State Tipoffs Involving Virginia
$1.5 Million Gift to VCU School of Education Will Create Endowed Chair to Support Teacher Preparation
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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The Anna Lou and Bob Schaberg Chair of Practice will be held by Kim McKnight, director of the school's Center for Teacher Leadership.
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By Sian Wilkerson
Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education has received a $1.5 million gift that will establish the Anna Lou and Bob Schaberg Chair of Practice, an endowed position that will support the school's mission of meeting the urgent ne
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429th Brigade Support Battalion Soldiers Conduct Training at Camp Dodge, Iowa
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news:
By A.J. Coyne, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs
CAMP DODGE, Iowa - Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted annual training June 16-28, 2024, at the Army National Guard Sustainment Training Center at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
Soldiers from Alpha, Bravo and Charlie Companies all participated in the training, whi
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Andrew Marinik named executive director for emergency management
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Andrew Marinik is the new executive director for emergency management at Virginia Tech, effective July 10.
Marinik joined Virginia Tech 17 years ago, first working with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute for six years before serving as the emergency planner and subsequently the assistant director within Emergency Management.
He is responsible for university emergency plans, leading the university's Incident Man
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BC Launches Public Phase of $35 Million Campaign
BRIDGEWATER, Virginia, July 30 -- Bridgewater College issued the following news release:
Bridgewater College has launched the public phase of a $35 million fundraising campaign. According to BC President Dr. David Bushman, the College has already reached more than 85 percent of that fundraising goal through the contributions of more than 800 donors.
"We are thrilled to have this level of support from our donors, alumni and friends," Bushman said. "We have done our best to make a Bridgewater ed
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Ceremony Extends Enlistments for 276th Engineer Battalion Soldiers
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news:
By Mike Vrabel, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs
FORT BARFOOT, Va. - More than 15 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group extended their enlistments during a ceremony July 25, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, during the unit's annual training.
Retired Navy Cmdr. Joyce Reed, the Virginia Deputy Secretary of Veterans and De
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Class of 2028 Starts Medical School Journey at Marshall University
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 30 -- Marshall University issued the following news release:
The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine welcomed its newest class of medical students to campus on July 24 with a series of orientation activities, followed by the official start of classes.
The 82 incoming medical students embark on a four-year journey to become physicians. At Marshall, an integrated core curriculum during the first two years helps students understand the language o
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Cybersecurity Lessons Companies Can Learn After Massive Global Windows Outage
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 30 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news:
By Kelsey Kendall
Earlier this month, CrowdStrike's buggy software update crashed many Windows computer systems, causing massive global disruptions to air travel, healthcare and businesses. Airlines are still trying to get back on track, and the outage hit companies with losses that could be in the billions of dollars, according to The Washington Post.
Though not a cybersecurity-related incident, the outage revea
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DoHS Hires First Statewide Intellectual and Developmental Disability Coordinator
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 30 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on July 29, 2024:
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the hiring of Susan File to serve as the first Statewide Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Coordinator. In this newly established role, File will serve as the central point of contact in West Virginia dedicated to addressing opportunities for and barriers to services for individuals wi
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Domestic abuse survivor finds her voice through poetry
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Mackenzie Rose doesn't know how she is still alive.
Shortly after turning 28, an attack at her home led to an eight-day stay in the hospital and required her to use a feeding tube.
Because her vocal cords and esophagus were damaged, her ability to speak was limited. She developed post-traumatic stress disorder.
But even when Rose couldn't speak, she said poetry gave her a voice. As a survivor of domestic abuse, Rose, w
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DXC Technology Helps Whitehaven Coal Transit Workforce and Integrate Mining Technology Platforms
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 30 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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Rollout of SAP's Enterprise Resource Platform successfully completed in record six months
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SYDNEY, Australia, July 29, 2024 -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has successfully implemented technology systems for two recently acquired Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) mine sites, Daunia and Blackwater, allowing Wh
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Franklin University Expands Its Partnership With Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College to Offer Its Pathway Portal and Special $298 Tuition Rate for Eligible Students
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 -- Franklin University issued the following news release:
Franklin University announces that it has expanded its articulation partnership with Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College (EWVCTC). This collaboration marks the fifth institution outside Ohio to join the Pathway Portal, granting eligible EWVCTC students and alumni access to Franklin's cutting-edge Pathway Portal and a special tuition rate of $298 per credit hour.
As a leading educator of working ad
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Innovative modeling aims to curb teen drunken driving fatalities
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Drunken driving claims 37 lives daily in the U.S. with teen and young adult drivers disproportionately involved. Niyousha Hosseinichimeh in the College of Engineering has partnered with researchers across the U.S. to create a simulation model the first of its kind in adolescent drunken driving prevention that examines how numerous public health interventions affect fatalities.
