RICHMOND, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Researchers study how to build on a powerful writing workshop for veterans and military spouses Grad students from the College of Health Professions are helping explore how the Mighty Pen Project - which was founded by Richmond author David L. Robbins - might be replicated to bring its therapeutic benefits to many more participants. By Kyra Newman While veterans and their dependents gather each   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 22 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Boosts Financing Practice With Houston Partner Michelle Williamson Expanding its capabilities for financing transactions in energy and infrastructure, McGuireWoods has added accomplished finance attorney Michelle Williamson as a partner in its Houston office. Williamson's practice focuses on representing sponsors, private and public borrowers, financial institutions and other invest  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, July 21 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds * F irst -of-its-kind study shows ecosystems experience far more cumulative heat than standard measurements capture. Anyone who has boiled a pot of water understands that it takes both time and energy to raise the temperature, so it may come as a surprise to learn that scientists have long treated   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 20 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Bile Acid Buildup Drives Spread of Breast Cancer, Research Reveals * A buildup of bile acids caused by an unhealthy gut can drive breast cancer to other parts of the body, new University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center research reveals. The findings could open the door to new ways to prevent breast cancer metastasis (spread), improve patient outcomes and save lives. The rese  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 20 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Doctors Develop Critical Principles for Future of AI in Healthcare * A UVA Health emergency medicine doctor and colleague at Clemson University have developed a framework to help hospitals integrate artificial intelligence to not just increase efficiency and cut costs but ensure high-quality patient care remains the top priority. With the massive potential of artificial intelligence  more

FARMVILLE, Virginia, July 22 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Longwood shatters fundraising record, raising historic $30.2 million Historic year of giving delivers unprecedented support for initiatives at the heart of Longwood - The results speak for themselves: A record $30.2 million in giving. Four new campus, community and scholarship initiatives funded by philanthropic support from alumni and friends. And a record-setting Homecoming & Alumni Weekend that m  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Introduces Permaculture Design Certificate for Sustainable Landscapes, Weekend Sessions Start Sept. 18 By Sarah Hertz Mahoney Imagine a landscape where lush trees shade vegetable gardens, rainwater is captured to support crops, healthy soil is built through composting and every element works together to reduce waste while supporting the environment. That's the idea behind permaculture  more