BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: It takes a village to make a big impact in the world, and the Department of Computer Science has built one such community. Each spring, the department honors that community by choosing two Distinguished Alumni Award winners. This year's honorees, Mike Austin, '91, and Elena Nadolinski, '14, attended the spring banquet, where they met with faculty and students. "Through their contributions to the field of computer science  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 15 -- 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, announced the release of its 15th annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study. This year, nearly 650 government contractors responded to the survey, and their responses indicated continued optimism based on strong performance. De  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 14 -- Deltek, a provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, today announced that its quality management software (QMS), Deltek TIPQA, has been recognized with the FAA's prestigious Safety Element Approval. Deltek TIPQA is one of only six companies to receive an approval and the first QMS   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech has completed a competitive national search for its vice president for campus planning, infrastructure, and facilities. Dwyn Taylor emerged as the top candidate to fill this critical role, effective June 25, 2024. Taylor joined the university in 2016 and currently serves as assistant vice president for capital construction in the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities. "I'm deeply honore  more

DAKAR, Senegal, May 15 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: ENSCO, Inc. is one of 12 Virginia-based companies traveling to Western Africa this week as part of an Exploratory Trade Mission hosted by the Virginia Economic Development Program (VEDP), the U.S. Commercial Service, and Prosper Africa. Willie Robinson, who serves as a Product Engineer and Produ  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, May 14 -- Hampton University issued the following news on May 12, 2024: Hampton University proudly conferred degrees to over 665 graduates at its 154th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12th, a historic event that included the university's youngest graduate to date, and the largest group of doctoral degrees. This year's ceremony not only celebrated academic achievements but also the resilience and adaptability of the Class of 2024, who navigated the transition from virtual  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 14 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: Inova is dedicated to supporting programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of our community's older adults. As part of Inova's recognition of Older Adults Month, a free resource fair is being held at the Inova Conference Center, Inova Center of Personalized Health, 8100 Innovation Drive, 2nd floor, Fairfax, VA 22031 on Wednesday, May 22 from 9 a.m. t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Jennifer Hodgson, professor of microbiology and veterinary educational innovation in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 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 t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Michael Persia, professor and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist of the School of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been named the John W. Hancock Professor of Animal Sciences by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The John W. Hancock Professorship in Animal Sciences was created by and is named for an alumnus to honor the assistance provided to him by Gary Minish  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 14 -- MITRE, a company that advances national security and serve the public interest as an independent adviser, issued the following news release: McLean, Va., & Bedford, Mass. -- The EMB3D(TM) Threat Model is now publicly available at https://emb3d.mitre.org. The model provides a cultivated knowledge base of cyber threats to embedded devices, offering a common understanding of these threats with the security mechanisms required to mitigate them. The model is the result of  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Neal Vines, director of information technology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of director 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 wh  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 15 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release dated May 16, 2024: The City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts named DC-based artist Nekisha Durrett as the next artist to create a public art installation for the Site See series in Waterfront Park in Spring 2025. Since launching in 2019 in the new Waterfront Park, the Site See series continues to surprise and attract visitors from throughout the region and beyond. Durrett was selected to create the 7th   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: If the 21st century has proven anything to the United States electorate, it is that presidential elections are notoriously unpredictable affairs. The seeming randomness by which the country's electorate chooses its next president has only emboldened polling outlets, talking heads, and amateur psephologists to scrutinize every conceivable variable to give their respective electoral forecasting models a much-needed edge. Ho  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 15 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announces that Dave Keffer, corporate vice president and chief financial officer, has announced his intent to retire, effective February 21, 2025, to spend more time with family. In addition, Mark Caylor, corporate vice president and president of Mission Systems, has announced his intent to retire, effective July 26, 2024. The board of directors has elected Kenneth B.   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 15 (TNSres) -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: The board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) declared a quarterly dividend of $2.06 per share on Northrop Grumman common stock, payable June 12, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business May 28, 2024. "Northrop Grumman's capital deployment strategy is designed to create value for customers and shareholders alike," said Kathy Warden, chair, chief  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement: * * * The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on West Virginia's 2nd Congressional district primary election: "Congratulations to Riley Moore on his primary victory. "As the current State Treasurer and a former State Delegate whose track record shows he isn't afraid to fight ESG efforts and oppose extreme environmentalists, it's clear why West  more

