RESTON, Virginia, June 5 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV was named a TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It joins the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport on the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK list. To qualify for the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK award, vehicles need good ratings in the small overlap front, original moderate overlap fro  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: An hour north of New York City, College of Natural Resources and Environment alumna Abagail Megna '21 is pursuing a career in environmental planning in her hometown of Katonah, New York. "My role mainly involves obtaining environmental permits, which requires coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies on many different types of projects," said Megna, who is an environmental scientist for HDR Inc., an architectur  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Steve Critchfield has always been one to seize a good opportunity. In his senior year of high school in Falls Church, his grandmother informed him she would cover half the cost of attending any university in the world. But if he went to Virginia Tech, she'd pay for his full education. For Critchfield, the deal was a no-brainer. "When I set foot on the Drillfield for the first time, it was instant love," he said. Critch  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 -- PBS issued the following news release: Twenty-five years after it first stomped across our TV screens, the iconic Walking with Dinosaurs is returning in a major new BBC Studios production for BBC and PBS, co-produced with ZDF and France Televisions. Currently in production and arriving in 2025, this new six-part series will take viewers on a unique journey back through time, revealing the incredible life stories of these long-lost giants. In an exciting reimagin  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As cybersecurity threats expand globally, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) and Virginia Tech are building the foundation for an international arsenal to defend against cyberattacks and develop resilient and secure systems. CCI and Belgium's KU Leuven, one of the world's top universities in cybersecurity, co-organized the U.S./European Cybersecurity Workshop, bringing together 60 cybersecurity experts from 35 academ  more

RESTON, Virginia, June 5 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Jon Carpenter will participate in Gabelli Funds 16th Annual Media & Entertainment Symposium on June 6th. A live webcast of the discussion at 2.00 p.m. ET will be hosted on Comscore's Investor Relati  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: McGuireWoods partners Michael R. Daglio, Edmund D. Daniels, Jonathan P. Harmon, Joanne Katsantonis, Joseph K. Reid III and Elaine Sanderlin Ryan were recognized for excellence on BTI Consulting Group's 2024 Client Service All-Stars list. All-Stars were selected based on unprompted responses from corporate counsel at companies ranging in size from $1 billion in revenue to the largest compa  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Dina Weinstein For a dozen Virginia Commonwealth University students who have not yet declared majors, a recent weekend retreat provided a focused way to learn about themselves, hone their academic vision and make friends. During a weekend in April, the Discovery Camp overnight retreat at the VCU Rice Rivers Center brought together 12 undeclared majors for recreational activities led by the Outdoor Ad  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, June 4 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced Kaveri Camire has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer effective immediately, reporting directly to DXC President and Chief Executive Officer Raul Fernandez. Camire will oversee all aspects of DXC's marketing and communications, le  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: More than 400 students participated in five cultural achievement ceremonies hosted by the Cultural Community Centers and the Office for Inclusion and Diversity at spring commencement. The cultural achievement ceremonies - Donning of the Kente, Gesta Latina, and the Lavender, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American, and Native/Indigenous achievement ceremonies - bring together all graduating seniors and graduate students who   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Focused Ultrasound Foundation has designated Virginia Tech as a Focused Ultrasound (FUS) Center of Excellence, making it the sixth such center in the United States and one of only 12 in the world. "Virginia Tech possesses significant strengths in the FUS field, and it is an honor to recognize them as a Center of Excellence," said Neal F. Kassell, founder and chairman of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. "With disting  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 5 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: By John Pastor The Focused Ultrasound Foundation has designated Virginia Tech as a Focused Ultrasound (FUS) Center of Excellence, making it the sixth such center in the United States and one of only 12 in the world. "Virginia Tech possesses significant strengths in the FUS field, and it is an honor to recognize them as a Center of Excellence," said Neal F. Kassell, founder and cha  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Spring 2024 grants from the Commercialization Fund aim to propel campus inventions into the marketplace. * * * By Dan Carrigan Whether in the hospital or the laboratory, fighting HCC - one of the most aggressive forms of liver cancer - takes a team. Hepatocellular carcinoma currently stands as the fifth-most prevalent cancer in the world, according to Virginia Commonwealth University res  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Jeffrey Pierre Trimble, moving specialist in the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities, passed away