BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Two engineering alumni are leading the transformation of connectivity and sustainability in the greater metro area. The Purple Line, a transformative 16-mile light-rail project, will extend from Bethesda to New Carrollton, Maryland, ushering in a new era of transportation for the region. This transit link will provide 21 stops with direct connections to the D.C. metro area's current routes. Running parallel to the Capit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Oman Air Enhances Retailing Capabilities with Modern Distribution Solution * * * Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a leading provider of data, financial services and modern distribution solutions, announced Oman Air will join ARC Direct Connect, a modern airline distribution platform that enables NDC transactions. The partnership helps Oman Air deliver a more personalized tr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Raising children can be overwhelming but you don't have to navigate those challenges alone. That is the message Early Childhood Education Initiatives wanted caregivers to hear during the Working Parents Resources Roundtable on Sept. 12. The virtual event, part of the group's Lunch & Learn series, gathered representatives from Hokie Wellness, Faculty Affairs, Human Resources, as well as faculty and staff representatives, w  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: City Manager James F. Parajon has announced the appointment of Tarrick McGuire as the new Chief of Police for the Alexandria Police Department. With over two decades of experience, McGuire is nationally recognized for his commitment to enhancing community relations and meaningful engagement as a cornerstone of crime reduction. He was selected following a comprehensive nationwide search tha  more

DANVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: Danville Community College (DCC) has announced a significant milestone in its student enrollment, with a full-time enrollment (FTE) increase of 3.38% compared to the previous year. In the fall of 2023, DCC reported 1,481 full-time enrollees. This semester, that number has risen to 1,531--the first time during President Dr. Jerry Wallace's tenure that the college has exceeded 1,500 full-time students. The last   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * The renowned constitutional law scholar will continue exploring 'Speaking About Speech -- Dialogue, Difference, and Civil Discourse' as final 2024 Sharp Series speaker. * * * The University of Richmond celebrates fostering important and challenging dialogues through the annual Sharp Viewpoint Speakers Series. This year's theme is "Speaking About Speech -- Dialogue, Difference, and Civil Discour  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP welcomes 34 new associates from 20 law schools to eight offices: Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, New York, Northern Virginia, Orange County, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. In line with the firm's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, 73% of this year's class meets the Mansfield Rule criteria, with 50% identifying as racially or ethnically diverse and 23% as LGBTQ+. The cla  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * SUMMARY: JMU extended its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopted the Okanagan Charter during an event on the Festival Conference and Student Center lawn. * * * JMU extended its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopted the Okanagan Charter during an event on the Festival Conference and Student Center lawn. Event remarks w  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised CoolSys(TM), the market-leading provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions, on its acquisition of Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation (MEC2), a full-service mechanical engineering firm based in Maryland and Virginia that provides comprehensive mechanical design and construction services for institutional, commercial, industria  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: Reston, VA -- The global reveal for the European Volkswagen Tayron is today, October 9th. While this model is widely reported to represent the next version of the Tiguan for the U.S. market, be advised that while the U.S. Tiguan will receive the long-wheelbase setup of this model, the sheetmetal, powertrain options and equipment set will differ markedly. More details about the U.S. Tiguan offer will be   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: * * * For the first time operators can change between advanced ammunition rounds with the flip of a switch * * * PLYMOUTH, Minn. - Oct. 9, 2024 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), a leading manufacturer of medium-caliber cannons, is introducing its next-generation M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun, offering two ammunition feed paths for the first time. This new 30x113mm medium c  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A Virginia Tech professor is part of a team leading a project to recognize the historically Black neighborhoods of Bluefield, West Virginia. Gregory Galford, an architect and assistant professor of residential environments and design in the Department Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management, is coordinating a design competition for a monument that will be displayed in the Bluefield neighborhoods to commemorate the histo  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: Three students from the West Virginia University School of Public Health, undergraduate student Maya Carter and graduate students Devon Collins and Brianne Nichols, showcased their research during the 2024 Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference presented by WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education. During the conference, stude  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: J. Leighton Reid and his team have an opportunity to research the most efficient and cost-effective means of restoring a tropical rainforest in Ecuador. Reid, assistant professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, received a $600,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award to research the back-and-forth relationship between vegetation and animals in the Choco Bi  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: Last week, the University of Lynchburg's Doctor of Medical Science program hosted the 15th annual International Academy of PA Educators conference. The conference drew physician associates and PA-comparable educators from around the world, including from Uganda, Malaysia, India, Puerto Rico, and Germany. The theme, "Can global physician associate (PA) and PA analogue education adapt to the changing   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. Under the settlement with the Attorneys General, Marriott has agreed to strengthening its data security practices   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a 20-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against a new rule from the Biden-Harris administration's Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). The rule, which dramatically expands staffing requirements for nursing homes, threatens to impose significant costs (hundreds of thousands of dollars) on states and force m  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced seven grant awards which support the three-year Right Help, Right Now behavioral health transformation plan. A foundational part of the Right Help, Right Now plan is ensuring that Virginians who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis have: * someone to call, * someone to respond, and * somewhere to go. The 988 Hotline is someone to c  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Michigan-based building management systems and security firm will invest $2.18 million and create 46 new jobs * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that AXYS, a leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in building management and security systems, will invest $2,188,000 to establish new operations in the City of Winchester. The company will lease a 10,00  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings was released Wednesday, and Virginia Tech has been listed among the world's top universities. This particular ranking judges excellence on a global scale. Virginia Tech ranked in the 251-300 range out of 2,092 universities. Also, Virginia Tech ranked No. 63 among U.S. institutions a three-spot jump from a year ago. Of note, Virginia Tech ranked tied for No. 15 am  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- The Virginia Theological Seminary issued the following news release: Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has been awarded a $1.25 million grant by Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch an initiative to research and develop child-centered practices in worship. The program is being funded through Lilly Endowment's Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, a national initiative designed to help Christian congregations more fully and intentionally engage ch  more