BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Sinking land is overlooked as a global hazard in coastal areas, and rapidly rising sea levels increase coastal exposure and vulnerability to flooding, erosion and infrastructure failure. To help the U.S. military gauge its exposure and vulnerability, the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $3.2 million contract to a consortium of four universities -- Virginia Tech, Tulane, University of Central Florida, and Californi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 1 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on May 31, 2024: The City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is planting 275 new trees throughout the city in recognition of the City's 275th birthday. Last week, the City met a major project milestone with the planting of 100 trees to reduce gaps in the City's tree canopy. The first of the 275 was planted at Windmill Hill Park on April 6 as part of the City's Birthday Ki  more

DANVILLE, Virginia, June 1 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: Danville Community College (DCC) was named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Pinnacle Award, issued by the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented during the Chamber's annual awards dinner held on May 31, 2024, recognizing DCC's outstanding contributions to the community, excellence in education, and unwavering commitment to economic and workforce development. Established in 1966,  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Rather than rescind her endorsement of Donald Trump after he was convicted on 34 felony counts, Jen Kiggans is instead undermining the rule of law and rallying (https://x.com/JenKiggans/status/1796313039609667847) to his defense. Kiggans' blind loyalty to the first former U.S. President ever convicted of a felony is wildly out of step with Virginia's 2nd district, and her choice to abandon   more

ASHBURN, Virginia, June 1 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced its new DXC Fast RISE with SAP service, which enables customers to dramatically accelerate their S/4HANA projects and to realize the extensive value provided faster than ever before. DXC Fast RISE with SAP allows customers to complete SAP deployments in less than twelve   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: From the scattered showers of coursework and papers to the tempests of extracurricular activities and social connections, college students have to navigate a cyclone of challenges. Adjusting to the winds of fate - and staying warm through the winds of February - are all a part of the hail and thunder of an academic year. Weathering all of the storms, Virginia Tech's Meteorology Club gives students the chance to experience  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 1 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Catherine Doss For six weeks every fall and spring, a group of high school students from Roanoke gather at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to learn what it's like to be in medical school. They study cardiology and neuroscience and how the heart and brain work. They examine and dissect organs in the school's anatomy lab and role-play in realistic simulations. In ad  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, June 1 -- Hampton University issued the following news: In a significant stride toward bridging the gap between higher education and federal employment, Hampton University has entered into a partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). This collaboration aims to provide Hampton University students with a pathway to employment opportunities within the DLA, a vital component of the Department of Defense. Former DLA Director Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, now serving as   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, June 1 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University is one of 41 organizations nationwide selected to receive a Creative Forces(R) Community Engagement grant. The $10,000 award will support War Comes Home which will bring together Marshall University theater students and military veterans from the community to co-create and produce an original immersive theater production under the guidance of artists from award-winning Third Rail Pro  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Joan Tupponce James "Calvin" Watson would not be living and working in Brussels, Belgium, if it weren't for his study abroad semester - in Perth, Australia. "Going to Australia through the Curtin University exchange program helped me change my career path. It was truly amazing," the Virginia Commonwealth University alum said of his 2016 experience. Watson, who earned a bachelor's degree in biology in  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 1 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: The University of Richmond will welcome Monica M. Smith as the vice president for inclusion and belonging, effective July 1. This role will help advance the University's strategic priorities related to belonging and community. Smith is an experienced and accomplished leader, who has worked in higher education administration for nearly 25 years. She currently serves as associate vice president for equit  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 1 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 31, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR * Mujia "Ariana" He, Special Assistant * Elizabeth Wess, Transformation Analyst * * * COMMERCE AND TRADE * Margaret Beal Longest, Deputy Secretary * * * BOARD APPOINTMENTS ADMINISTRATION ART AND ARCHITECTUAL REVIEW BOARD   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Vernon Freeman, School of Dentistry With Gov. Glenn Youngkin's signing of the state's biennial budget this month, Virginia Commonwealth University has been granted planning authorization to construct a new School of Dentistry building on the medical center campus. "I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who advocated and supported our efforts towards obtainin  more