News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
AAPA Statement on Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The American Academy of Physician Associates issued the following news release:
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AAPA Statement on Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
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Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Must Be Grounded in Scientific Evidence and Medical Expertise
Alexandria, VA - August 10, 2026 - American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) President and Chair of the Board of Directors David J. Bunnell, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, issued the following stateme
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AFP-NH Announces First Wave of State Legislative Endorsements
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-NH Announces First Wave of State Legislative Endorsements
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Concord, NH -Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) announced its first wave of endorsed candidates for the New Hampshire Executive Council, State Senate, and State House of Representatives.
The following candidates have earned AFP-NH's support for their commitment to expanding freedom and o
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AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a multistate coalition have won their case (PDF) challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the
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Amentum Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Aug. 10 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Amentum Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
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CHANTILLY, VA., August 10, 2026 -Amentum Holdings, Inc. ("Amentum" or the "Company") (NYSE: AMTM), a leading advanced engineering and technology company, today announced results for the third quarter ended July 3, 2026.
"We delivered solid third quarter results with strong oper
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Americans for Prosperity Slams Maine's $500M Supplemental Budget
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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Americans for Prosperity Slams Maine's $500M Supplemental Budget
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Augusta, Maine -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement after Maine's $500 million supplemental budget officially took effect. The fine print includes a new tax on top of last year's tax hikes, with $292 million pulled from the state's emergency reserve fund and $300 "relief checks
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk
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Fifteen comment letters sent in a coordinated response to ATF's recently proposed rulemaking actions
OAKLAND -Together with partner states, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the submission of 15 multistate comment letters challenging n
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul has led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump administration's rollback of commonsense firearms regulations will endanger their communities, many of which - like Chicago - have seen levels of gun violence drop
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, announced a win in their second lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects to addre
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Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong announced today a new court order protecting federal homelessness funding after Connecticut and a multistate coalition for a second time defeated the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap
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AUVSI Creates New Role, Names Alison Wyrick-Mendoza Vice President, Marketing, Communications, and Strategic Programs
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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AUVSI Creates New Role, Names Alison Wyrick-Mendoza Vice President, Marketing, Communications, and Strategic Programs
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As autonomous systems reach operational scale, the aerospace and technology veteran will unify AUVSI's brand, flagship programs, and growth strategy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -(August 11, 2026) -The Association for Uncrew
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Clemson mechanical engineering grad steps off the graduation stage into U.S. Marine Corps
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson mechanical engineering grad steps off the graduation stage into U.S. Marine Corps
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Celebrating Our Graduates
For most people, earning a degree from Clemson University in mechanical engineering would be a pretty ambitious goal to reach, but Anthony "AJ" Garrett decided to add becoming a U.S. Marine in tandem with his degree to his docket.
"I made that decision because I felt I owed society a deb
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Congressman Vindman,Attorney General Jones Host Veterans Roundtable; Address Fredericksburg VA Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Vindman,Attorney General Jones Host Veterans Roundtable; Address Fredericksburg VA Concerns
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Fredericksburg, Va. -On Friday, August 7, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) hosted a roundtable in Fredericksburg with Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, bringing together veterans from across Virginia's Seventh Congressional District to discuss their concerns and experiences accessing ca
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DEQ's Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership Funds Eight Community Engagement and Stewardship Projects
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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DEQ's Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership Funds Eight Community Engagement and Stewardship Projects
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson announced today eight grants awarded through the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) to support projects that advance environmental stewardship and commu
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Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable
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June 29, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Watson v. Republican National Committee:
"In an apparent bid to avert Democrats' threatened Supreme Court packing scheme, Republi
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EPA Mid-Atlantic Administrator Promotes Value of Partnership, Innovation, and Environmental Stewardship Across Virginia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Mid-Atlantic Administrator Promotes Value of Partnership, Innovation, and Environmental Stewardship Across Virginia
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Richmond, Va. (August 10, 2026) -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey concluded a multi-day visit across Virginia recently, meeting with federal and state partners, agricultural leaders, elected officials, and
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Five Generations Later, Mars Continues to Build for Tomorrow
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release:
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Five generations later, Mars continues to build for tomorrow
* Five generations after Frank C. Mars began selling buttercream candies from his home kitchen, Mars remains a family-owned business guided by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.
