George Mason Athletic Director To Assume New Role As CEO Of NFL Alumni George Mason Athletic Director To Assume New Role As CEO Of NFL Alumni
George Mason Athletic Director To Assume New Role As CEO Of NFL Alumni George Mason University's athletic director, who also serves as the school's assistant vice president, will soon take on a new role with NFL Alumni, WTOP said. After his eight-year tenure, Bradford Edwards will leave the Fairfax County school in October and become the CEO of the NFL's prestigious, nonprofit organization, the website said. Edwards, a former NFL player himself, said he is excited for the new gig, but will remember his time and work at GMU fondly, WTOP reported. Click here for more from WTOP.
These Virginia Colleges Ranked Among Best In America These Virginia Colleges Ranked Among Best In America
These Virginia Colleges Ranked Among Best In America Virginia is home to multiple prestigious colleges, many of which boast historical significance. Of all of the Commonwealth's institutions, 15 of them were ranked among the top 1,500 on the US News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Colleges.  The University of Virginia was the highest ranking placing 25th overall, tieing with University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, New York University, and University of Southern California.  Here are the top eight best colleges in Virginia among the top 250 in the country: University of Virginia William and Mary Virginia Tech George Mas…
VA Resident Who Brought E-Sport Events To DMV Dead At 32 VA Resident Who Brought E-Sport Events To DMV Dead At 32
VA Resident Who Brought E-Sport Events To DMV Dead At 32 Ray Bulaclac used gaming as a way to bring people together. He passed away at the young age of 32 on August 19 in his Herndon home, his obituary said. The Virginia native was never far from home for too long, spending his younger years at Western Branch High School and George Mason University, the obituary said. Bulaclac, nicknamed "Babycakes" founded the organization, D.C. Esports, which brought avid e-gamers together in the Metro area, the obituary stated. "In his spare time, he loved bringing his friends together at concerts, restaurants, and whatever exciting event was next on th…
Community Rallies Around Fairfax County Mom Diagnosed With Rare Cancer Community Rallies Around Fairfax County Mom Diagnosed With Rare Cancer
Community Rallies Around Fairfax County Mom Diagnosed With Rare Cancer Family and friends of an Annandale mom are making sure she isn't facing her cancer diagnosis alone. They've started a GoFundMe to help her win the fight of her life.  Doctors diagnosed Catherine Ipsan with a rare and aggressive cancer earlier this year. Since then, the mom of a 5-year-old son splits her time between Annandale and New York City for treatments, according to a GoFundMe her sister set up to pay for the medical bills and travel expenses. The fundraiser hopes to raise $25,000. They've raised more than $21,000 so far from 132 donors.  That amount of travel has put a…
COVID-19: Many Kept Traveling Despite Showing Symptoms, Study Finds COVID-19: Many Kept Traveling Despite Showing Symptoms, Study Finds
Covid-19: Many Kept Traveling Despite Showing Symptoms, Study Finds Despite showing COVID-19 symptoms, many Americans continued to travel normally during the pandemic, according to a new study. Researchers from George Mason University reported that they found “no real change” in daily activity, travel, and contact with others during the pandemic, even from those who showed signs of potentially contracting the virus. A team from the university’s College of Health and Human Services tracked the movement patterns of nearly 200 volunteers who showed possible COVID-19 symptoms. Of those being evaluated, few did anything to limit their daily movements, even when …
30 Under 30: Meet Westchester Trailblazers Named To Prestigious Forbes List 30 Under 30: Meet Westchester Trailblazers Named To Prestigious Forbes List
30 Under 30: Meet Westchester Trailblazers Named To Prestigious Forbes List The future looks bright, according to Forbes' latest "30 Under 30" list. Among the 600 trailblazers and change-makers spanning 20 industries are Westchester residents: Adam James of New Rochelle, Eric Frieman of Scarsdale and Sammi Cannold of Bedford Corners. Adam James, 28 of New Rochelle: Founder of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute.  Here's what Forbes said about the dad of two: Adam James is chief of staff at Energy Impact Partners, which has $500 million under management, and is the cofounder of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI), a non-profit dedicated to pre…