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State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Saturday June 08, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Alumna Marie Miller's Newest Album "The Way of Love" Now Available
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, June 6 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Christendom alumna and music star Marie Miller's latest album, The Way of Love, is now available for streaming. The Way of Love follows Miller's acclaimed 2020 album Little Dreams, with this new release inspired by the 19th-century French Carmelite St. Therese of Lisieux's theology of the Little Way. "The title "Way of Love" is inspired by a quote from St. Therese of Lisieux," says Miller. "She believed that love   more

Beanstalk Farms Demonstrates Commercial Viability With Flagship Facility in Prince William County
GAINESVILLE, Virginia, June 8 -- Prince William County's Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Today Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Beanstalk Farms Inc.'s second indoor farm and distribution facility at the Freedom I-66 Industrial Business Park in Manassas. The project includes 18 new jobs and a capital investment of $4.1 million. Beanstalk Farms expects to produce 2.1 million pounds annually of Virginia Grown leafy greens and fresh-cut herbs.   more

Charlottesville Radio Group Radiothon Raises More Than $82,000 for UVA Health Children's
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 7 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: As part of the 2024 UVA Health Children's Week of Giving, the Cares for Kids Radiothon raised $82,091 through five radio stations that broadcast inspiring stories from UVA patients' families, child life specialists and hospital leaders. This was the first Cares for Kids Radiothon since the COVID-19 pandemic to feature a live phone bank staffed by local volunteers. It aired for two days last m  more

Reorganized Non-Capital Construction team continues to serve the Virginia Tech community
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech's Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities continually works to enhance the university's campuses and support the Hokie community. The latest update within the division is no exception. Starting this summer, the Renovations team will transition to the Non-Capital Construction team. This shift incorporates the Minor Modifications team into the larger group. This organizational update strea  more

Virginia Tech's D.C. area employees, staff celebrate continued expansion
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As Virginia Tech's footprint in the greater metro area continues to grow, so does its annual employee appreciation event for the region. On May 22, area employees and staff members celebrated at the Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church with tacos and ice cream as well as amenities such as massages and a caricature artist. "You are Virginia Tech," said Bryan Garey, vice president for human resources, who traveled from  more

VMCVM Student Spotlight: Cody Campbell
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Cody Campbell '23 Degree: DVM Class of 2027, Food Animal Track Hometown: South Hill, North Carolina My undergraduate was in... My undergraduate degree was in Dairy Science with a dual degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences from Virginia Tech. Best part of being a VMCVM student... The best part about being a VMCVM student is the relationships you build with all of the students, faculty, and staff. Everyone is so welco  more

William & Mary: Michael J. Todd Named W&M's Executive VP for Finance & Administration
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 7 -- William and Mary issued the following news: By Cortney Will Michael J. Todd, an imaginative and inspiring leader in higher education, has been named William & Mary's executive vice president for finance & administration, President Katherine A. Rowe announced today. Todd, who currently serves as vice president for finance & administration at Lehigh University, brings a wealth of leadership experience at both public and private institutions. He will begin Aug.   more