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How this coach turned Miami field hockey into a national powerhouse

How this coach turned Miami field hockey into a national powerhouse

Iñako Puzo, the Miami coach with the most MAC titles, led his team to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time in 2025.

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $50,000 in Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grants in Virginia

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $50,000 in Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grants in Virginia

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $50,000 in Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grants in Virginia

University of Kentucky Department of Psychology Receives $10 Million Gift from Rothfuss Family, Leading to Department Naming

University of Kentucky Department of Psychology Receives $10 Million Gift from Rothfuss Family, Leading to Department Naming

Richard M. 'Rick' Rothfuss and his wife, Catherine J. 'Cathie' Rothfuss, have made a $10 million gift to the University of Kentucky's Department of Psychology. This significant donation, accepted by the UK Board of Trustees with a recommendation from UK President Eli Capilouto, will result in the department being named in their honor. Rick Rothfuss, a 1972 psychology graduate from UK, pursued a career in law, serving as an attorney and CEO of Lerner Sampson & Rothfuss, a Cincinnati-based law firm. Despite his legal career, his interest in psychology remained strong. The gift aims to strengthen the department's academic mission through four established funds: the Rothfuss Department Chair, Rothfuss Professorships, the Rothfuss Undergraduate Success & Career Pathways Fund, and the Rothfuss Graduate & Research Endowment. These funds will support innovation, faculty recruitment and retention, student scholarships, internships, research, and doctoral student success.

U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam Introduces Legislation to Regulate Data Centers in Virginia

U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam Introduces Legislation to Regulate Data Centers in Virginia

U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam, a Democrat from Loudoun, Virginia, has introduced new legislation aimed at regulating data centers. This initiative comes as Virginia hosts the highest concentration of data centers in the nation, with nearly 400 currently operating and over 200 more planned. The proposed legislation, known as the Data Center Fair Share Act, seeks to address the significant energy demands of these facilities. Specifically, the act directs states to develop a tariff that would be levied on data centers and other large-load electricity users. The primary goal of this tariff is to ensure that these facilities bear the cost of the energy infrastructure required to serve them, rather than shifting these expenses to residential ratepayers. The bill also includes a provision that would put federal highway funding at risk for states that fail to implement such a tariff. This legislative effort is part of a broader slate of proposals targeting the data center industry, co-introduced by Represe...

Governor Spanberger Halts Youngkin-Era Rule Restricting Transgender Student Participation in Virginia

Governor Spanberger Halts Youngkin-Era Rule Restricting Transgender Student Participation in Virginia

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has ended a rulemaking process initiated by former Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration that aimed to restrict transgender students from participating in female sports teams and using certain female-designated bathrooms and locker rooms. The State Board of Health withdrew the proposal in July after receiving 321 public comments. Governor Spanberger announced this decision at the state's largest LGBTQ gathering, emphasizing her commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. The proposed rule was prompted by a petition from anti-trans activists seeking to target 'males claiming or pretending to be females and gaining access to female-only athletic competitions and private spaces.' Spanberger stated that there was 'no legal authority' to move forward with such rulemaking, and her administration would not create such 'lanes.' State Senator Danica Roem celebrated the rule's takedown, calling Youngkin's policy an attempt to 'single out & stigmatize trans constituents.'

New Plushie Aims to Highlight Data Center Noise Pollution and Environmental Impact

New Plushie Aims to Highlight Data Center Noise Pollution and Environmental Impact

A New York-based creative studio, Basura, in collaboration with the musical project Big Data, has launched a satirical plush toy named Bezzy. This plushie, designed to resemble a server rack, is part of a project called 'Adopt a Data Center.' When squeezed, Bezzy emits a piercing screech, which is a recording of the actual ambient noise from a data center in Virginia. The initiative aims to draw attention to the environmental and noise pollution issues associated with the proliferation of data centers across the U.S. These facilities, built to power increasingly energy-intensive AI tools, have faced criticism for their significant energy consumption, reliance on gas power, and the audible disturbances they create for nearby residents. The project also includes a collection of stickers with slogans like 'Every data center deserves a forever home' and 'Open your heart. And your power grid,' reflecting the sentiments gathered from interviews with people living near data centers.

