ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 27 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: The Alexandria Community Services Board (CSB) is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the needs of Alexandrians with mental health conditions, developmental and intellectual disabilities or substance use dependency. The hearing will be held Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at 4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1301, the new location of the Department of Community and Human Services. Free parking is ava  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Josh Butcher, an Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor, was awarded the 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award. The award honors faculty mentors for their success and impact in supervising undergraduate research students. Butcher obtained his master's degree from the University of Kentucky in 2009 and continued his education at West Virginia University, where h  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson For decades, Virginia Commonwealth University's journalism students have taken on the mantle of local and state news coverage, reporting on real issues for real readers. Now, as the award-winning Capital News Service and VCU InSight programs celebrate important milestones, educators are more focused than ever on introducing budding reporters to the realities of the industry. CNS, whi  more

ATHENS, West Virginia, April 27 -- Concord University issued the following news release: The Concord University Board of Governors (BOG) is announcing a special Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday, May 7 at 6 PM via videoconference. There will also be a Finance and Infrastructure Committee meeting on April 30 at 2 PM and an Executive Committee meeting at 5:30 PM on May 7, also via videoconference. Members of the public wishing to join a BOG tele/videoconference meeting need to contact lwool  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: One year ago today, Jen Kiggans passed the Default on America Act, far-right legislation that risked the safety and security of American families, nearly forcing the U.S. to default on its debts. Had House Democrats not saved our country from a catastrophic default, the extreme MAGA Republican wish-list backed by Jen Kiggans would have: * Gutted funding for veterans' he  more

EMORY, Virginia, April 27 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: By Billy Chandler The annual Emory & Henry College Awards Day Convocation recognizes students for what they accomplished in their academics and campus community. The 2024 convocation was at the Memorial Chapel on Sunday, April 21 at 1 p.m. with reflection by theatre department chair Dr. Kelly Bremner and a welcome by Emory & Henry provost Dr. Michael Puglisi. associate provost Dr. Michael Lane introduced the spea  more

RESTON, Virginia, April 25 (TNSres) -- General Dynamics issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today reported first-quarter 2024 revenues of $10.7 billion, up 8.6% from the first quarter of 2023. Operating earnings of $1 billion were up 10.4% from the year-ago quarter, with operating margins expanding 20 basis points to 9.7% from the year-ago quarter. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $2.88, up 9.1% from the year-ago quarter. "Our businesses delive  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Kicking off the week, President Biden visited Prince William Forest Park in Virginia to commemorate Earth Day. The President announced a series of programs to combat climate change, including putting more than 20,000 young Americans to work through the American Climate Corps and $7 billion to expand access to residential solar installations. In Illinois: Walls 102: President Biden marks Earth Day by a  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 27 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: The University of Lynchburg's Model UN delegation, representing Sierra Leone, has won an honorable mention for its efforts. The National Model United Nations, held from April 1-5, is the world's largest intercollegiate Model UN simulation. It brings together almost 5,000 students from around the world, with more than half coming from outside the United States. Lynchburg has sent a delegation for almost 50 y  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 27 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: A documentary film co-created by Tijah Bumgarner, an associate professor of filmmaking in Marshall's School of Art & Design, will be shown on West Virginia Public Broadcasting in May 2024. Broadcast times can be found at https://wvpublic.org/tv-tv-schedule/. Bumgarner created the feature documentary, "Picture Proof," with Dr. Jena Seiler of the University of Kentucky. The film delves into the intergen  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 27 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine awarded 61 doctoral degrees and recognized 23 Master of Medical Science graduates at ceremonies this week. At its 44th annual doctoral graduation and investiture Friday, April 26, at the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington, Marshall University President Brad D. Smith and David Gozal, M.D., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Hon), vice president of health   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 27 -- MITRE, a company that advances national security and serve the public interest as an independent adviser, issued the following news release: McLean, Va. & Bedford, Mass. -- MITRE's Cyber Resiliency Engineering Framework (CREF) NavigatorTM now incorporates the US Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) so cybersecurity engineers for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) can strengthen supply chain resilience against sophisticated cybers  more

CHANTILLY, Virginia, April 27 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company has been awarded a $63 million, firm-fixed-price contract modification to its Recovery of Airbase Denied by Ordnance (RADBO) production contract by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. This modification brings the total number of Air Force RADBO syste  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 27 -- Radford University issued the following news release: Fresh out of high school, Julia Buccola didn't know what to expect from her upcoming college experience at Radford University. Reflecting back on those anxious feelings now four years later, right before she is set to graduate from Radford, the senior physics major from Roanoke, Virginia, knows now her time here was all about the experience. Before she came to Radford, Buccola had already been bitten by the p  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 27 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University's Waldron College of Health and Human Services held its ninth annual Interprofessional Symposium on April 11, offering a unique opportunity for students and faculty from various disciplines to learn from one another and explore the many ways in which they can work together to best provide care for the community. Two hundred and twenty graduate and undergraduate students registered f  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 27 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news on April 25, 2024: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that 22 Virginia-based lawyers have been recognized in the most recent publication of Virginia Super Lawyers 2024. * * * Rising Stars Alyson Brown, Employment & Labor Charles Brewer, Mergers & Acquisitions Grant Cokeley, Personal Injury - Products Shannon Daily, Business & Corporate Mayme Donohue, Securities & Corporate Finance Christina  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: University of Richmond anthropology professor Miguel Diaz-Barriga has been named a 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The AAAS Fellows program honors AAAS members whose research has contributed significantly to the advancement of their field. Election as an AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor. Diaz-Barriga has been recognized for "his distinguished contributi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 26 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: The University of Richmond has received a gold-level award from Exercise is Medicine(R) for its efforts to foster health and well-being for students and employees. Exercise is Medicine(R) launched its recognition program in 2014 to honor campuses for creating a culture of wellness. Schools earn gold, silver, or bronze status based on their activities. UR, which has worked with Exercise is Medicine(R)   more