Utilizing the simulation model, the team tes
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John Chappell to direct Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
John Chappell, associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been appointed to direct Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health (TBMH) Graduate Program, effective July 1.
Chappell will take over for Steven Poelzing, professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, who has led the program for eight years. Michael Friedlander, Virginia Tech's vice president for health
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McGuireWoods' Allison Wood Addresses Kentucky Legislative Panel on EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 29, 2024:
McGuireWoods partner Allison Wood testified before the Kentucky General Assembly's Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on July 18, 2024, about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's rule on greenhouse gas standards and guidelines for coal-fired power plants.
Wood is nationally recognized as a leader in the field of environmental law, having guided clients through
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Mintai Kim appointed as associate dean of graduate studies for the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Mintai Kim, professor of landscape architecture, has been named associate dean of graduate studies for Virginia Tech's College of Architecture, Arts, and Design. His five-year appointment began on June 25.
In his new role, Kim will provide leadership and support in all areas related to graduate programs and students within the college, encompassing programs and activities in Blacksburg as well as those taking place at th
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New Report From Bloomberg Law Highlights Surge in Ransomware Litigation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 (TNSres) -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release:
A comprehensive new report, "Ransomware Attacks: Litigating a Growing Threat," reveals a dramatic increase in ransomware-related lawsuits, underscoring the growing legal challenges businesses face in the wake of cyberattacks. The report, based on extensive analysis of Bloomberg Law Dockets, provides an in-depth look at the trends and implications of ransomware litigation in 2023 and 2
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Pediatric Specialists Anderson and Jones Provide Advanced Care at Marshall Health
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 30 -- Marshall University issued the following news release:
Madison S. Anderson, M.D., and Alexis M. Jones, FNP-BC, are now part of the pediatric care team at Marshall Health, a member of Marshall Health Network.
Anderson specializes in pediatric hospital medicine, a medical specialty dedicated to caring for hospitalized children in a family-centered environment. Anderson joins the nationally-recognized team of providers at Hoops Family Children's Hospital, a
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Personal Finance Lessons - for Teachers, Not Just Students - Offer Real Value at VCU Conference
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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The School of Business leads an effort to train educators, who share the wisdom in their classrooms and even embrace it anew in their own lives.
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By Leila Ugincius
One of the biggest messages Jeremiah Riesenbeck tries to impress upon his high school students is the importance of managing credit.
"You don't want to be 10 years into your career with an advanced degree and still be working a
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Professor Emeritus William Woodall selected as recipient of Deming Lecturer Award
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
William Woodall, professor emeritus of statistics in the Virginia Tech College of Science, has been recognized by the American Statistical Association as the latest recipient of the prestigious Deming Lecturer Award.
As the honoree of this year's award, Woodall will deliver the Deming Lecture at the Joint Statistical Meetings, a multiorganizational statistics and data science conference, on Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Portland,
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Research finds that Guam treesnakes are biting off more than they can chew
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Brown treesnakes are not indigenous to Guam. The species arrived shortly after World War II, perhaps aboard shipping vessels. Since then, they have caused the local or total extinction of most native forest bird species.
Researchers including Haldre Rogers, a tropical forest community ecologist and conservation biologist in the College of Natural Resources and Environment have spent years conducting studies to support an
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Squire Patton Boggs Advises Main Capital Partners on Acquisition of Software Provider MPS
TYSONS, Virginia, July 30 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news:
Squire Patton Boggs has advised Main Capital Partners on its acquisition of mps public solutions gmbh, a German provider of finance and accounting software to the public sector, from Gotthardt Healthgroup AG and CEO Dr. Tino Wagner. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
The team was led by Corporate partner Norman Wasse and senior associate Dr. Marion von Gronheim, supported by Feli
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The virus that causes COVID-19 is widespread in wildlife, Virginia Tech scientists find
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to Virginia Tech research published today in Nature Communications. The virus was detected in six common backyard species and antibodies indicating prior exposure to the virus were found in five species with rates of exposure ranging from 40 to 60 percent depending on the species.
Genetic tracking in wild animals confirmed bot
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VCU Political Science Student Zateya Jackson Gets a Crash Course in Foreign Service Careers and Leadership
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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The rising senior embraced multiple programs this summer, including an inaugural Meridian-Cox fellowship in the nation's capital.
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By Sian Wilkerson
Virginia Commonwealth University political science student Zateya Jackson has been constantly - but gratifyingly - busy this summer.
Gearing up for the Law School Admission Test. Preparing a pile of law school applications. Trying to nail down
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