BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Louis Hickman joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) during the hiring process. He shared the ways in which AI has long been a part of the process, the findings from his research on AI evaluating automated video interviews, and some tips on how job seekers can leverage the technology to improve their job hunts. About Hickman Hickman is an assistant professor in  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As a kid, Alma Robinson decidedly did not want to be a teacher when she grew up. Now an award-winning advanced physics instructor, Robinson has shaped her highly-acclaimed teaching career around lessons and experiences that challenge assumptions -- her students' and her own. Robinson will be delivering the Virginia Tech College of Science commencement address on May 10. Lesson 1: You are smart enough to be here Througho  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The 12th annual Faculty Women of Color in the Academy (FWCA) national conference was held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington on April 11-14. The Office for Inclusion and Diversity at Virginia Tech, supported by Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education, hosted nearly 700 women scholars of color in-person and online for four days of connection, support, and empowerment. *** Original text here: https://  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Bloomberg Law today announced that its AI-powered tools and features were named a 2024 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist in the Best AI Driven Technology Solution category. CODiE Finalists represent the best products, services and people in the Education and Business Technology Industries. For more than a decade, Bloomberg Law has employed a variety of machine learning and artificial int  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 7 (TNSres) -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: With a deep, solid voice, Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington, president and co-founder of the Social Justice Training Institute, set the theme for the Faith & Action Spring Conference on April 18, with a hymn: "Then my living shall not be in vain, no my living shall not be in vain, if I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain." Anchoring a morning that also included Mario  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Andreea Sistrunk's motto, "A best solution to everything is up to us to uncover," evolved on her path to earning a Ph.D. in computer science at Virginia Tech's Northern Virginia campus. "In the beginning, I found myself overwhelmed and at times discouraged by how fast technology is advancing," she said. "As hard as I was trying, I could not get the data I needed for my work." Sistrunk's research for her dissertation is at  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Name: Deshawn Murchison College: Architecture, Arts, and Design Major: Landscape architecture Hometown: Richmond Favorite Hokie memory: Hanging out for hours with friends in the Ujima living-learning community. "That sense of community I felt while I was living on campus is something I won't forget." Maybe it was something he saw on TV. A glamorous university campus in a movie. Whatever made Deshawn Murchison think abo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Name: Seth Bagbey College: Natural Resources and Environment Major: Wildlife conservation Hometown: Clarksville, Virginia Favorite professor: Kevin Hamed, collegiate associate professor of fish and wildlife conservation. "If anybody has passion, he has it." The saying "Once a Marine, always a Marine" was etched in Bagbey's mind during his four years in the Marine Corps. But after his time at Virginia Tech, he's added a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Name: Jillian Sasso College: Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Hometown: Culpeper, Virginia Major: History and political science Plans after graduation: Interning with the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies and preparing for a career in federal government An unconventional path The first time Sasso toured Virginia Tech, she knew she was home. "I stepped on campus, and it was so bi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Name: Julia Riley College: Engineering Major/minor: Biological systems engineering with a minor in chemistry and biomedical engineering Hometown: Chantilly, Virginia Plans after graduation: Attend Duke University to obtain her master's degree in biomedical engineering Favorite Hokie memory: The American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Florida Rally. "Last year, a group of us went to Florida to  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Name: Yannick Pleimling College: Science Major: Physics and math Hometown: Blacksburg Plans after graduation: Pursuing a Ph.D. in applied physics at Stanford University Favorite Hokie memory: Pleimling's favorite Hokie memories center on connecting with students about their science, especially at events such as the Virginia Tech Undergraduate Research Symposium. "I find it really fulfilling and exciting to hear someon  more

RESTON, Virginia, May 8 (TNSres) -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Q1 2024 Financial Highlights * Revenue for the first quarter was $86.8 million compared to $91.6 million in Q1 2023 * Net loss of $1.1 milli  more

