 2024: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) today released updated data following the completion of the State's Medicaid unwinding period. "Completing the Medicaid unwinding process represents a significant milestone for West Virginia's health care system," said Cynthia Beane, DoHS Bureau for Medical Services Commissione more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 24 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news on April 23, 2024: The West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, May 3, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Moderated by Sarah Woodrum, DrPH, interim dean, senior associate dean for administration and assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management  more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, April 24 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news on April 23, 2024: West Virginia Wesleyan College will celebrate its 133rd Commencement with various ceremonies and activities Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11, 2024. On Friday, May 10, seniors and their guests are invited to a brunch with President James Moore from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Library. The School of Nursing Convocation will be held at 1 p.m. in Wesley Chapel wi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Findings could be used to analyze human behaviors in high-stakes scenarios, such as presidential debates, business negotiations and court trials. * * * By Leila Ugincius Using data from a 2002 game show, a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has taught a computer how to tell if you are lying. "Human behaviors are a rich source of deception and trust cues," said Xunyu Chen, ass more PR