* Today, Mars is a $65B+ global business with approximately 170,
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George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system
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Newly patented AI technology helps get bruise detection tools into the hands of clinicians, law enforcement, and researchers
Can new technology make it easier to understand bruises? That's the question researchers at George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab (IAL) are answering with a patented technology
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Global Law Firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Advises Jazz Pharmaceuticals on Acquisition of Actio Biosciences
LONDON, England, Aug. 12 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Jazz Pharmaceuticals on acquisition of Actio Biosciences
Silicon Valley - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) on its definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Actio Biosciences, Inc. for US$820 million upfront and up to US$500 million in contingent consideration.
Actio Bioscien
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Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces Tourism Spending Hits Record $36.2 Billion in Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces Tourism Spending Hits Record $36.2 Billion in Virginia
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Virginia's tourism industry continues to reach historic milestones, with visitors spending a record-high $36.2 billion in the Commonwealth. Visitor spending increased 3.1 percent, or $1.1 billion, over the previous year, marking
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Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments.
"I am proud to announce this outstanding group of Virginians who have stepped up to use their expertise in business, healthcare, economic development, and conservation to serve the Commonwealth," said Governor Abigail Spanberger. "I have full
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Grassroots Advocacy Month 2026: Let's Go, LAC!
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Grassroots Advocacy Month 2026: Let's Go, LAC!
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After an impactful first week of sharing our stories, building awareness, and expanding our advocacy family, we're ready to take the next step in Grassroots Advocacy Month 2026.
This week, we're turning our focus to one of NARFE's most powerful advocacy tools: the Legislat
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Highfields at 100: New outdoor exhibition explores the story of Highfields Park through its lake
BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 11 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release:
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Highfields at 100: New outdoor exhibition explores the story of Highfields Park through its lake
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A new research collaboration between the University of Nottingham and Nottingham City Council is providing important insights into the environmental health of Highfields Lake, revealing how seasonal nutrient pollution contributes to algal growth and low oxygen conditions that may affect aquatic
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Kilpatrick Continues Patent Litigation Team Growth
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Kilpatrick Continues Patent Litigation Team Growth
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Prominent Partner Jonah Mitchell Joins in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (August 11) - Kilpatrick announced today the addition of Jonah Mitchell to the Firm as a Partner on the Patent Litigation Team. Mr. Mitchell joins the San Francisco office from Reed Smith, reuniting with patent litigators Seth Herr
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Leading Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist Named Chair of UVA Department of Psychiatry
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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Leading Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist Named Chair of UVA Department of Psychiatry
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The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Nassima Ait-Daoud Tiouririne, MD, a nationally recognized physician-scientist and academic leader, to chair the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences. She assumed her new role last week.
Ait-Daoud Tiouririne has
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Leonardo DRS Demonstrates Defeat of Group 1-2 Unmanned Aerial System Threats for Fielded SGT STOUT M-SHORAD
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Leonardo DRS Demonstrates Defeat of Group 1-2 Unmanned Aerial System Threats for Fielded SGT STOUT M-SHORAD
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today that the company's SGT STOUT M-SHORAD Mission Equipment Package (MEP) successfully defeated Group 1-2 small, un
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Longest Jones Act Suspension in History Proves Jones Act Has Failed, AFP Continues Urging Congress to Repeal Outdated Mandate
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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Longest Jones Act Suspension in History Proves Jones Act Has Failed, AFP Continues Urging Congress to Repeal Outdated Mandate
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ARLINGTON, VA - Americans for Prosperity today applauded President Trump for extending the Jones Act waiver a second time, helping ensure American families and businesses have access to affordable and reliable energy. This current waiver is the
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Massachusetts Governor Healey Launches Build for Mass, a First-of-Its-Kind Municipal Infrastructure Loan Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Massachusetts Governor Healey Launches Build for Mass, a First-of-Its-Kind Municipal Infrastructure Loan Program
By Kaitlyn McBride, NASEO
On July 14, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced the launch of Build for Mass, a new $75 million revolving loan fund designed to help cities and towns finance critical infrastructure, clean energy, climate res
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Mobile clinic expands addiction care in rural Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 11 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news:
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Mobile clinic expands addiction care in rural Iowa
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In rural Iowa, getting treatment for substance use disorders can be as much a transportation problem as a medical one.
