ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 29 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Bloomberg Law today announced that the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) awarded its reporters Julie Steinberg, Gary Harki, Celine Castronuovo, Stu Basu, and Alex Ruoff the Journalism That Matters Award, which recognizes "B2B journalists whose articles brought about change within their industries." The team was honored for its groundbreaking story, Baby Fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on May 28, 2024: Last week, Republican governors across the country continued their attacks against Americans' reproductive rights: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill protecting contraception access in the dead of night, solidifying "his record as a hard-right Republican," according to the Washington Post. On Friday, Gov. Jeff Landry signed a controversial bill that classifies safe, commonly prescribed   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Leila Ugincius Americans might not blink at the thought of a woman engineer, but for Lineth Perez, it's a big deal. And for a woman in her native Colombia to receive a scholarship to even study engineering? That's virtually unheard of. But Perez wanted to study engineering since 10th grade. Her father and mother worked in the petroleum industry, as an industrial engineer and an inspector, respectively  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 29 -- Creighton University issued the following news: Eric Baldwin, DMin, vice president for student development at the University of Lynchburg in Virginia, has been named vice provost for Student Life at Creighton University, effective June 24. Baldwin brings more than 30 years of experience in student affairs to the position. "I am excited to welcome Dr. Baldwin to Creighton," said Mardell Wilson, EdD, RDN, University provost. "Providing a supportive, welcoming community  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: New reporting from Virginia Scope calls out even more lies from vulnerable Republican Jen Kiggans, who is on the defense for trying - and failing - to deny her record of voting against veterans and active duty servicemembers. This Congress, Kiggans voted for a 22% budget cut to the Department of Veteran Affairs. This would have impacted "30 million fewer Veteran outpatient visits, and 81,00  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Faculty from the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences conducted a study that informs classroom designs by incorporating the perspective of neuroatypical students. This study on universal design, supported by funding from Steelcase, a global design and thought leader in the world of work, is not only acting as an industry guide, but its findings are attracting attenti  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 29 (TNSres) -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on May 28, 2024: Hello Team FCPS! Wow, what another great Fairfax County week!! So many amazing events and so little time ;>) As we celebrate this holiday weekend, please take a moment and pause to remember all those who Memorial Day commemorates and all that it means to so many families in this great country. As we gather with family and friends, we   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, May 29 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: Co-chairs James Smyth, associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, and Silvia Penuela, an associate professor at the University of Western Ontario in Canada, are bringing the International Gap Junction Conference back to the United States for the first time since 2013. The biennial conference, which will be held July 27-31 in Arlington, brings t  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 29 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news on May 28, 2024: Intelsat, operator of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, launched high-speed, reliable inflight connectivity service on the first of more than 40 new Condor Airlines' Airbus narrowbody aircraft following an agreement that includes factory installation by Airbus. "Intelsat's 2Ku service will deliver streaming-q  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 29 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: Intelsat, operator of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, was selected by Japan Airlines to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity service on more than 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to be delivered in the coming years. The airline will become one of the first in the Asia-Pacific region to offer reliable, multi-orbit service usi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sarah Murphy What comes to mind when you think of a tower? Perhaps the Empire State Building in New York or the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Locally, you might think of the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Richmond. There are so many ways to interpret the idea, and that's why Katie Gilstrap, associate professor of marketing at Virginia Commonwealth University, used it as the first prompt for participants i  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, May 29 -- James Madison University issued the following news: Following a national search, James Madison University has named Nick Swartz as the new dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Education, effective June 1. Swartz served as the interim dean for the past two years and brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to lifelong learning. In his new role, he will oversee the school, which encompasses the Adult Degree Program, Lifelong Learning Inst  more

CHANTILLY, Virginia, May 29 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that Sound Transit's Federal Way Link Extension (FWLE) project has earned an Envision Platinum Award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). This award is the highest possible Envision award level for achievements related to sustainable transportation, mobility and a  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, May 29 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: Above the humming of insects and singing of birds, laughter and inquisitive voices could be heard at the University of Lynchburg's Claytor Nature Center. It was there, between May 10 and 15, that the third-annual cohort of the Doctor of Medical Science's Emergency Management and Global Health concentration completed its intensive practicum. The group of PAs underwent advanced disaster response training during  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 29 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: This summer, the University of Richmond's Office of the Provost will welcome two nationally recognized higher education professionals for positions new to UR, both focused on student success. Marco A. Ortiz will serve as the inaugural executive director of the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Learning Center, effective July 1. For the past 12 years, Ortiz has served in various leadership roles and is curren  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 29 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: UVA Health Outpatient Imaging Culpeper is proud to unveil the latest enhancement to their center; a second innovative mammography machine with the addition of a new breast biopsy system. This addition marks a significant stride in bolstering the commitment to delivering superior patient outcomes by integrating AI-powered analytics into mammograms. The introduction of this new mammography mach  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 29 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: On Monday, May 20, Governor Glenn Youngkin recognized the Governor's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Award recipients from 2023 during a special EMS Week ceremony at the Governor's Mansion. The Governor's EMS Awards honor the outstanding contributions of individuals, agencies, community organizations and businesses that provide or help support emergency medical care in Virginia. Th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 29 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Boxer Gifts LLC, a specialty gifts manufacturing company, will invest $1.4 million to establish a new operation in the City of Harrisonburg. The company will establish its first light manufacturing, distribution, and wholesale U.S. operation and will purchase and retrofit the new facility to increase capacity and efficiency in accessing i  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and other vectors, or blood-feeding disease carriers, are a public health threat. As climate change creates conditions more favorable to the spread of certain zoonotic diseases, including mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever, the dangers increase each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $8.5 million over five years to the City of New Orleans'  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 29 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: Locations and universities across the state of West Virginia will host approximately 544 students this summer as part of the 2024 class of Governor's Schools. Gov. Jim Justice, in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), offers these eight residential programs that have once again expanded with diverse and unique learning opportunities. The Governor's Schools prog  more