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State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Friday March 15, 2024 ( 16 items )  

American Public University Doctoral Student Andreea Mosila Named a Fulbright Scholar
CHARLES TOWN, West Virginia, March 15 -- The American Public University System issued the following news release: American Public University doctoral student Andreea Mosila has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar, with plans to conduct research on climate change and its global security implications at Babes-Bolyai University in Romania for the 2024-2025 academic year. The prestigious Fulbright Program is the world's largest and most acclaimed international academic exchange initiative. Ms. Mo  more

Bloomberg Law Introduces Representation Analytics to Provide Comprehensive Insights Into Legal Representation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 15 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: Bloomberg Law today announced Representation Analytics, a new tool to help users explore company, attorney, and law firm representation across federal and state courts. For more information and to schedule a demo, visit https://aboutblaw.com/bc6z. Representation Analytics provides a quick and easy way to find and export information about which attorneys and firms represent   more

Christendom College Wins Women's Basketball National Championship
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 15 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Christendom College Women's Basketball: National Champions. Christendom defeated Johnson & Wales Charlotte 76-65 in the USCAA DII National Championship in Petersburg, Virginia, bringing home the first women's basketball National Title in school history. The electrifying win was the capstone to an incredible National Championship Tournament run by Christendom, who was ranked #7 going into the tournament. They upse  more

Cintas Acquires Paris Uniform Services
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 15 -- Cintas, a provider of entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services, issued the following news: Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has acquired Paris Uniform Services, a Pennsylvania-based, family-owned supplier of uniform and facility services. Paris Uniform Services was founded in 1978 as a subsidiary of Paris Cleaners. Prior to the acquisition, David Stern s  more

City of Alexandria: A Report Card on Progress in Strengthening Out of School Time Programs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 15 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: The City of Alexandria Children & Youth Community Plan 2025 (CYCP) sets long-term priorities and provides a roadmap to success through community-wide coordination and delivery of services to all city children from birth to 21 years-old and their families. CYCP 2025 goals include ensuring that all children, youth and families: 1) are physically safe and healthy 2) are academically successful and career r  more

Marshall to Host Documentary Filmmaker Darcy McKinnon
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 15 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: The Marshall University School of Art & Design will present discussions and a filmmaking workshop with documentary filmmaker Darcy McKinnon, a Joan C. Edwards Distinguished Visiting Professor of the Arts, March 27-28, at Marshall's Visual Arts Center and in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse. McKinnon is a New Orleans-based filmmaker whose work focuses on the American South and the Caribbean. Some of her r  more

Marshall's Amicus Curiae Lecture Series Event Set for March 28
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 15 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University's Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy will feature a lecture by Grinnell College Professor Peter Hanson on the impact of deep partisan polarization on Congress and prospects for reform. The event, which is free and open to the public, is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. Hanson, who also serves as the director of the Grin  more

Marshall's Student Body President Named Director of Alumni Engagement
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 15 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University's student body president will move into an alumni role when he graduates with his bachelor's degree next month. Walker Tatum has been named as the university's new director of alumni engagement. In addition to currently serving as student body president, Tatum also serves as student representative on the Marshall University Board of Governors and vice chair of the West Virginia Sta  more

Northrop Grumman Honors Suppliers for Excellence
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 15 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) honored more than 70 suppliers for their outstanding contributions in 2023. In an annual recognition event, the companies included women-, minority- and veteran-owned small businesses as well as those operating in underdeveloped areas. "Strong supplier relationships and a shared commitment to performance, quality, and technology leadership are critical to our custome  more

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: Virginia's Education Attainment Rate Flattens, But National Rank Rises
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 15 (TNSres) -- The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: The State Council for Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) released an analysis (https://www.schev.edu/Home/Components/News/News/448/200) today that found the rate of working-age Virginians who possess a postsecondary credential or degree remained flat in 2022. However, improvements were found for certain demographic groups. In 2022, an estimated 59.  more

UVA Health: Blood Test Could Predict Long-Term COVID-19 Lung Problems
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 15 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: UVA Health researchers have discovered a potential way to predict which patients with severe COVID-19 are likely to recover well and which are likely to suffer "long-haul" lung problems. That finding could help doctors better personalize treatments for individual patients. UVA's new research also alleviates concerns that severe COVID-19 could trigger relentless, ongoing lung scarrin  more

Va. Gov. Youngkin Takes Action on 50 Bills
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 15 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today took final action on 50 pieces of legislation, signing 30 bills into law and vetoing 20 bills. "Today I'm pleased to sign 30 bipartisan bills into law, and veto 20 bills which would undermine the progress we have made over the past two years to make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "On the fi  more

Va. Gov. Youngkin: Third-Party Logistics Provider to Establish New Operation in Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 15 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that FreezPak Logistics, LLC, a leading provider of full-service cold and dry storage services, is investing $77.5 million to construct a 245,000-square-foot cold storage facility in the City of Suffolk to serve the Mid-Atlantic region via The Port of Virginia. Virginia competed with Georgia and North Carolina for this project, which will   more

W.Va. Education Dept.: Greenbrier County Career Technical Education Instructor Named CTE New Teacher of the Year
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 15 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) in partnership with the West Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (WVACTE) presented agricultural educator Emily Dunkle with the West Virginia CTE New Teacher of the Year award during a ceremony at Greenbrier East High School. The honor recognizes the highly accomplished instructor for her exceptional contributions to car  more

W.Va. University School of Nursing: Traumatic Brain Injury Conference Planned for March 27
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, March 15 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: The West Virginia Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Conference will take place on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Camp Dawson Event Center in Kingwood, WV. This annual event features a full schedule from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. including opportunities for people with TBI, caregivers/family members and professionals to attend sessions on best practices for  more

WVDP Mass County Conventions 2024
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 15 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Dear WV Democrats, Democratic County Conventions will be occurring this Saturday, March 16th all across the state. You are invited and encouraged to attend and to participate in your county convention. What is a County Convention? A County Convention happens once every 4 years and the purpose is to elect delegates and standing committee members to the State Democratic Convention  more