University of St. Thomas Launches $1 Billion Fundraising Campaign for Student Access and Academic Excellence

University of St. Thomas Launches $1 Billion Fundraising Campaign for Student Access and Academic Excellence

The University of St. Thomas has publicly launched its largest-ever fundraising initiative, 'Be Brilliant. Be Bold. The Campaign for St. Thomas,' with a goal of $1 billion. The campaign has already secured nearly $800 million in commitments from over 20,000 donors. This comprehensive campaign aims to significantly expand scholarship opportunities, invest in faculty and academic excellence, and create more transformative learning experiences for students. The university emphasizes that the campaign reflects growing confidence in its mission to educate graduates who combine professional excellence with a commitment to the common good. Volunteer co-chairs for the campaign include Andrew and Kathleen Cecere, Rory and Rhonda O’Neill, and Patrick and Ann Ryan, all of whom are members of St. Thomas’ Board of Trustees.

Springfield News-Leader

Missouri State University dedicates new arts complex, honors impact

Missouri State University dedicates new arts complex, honors impact

Made possible by the largest one-time donation in Missouri State University's history, the new Performing Arts Complex will open in spring 2027.

Digital Realty Partners with NVIDIA and Emerald AI to Launch Power-Flexible AI Factory in Virginia

Digital Realty Partners with NVIDIA and Emerald AI to Launch Power-Flexible AI Factory in Virginia

Digital Realty Partners with NVIDIA and Emerald AI to Launch Power-Flexible AI Factory in Virginia

Einhorn Collaborative Donates $10 Million to Citizens and Scholars for College Civic Preparedness Initiative

Einhorn Collaborative Donates $10 Million to Citizens and Scholars for College Civic Preparedness Initiative

Einhorn Collaborative has announced a $10 million gift to Citizens and Scholars (C&S), a nonprofit dedicated to fostering engaged citizenship among college students. This significant investment will support C&S’s College Presidents for Civic Preparedness initiative, a coalition of 140 university leaders committed to integrating democratic principles and practices into campus life. The goal is to equip the next generation with essential civic learning skills, such as perspective-taking, constructive disagreement, and collaborative problem-solving. The initiative aims to reach 4.5 million students across 400 institutions over the next five years, transforming campus civic culture and preparing students to navigate complex societal challenges. This effort comes as a response to observations that America's social fabric is frayed and that higher education has largely failed to prepare students with the tools to engage in civil discourse and address polarization.

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Generates Over $1 Billion for Clean Energy Investments

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Generates Over $1 Billion for Clean Energy Investments

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) recently concluded its 73rd auction, generating over $1 billion in revenue. This marks the first time the program has exceeded this financial milestone and is the first auction since Virginia officially rejoined on July 1 of this year. All 27,389,847 current vintage allowances and 1,148,000 cost containment reserve allowances were sold, with the auction settling at $37.65, the highest clearing price in RGGI's history. This price is $2.65 above the previous record set in June. The increased revenue will be invested by participating states into various programs aimed at expanding clean, affordable energy, improving energy efficiency, supporting community resiliency, and providing direct electric bill credits. Since its inception in 2009, RGGI has capped power sector emissions across 11 states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, requiring power plants to purchase allowances for their emissions.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Reverses Transgender Sports Rule Imposed by Former Governor Glenn Youngkin

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Reverses Transgender Sports Rule Imposed by Former Governor Glenn Youngkin

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has ended a rule initiated by former Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin that restricted transgender students' participation in sports and access to bathrooms and locker rooms. This decision was reportedly made quietly and was not publicly announced through a press release until months after the intervention. The information became public during the recent Virginia Pridefest, where Governor Spanberger affirmed her support for the LGBTQ+ community. The reversal has drawn strong reactions, with conservative voters expressing anger and criticism, while more liberal-leaning individuals and groups have praised the move. The rule, which aimed to limit trans girls' ability to participate in sports, was a contentious policy during Governor Youngkin's term.