ASHBURN, Virginia, April 11 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider and a member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), today announced that it has achieved Cloud Solutions Provider Expertise (CSPE) accreditation for Oracle Cloud. This is the sixth consecutive year that DXC has been awarded this global accreditation. Expertise is a core ten  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 11 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: The Marshall University Board of Governors today approved a $345 million budget for the next fiscal year, including a nominal increase in tuition and fees, and plans to increase employee salaries. Approval was given for an overall 2.5% increase to in-state undergraduate and graduate fee rates, as was a three percent increase in housing and dining rates. The increase equals about $220 more a year for   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: Track Change, from Narratively and VPM, follows a group of men in Richmond City Jail as they record an album that chronicles their efforts to break free from a cycle of addiction and incarceration. Launching April 17, the music-infused five-part series takes listeners behind the walls of the Virginia jail, as rapper and musician Todd "Speech" Thomas collaborates with the currently and formerly incarcerated to  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: Three University of Richmond students -- Sophie Goldberg, Jamie Kaplan, and Holly Wemple -- have received Goldwater scholarships, one of the most sought-after and prestigious undergraduate awards in science and math. The Goldwater scholarship is open to college sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing careers and fostering excellence in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.   more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 11 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on April 10, 2024: University of Lynchburg President Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar and cabinet members of the Student Government Association showed their support for private higher education on Wednesday, April 10, at a bill-signing ceremony with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The purpose of the event, which was hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, was to "celebrate legislation passed during the   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: Chanda Woods, an integrated language arts teacher at Newport News Public Schools' Crittenden Middle School, has been named the 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 2) by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Woods has been a teacher and a mentor for 26 years. "Ms. Woods is a passionate educator who persevered through several life challenges to become a teacher and has ch  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today recognizes the winners of the 2024 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards at the Environment Virginia Symposium. Held at the Virginia Military Institute, 12 award winners were recognized for their efforts to improve Virginia's environment. Recipients represent a broad range of sectors, including manufacturers, industry, non-profits, higher educa  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 (TNSres) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin on Monday released a package of 242 budget amendments to find common ground with the General Assembly on a new, two-year budget. The proposed package eliminates all tax decreases and increases, includes record funding for K-12 education, and provides $3.2 billion in new spending on health and human resources. We can find Common Ground for the Com  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 11 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: All types of healthcare professionals are in short supply--including doctors, nurses, technicians and home health aides. The reasons for the shortages vary and are often interrelated. They include burnout, changing demographics, difficulty in recruiting and retaining adequate medical personnel, and the rigors of the medical profession. Recognizing those trends and a need to respond, th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The latest graduate program rankings from the publication place the School of Pharmacy and the School of Education among the top 25 schools in their categories in the country. * * * Virginia Commonwealth University received 10 top-50 rankings in the newly updated U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings released today, bringing VCU's current total number of top 50 graduate program rank  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Brian McNeill The Division of Inclusive Excellence is hosting two webinars this month for Virginia Commonwealth University students, faculty and staff that will focus on combating antisemitism and Islamophobia. * * * April 17: Understanding Muslim Identity and Islamophobia - Led by Amer F. Ahmed, Ed.D., an organizational strategist and co-founder of Equip Inclusive. This webinar will focus on expl  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Joan Tupponce Helping people. That's the reason Geoffrey Robb joined the Navy, became a registered radiologic technologist and will now graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University in May with a bachelor's degree in clinical radiation sciences from the College of Health Professions. "His outgoing nature and caring attitude really stand out. He's sensitive to those around him," said Melanie Dempse  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Leila Ugincius As a student-athlete on a track and field scholarship, Karah Moore never had the chance as an undergraduate to study abroad, something she always wanted to do. But as she graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University, the standout runner might be on the right track. In choosing VCU, Moore said she wanted to join outstanding programs in athletics and academics, particularly in her ch  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 11 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * CARES Act Student Funding VSU signed the Certification Agreement for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) on April 11, 2020 and submitted the Certification Agreement on April 16, 2020. HEERF I Funds totaled $3,427,905 and was disbursed 100% as of July 31, 2020. Students were automatically selected and awarded 90% of the funds. Pell eligible students enrolled in spring 2020 received $995 i  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 11 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Gov. Justice, as Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA), announced a groundbreaking investment today as the SBA approved an award of $149,851,553.00 for 18 new needs-based projects. This latest funding builds upon a previous award of $111 million in December 2023, bringing the total awards for Fiscal Year 2024 to an unprecedented $261 million, se  more