CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 13 -- Albemarle County Public Schools issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: "This is indeed historic," said Albemarle County School Board Chair Judy Le, Rivanna District Representative, following a unanimous vote at yesterday evening's school board meeting to approve a resolution that will allow Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) employees to pursue collective bargaining through a set of very specific procedures. "I am grateful every single d  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 13 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: On March 30-31, two University of Kansas Law students competed in the William & Mary Colonial Cup Transactional Law Competition in Williamsburg, Virginia. Third-year law student Matthew Firnhaber, from Olathe, and second-year law student Amanda Brauninger, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, beat out teams from across the country, taking home the award for "best draft." This win marks the 3rd first-place finish at a transaction  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 13 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: The Maine House voted Thursday to pass legislation sponsored by Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, aimed at lowering Maine's high rate of suicide deaths. LD 2119, as amended, would study allowing individuals to voluntarily and confidentially add their names to the federal do-not-sell firearms list, thereby preventing potential future gun purchases if that individual is experiencing a suicidal   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 13 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Aaron Blankenship, West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network (WVCRN) team member and peer recovery support specialist at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College will be honored with the ARHE Cornerstone Award for Student Support at the 2024 Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) National Collegiate Recovery Conference in San Diego, California, this summer. The award honors an  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 13 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on April 12, 2024: By Suzanne Ramsey A new fund launched in advance of GiveDay, on Thursday, April 18, will enable students from Afghanistan to experience a life-changing University of Lynchburg education. Launching the Afghanistan Student Education Fund (ASEF) is the first step toward supporting young Afghan women and opens the door for donors to invest in this powerful opportunity. As with all scholarshi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the appointments of three distinguished professionals to pivotal positions within the Commonwealth. This series of appointments continues the administration's focus on attracting experienced leaders with proven talent. The commitment to join the administration underscores a shared dedication to serving Virginia. "It's remarkable to welco  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $1.5 million in Port Host Communities Revitalization Fund (PHCRF) awards for the cities of Newport News and Norfolk. The two grants will redevelop the 39-acre Seafood Industrial Park dock in the city of Newport News and renovate the historic Riverview Theater in the city of Norfolk. "Revitalizing derelict structures will not only stimula  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Robert Ward, Chief Transformation Officer Reeve Bull, Director, Office of Regulatory Management * * * COMMERCE AND TRADE Juan Pablo Segura, Chief Deputy Secretary * * * FINANCE James Alex, Tax Commissioner, Virginia Department of Taxation *  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 (TNSres) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 12, 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 a $21.3Bn record investment for K-12 education, and provides $3.2 billion in new spending on health and human resources. We can find Common Groun  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that EPL America, LLC, a global specialty packaging manufacturer, is investing $37.4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Danville. The company intends to invest in building upgrades at its current 200,000-square-foot facility and add new machinery that will allow it to grow into the beauty and cosmetic markets and s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * At annual State of the Research address, Vice President P. Srirama Rao details recent record accomplishments - and the goals and challenges that await. * * * By Dina Weinstein Research and innovation at Virginia Commonwealth University across all its campuses - including VCUarts Qatar - is having a huge impact not only on students, faculty, researchers and staff but also the patients a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU sophomore studies skeletons of nonhuman primates for clues into death and disease. * * * By Joan Tupponce About Every Ram's a Researcher: As part of Research Weeks 2024, this series highlights the ways that undergrads at VCU, no matter their major, get involved with meaningful research that enriches their college experience. Charmi Patel's interest in studying bone pathology in nonhuman   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College Joshua Tan comes from a family of builders, but his initial blueprint for college wasn't a foundation for success. "It was kind of a harrowing time," he said of his early experience. Tan was pursuing a traditional major at Virginia Commonwealth University, and though he enjoyed the coursework, he hoped to merge his creative and technical skills  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU cinema major Jacob Simmons uses undergraduate research grant to explore how emotion affects not just movie audiences but the creators themselves. * * * By Leila Ugincius About Every Ram's a Researcher: As part of Research Weeks 2024, this series highlights the ways that undergrads at VCU, no matter their major, get involved with meaningful research that enriches their college experience.   more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 13 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Each May during Graduation week at the Institute, graduating cadets, family and friends gather for a non-denominational Baccalaureate service. This annual event, hosted by the Chaplain's Office, celebrates the collective faith, fellowship, and service among 1st Class cadets at VMI. Several special recognitions and awards are given to graduating cadets who have demonstrated exceptional service and character   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: At VUU, the path to academic and institutional excellence is paved with the dedication and innovation of its staff. In this spotlight, we're honored to feature the journey and achievements of Mylaka Simpson, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management, who has been instrumental in steering VUU toward growth and success since June 2020. Starting as the Director of Graduate Admissions, her remarkable trajec  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 (TNSres) -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Adolph Brown IV, a distinguished figure in the realm of higher education, has recently achieved a milestone by being selected for the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program. The program, a cornerstone of the broader Fulbright initiative established by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, aims to foster international exchange and collaboration in various academic a  more