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Warner, Isakson introduce bipartisan bill to improve planning options for patients with advanced illness
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced legislation today designed to give people with serious illness the freedom to make more informed choices about their care, and the power to have those choices honored.

Lis Schulz announced as new Bridgewater College softball coach
Bridgewater has announced the hiring of Elisabeth “Lis” Schulz as the College’s new head softball coach.

Virginia Cooperative Extension launches portal to help agricultural producers and buyers connect
One of the many important parts of making a living as an agricultural entrepreneur is not only being a successful producer, but also finding markets for your goods.

UVA grads’ new Corner restaurant serves healthy food with a mission
A few weeks ago, Alvaro Anspach and Joseph Linzon were processing down the University of Virginia’s historic Lawn, celebrating their graduation with thousands of their classmates. Now, they are taking orders and helping customers at a restaurant across the street.

VCU children’s hospital ranks in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has placed Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU in the new 2015-16 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU ranked No. 48 in nephrology.

Elephant Auto Insurance to invest $2 million in Henrico County, add 1,173 new jobs
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Elephant Auto Insurance, a subsidiary of U.K.-based Admiral Group plc, will invest $2 million to expand its U.S. headquarters operation in Henrico County.

Staunton Library talk will focus on history of tuberculosis in Virginia
A team of Virginia Tech undergraduate students’ research work on the history of tuberculosis in Virginia is currently on display at the Staunton Public Library.

UVA study: Antibiotic use can be cut dramatically for abdominal infections
In a finding important for preventing the development of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and 22 other institutions have determined that the duration of antibiotic treatment for complicated abdominal infections can be cut by half and remain equally effective.

VCU School of Business to build Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy in Morocco
Virginia Commonwealth University and its strategic partner the International Institute of Higher Education Morocco will lead the inaugural Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy in Casablanca, Morocco, this fall.