For many people living outside larger cities, help may be hours away. Some communities have no local addiction specialists, while others face long waitlists or limited access to medications for opioid use disorder.
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N.J. A.G. Office: State Grand Jury Declines to File Criminal Charges in Connection With an October 21, 2025, Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Jersey City
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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State Grand Jury Declines to File Criminal Charges in Connection with an October 21, 2025, Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Jersey City
A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Teshawn Rogers, 27, of Jersey City. Mr. Rogers died on October 21, 2025, during an encounter with Jersey Ci
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NAIC Summer National Meeting to Highlight Innovation and Resilience
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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NAIC Summer National Meeting to Highlight Innovation and Resilience
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On August 11-14, 2026, state insurance regulators will gather in Columbus, Ohio, with their counterparts from across the world, industry leaders, and interested parties for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) 2026 Summer National Meeting, wh
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NARFE Provides Comments on OPM's Proposed Rule Promoting Employee Accountability
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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NARFE Provides Comments on OPM's Proposed Rule Promoting Employee Accountability
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Last week, NARFE President William Shackelford submitted a public comment in response to a proposed rule titled "Promoting Employee Accountability," issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (
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New Lawsuit Challenges FEHB's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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New Lawsuit Challenges FEHB's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
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A new lawsuit filed on August 3 targets a federal policy banning some gender-affirming medical treatments from Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans. In Daniel Doe, et al. v. Scott Kupor (Docket No. 1:26-cv-02723, 2026), federal employees and other FEHB
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New NLRB Majority Asked to End 'Successor Bar' Policy Used to Block Employees Seeking Votes to Oust Unwanted Unions
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release:
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New NLRB Majority Asked to End 'Successor Bar' Policy Used to Block Employees Seeking Votes to Oust Unwanted Unions
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Majority of Senior Living center employees want to remove union, but non-statutory 'successor bar' traps them under the SEIU
Washington, DC (August 10, 2026) - Edvard Guay, an employee at Sona Senior Living in Deerfield, Illinois, filed an appeal as
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OPM Launches Website to Improve Employees' Access to Personnel Records
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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OPM Launches Website to Improve Employees' Access to Personnel Records
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Last week, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) launched a new online portal for eligible former federal employees to obtain their electronic personnel records by email. This website, referred to as the electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF)
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PBS ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 16 PREMIERE OF AGES OF ICE, NARRATED BY DAVID TENNANT
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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PBS ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 16 PREMIERE OF AGES OF ICE, NARRATED BY DAVID TENNANT
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Three-Part Documentary Series Premieres Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on PBS and the PBS App
View the AGES OF ICE Preview
Arlington, VA; (August 11, 2026) - PBS today announced that AGES OF ICE, the three-part documentary series narrated by acclaimed Scottish actor David Tennant, will premiere on Wed
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PennWest speech-language pathology students gain hands-on clinical experience during on-campus intensive
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest speech-language pathology students gain hands-on clinical experience during on-campus intensive
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Students in PennWest University's online Master of Science in speech-language pathology program traded their computer screens for hands-on clinical experiences as they gathered on the Edinboro campus for a required clinical intensive Aug. 3-7.
