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State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Saturday May 04, 2024 ( 9 items )  

BlueHalo and Kraken Partner to Advance Autonomous Maritime Operations
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 4 -- BlueHalo, a provider of capabilities and technologies across space, air and cyber domains, issued the following news release on May 3, 2024: ARLINGTON, VA and LONDON, UK -- BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense, and Kraken Technology Group, a maritime technology leader specializing in disruptive high-performance platforms, today announced a strategic partnership to integrate BlueHalo's cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learn  more

Class of 2024: Inspired by His Own Journey, VCU Nursing Student Aaron Wimer Aims to Make an Impact in Mental Health Care
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Caitlin Hanbury, School of Nursing When he walks across the graduation stage this month, Aaron Wimer will collect his second nursing degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. His journey from pre-med student to psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner reflects a dynamic path shaped by personal growth, professional passion and new opportunities in his field. Wimer earned an undergraduate degree   more

ENSCO Research Meteorologist to Participate in Air Quality Workshops in Nepal
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 4 (TNSres) -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: * * * * Five countries are confirmed to attend the air quality workshops, which are focused on monitoring and predicting air quality in southern Asia. * ENSCO Staff Scientist Jon Case will assist in training participants in modeling and satellite systems. * The NASA-developed   more

In Full-Circle Moment, Author and VCU Alum Ronnie Sidney II Will Address Graduates at Accessibility Achievement Ceremony
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson Author-therapist and motivational speaker Ronnie Sidney II will achieve a longtime dream during Virginia Commonwealth University's spring commencement celebrations this month. Sidney, who received a master's degree in social work from VCU in 2014, will serve as the keynote speaker at the Accessibility Achievement Ceremony. The May 6 event, which is one of the Office of Multicultural Stud  more

Mars, Incorporated Enters Exclusive Discussions to Acquire the Entire Stake
MCLEAN, Virginia, May 4 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on May 3, 2024: Mars, Incorporated today announced that it has entered into exclusive discussions with Cerba HealthCare with a view to acquiring Cerba HealthCare's ownership stake in Cerba Vet and ANTAGENE. Headquartered in Massy, France, Cerba Vet is a network of six veterinary diagnostics laboratories in France and Switzerland. With approximately 140 Assoc  more

Marshall Students Participate in Locked Shields International Cyber Defense Exercise
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, May 4 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University students and faculty again had the opportunity to participate in the world's largest international cyber defense exercise, run virtually by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia. The students traveled to Morgantown to partner with the U.S. Blue Team for the exercise, hosted by the West Virginia National Guard, under the leadership of the Defense In  more

Va. Gov. Youngkin Announces 10 Virginia Communities to Launch New Tourism Programs and Boost Outdoor Recreation
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 4 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 3, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that 10 Virginia communities will launch new tourism programs to boost their outdoor recreation economies. Each was awarded up to $20,000 through the Virginia Tourism Corporation's (VTC) DRIVE Outdoor grant program, a tourism development grant program targeting outdoor product development and entrepreneurial expansion throughout the Commonwealth  more

VSU Women's LeadHERship Institute Announces National Conference For Women Leaders At HBCUs
ETTRICK, Virginia, May 4 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: Virginia State University is proud to announce that its Women's LeadHERship Institute has curated a two-day national summit on Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25 to refresh, applaud, and unite women leaders at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The conference's theme, "Women Leaders @ HBCUs Conference 2024 - Straightening Our Crowns to Cultivate Transformative Leaders: Unsung Heroines of HBCUs," will   more

W&M Pursues Bachelor's in Marine Science
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 4 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: William & Mary is moving forward with a proposal for the first undergraduate marine science program at a public university in Virginia. The Board of Visitors approved the measure to submit plans for the degree to the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV). That review process by SCHEV will determine whether the university may implement the new program. William & Mary's School of Marine   more