BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Rosanna Breaux joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to chat about the challenges and emotions children may experience during the transition back to school. The discussion includes red flags to look for as well as coping skills and support parents and caregivers can provide to help their children navigate the school year. The conversation touches on the impact of recent bans on students having individual smart de  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Have you ever noticed the perfectly striped grass on the Drillfield or wondered how vibrant seasonal flowers seem to appear in the plant bed in front of Torgersen Bridge? The artists behind the beautiful Blacksburg backdrop are from the Division of Facilities' grounds crew. The team is tasked with the maintenance, care, and beautification of the Blacksburg campus and contributing to the university's inherent sense of pl  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: On a Friday night in April, more than 130 people packed into the Buckingham Agriculture Resource Network (BARN) for a chance to bid on some of the region's finest heifers and bulls. Sitting at a table at the front of the BARN's vast meeting room, Virginia Cooperative Extension Senior Agent Jennifer Ligon introduced each group of cattle for auction as a video of the heifers in a pasture played on a giant screen in the ba  more

BRIDGEWATER, Virginia, Aug. 13 (TNSres) -- Bridgewater College issued the following news release: Approximately $37,000 in funding for summer research projects were awarded to Bridgewater College students to conduct research under the mentorship of a faculty member throughout the summer. Funding was provided by the Martin Science Research Institute and The Research Experience @ Bridgewater (TREB). Recipients of these awards receive free on-campus housing for the duration of their research alon  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Will the Olympics really make LA $1 billion? The Paris Games may have just wrapped up, but the Olympic world is already turning its attention to Los Angeles fo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: What career path do you hope to take? How are you adjusting to college life? These are among the questions that Normand Adams, undergraduate academic and student support advisor for the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, asks students each day. Adams, who earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in agribusiness management and environmental horticulture, followed by a Master of Science in agricultural and ap  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that the Virginia Derby has earned the prestigious distinction as a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby at the Colonial Downs racetrack. "The future for thoroughbred racing in Virginia is bright and this opportunity will allow us to shine on horseracing's biggest stage. Churchill Downs has worked with partners throughout the Commonwealth  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2024: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin issued this statement following the line of duty death of Smyth County Sheriff's Office Deputy Hunter Reedy and Deputy Michael Fedorchuk who was also struck by gunfire: "We ask for everyone to lift-up in prayer and support the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Hunter Reedy, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. It's a stark reminder  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Unarmed officers from Sentry Force will be a common presence and will work with VCU Police to enhance safety. * * * By Corey Byers Standlick Community members will now see different private security officers on Virginia Commonwealth University's campuses in Richmond. Starting Aug. 12, Sentry Force is the new security provider and will have nonsworn, unarmed security officers in select academic   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU partnered with a company known for its business culture as much as its core service. * * * By Leila Ugincius When Virginia Commonwealth University wanted to provide leadership training to faculty and staff who oversee student employees ("working learners"), it turned to a unique choice in presentation partners. Barry-Wehmiller Cos. is a global supplier of industrial equipment and engineerin  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Aug. 13 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: West Liberty University is proud to announce that three incoming students have been awarded the distinguished Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Award. Jillian Huffman from Wheeling Park High School, Allie Kerby from Wirt County High School, and Rachel McClung from Parkersburg Catholic High School will join West Liberty University this fall, bringing their passion for education and commitment to excellence  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Twelve Ph.D. students from the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics showcased their research at the annual Agricultural & Applied Economics Association conference held this year in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event provided a platform for students, who are part of the joint Ph.D. program in economics with the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and the Department of Economics at Virginia Tech, to   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * They are refining the language and elements of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale to make it more inclusive and less stigmatizing. * * * By Caitlin Hanbury, School of Nursing A researcher and the interim dean of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Nursing have received $50,000 to support their revision of a notable screening tool for maternal mental health: the Edinburgh  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 12, 2024, with second-year medical student Sonya Feeser: * * * An aspiring orthopedic surgeon is determined to get everything she can out of VCU's urban Richmond location -- and she's giving back to the community along the way. * * * By Elinor Frisa Sonya Feeser knows Richmond. As a second-year medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University, she knows the downtown MCV Campus. But she also k  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: There's no quicker way to anger a cast iron pan fan than to suggest scrubbing one with soap. Anyone who has ever been in a conversation with die-hard users of the cookware has undoubtedly heard the neverending list of rules surrounding their care. Season your pan. Don't cook acidic foods in it. Don't put it in the dishwasher. Don't use soap. But which of these rules are true wisdoms passed down through generations and w  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * With student-athletes learning how to lead and prepare for life beyond college, the Excel program quickly began making a difference. * * * By Dave Johnson Being a college student-athlete can be a valuable experience, yet not everything can be learned in class or competition. So William & Mary launched Excel, a program that focuses on comprehensive development, in May 2023. Excel went into effect last fall   more