The one-week intensive is a signature component of PennWest Globa
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Rebuilding after trauma: George Mason psychologist hopes to improve early care for survivors of violently acquired spinal cord injuries
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Rebuilding after trauma: George Mason psychologist hopes to improve early care for survivors of violently acquired spinal cord injuries
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A fall from a ladder, a car crash, a gunshot: In the blink of an eye, a spinal cord injury can change someone's life forever. Adapting to these new circumstances can take some patients years. Leah M. Adams, associate professor of clinical psychology in the College of Hum
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Reps. Walkinshaw, Subramanyam Issue Letter to Interior Secretary Burgum
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Reps. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, and Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following letter to Interior Secretary Douglas J. Burgum:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 5, 2026
The Honorable Douglas J. Burgum
Secretary
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC, 20240
Dear Secretary Burgum,
We write to follow up on our previous inquiry regarding workforce actions at the Department of the Interior (Department). We have r
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Rural Pharmacies Identify Thousands of Patients at Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease, Pilot Program Finds
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release:
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Rural Pharmacies Identify Thousands of Patients at Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease, Pilot Program Finds
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aug. 11, 2026) - A trailblazing new program using rural pharmacies to identify and screen patients at risk of stroke and heart disease may have saved hundreds of lives, improved outcomes for thousands of patients, and saved mi
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Ruth Cody Preserves and Shares VCU's Story and Its Next Chapters
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Ruth Cody preserves and shares VCU's story and its next chapters
The university's full-time archivist emphasizes the accessibility of historical materials, and she's working with students, faculty, staff and the community to document VCU today for future generations.
By Konrad Solberg
Whether handling a vintage photo or a digital file, University Archivist Ruth Cody is a guardian of the past, pr
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Seaside Scholars summer camp inspires Eastern Shore students to discover marine science in their own backyard
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news:
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Seaside Scholars summer camp inspires Eastern Shore students to discover marine science in their own backyard
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Nine-year-old Tucker had already found a few things inside his spot croaker: a kidney, a swim bladder and a stomach. His verdict on the experience was nuanced.
"It was cool and gross at the same time," he said.
Tucker was one of a dozen students participat
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Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill Prior to Recess
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill Prior to Recess
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The Senate voted 90-6 on August 7 to pass a bipartisan continuing resolution (H.R. 6500) that would fund the federal government at current levels through December 11, avoiding a shutdown when the fiscal year ends September 30. The measure, negotiated on a bipartisan bas
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Sentara Albemarle cracks the code on attracting providers to a rural community hospital
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Sentara Albemarle cracks the code on attracting providers to a rural community hospital
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In an era when health systems across the country are facing steep recruitment hurdles, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, has quietly cracked the code.
Within its first year, the new hospital, which replaced a 65-year-old facility last year, brought on 25 new provid
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Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Siena College posted the following news:
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Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation
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Siena's social media game is on lock - and it has the statistics to prove it. The University is now number one in the nation for its Instagram engagement, according to data from Dunroe Social, an industry-specific social media analytics platform that benchmarks Instagram performance across all NCAA Division I colleges and universities.
Siena ranked #2 among all higher
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Space Launch Delta 45 partners with Florida National Guard to strengthen hazmat response
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Space Launch Delta 45 partners with Florida National Guard to strengthen hazmat response
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PATRICK SPAPATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -Space Launch Delta 45 emergency management personnel partnered with the Florida Army National Guard's 44th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team during a multiday training exercise July 28 at Patrick Space Force Base and July 30 at Kennedy Space Center, markin
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Syracuse University: Foundational Course Opens Doors for Veterans in the Microchip Industry
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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This Foundational Course Opens Doors for Veterans in the Microchip Industry
More than 1,000 veterans and military-connected individuals have taken Syracuse University's Semiconductor Foundations course to explore careers in semiconductor manufacturing.
John Boccacino
An introductory semiconductor course is opening doors to one of the country's fastest-growing industries for veterans, transitioning service me
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Texas A&M leads research on New World screwworm wound treatment
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas A&M leads research on New World screwworm wound treatment
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A multidisciplinary team of researchers from across The Texas A&M University System are developing fast-acting, low-residue wound treatments to deploy immediately when New World screwworm infestations are detected in livestock.
The $1.86 million project is being le
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The 2026 Pickleball World Championships Welcome Go RVing as Official RV Partner
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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The 2026 Pickleball World Championships Welcome Go RVing as Official RV Partner
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The 2026 Pickleball World Championships is proud to announce a new partnership with Go RVing, the consumer-facing marketing campaign of the RV industry. Go RVing will serve as the Official RV Partner of The Pickleball World Championships in Dallas, which is the pinnacle tournament of global prof
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The Bond Buyer names Ben Tobias as a 2026 "Rising Star"
TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news:
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The Bond Buyer names Ben Tobias as a 2026 "Rising Star"
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The Bond Buyer has named Squire Patton Boggs senior associate Ben Tobias as one of its 2026 "Rising Stars."
