HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Award-winning podcaster Trey Kay is bringing his program "Us & Them" to Marshall University again next month for a discussion with Marshall students and other young voters about their thoughts and feelings regarding the upcoming election. "What Is (or Isn't) Motivating Young Voters in 2024?" is scheduled for 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept.4, in Marshall's Drinko Library Atrium. Kay will host two members of Ma  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Known as video game royalty, actor and voice-over talent Doug Cockle '93 lowered his voice and growled a few words to demonstrate how he sounds as Geralt of Rivia. Not a gamer? Geralt of Rivia is the sardonic protagonist of "The Witcher" series of fantasy action role-playing games developed by CD Projekt Red and based on the book series by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski. This famous "witcher" is voiced by Cockle, who ea  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: With 17 years of dedicated service at Virginia Tech, Benjamin Tracy has been appointed the interim director of the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, effective July 1. He will continue to serve in his current roles as associate director of undergraduate programs and professor of forage and crop ecology. Tracy succeeds Michael Evans, the school's founding director, who stepped down to focus on his roles as a prof  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Actresses Kerry Washington and Mindy Kaling, hosts of the Democratic National Convention, have made their support for Vice President Kamala Harris clear. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion performed at the rally that launched Harris' campaign for president, and Lil Jon made a surprise DNC appearance Tuesday. On the Republican side, singers Kid Rock and Jason Aldean and wrestler Hulk Hogan have endorsed former President Donald Tru  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Three of ETSU Health's physicians received high honors during The Business Journal of Tri-Cities TN/VA's 2024 Healthcare Heroes Awards Ceremony. Dr. Karen Schetzina received the "Cup of Kindness Innovation Award," while Drs. Josh Henry and Blair Reece received "Healthcare Hero" awards. Each year, the Business Journal honors individuals and organizations that "go above and beyond the call of duty in   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * A long list of pedestrian safety improvements have recently been implemented, and many more are planned. * * * Every week, more than 1 million vehicles drive through Virginia Commonwealth University's campuses. And thousands of pedestrians and cyclists use the sidewalks, roadways and intersections 24 hours a day. So, it's no surprise that a spring 2024 survey of more than 1,000   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Two Marshall University innovators, Brad Profitt, DC, DPT, DScPT, and M'Hamed Turki, M.D., have been selected to participate in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded IDeA Regional Entrepreneurship Development (I-RED) Program, facilitated by the XLerator Network. The NIH's competitive I-RED program supports the creation of educational products to promote entrepreneurship in academic institutio  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Rain delays at a sporting event. Tornado damage to a rural town in the Great Plains. Icy roads during a morning work commute in the winter months. We've all experienced the impacts of inclement weather, but did you know weather conditions high in our atmosphere also can affect our everyday lives? "While space weather can spark the beautiful auroras across our skies, it also has the potential to cause disruptions for us   more

RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following news release: Madelina Yates is researching a topic this summer that could save lives. The rising junior nursing major from Williamsburg, Virginia, is working on research that she hopes will reduce the risks of suicide by victims of sexual assault. Referencing statistics from the Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds, "and that," Yates explained,  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A senior business leader in the development and translation of biomedical science innovation through the commercialization pipeline has joined Virginia Tech to facilitate the growth of the academic health sciences research enterprise through building strategic industry partnerships and facilitating commercialization of discoveries. Sally Allain, formerly the head of Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS @ has been named the  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * The University Well-being Symposium, with dozens of participants from Virginia and beyond, spotlights programs that build a culture of care. * * * By Dina Weinstein On college campuses, employee wellness is about more than employees. It's also about student success and, as at Virginia Commonwealth University, the health of patients. With such a broad impact on the university com  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: This summer, several students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine traded their stethoscopes for lab coats, immersing themselves in biomedical research. From analyzing MRI images to studying bacteria, these future veterinarians explored scientific questions that could impact both animal and human health. The Summer Veterinary Student Research Program, now in its 17th year, offers an intensive 11-week  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Looking to beat the summer heat? Well, Virginia Tech has a scoop for you. Hokie Nation has two new ways to stay cool this summer as the latest flavors to come out of Virginia Tech and Homestead Creamery's cool ice cream collaboration roll out to grocery stores, restaurants, ice cream shops, and specialty stores across Virginia. Evoking the creaminess of Homestead's classic French custard-style ice cream, HokieBerry Tra  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Stephanie Riggins Technician, Ophthalmology, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences When did you join the veterinary college? I began in 2004 as a part time employee and then switched to full time in 2008. What is your role at the veterinary college? I am a technician in the Ophthalmology Department. The best part of being at VMCVM... The people and the patients. I absolutely adore the people that I get to co  more

EMORY, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: By Leah Prater WEHC 90.7 Emory was recognized and honored with multiple awards for excellence in broadcasting at the 87th Annual Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards Program, held Friday, June 21 at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. * Outstanding Sports Coverage (1st place)-Joy Scruggs-Basketball Commentator, Anthony Smith Jr., '24, Brandon Cox '25 * Best Commercial (1st place)-Welcome to Emory   more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Aug. 21 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: BUCKHANNON, West Virginia West Virginia Wesleyan College has announced the addition of eight new faculty members to fill key roles in the College including a new associate provost who will help it reach its ultimate goal of providing the best experience and education for the students. Below are a few short biographies of some of the new faculty members and their accomplishments. Dr. Christine Schimm  more