DENTON, Texas, April 27 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: A project that took 12 years to complete by University of North Texas College of Science Emeritus Professor James Marshall and his late wife, Virginia "Jenny" Marshall, is now getting international recognition. The Marshalls earned the HIST Award from the American Chemical Society's Division of the History of Chemistry for their "Rediscovery of the Chemical Elements" research project. The award is inter  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center has been recognized by the Culpeper Times as the 2024 Best of the Best Culpeper Hospital. Additionally, Kevin Stocker, MD of UVA Obstetrics & Gynecology, part of the Culpeper Medical Center, has been honored for the Best of the Best in OBGYN. UVA Orthopedics, also part of Culpeper Medical Center, has been named the Best of the Best Orthopedic Clinic. Nomin  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: UVA Health today announced the completion of a long-awaited, two-year renovation to one of two cardiac catheterization labs at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center. The lab will now be a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology (EP) lab. This transformation includes updating and replacing essential equipment, as well as introducing new technology th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: The Virginia Board of Education today recognized 64 schools for their high achievement and continued improvement as part of its Exemplar Performance School Recognition Program. The Exemplar School Recognition Program and its Exemplar Performance Awards recognizes schools that exceed board-established performance requirements or show continuous improvement on academic and sc  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments. * * * ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY * Dale Farino, CEO, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority * * * BOARD APPOINTMENTS AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY * * * VIRGINIA SPIRITS BOARD * Kelly Gordon of Halifax County, Owner, Springfield Distillery * * * DESIGNATED   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Emily Richardson, VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Paul Woody grew up reading the columnists in his hometown newspaper in Roanoke. "They were clever, they could be biting, they could be insightful, they could be sympathetic," said Woody, who earned two degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. "You read those guys, and you read the way they do things and approach things, and you think, 'I  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Dina Weinstein From a car sun visor to a language translation system - and with healthy pet treats in between - the eighth annual Demo Day at the da Vinci Center for Innovation on April 19 showcased the impressive breadth of student and alumni entrepreneurship at Virginia Commonwealth University. As seen on TV's "Shark Tank" program, Demo Day is framed around entrepreneurs pitching their product and  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson The friendships of her youth have made a powerful impression on Angela-Marie Rone. Growing up in Yorktown, she became interested in child welfare based on the experiences of friends who had spent time in the system. Now, as Rone graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University in May with a master's degree in social work, those close ties continue to power her journey. "Growing up, I   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * After graduation, he will return to Saudi Arabia as a professor, teaching others the techniques he has learned at VCU. * * * By Joan Tupponce Mohammed AlAwadh's interest in discovering and developing new drugs that fight against infectious diseases piqued while he was finishing his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. "Treating infections has  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * As a double-major student, EMT and aspiring doctor, he embraces his natural curiosity and commitment to community. * * * By Sian Wilkerson Ty Phillips doesn't have a lot of free time. When the Virginia Commonwealth University student isn't busy in the classroom, working as treasurer of the Philosophy Club or serving as preceptor for his genetics lab class, he can often be found aboard an ambula  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The 2011 VCU graduate now represents Arlington County in Virginia's General Assembly. * * * By Leila Ugincius Adele McClure is eager to put others first - even as she continues to achieve some firsts of her own. McClure, who earned her undergraduate economics degree in 2011 from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Business, was the first in her family to attend college. She also serve  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Virginia American Water announced today it has closed the acquisition of the drinking water and wastewater system assets of the Town of Cape Charles, Virginia for $15 million. This acquisition brings approximately 1,400 water and wastewater customers to Virginia American Water and is the second to be completed by the company under the Fair Market Value   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 27 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: The William & Mary Board of Visitors unanimously voted Friday to confirm its current leadership: Charles Poston J.D. '74 P '02, '06, Barbara L. Johnson J.D. '84 and Ardine Williams were elected to new terms as rector, vice rector and secretary, respectively. "I am honored to continue in this role during such an important time in the university's history," Poston said. "I very much appreciate the con  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 27 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: By Erin Jay The American Academy in Rome has named Chancellor Professor of Classical Studies Vassiliki Panoussi among this year's recipients of the prestigious and highly selective Rome Prize. The fellowships support advanced independent work and research in the arts and humanities by providing the "gift of time and space to think and work," according to a press release. Panoussi, chair of the Depa  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 27 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: The American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) has been part of organized dentistry for more than seven decades. In 1945, Dr. Samuel Charles Miller determined a need to integrate medicine and dentistry for healthier outcomes for patients. The curriculum at West Virginia University School of Dentistry includes an emphasis oral medicine through courses   more