The Rising Stars recognition showcases municipal finance professionals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, are excellent collaborators, have displayed innovation and creati
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To understand a cancer therapy, first study the enzyme
ROANOKE, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news:
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To understand a cancer therapy, first study the enzyme
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Blanka Bordas, a doctoral candidate in Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine and Health Graduate Program, has received a National Institutes of Health fellowship to study a molecule involved in DNA repair and gene expression.
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award for Individual Predoctora
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Trinity Students Conduct Computer Science Research With a Conscience
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Trinity Students Conduct Computer Science Research With a Conscience
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New tech is exciting, but it often comes at a cost. Two Trinity undergraduate researchers set out to understand the impact of AI data centers on energy grids. They found measurement flaws that could help shape the future of green AI policy.
Programming, algorithms, systems, data structures-these principles are hardwired into every computer
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UNC Charlotte expert explains earthquake risks, North Carolina seismic activity and early-warning systems
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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UNC Charlotte expert explains earthquake risks, North Carolina seismic activity and early-warning systems
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Powerful earthquakes in Venezuela in June renewed questions about how often major earthquakes occur, why some cause more destruction than others and what risks exist closer to home. UNC Charlotte geologist and earthquake expert Andy Bobyarchick answered quest
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USA Rice Participates in Field Days Across the Delta
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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USA Rice Participates in Field Days Across the Delta
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HARRISBURG & STUTTGART, AR; WINNSBORO, LA; and SLEDGE, MS -USA Rice staff traveled across the Mississippi Delta last week to participate in industry meetings and field days that highlighted the research, promotion, and policy work underway to strengthen the U.S. rice industry.
On Tuesday, the Horizon Ag Field Day was held in Harr
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USI faculty recognized with annual awards
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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USI faculty recognized with annual awards
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The University of Southern Indiana has recognized the following faculty members as 2026 award recipients:
Distinguished Professor Award
Dr. Guoyuan Huang, Professor of Kinesiology and Sport, is the 2026 Distinguished Professor Award recipient. Huang, who joined USI in 2002, has been a dedicated and highly respected faculty member in the De
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UVA Law School: Education Rights Institute Receives $200,000 Grant
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news:
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Education Rights Institute Receives $200,000 Grant
Award From W.K. Kellogg Foundation Will Support Institute's Work With School Divisions
Cooper Allen
The Education Rights Institute at the University of Virginia School of Law received a $200,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support its work to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
The 18-month
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UVA Names Committee Members for Provost Search
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news:
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UVA names committee members for provost search
By Mike Mather, mike.mather@virginia.edu
The University of Virginia on Tuesday formalized the 12-member committee that will seek, interview and recommend internal and external candidates for the position of executive vice president and provost, UVA's top academic officer.
After UVA President Scott Beardsley appointed UVA Northern Virginia Dean and
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Va. Health Dept. Commits to Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations and Ensuring Access to Childhood Vaccinations
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release:
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Virginia Department of Health Commits to Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations and Ensuring Access to Childhood Vaccinations
In response to the recent Presidential Executive Order pertaining to childhood vaccine recommendations, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reaffirming its previously stated commitment to vaccines as an essential tool in protecting the health of children, t
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VCOM-Carolinas Student Earns National Global Health Scholar of the Year Honor
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
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VCOM-Carolinas Student Earns National Global Health Scholar of the Year Honor
By James Nichols
Just months after being named VCOM-Carolinas' Global Health Scholar, Robert Blake Eysler has received more recognition for his work in global health.
Eysler, member of the Class of 2027, has now been named the 2026 Global Health Scholar of the Year by the American Association of Col
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VCU Offers Dozens of New Degrees, Minors and More This Fall
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU offers dozens of new degrees, minors and more this fall
From robotics and AI to healthcare and business, the academic programs reflect the evolving workforce and promote experiential learning for students.
