ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) released data showing August 2023 U.S. travel agency air ticket sales increased 10% from August 2022 to $8 billion.* August passenger trips reached their highest level compared to pre-pandemic years, with the August 2023 passenger trip total at 94% of August 2019 levels. Results for August 2023 showed: "The positive travel trends for Aug  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: Promoveo Solutions JV LLC, a BAE Systems and Purisolve, Inc. joint venture (JV), has been awarded a contract on the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Under a five-year contract, Promoveo Solutions will provide a broad array of IT services to federal, state, and local governments. "Promoveo Solutions aims to serve federal agencies through emerging technologies and innovation  more

SEASIDE, California, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: CSU Monterey Bay is one of three universities participating in a pilot study to determine attitudes and accommodations for gender identification in the workplace. The study is being directed by the Virginia-based Society for Human Resource Management. "The world and workforce are rapidly changing, and the needs of employees and workplaces are also undergoing transformation," SHR  more

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Chowan University issued the following news: Kyle Davison, who graduated from Chowan University with the class of 2018, is returning to serve as the Student Wellness Coordinator within the Student Life Department. Having furthered his education and professional career at West Virginia University, Davison will contribute towards the wellness of students while promoting positive and healthy initiatives across campus. The Student Wellness Coordinator is   more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Christendom College issued the following news: Alumni Mary-Rose Verret '04 and Peter Jesserer Smith '09, along with Verret's husband, Ryan, have released a new book on marriage and family. Titled The Road to Family Missionary Discipleship: Forming Marriages and Families to Share the Joy of the Gospel, the new book offers a framework for family-based evangelization and discipleship that seeks to engage the entire church community through the whole of f  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news story: After a competitive national search, Meghan D. Palombo M.B.A. '23 has been hired as associate vice president for annual giving and philanthropic engagement and will begin her new role immediately. Palombo has been serving as the executive director for annual giving and data analytics at William & Mary and is only the second person in the last decade to hold this senior role. "For eight consecut  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce the addition of partner Naveen Pogula into its global Corporate Practice. He joins the Atlanta office from Thompson Hine, where he was a partner in the Corporate Transactions & Securities Practice and as a member of the Securities, Capital Markets & Corporate Governance team. "Continuing to build our global Corporate practice, particularly in the   more

DANVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: Continuing the trend of enrollment growth seen in the Spring 2023 and Summer 2023 semesters, Danville Community College Fall 2023 enrollment numbers are up 8.47% over Fall 2022, as of September 18. "We are proud to report the continued growth in enrollment compared to the previous year's fall semester," said Dr. Jerry Wallace. "The DCC community is ecstatic to see our growth trending in the right direction ov  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: BEAM Diagnostics Inc. -- a behavioral health company that sprung from research from Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC -- has been awarded a $1.84 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to commercialize its technology to improve assessment of opioid use disorder (OUD) in outpatient medical clinics, according to the company. B  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * More than 30 undergraduate and high school students spent the summer working with world-class researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as part of fellowships aimed at training the next generation of scientists. * * * Hezekiah Emmanuel, a James Madison University junior, had an interest in scientific research but wanted to try it on and see h  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Secretary Raffensperger announced the latest measure in Georgia's efforts to maintain the cleanest and most up to date voter rolls in the country, with the completion of four cooperation agreements with Alabama, Virginia, Florida, and South Carolina (also an ERIC member). Through Georgia's membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), our state receives notifi  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- George Mason University issued the following research news: By Shayla Brown A George Mason University multidisciplinary research team recently received $5,000 in funding from the VentureWell Accelerator to continue to develop their app, iCONNECT SUD. The team, which includes recent alumna Rebecca Leung, PhD students Dylan Scarton and Tolulope Abidogun, and second year graduate student Srinath Silla, calls themselves the Good Troublers. Their project st  more