on April 21. Trimble was born in Radford on Feb. 29, 1964, to the late James and Fay Trimble. Trimble joined the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities in Dec. 2010 and was a valued member of the Moving and Hauling team. Trimble is survived by his brother Dean Trimble, a retired  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Shopping at a neighborhood farmer's market boosts the local economy, helps protect the environment, and provides healthy, fresh foods to consumers, says Virginia Tech experts. Sarah Sharpe, a Virginia Cooperative Extension agent, and Laura Strawn, an associate professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology, talk about the benefits, how producers are ensuring their food is safe to consume, and share tips to make  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: At just 18 years old, James Warren applied to the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extention Center (AREC) after a friend told him about an opening on the farm crew that had decent pay and benefits. Born and raised on the Eastern Shore, Warren's reputation preceded him, thanks to his diligent work with other local farmers. He was hired immediately. In his time since joining the AREC in 1973, he has seen five direc  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 4 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: The summer travel season is beginning to heat up, and so is Hilton's exclusive partnership with premier outdoor hospitality company AutoCamp. As the days get longer, Hilton guests can now experience a stay that blends the spirit of an iconic outdoor adventure with the hospitality and design-forward thinking of a boutique hotel. Located in eight spectacular settings from sought-after destinations near national parks  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 5 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) station WUSA9, the CBS affiliate serving Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, proudly announces its exclusive partnership with the Washington Commanders, solidifying its position as The DMV's official television station of the Washington Commanders. As part of the new partnership, WUSA9 will launch two exclusive new shows, "Comm  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A world where robotic dogs and humans work side-by-side on construction jobsites sounds like a plot from a sci-fi movie, but it's a reality Kereshmeh Afsari, assistant professor in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and ARCADE Lab director, is working toward. While she explores a more automated side of construction, the undergraduate students on her team are at the heart of her research. "Each of these students br  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 5 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined sixteen other state attorneys general in a letter to President Joseph R. Biden over his plan to "tax certain unrealized capital gains." The letter, which was led by the State of West Virginia, urges the president to reverse course on this policy decision. In their letter, the attorneys general argue that the president's idea "will discourage investment... [and] e  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 4 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: University of Virginia Cancer Center is partnering with seven community health centers to get more Virginians screened for cancer. UVA Health is working with these Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) - federally funded nonprofits that provide care in medically underserved areas - to launch the Virginia FQHC Cancer Screening Collaborative. The collaborative will develop and implement evid  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that JKOZ Engineering, a service-disabled veteran-owned business offering full-service engineering, technology, and product development services, will invest $3.7 million to relocate from Temecula, Calif. and expand its operation in the Town of Blackstone in Nottoway County. The company designs and produces custom seals, gaskets, and other com  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University professor Jan Rychtar has received prestigious recognition by the Mathematical Association of America for excellence in teaching at the university level. Rychtar, Ph.D., who joined VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics in the College of Humanities and Sciences in 2019, is a 2024 recipient of the MAA's Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo A  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Rebekah Slabach '16 is making an impact in the field of agriculture as the new associate director for the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture. Slabach, a second-generation Hokie, earned dual bachelor's degrees in agricultural sciences and agricultural and applied economics. The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture is a three-year, $80 million program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and will  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 5 (TNSres) -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release: The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,157 new businesses statewide during the month of May according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Lewis County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of 20 new business registrations, a 2.02% increase. The Secretary of State's Business Division reported that Hardy, Lincoln, Logan and Raleigh Coun  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 5 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: WVU School of Nursing Class of 2024 graduate and Army ROTC Cadet Cherilyn Zeltman was recently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and will serve active duty as a Nurse Corps officer. Zeltman, of Manorville, New York, will attend Army Nursing Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, after she passes her NCLEX licensing exam. Upon g  more