CHANTILLY, Virginia, May 14 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) today celebrates Infrastructure Week, an annual event focused on raising awareness of the importance of infrastructure. As a critical element of the economy, infrastructure plays a vital role in connecting people, communities, and businesses around the world. "Our dedicated professionals have desig  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 14 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Elizabeth J. Atkinson, a tax attorney with more than 30 years of experience, has joined the national law firm of Baker Donelson as shareholder in the Firm's Baltimore, Maryland, and Falls Church, Virginia offices. Ms. Atkinson's experience spans areas of tax planning and compliance, with a concentration on assisting her clients in federal and state tax controversy matters. Her background includes advis  more

TYSONS, Virginia, May 15 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced it has been named a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light and the Telecommunications Sector Leader. The Civic 50 honors the most community-minded companies in the United States. 2024 marks TEGNA's fifth consecutive year on the list, and the fourth year as Telecommunications Sector Leader. "Our local st  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: University of Richmond law professor Marissa Jackson Sow has received $27,000 from the Institute of International Education to support her research on Black and Indigenous legal issues. An expert on contracts, international law, and feminist legal theory, Jackson Sow will use the IIE funding to support her work on an edited volume and making all materials she is using for her projects freely av  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 15 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: * * * Illegal Regulation Hurts Utahns * * * Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a recently proposed rule titled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." The letter, which was led by the State of West Virginia, urges the EPA to reconsider its "unlawful and ill-advised" regulation. On August 16,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Jonsette Calloway-Martin The Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department expects heavy traffic in downtown Richmond during local high school graduation ceremonies at the Stuart C. Siegel Center beginning May 20. Nine high schools from Chesterfield County are hosting ceremonies at the Siegel Center from May 20-24. Each event is expected to attract 400 to 7,000 attendees. VCU Police has collabor  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Leila Ugincius If Thomasine Isler's 20-year-old son brings home a bad grade in one of his college courses, she has a rare card to play. As a full-time student herself at Virginia Commonwealth University, Isler is earning straight A's. "He had one C his first semester of freshman year," Isler said of her son, a rising junior studying cybersecurity. "So of course, I was able to back up my argument [for   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Deborah Bradbard has been named as the founding director of the Boeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military Families, effective May 6. Bradbard will lead the center and work alongside its partners The Boeing Company, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Virginia Tech Innovation Campus leadership. She will provide strategic and operational leadership for optimal partner collaboration, engage stakeholders, and lead strat  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University Celebrates Dr. Richard St. Peter's Selection for the Prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program Virginia Union University (VUU) proudly announces that the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and World Learning Peer Review Panel has recommended Dr. Richard St. Peter, VUU Theater Program Director for the Fulbright Specialist Roster. The Fulbright Speci  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: April 19, 2024] Virginia Union University (VUU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Davis Caruth as the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Caruth brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. Prior to joining VUU, Dr. Caruth served as the Chief Analytics Officer at E.C. Fennell P.A. Engineering Consultants, where he spearheaded data-driven decision-  more

RESTON, Virginia, May 14 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Volkswagen of America, Inc., announced today the offer structure for the 2025 ID. Buzz, the electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus. The ID. Buzz will be offered stateside in three trims--Pro S and Pro S Plus, along with a launch-only 1st Edition--with a 91 kWh battery and 282 horsepower for rear-wheel drive models; 4Motion(R) all-wheel-drive models will have maximum horsepower of 33  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., renowned advocate for education and community development, proudly announces a transformative partnership with Virginia Union University (VUU). Through a generous grant of $300,000, Wegmans aims to enhance access to higher education and support the aspirations of deserving students at VUU. "At Wegmans, we believe education creates opportunity. We're honored to present this $300,000 do  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, May 15 (TNSres) -- West Liberty University issued the following news: Every West Liberty Hilltopper has a story to share, and West Liberty University Office of Alumni Affairs, in conjunction with the WLU Foundation, is excited to announce a partnership with Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI) to capture these tales. Through the creation of an Oral History Book, alumni will have the opportunity to immortalize their memories and celebrate the profound impact of West Liber  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Zachary Easton, professor of biological systems engineering in the College of Engineering and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist, has been named the H.E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor of Agriculture and Life Sciences by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The H.E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professorship was established in 1995 through a gift from   more