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 (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, was recently awarded a new prime contract to provide combined joint all-domain command and control (CJADC2) analysis and support to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Staff (JS) J6 Joint Assessment Division (JAD). The cost-plus-fixed-fee, single-award contract   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announces that its board of directors has elected Robert Fleming corporate vice president and president, Space Systems sector, effective October 9, 2023. Fleming will succeed Tom Wilson, who has chosen to take a new role in the company for personal reasons. "Rob brings proven leadership experience running complex businesses in the aerospace and defense industry," sai  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: Old Dominion University continues to raise the bar in both academic standards and adaptability to modern educational needs. The University has long been a place of academic distinction, and this year's first-year student profile strongly underscores this reputation. With the Fall 2023 semester underway, ODU is proud to spotlight the exceptional caliber of its incoming freshman class. In an intentional move toward  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- PBS issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: PBS continues to showcase the enduring influence of artistic changemakers with its second season of NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, a performing arts series and multi-year collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Launching in October with two new installments - "Robert Glasper's Black Radio" on Friday, Oct. 13 at 9-10 p.m. ET and"Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Cultures" on F  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- PBS issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: On October 18, PBS KIDS will premiere SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES, a series of 2D animated shorts aimed at helping to expand the literacy skills of preschool- and kindergarten-age children. The shorts are inspired by the well-loved, Emmy(R) Award-nominated SUPER WHY! series, which premiered in 2007. A hit across PBS KIDS platforms, the series was proven to boost children's early literacy skills and h  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Randolph College issued the following Q&A on Sept. 20, 2023, with Faculty Taryn Robertson: * * * Taryn Robertson has pursued her passion for education all over the country, from her Austin, Texas, hometown to Colorado to California. She was a high school English language arts and reading teacher in Texas, served as an adjunct professor while earning her PhD at the University of Denver, and taught in the doctoral program at the University of San Diego. Now Rob  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 21 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: A member of the West Virginia Wesleyan College Board of Trustees and an alumnus will be the guest pastor for the annual ecumenical Homecoming Chapel Service to be held in Wesley Chapel on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley is a 1973 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College. He went on to earn a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and a Doct  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Spire Global Inc., a provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, issued the following news release: Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) ("Spire" or "the Company"), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, today announced it was awarded a $2.8 million, 12-month contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for satellite weather data. The contract is part of NOAA's Commercial Weather Data Pilot   more

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has hired private equity and corporate lawyers Norman Wasse as a Partner and Dr. Marion von Gronheim as senior associate in its global Corporate Practice Group, in Frankfurt. Mr. Wasse joins the firm from McDermott Will & Emery where he was partner in its Frankfurt office. Ms. von Gronheim was associate at McDermott Will & Emery. Horst Daniel, managing partner of the Squire Patton Bogg  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Randolph College issued the following news release: Randolph College announced a new program this week that will provide students with an easier--and faster--way to transfer or enter college. Under the new plan, students will be able to enroll for the beginning of Session 2, which starts Oct. 23. Most colleges make students wait until the next semester to transfer or enroll. Randolph's new program meets the needs of students who want to start college now. "Bec  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods has won an ESG and Community Impact Leader award from The National Law Journal, marking the second year in a row the firm was honored for social responsibility and pro bono initiatives and for responding to growing client demand for guidance on environmental, social and corporate governance issues. McGuireWoods leverages the experience and insight of lawyers and government relations profes  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: With support from the American Political Science Association's Centennial Center for Political Science and Public Affairs, University of Richmond political science professor Dan Chen spent the summer studying the political and cultural power of standup comedy in China. Chen's research examines the degree to which standup comedy moves beyond entertainment to influence public opinion about key   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Sept. 19, 2023, with infectious diseases expert William Petri: * * * Saturday is the first day of fall and University of Virginia infectious diseases expert Dr. William Petri says it's a great time to think about getting the "revolutionary" new vaccines to protect against the evolving COVID-19 virus and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. He recommends getting vaccinated against the flu, to  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: UVA Health announced the allocation of nearly $200,000 in grant funding to support 26 local non-profit organizations in the Northern Virginia and Culpeper regions who support our communities' most vulnerable populations, strive to reflect diversity, equity and inclusion, and address the pipeline for healthcare workforce development. The recipients are charitable organizations that have demon  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: The dean of the University of Virginia's School of Law will leave the post at the end of the academic year, concluding an eight-year tenure marked by prolific faculty hiring, record-breaking fundraising and several enhancements to the student experience. Risa Goluboff made the announcement Thursday. Her final day as dean will be June 30, but she will remain at UVA to teach. "Risa's tenure as d  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Lyon Shipyard, a full-service ship repair and industrial services provider, will invest $8.5 million to expand its operation in the City of Norfolk. The company plans to increase capacity to operate on commercial ships and vessels that service offshore wind farm operations. Virginia successfully competed with Maryland and North Caroli  more

