RICHMOND, Virginia, May 16 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Faculty are exploring an expansive collection of topics that delve into social and cultural identity as well as practical applications. * * * By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation Faculty-led projects that touch on a range of topics - from sculpture and swimwear to pediatric medical care and theater - are among the 2024 grant recipients from Virginia  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 16 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the U.S. and Canada. FCPS was recognized for its financial reporting work for the fiscal year ending in June 2023. FCPS has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Fina  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In 2001, Natalie Arnett, then a student at Grambling State University, attended a summer undergraduate research experience in the chemistry department at Virginia Tech. She worked with Professor James McGrath and other professors in that department, including Alan Esker. The experience led her to consider earning a doctoral degree at Virginia Tech, which she completed in 2009. Arnett now an associate professor in the Flo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Biotechnology leaders connected with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Virginia Tech were center stage at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council's TechNite 2024 at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. "It is rewarding to see the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council recognize the remarkable achievements of innovators, biotechnology, and emerging business leaders from throughout the region, includi  more

TYSONS, Virginia, May 16 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight advised Advance Solutions Corp., a ServiceNow Elite Partner, on its sale of Intella, an end-to-end talent acquisition solution, to ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE: NOW). The acquisition of Intella, announced on May 8, will enhance ServiceNow's Now Platform(R). The acquisition will help organizations currently using ServiceNow for employee onboarding and human resources (HR) support streamline   more

TYSONS, Virginia, May 16 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Holland & Knight advised Excella, a pioneer in Agile technology solutions, in connection with its minority investment from Attain Capital. The partnership, announced on May 14, will expand Excella's capabilities and presence across federal and commercial markets. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Excella is an Agile technology firm and transformative partner to leading organizatio  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Irving L. Peddrew III of Hampton, Virginia, who integrated Virginia Tech's classrooms in 1953, passed away on May 11. He was 88. While enrolled, Peddrew was forced to live and eat off campus. Decades later, he became a namesake of a residence hall that now houses over 200 students and a Black-culture-themed living-learning community. Peddrew was the first Black student admitted to a historically white, four-year public i  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 16 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Today, Governors Kevin Stitt (R-OK), Josh Shapiro (D-PA), and Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) sent a letter to the Governor of Turks & Caicos, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, calling for the prompt release of three Americans held in her territory. Ryan Watson of Oklahoma, Bryan Hagerich of Pennsylvania and Tyler Wenrich of Virginia are all being held in Turks & Caicos on charges of ammunition possessi  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, May 16 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: Shawnee State University's Department of Mathematical Sciences and Office of Admission hosted a SUMS Math Competition on May 2 for high school students in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Over 100 students attended this year's event, competing individually and as teams in a math-skill competition. At the conclusion of the event, the Office of Admissions announced that all participants in this year's competition wi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Kat Zinn, a 2023 graduate, has always been passionate about literature and writing. This led her to pursue a degree in English, a path that many might not expect to culminate in a career as a project archivist at University Libraries focused on aerospace exploration. Yet, Zinn's journey demonstrates the versatility of an English degree and the valuable skills it imparts. Children's literature class ignites inspiration Z  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: More than 400 students and faculty gathered in April for the annual Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference to present their work and discuss topics from every college at the university. "It's significant to the students because it allows them to shine as experts in their own right," said Keri Swaby, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. "To communicate and to learn from each ot  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 16 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he is recommending four projects for funding by the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC), totaling $1.5 million in grants. SCRC will finalize approval of these project awards later this year. "The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission supports job creation, affordable housing, increasing infrastructure and improving the lives   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 16 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Directive Seven to address recent changes made by the General Assembly to the Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). The Directive establishes a stakeholder-driven task force to review the changes and to help inform the development of guidance and other materials that minimize the impact on military and vet  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Dina Weinstein Giving voice to ... voice, taehee used their Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition to create an immersive experience that connects gender, anatomy, memory and sound. The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts graduate student was featured at the school's Anderson Gallery recently. Their digital media installation featured two audio-visual elements in adjoining dark rooms.   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 16 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on May 15, 2024: * * * Gov. Jim Justice released the following statement today regarding the passing of Bob Ashely, who served in his administration as a regional representative and legislative director. Ashley was also a previous member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and West Virginia Senate. "Cathy and I are truly heartbroken about Bob's passing, and we'll continue praying for his  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, May 15 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: West Virginia Wesleyan College awarded honorary degrees to two individuals who have made a lasting impact on the College. Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball, of the West Virginia Annual Conference, received a Doctor of Humane Letters. Steiner Ball was ordained Deacon and Elder by Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel in the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of The United Methodist Church. She was elected to the episcopacy by  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- William and Mary issued the following news: In the lower left corner of a sprawling whiteboard in Lindsay Blount's office at William & Mary, her 10-year-old daughter Caroline has carefully chronicled an educational odyssey that has finally come to fruition. "Dr. Mommy," Caroline recently wrote. The 10-year journey began in the galley of a SkyWest Airlines plane, where she served as flight attendant. It included her marriage to an Air Force officer, the birth   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: It's rare for someone to have a clear North Star on their path. It's even rarer for a child to have that clarity. But for Seneca Johnston, a senior in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, she's known precisely what she's wanted to do since she hopped on a horse at 8 years old. Like most children, she didn't initially want to go to camp. She wasn't the most  more