ATHENS, West Virginia, May 7 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Concord University students will now have 24-7 access to AI-powered interview, cover letter, LinkedIn, and resume assistance through the first virtual integrated career services website in West Virginia. Resources, articles, blogs, and support designed specifically for student interests and career pathways will be available, and the platform will allow students to explore data trends and in-depth analysis on t  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 8 -- Deltek, a provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses, issued the following news release: Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, has unveiled the 45th annual Deltek Clarity Architecture & Engineering Industry Study. The results, based on a survey of more than 650 A&E firms of all sizes in the United States and Canada, deliver industry-specific key performance indicators, i  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Donna Dunay, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are app  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Most equipment used in lawn care and landscaping is simple and straightforward to use. However, if it is not operated carefully, it has the potential for accidents and injuries. "Proper lawn equipment safety is not just about protecting yourself, but also those around you," said Mike Goatley, a professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences and a Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist. "By following safety   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: For many people, fireflies lighting up backyards is a sign of summertime. The thrill of catching them in a jar and releasing them back into the wild is a childhood pastime. But if you have noticed a decline in fireflies over the years, you're not alone. Virginia Tech entomologist Eric Day explains why climate and urban development are playing a big role in the decreasing numbers. "Fireflies can be seen, depending on locat  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Historic trial of former President Trump continues We enter the third week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president in the nation's history. In a complex case, Manhattan's district attorney seeks to prosecute Dona  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, May 8 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Whitney Slightham Climate change continues to pose critical health risks. Stronger storm systems and widespread flooding threaten our health care infrastructure and medical supply chains. Rising temperatures may increase the risk of disease, spread of insect-borne pathogens, and changes in water and air quality. Moreover, changes such as protracted periods of extreme temperatur  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Gary Whiting, professor of practice of chemical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor of practice emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individ  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 8 -- General Dynamics Mission Systems, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release: The U.S. Army recently evaluated the Integrated Mission Planning and Airspace Control Tools (IMPACT) from General Dynamics Mission Systems at the National Training Center at Ft. Irwin and Camp Pendleton, Calif. as part of Project Convergence-Capstone 4, which is an annual Joint and Coalition large-scale experiment where the military tests its cutting-edge technologi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: George Morgan, Truist Professor of Finance in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approved by  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, May 8 -- Hampton University issued the following news: Hampton University is proud to announce a significant expansion of HamptonU Online, its acclaimed online education platform, by introducing a diverse array of new degree programs, including a streamlined one-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) and comprehensive degree offerings through the newly launched School of Religion. These initiatives align with the goals of Hampton University's 10-year strategic plan to   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 8 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is making a $10,000 donation to UVA Health Children's from the Howard Hanna Children's Free Care Fund to help children and families with financial needs. Throughout 2023, agents in Charlottesville, Zion Crossroads and Ruckersville raised funds in support of the free care fund. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services regularly supports UVA Health Children's communit  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, May 8 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University's John Deaver Drinko Academy for American Political Institutions and Civic Culture has announced its August 2023, December 2023 and Spring 2024 classes of National Society of ACTA Scholars. The Marshall University Chapter of the National Society of ACTA Scholars saw a total of 56 students graduate in the 2023-2024 academic year. These students come from 23 different counties in West V  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, May 8 -- Marshall University issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: In a press conference today at Huntington High School, Marshall University and Cabell County Schools announced a distinctive partnership, a groundbreaking initiative to simplify the path to higher education for local high school graduates. Under this program, Marshall University will automatically accept any graduating student from Huntington High School, Cabell Midland High School and the  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, May 8 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University's departments of English and Graduate Humanities have teamed up with Mountain State Press to publish an anthology of works by Marshall students, faculty and alumni. The anthology is entitled "We Are Appalachia!" and was edited by Brooke Hypes, a 2023 Marshall graduate and a contributor to the book. 'We Are Appalachia!' is a collection of stories, poems and essays to speak to myriad vi  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 8 -- MITRE, a company that advances national security and serve the public interest as an independent adviser, issued the following news release: MITRE is building a new capability intended to give its artificial intelligence (AI) researchers and developers access to a massive increase in computing power. The new capability, MITRE Federal AI Sandbox, will provide better experimentation of next generation AI-enabled applications for the federal government. The Federal AI Sa  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Climate change continues to pose critical health risks. Stronger storm systems and widespread flooding threaten our health care infrastructure and medical supply chains. Rising temperatures may increase the risk of disease, spread of insect-borne pathogens, and changes in water and air quality. Moreover, changes such as protracted periods of extreme temperatures are also likely to increase the burden on our body's regulat  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 -- PBS issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Today, PBS announced the eight home cooks from across America who will showcase their culinary talents in Season 3 of THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, the upbeat cooking competition that celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food so vibrant and delicious. With a wide-ranging variety of cooking styles influenced by their varied backgrounds -- from Alaskan to African, Chinese to Sicilian, Southern, German,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 -- Politico issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: POLITICO, the global authority on the intersection of power, politics, and policy, today announced the 2024 class of the POLITICO Journalism Institute (PJI), an intensive training program designed to advance newsroom diversity. The 10-day program for undergraduate and graduate students offers hands-on training for students interested in sharpening their skills at the largest politics- and policy-focused ne  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: At the perimeter of any construction site, you will find large fences designed to keep construction materials in and danger out. But those aren't the barriers that keep more people from joining the construction workforce. Virginia Tech researchers say it's the invisible barriers that need to be deconstructed. While many in both industry and academia tout best practices to recruit and retain a more diverse crew, Myers-Lawso  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: For Rose Hu, creating a supportive community is personal. She developed a passion for STEM at a young age, thanks to the encouragement of her teachers as far back as elementary school. Now, she's hoping to build that same level of support as the first female department head of the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering since its inception in 1892. Hu comes to Virginia Tech from Utah State University, wh  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, May 8 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: Maj. Gen. Losuba Ludoru Wongo Upele, cabinet minister in the Ministry of Federal Affairs in South Sudan, will be the keynote speaker for the University of Lynchburg's undergraduate and master's program Commencement exercises. Undergraduate Commencement will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, on the University's Shellenberger Field. Commencement exercises for the master's programs -- except for the Master o  more

