ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: AeroVironment has completed its acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic control and integrated communications systems. AeroVironment signed a definitive agreement to purchase Tomahawk Robotics in August for a total purchase price of $120 million to be paid in a mix of cash and stock. "Now that the acquisition is finalized, we're able to further integrate both companies' technologies and a  more

DANVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: On October 16, 2023, Danville Community College (DCC) will begin its second 8-week course offerings for students who wish to complete their courses more quickly, pick up an extra class, or for those who may have missed the August deadline for 16-week fall semester classes. "Our second session classes give our students the opportunity to complete their degree or program on their own timeline," said Dr. Jerry W  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 18, 2023: * * * Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia's 10th District announced that she has been diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, or PSP - often misdiagnosed as Parkinsons - and will not be seeking reelection. After Congresswoman Wexton's announcement, DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker released the following statement: "Today, the thoughts of all Virginians are with Con  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following weekly reflections on Sept. 18, 2023: * * * Hello Team FCPS, Well, it is the last full week of summer and next week starts our fall season. I must say it is a moment when I finally turn the heat on in the car for the morning commute ;>) There are so many celebrations as we mark the changing of the season. Our epic start of school has been executed and we are working collaboratively to problem solve challeng  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Mike Porter Faye Belgrave, Ph.D., a respected scholar, author and equity advocate, has been named vice president and chief diversity officer at Virginia Commonwealth University, effective Oct. 23. Belgrave currently serves as associate dean for equity and community partnerships in the College of Humanities and Sciences, a position she has held since 2020. She joined VCU in 1997 as professor of psyc  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- General Dynamics issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it swept all initial task orders on the $4.5 billion Department of the Air Force Security Support Services indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract. The value of these task orders cannot be disclosed due to program sensitivities. The multiple-award, indefinite-deliver  more

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Leidos, an information technology, engineering and science solutions and services company, issued the following news release: Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, has been awarded a new prime contract by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to manage cyber and enterprise security operations for the organization. The single award, firm-fixed-price contract has a one-year base period of performance and four one-year option years. It  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Marshall University issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: Marshall University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Track-4 Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) grant of $293,493 along with a $60,000 supplement from the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), for a total of $353,493 for research related to printed electronics and device fabrication. It is one of 10 projects and $2.7 million invested by  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that Rob Bell, an Albemarle County attorney and retiring member of the Virginia House of Delegates, has joined Attorney General Miyares' senior leadership team as the Deputy Attorney General for Health, Education, and Social Services (HESS). Bell announced in February that he was not seeking re-election. He has f  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- The Virginia Community College System issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: Dr. Sharon Morrissey, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Workforce Programs at Virginia's Community Colleges, has announced she will retire at the end of 2023, capping a 37-year career in higher education leadership in Virginia and North Carolina. "It's an understatement to say that Dr. Morrissey has provided crucial and valuable guidance for our colleges over the yea  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has hired a leading corporate and M&A lawyer, Omar Momany, as a partner in its Corporate Practice in Dubai. Mr. Momany most recently was a partner at Baker McKenzie in Dubai, where he led the UAE Corporate/M&A practice. "Our Middle East practice is a critical part of our firm's global offering, with a presence in the region dating back over 50 years, and we are committed to growing wit  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that general fund revenues are ahead of forecast by $204.8 million year-to-date. Among the major sources, general fund revenues are up 3.0 percent year-to-date after adjusting for policy actions. Compared to August 2022, adjusted general fund revenues demonstrate a strong economic position for Virginia. "As we accelerate results in the co  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Leiber, a German manufacturer that processes brewers' yeast into animal nutrition, biotechnology, and nutraceutical products, will invest up to $20 million to establish its first U.S. operation in Innovation Village in Rockingham County. The Leiber U.S. manufacturing facility will be completed in phases and successively increase its p  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2023: By Brian McNeill U.S. News & World Report has ranked Virginia Commonwealth University as one of the nation's 20 most innovative public universities in its 2024 Best Colleges rankings released today. "At VCU, our mission is to do everything possible for students from all backgrounds to succeed. Our team constantly seeks new ways to support our students and serve our communities as the  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board has 11 new members and a new structure aimed at supporting presidential priorities and drawing on the deep expertise of engaged alumni who want to serve the university. "With more than 260,000 living alumni, we have a network of talent we must draw on to be successful. It's important that our decisions are informed by an alumni voice. More of our alumni must be involved strateg  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Experts analyze consequences and causes of auto strike The United Auto Workers are in the fourth day of a historic strike against all three major Detroit auto manufacturers. Virginia Tech economic experts Jadrian Wo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Chase Parker Blast off into space and explore the solar system through a unique virtual experience that sends users into orbit. With support of a National Science Foundation grant, a team of developers in the Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations (ARIES) program in University Libraries is using virtual reality to develop an interactive universe. In this experience, users become virtual a  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Jeremy C. Jones as State Forester and Director of the West Virginia Division of Forestry. Jones is a West Virginia native and a graduate of West Virginia University. He has over 20 years of experience with the West Virginia Division of Forestry, beginning as a Service Forrester in Roane County. Most recently, he se  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 19 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: West Virginia Wesleyan President Dr. James Moore announced today that, following a three-month interim appointment, Kristi Lawrence Wilkerson '99 has been named Vice President for Advancement. "It's always a special situation when someone who loves their alma mater as much as Kristi does also possesses the unique skills and shared vision to make the place even stronger. I'm thrilled and humbled th  more