By Elinor Frisa
As the 2026-27 academic year kicks off this month, Virginia Commonwealth University students have dozens of new options to consider when pursuing degrees, certificates, con
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Vindman Highlights Virginia Agriculture During Five-Stop Farm Tour
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Highlights Virginia Agriculture During Five-Stop Farm Tour
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Culpeper, Va. -On Wednesday, August 5, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), the only Virginian on the House Agriculture Committee, toured five farms and agricultural operations across Central Virginia to meet with producers, agribusiness owners, and farm workers.
The tour -which included stops at a grain mill, vineyard, meat p
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Virginia Man to Plead Guilty to $7.1 Million Wire Fraud Scheme
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Virginia Man to Plead Guilty to $7.1 Million Wire Fraud Scheme
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BOSTON - A dual national of the United States and the Philippines was charged and has agreed to plead guilty to stealing more than $7.1 million from his employer over the course of a decade.
Ricardo Fontanilla, 66, of Fairfax, Va., was charged with wire fraud and has agreed to plead guilt
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Virginia Military Institute: Mount Vernon Historian to Speak at Convocation
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Mount Vernon Historian to Speak at Convocation
Virginia Military Institute will hold its convocation ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 10:30 a.m. in Cameron Hall on Main Street, hosting Douglas Bradburn, Ph.D.
The event marks the start of the new academic year, is free and open to the public. Any groups planning to attend should notify VMI by Aug. 26 via email at forquerla@vmi.edu. The Cameron Hall cle
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Virginia Tech: $1.1 Million Virginia Turfgrass Foundation Endowment Expands Graduate Education and Research
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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$1.1 million Virginia Turfgrass Foundation endowment expands graduate education and research
Established through decades of partnership and philanthropy, the endowment creates lasting opportunities for graduate students while supporting industry-focused turfgrass research.
By Tyler Bauguess
A $1.1 million endowment established by the Virginia Turfgrass Foundation is creating lasting opportunities for graduate s
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Virginia Tech: Fangzheng Lyu Leads NSF Project to Bring AI and Advanced Computing to Urban Research and Education
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Fangzheng Lyu leads NSF project to bring AI and advanced computing to urban research and education
The three-year CITY-AI project will prepare geographers, planners, students, and researchers to use artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to better understand cities.
By Max Esterhuizen
Fangzheng Lyu, an assistant professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Geography, is leading a three-year, nearl
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Virginia Tech: To Understand a Cancer Therapy, First Study the Enzyme
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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To understand a cancer therapy, first study the enzyme
A predoctoral fellowship award from the National Institutes of Health will help graduate student Blanka Bordas investigate the role PRMT5, a cancer-associated enzyme, plays in normal human function.
By Lena Ayuk
Blanka Bordas, a doctoral candidate in Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine and Health Graduate Program, has received a National Institu
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Virginia Tech: Virginia Cyber Range Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Cybersecurity Education
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Cyber Range celebrates 10 years of advancing cybersecurity education
By Maureen Lawrence-Kuether
The ninth annual Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference brought together educators, government agencies, industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and students from across Virginia to explore emerging technologies, share ideas, and prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Hosted by
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Virginia Tech: What is Really in Your Drinking Water - Researchers Uncover the Hidden Chemistry Behind Disinfection
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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What is really in your drinking water? Researchers uncover the hidden chemistry behind disinfection
By Courtney Sakry
About 98 percent of water utilities in the United States disinfect drinking water with chlorine and its compounds to protect communities from bacteria and other microbes that can cause serious illness. Yet the same chemicals that kill harmful organisms can create dangerous compounds know
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Washington and Lee University Faculty and Students Use ArcGIS Mapping Software to Explore Environmental Studies and Public History
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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On the Map
This summer, students in W&L's Summer Research Scholars program are taking an interdisciplinary and interactive approach to environmental studies with ArcGIS mapping software.
By Emily Innes Stanley
Washington and Lee University faculty are putting their research on the map -- literally. This summer, Mackenzie Brooks, professor and digital humanities librarian, and Cal Bryan, assistant
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Wittman Advocates for Community Project Funding for William & Mary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Wittman Advocates for Community Project Funding for William & Mary
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of two of his Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for William & Mary -$750,000 for Next-Generation Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM) and $400,000 for the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences (VIMS) -in the Fiscal Year 202
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