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State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Friday July 05, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Alison Miller Named Chief Human Resources Officer of VCU
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * She has served as interim assistant VP for the past year and will oversee HR management strategy. * * * By Rebecca Aldridge Alison Miller has been appointed chief human resources officer of Virginia Commonwealth University, effective July 1. Miller has served as interim assistant vice president for human resources for the past year following the retirement of Cathleen Burke. As CHRO, Miller will  more

Drawing From His Own VCU Journey, Nick Garcia Helps School of Pharmacy Students Navigate Their Paths
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The new associate dean for student success earned three degrees on campus and now relishes helping future generations. * * * By Joan Tupponce Nick Garcia is a VCU success story - the first-generation college student has earned three degrees - and now he's helping students find their success. "I get the most joy out of my role," said Garcia, Ph.D., who in January became associate dean for student  more

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 4 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR * Jamie Anderson, Senior Investigations Analyst, Office of the Children's Ombudsman * * * ADMINISTRATION * Banci Tewolde, Director, Department of General Services * * * VETERANS AND DEFENSE AFFAIRS * Michele Watson Crone, Chief Dep  more

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Agreement From Colleges and Universities to Protect Veteran Benefits Ahead of July 18 Vote
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 4 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that each of the leaders of Virginia's public colleges and universities, including the chancellor of the Commonwealth's community college system, has agreed to take all necessary action to ensure no student or prospective student is further adversely impacted by the gap in time from July 1st to when HB 6004 and SB 6012 are passed and signed to  more

Progeny Systems Awarded Naval Engineering and Technical Support Contract
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 4 -- General Dynamics Mission Systems, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: General Dynamics Mission Systems' Progeny Systems announced today that it was awarded a $24,472,588 cost-plus-fixed fee and cost only contract for engineering and technical support including software development, hardware and software integration on U.S. Navy submarines. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative   more

Ryan Browning Takes Oath of Office
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 4 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: Ryan Browning of Kenova became the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates in a brief, no-frills ceremony Wednesday, July 3. Browning, a transportation business owner, was appointed to serve the 28th Delegate District, which is made up of a portion of Wayne County. He will complete the unexpired term of former Delegate Mark Ross, R-Wayne. Browning was declared th  more

Shift5 and Booz Allen Partner to Bring Real-Time OT Observability to Transportation and Defense Sectors
ROSSLYN, Virginia, July 4 -- Shift5 Inc., an observability platform for onboard operational technology, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024: Shift5, the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), and Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced a strategic partnership to integrate Shift5's onboard data access and observability capabilities into Booz Allen's suite of AI/ML-powered cybersecurity and predictive maintenance solutions. The integration enables cl  more

Special Olympics Dental Program Reflects VCU Spirit and Lasting Connections
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * At recent competition in Virginia, inclusive health care was one of the winners - and an upcoming School of Dentistry clinic will advance the cause. * * * By Mackenzie Meleski School of Dentistry For Robert Harris, the Special Olympics Virginia is an opportunity to feel the rush of competition and the pride of accomplishment. It's also a chance to receive oral health care. Nicknamed "The Hulk,"  more