RESTON, Virginia, June 19 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV has been ranked third on the Cars.com 2024 American-Made Index(R), an annual independent ranking of "how American" Cars.com deems a vehicle to be, up three spots from a year ago. The annual Cars.com index analyzes five primary factors to determine its annual ranking, including location of final assemb  more

RESTON, Virginia, June 19 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media cross-channel and Kochava, the leading real-time data solutions company for omnichannel attribution and measurement, today announced an innovative performance media measurement solution that brings more insights to marketers. The new cr  more

ATHENS, West Virginia, June 19 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Representatives from the Truist Foundation presented Concord University with a donation of $7,500 in support of the Pathways Retention Scholarship Fund. This fund awards fifty $2,000 scholarships each year to West Virginia residents facing financial need that could force them to withdraw from Concord. Truist's purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities by partnering with nonprofit organiza  more

ATHENS, West Virginia, June 19 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Concord University Social Work, a leading training program for foster families and child welfare in the state, is proud to announce a specialized training event aimed at equipping foster, adoptive, and kinship families with essential skills and knowledge. The event will take place on June 27-29 from 12-3 PM at the Concord University Marsh Library. The training is free and open to all current and past foster,  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: An awkward beat doesn't help on the dance floor, but it could help people who are recovering from mild traumatic brain injury. Publishing in the Journal of Neurotrauma, Virginia Tech scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC show that specifying the timing pattern of neurostimulation - impulses used to activate the brain's own electrical signaling mechanisms - can rebalance the strength of synaptic   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Dennis Nolan will assume the role of executive director for Environmental Health and Safety at Virginia Tech effective July 5 and brings extensive experience and a clear vision for enhancing safety and compliance. Previously serving as assistant vice president of environmental health and safety at Baylor University, Nolan significantly impacted education, research, and safety programs there. His responsibilities at Baylo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 19 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: ENSCO, Inc., in partnership with its exclusive reseller CTG Security Matrix of Adelaide, South Australia, has announced a significant contract win for the nationwide deployment of its advanced MicroSearch(R) contactless vehicle sensor technology. This marks a major milestone as the first   more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Could a 2,000-year-old birthday party invitation hold the key to military diplomacy? Jack Conley '25, a history major at Virginia Military Institute, thinks it may, and is researching the hand-written letter, along with other ancient tablets, for his Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) project titled, "The Vindolanda Tablets: Understanding the Roman Frontier in Northern Britain." Conley is studyi  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 19 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) collaborated with the U.S. military on nine separate experiments to improve operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. These experiments took place during biennial military exercises conducted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command focusing on joint training in a multi-domain environment. * Capabilities enabled by Northrop Grumman technologies allowed th  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 18 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: A decision by a federal judge to block President Joe Biden's efforts to expand Title IX protections on Monday is the latest attack on LGBTQI+ rights and rights to bodily autonomy, said Kara Ingelhart, the inaugural director of the LGBTQI+ Rights Clinic at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. The new Title IX rule, intended to protect the rights of LGBTQI+ students and victims of campus sexual assault, wa  more

HERNDON, Virginia, June 19 -- Deltek, a provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses, issued the following news release: Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced that it has been named an Expert in the 2024 Nucleus Research ERP Technology Value Matrix for its Enterprise and SMB-focused ERP technology. Deltek distinguished itself from competitors by delivering value to customers with complex us  more

CHANTILLY, Virginia, June 19 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) and the Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC) are pleased to announce the successful launch of AllRoads, NITTEC's multi-agency, technology-enabled, integrated regional mobility management system. This smart mobility solution services the Buffalo-Niagara region in Western New York State  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 19 -- PBS issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: The 44thannualedition of A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on PBS, welcomes back iconic actor and television host Alfonso Ribeiro to host and perform on America's National Independence Day celebration with all-star musical and patriotic performances from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway artists. Our country's 248th birthday party will be capped off with a specta  more

RESTON, Virginia, June 19 -- ThreatQuotient, a threat-intelligence platform innovator, issued the following news release: Data intelligence firm S2W Inc. (represented by CEO Sangduk Suh) has announced plans to accelerate global market expansion by providing the 'QUAXAR' solution on the global threat intelligence platform, ThreatQuotient. ThreatQuotient is a global threat intelligence platform company headquartered in Virginia, USA. It partners with cybersecurity companies in America, Europe,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A new study led by the Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences reveals that market-ready steers can maintain meat quality and yield even when fed lower-cost, low-input maintenance diets for longer periods than previously understood. The finding is especially useful to cattle producers and feedlot operators during times of market unpredictability and processing slowdowns such as those experienced during t  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, June 18 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: Winfield High School rising senior Sydne Alexander is the winner of the West Virginia Scholar Program, receiving a full tuition plus room and board scholarship to attend West Virginia Wesleyan College beginning in the fall of 2025. "I was very shocked and was like this can't be happening right now," she said. "I just felt instant joy and the tears started pouring. My mom is a teacher and my dad is a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 19 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Andrea Honaker Helping others have a better life is both a passion and priority for Will Cumbia. He completed his Master of Divinity with a certificate in interfaith dialogue online at Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology in December, while living and working in Europe to change the world through other endeavors. On May 12, Cumbia participated in the Atlanta campus's evening commencement and was presented w  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Marbled veins of blue line the otherwise antique white surface. As you approach, the pungent smell fills your nostrils, akin to gym socks for some. But there's far more to blue cheese than just the stink. The marbled veins of blue, which are edible Penicillium molds, produce compounds with antifungal, antibacterial, and other biological properties in high doses also known as natural products. Virginia Tech researchers   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: University of Richmond accounting professor Ashley Austin has received a grant from accounting firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers to support new research on the use of AI in audits. Austin and her partners at the University of Virginia and University of Georgia will develop strategies to help auditors examine AI-generated financial reports with sufficient skepticism. "Generative AI can be used to g  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech's ongoing commitment to research, teaching, and engagement continue to be reflected in university rankings, as several of the institution's College of Engineering graduate programs were rated highly in the latest U.S. News & World Report's annual graduate school rankings released Tuesday. The university's top 100 global effort, named Virginia Tech Global Distinction, seeks to make the university a destinati  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Several of the graduate programs in Virginia Tech's College of Engineering have earned coveted spots in the top 20 of the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Notably, the computer engineering program rose eight spots, from No. 23 to No. 15. The university's goal to seek solutions to the world's most complex problems through research and innovation is demonstrated throughout the college's 13 departments and schools t  more