TYSONS, Virginia, May 8 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Greg Retsinas has been named president and general manager at KGW, TEGNA's NBC affiliate serving the Portland area and southwest Washington, effective June 3. Retsinas will be responsible for the station's operations across all platforms, as well as community outreach efforts and driving results for advertiser  more

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, May 8 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Robert Beaman, a partner in Troutman Pepper's Real Estate Practice Group, has been appointed as office managing partner in Virginia Beach, effective May 7, 2024. Beaman succeeds John Ramirez, who has led the office since 2016. "It is a privilege to be entrusted with the leadership of our Virginia Beach office, and I am committed to building on John's remarkable work," Beaman said. "As we continue to grow  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: University of Richmond junior Bezawit Mulatu has been named a 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education. Mulatu is an international student from Ethiopia who is double majoring in biology and business administration. She has worked with communities both in Richmond, Virginia, and in   more

FORT BARFOOT, Virginia, May 8 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news: By Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Office ROTC cadets from six Virginia universities came together for a marksmanship match hosted by the Virginia National Guard's Marksmanship Training Unit, as well as the state's Recruiting and Retention Battalion. The event, held April 19-21, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, was dubbed the 2024 ROTC College Clash Marksmanship Competi  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 8 (TNSres) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news on May 7, 2024: * * * By John Wallace Most people avoid mud, but not a global team of scientists who recently detailed humans' immense impact on this often-overlooked, carbon-rich aggregate. According to their study, featured on the cover of Nature Geoscience, humans have significantly altered the movement of mud across the landscape and in the oceans, causing yet-to  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will meet in special session on Wednesday, May 8 at 1 p.m. This meeting will be livestreamed. Information for the public to watch the virtual meeting may be found on the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors website. At 1 p.m., the board will meet in open session and will move to closed session to discuss current litigation and public safety matters. At the conclusion of the closed session, t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Nicole DePuis, a 2018 graduate of Virginia Tech's School of Public and International Affairs, will deliver this spring's greater metro area commencement address to more than 130 graduates and their friends and family on Sunday, May 12. DePuis currently serves as the policy and advocacy lead for May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company that focuses on accessible and shared rides. Over the course of her career, her work a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Soil Judging Team at Virginia Tech earned first place at the 2024 National Soil Judging Contest in Ames, Iowa. "With 25 teams and 205 students competing from across the nation our victory was hard-earned," said Clara Betts, a junior in ecological restoration at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. At the four-day event, students visited practice pits, or simulated soil profiles, where they were tasked with d  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Olalere Ajala Degree: MPH Class of 2024, Infectious Disease Concentration Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Students from the Masters of Public Health program were invited to nominate candidates to speak at graduation. Following the nominations, a poll was conducted, and after all votes were tallied, Olalere Ajala emerged as the selected speaker for the ceremony on May 8, 2024. *** Original text here: https://news.vt.edu/articl  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 8 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: William & Mary student Colin Billings '24 has been awarded a highly selective Boren Scholarship through Boren's Africa Flagship Language Initiative (AFLI). Boren scholarships fund U.S. undergraduate students for study-abroad encounters that develop language skills and cultural experience in regions critical to U.S. national security interests. Considerations for study regions encompass a wide array of   more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, May 8 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: West Virginia Wesleyan College is launching a new online Master's in Business Administration to meet the unique needs of working professionals who require a flexible, affordable program to advance their careers or excel in their current roles. The Executive MBA Program in the Thomas A. Albinson School of Business will offer flexibility, practical relevance, experienced faculty, peer learning, a global  more