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin yesterday announced the donation of their salary to the Life Enrichment Center (LEC), a non-profit that provides literacy tutoring to students. The $43,750 donation to LEC is one of four gifts that the Governor and First Lady have pledged as part of their promise to donate the entirety of the gubernatorial annual s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today Executive Directive Number Five (2023) on Artificial Intelligence (AI), acknowledging the critical role state government must play in ensuring effective oversight of this novel technology. The widespread availability of artificial intelligence (AI) products will rapidly expand analytical power over the coming years, presenting opportunitie  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Dina Weinstein Since Karah Moore's first year at Virginia Commonwealth University, the biomedical engineering major has been fascinated by biomaterials, especially artificial organs. Beginning in the summer after her freshman year, she joined the lab of Rebecca Heise, Ph.D., an associate professor at the College of Engineering's Department of Biomedical Engineering who studies pulmonary mech  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Kofi Mframa, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation In her youth, Trinity Rucker was more than a little green - as in, inexperienced - when it came to color. "I didn't even know what my favorite color was. I didn't have one," she said. "There was still a point where I had so much to explore and I didn't even know - I was stilted in a way." Now a senior in Virginia Commonwealth Uni  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Ashley Ege has been named chief advancement officer for Student Affairs and officially stepped into her new role on Aug. 14. As the division's chief advancement officer, Ege will serve as the chief fundraiser for Student Affairs and will lead the Student Affairs advancement team, whose mission is to inform, engage, and ask alumni and families to support the valuable programs and resources offered by Student Affairs. Th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2023: * * * Faculty members are invited to submit proposals that enhance learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. * * * When Aparna Shah saw that the Virginia Tech College of Science was offering grants for faculty to develop innovative teaching methods, the School of Neuroscience faculty member had an inescapable idea. Shah knew that group work boosts student engagement, hel  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The visit was supported by the U.S. Department of State Professional Fellows Program. * * * By Billy Parvatam The founder of the United Nations Association of Mongolia spent a month this spring in Blacksburg, learning about Virginia Tech but also sharing ways that the university can work with her country. The Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance hosted Khishigjargal Enkhbayar, who also is  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: After more than 35 years of dedicated service to Virginia Tech, Ken Miller has announced his retirement. "I have been very fortunate and privileged to spend most of my career here at Virginia Tech, my alma mater. The work has been very rewarding and full of opportunities and challenges, and I am proud to have been a part of many projects over the years that resulted in improvements to financial processes and the univers  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Read Montague, a renowned expert in artificial intelligence and machine learning, will kick off Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lectures at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. * * * By Whitney Slightham Once the fodder of science fiction, mind-reading artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer far-fetched - it's already here. And researchers like Virginia Tech's very own Read Montague have spe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University President and CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas is excited to appoint Dr. Deborah Martin as Dean of Graduate Students. "I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Martin as the Dean of Graduate Students at VUU. In her role, she is responsible for graduate student life and coordinating support services for this population. Her passion, dedication, and expertise promise an exciting new chapt  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University is announcing new leaders in its academic and administrative teams. Dr. Harriette Scott will join VUU's University College as Dean. "It is with great pleasure that I announce the recent appointments and arrivals of talented individuals who will undoubtedly contribute to VUU's growth and success. Their diverse experiences, expertise, and dedication to their respective fields make them   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University President and CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas is excited to appoint Dr. Mark James as Acting Dean of Undergraduate Students. "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark James as the Acting Dean for Undergraduate Students at VUU. Dr. James brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success, making him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We look forward to  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University President and CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas is excited to appoint Rev. Dr. MarQuita Carmichael as Director of VUU Africa. "With a strong background in theology and a profound understanding of the cultural, social, and educational landscape of Africa, Dr. Carmichael is well-equipped to lead our efforts in expanding VUU's presence and impact on the continent. Dr. Carmichael will be responsible  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University President and CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, Sr., as the Executive Director of the Center for the Study and Preservation of HBCUs / Professor of Education and Special Assistant to the President. "Dr. Roderick Smothers embodies the values and aspirations that define VUU. We welcome leaders whose goals align perfectly with our   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2023: Virginia Union University President and CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas is excited to welcome back Dr. Terrell Strayhorn as Associate Provost. "As Associate Provost, Dr. Strayhorn will play a crucial role in shaping our academic programs, fostering innovation in teaching and learning, and promoting the success and well-being of our students and faculty. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University President and CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas is excited to welcome Dr. Joan B. Johnson as VUU's Dean of Education. "As we look forward to Dr. Johnson's tenure at VUU, we are confident that she will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our School of Education. Her leadership will undoubtedly inspire our students, faculty, and staff to reach new heights in their pursuit of knowledge and  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University President and CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas is excited to welcome Jeff Negus as Director of Business Intelligence. "As we welcome new members to the VUU family, I have every confidence that our new colleagues will make valuable contributions to the continued growth and success of of this great institution of higher learning. Together, we can achieve remarkable milestones and continue to shap  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University President and CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas is excited to welcome Michael Manigault as Associate Vice President for Major Gifts & Capital Giving. "I am delighted to welcome Mr.Manigault to the VUU family. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, his leadership will be instrumental in identifying and engaging with individuals and organizations who share our commitment t  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) congratulate West Virginia's 2023 Blue Ribbon Schools. Three schools earned the esteemed honor based on overall satisfactory academic performance or progress toward closing achievement gaps. The honorees are: School ... County Sherman Elementary School ... Boone County Jayenne Elementary S  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 21 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: State Treasurer Riley Moore today condemned a new effort by the Biden Administration and U.S. Treasury to encourage the banking and financial services industries to implement an accelerated transition of investment and financing activity away from the coal, oil and natural gas industries. The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday released new "Principles for Net-Z  more