ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- BlueHalo, a provider of capabilities and technologies across space, air and cyber domains, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense, today announced it will acquire Eqlipse Technologies ("Eqlipse"), a leading provider of differentiated products and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). Bolstered by Eqlipse's high-end technical talent and suite of inn  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: It used to be a common practice in schools - putting students with limited English skills into separate classrooms with specialist teachers. But as methods have evolved, more teachers spend more time with multilingual learners, and a book co-authored by a Virginia Commonwealth University education professor has made an impression in the field. According to Cambridge University Press, Luciana de   more

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2024: Squire Patton Boggs announced today that Bridget McGovern has joined its Public Policy practice as a partner from the US Department of Homeland Security where she served as Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security. Ms. McGovern will focus on national security and trade matters including foreign investment security reviews (Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States, "  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Leila Ugincius Chris Colliton and Kevin Weir are no strangers to the world of Super Bowl ads. The alums of Virginia Commonwealth University's Brandcenter made the fake Crocodile Dundee movie for Tourism Australia in 2018. Last year, they partnered with DraftKings to create the High Stakes Beer Ad, the first commercial that viewers could bet on. Both spots were not only memorable but award-winning. Th  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University President Brad D. Smith will chair the new Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Education. Smith will co-chair the commission along with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. They are expected to convene the group next month, with commission members being announced by the SREB in the coming weeks. The two-year commission will bring togeth  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: The board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.87 per share on Northrop Grumman common stock, payable March 13, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business February 26, 2024. Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the cap  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized the University of Richmond for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. It's the eighth time and sixth year in a row Richmond has been named a top producer of Fulbright students, with five awards offered in 2023-24. Univ  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 14 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Lackey v. Stinnie. The brief, led by the State of Georgia, supports Gerald F. Lackey, the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, in a case about whether a party who obtains a preliminary injunction is entitled to attorney fees, particularly when the case thereafter becomes moot. Aft  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Food industry trade buyers should register today for the 2024 Virginia Food and Beverage Expo and make plans to grow their business by finding the latest specialty food and beverage products, building new business relationships, gaining knowledge of current and emerging trends, all while tasting the best of Virginia. Sponsored by the Virginia Department  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after the passage of House Bill 1514, introduced by Delegate Luke Torian. "I'm encouraged by the continued bipartisan support for the one-of-a-kind economic development opportunity in Virginia that represents 30,000 jobs and $12 billion in new economic activity for the Commonwealth. Following the MEI Commission's   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics for commercial and residential property markets, will invest $20 million to relocate its global headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Arlington County. The company purchased 1201 Wilson Boulevard, a 560,000-square-foot of  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Trident Systems, a LightRidge Solutions Company and a leader in multi-function space electronics and integrated C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) solutions, is investing $3.7 million to expand capacity at its operation in Fairfax County for the production of space electro  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College Virginia Commonwealth University has been named a Top Producing Institution for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for the 2023-2024 academic year. The acknowledgement places VCU as one of the top universities in the country that excel at fostering global connec  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Leila Ugincius Both wanted to attend college in New York. Both wound up at Virginia Commonwealth University. And both joined Greek organizations as soon as they could. But in reality, Brandes S.G. Ash and Terrell Matthews could not have been more different. "Terrell is extremely quiet, and I really am not," Brandes said. "Also, I'm constantly adding multiple new leadership positions to my resume --   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Leila Ugincius Kimberley Neal was immediately smitten with Jacob Helt when they first met at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011. But she was certain he had a girlfriend: no doubt a Barbie-esque blonde, with a sweater tied around her neck. He "looked like a Ken doll," Kimberley said. "He initially appeared very buttoned-up, blond, perfectly styled hair. Presented himself with an air of quiet con  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: Virginia State University is pleased to announce that HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division has generously pledged $100,000 over five years to the university to establish the Newport News Shipbuilding Scholars Program. This program aims to provide financial assistance and mentorship to underrepresented students pursuing engineering and related degrees at VSU. The Newport News Shipbuilding Scholars Program wil  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 14 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: West Virginia American Water celebrated today the 50th anniversary of its Kanawha Valley Water Treatment Plant. Dozens of attendees including employees, elected officials, community partners and business leaders gathered at the plant to commemorate the state-of-the-art facility's rich history. "Over the past five decades, the Kanawha Valley Water Treatment P  more