Genentech’s BTK Inhibitor Fenebrutinib Significantly Reduced Brain Lesions in People With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Fenebrutinib is an investigational, potent and highly selective oral Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, the only reversible BTK inhibitor currently in Phase III multiple sclerosis (MS) trials Phase II study met its primary and secondary endpoints by reducing the total number of new gadolinium-enhancing T1 brain lesions and significantly reducing the total number of new […]
UMW Sets 2023-24 Tuition and Fees; Holds Undergrad Tuition Flat
The University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors approved tuition and fees for the 2023-24 academic year at its May 18, 2023, meeting. Undergraduate tuition will remain the same in the coming year. Graduate tuition will increase 3%, and the auxiliary comprehensive fee and housing and dining fees for all students will increase by 5%. […]
Farmer Focus hatches $17.8 million expansion
Harrisonburg-based Farmer Focus is undertaking a $17.8 million expansion to boost capacity at its 78,000-square foot processing facility on Acorn Drive. The organic poultry producer, which marked its ninth anniversary in March, announced in February that it was the recipient of a $3.6 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry […]
LEADERSHIP SOUTHSIDE GRADUATES CLASS OF 2023
GRADUATES HONORED AT CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the graduation of the 2022-2023 Leadership Southside class. The class will be recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 24 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Leadership Southside is […]
Boys Home to Participate in Give Local Alleghany Highlands 2023
For the third year in a row, Boys Home of Virginia will be participating in a 24-hour online giving event called Give Local Alleghany Highlands on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. This event is sponsored by The Alleghany Foundation and MightyCause. Give Local Alleghany Highlands is an opportunity for community members to support local non-profit […]
LEADERSHIP SOUTHSIDE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2023-2024 PROGRAM [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Leadership Southside program. Leadership Southside is the Dan River Region’s premiere leadership development program for the business, education, public, and nonprofit sectors. Leadership Southside develops participants’ leadership skills to strengthen their role […]
Breeden Construction Announces Construction Completion of Luxury Apartments In Chester, VA
RICHMOND, Va. – May 11, 2023 Breeden Construction is proud to announce the completion of a luxury apartment community in Chester, Virginia: The Station. The project was completed for the developers Schell Brothers; Breeden Construction served as the general contractor. The $27.5 million project began in March 2021. Construction includes the development of a cluster […]
Covington Ruritan Club Presents Boys Home of Virginia with Check for Playground Project
The Covington Ruritan Club has contributed to the playground fund at Boys Home of Virginia. Boys Home’s current playground has been in place since its installation in 1958, and funds are being raised to purchase new equipment. Boys Home staff and students are grateful for the support of the Covington Ruritan Club. Boys Home of […]
George Mason University School of Business to be named in honor of Donald G. Costello
George Mason University’s School of Business Dean Ajay Vinzé announced the school will be renamed the Donald G. Costello School of Business. The university received a $50 million planned gift in Costello’s honor. It establishes an endowment that will provide scholarships to undergraduate and graduate School of Business students to help prepare them for successful […]
Announcing Mason Now: Power the Possible, a $1 billion campaign for the university
George Mason University’s President Gregory Washington and Trishana Bowden, president of the George Mason University Foundation, launched the university’s next fundraising campaign, Mason Now: Power the Possible. The $1 billion campaign focuses on student success initiatives, research, innovation, community, and building a sustainable future. Learn more at https://www.gmu.edu/masonnow.
