ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Eagle Hill Consulting, a management consulting services provider, issued the following news: * * * Among workers using AI, 65 percent are learning on their own * * * Only twelve percent of U.S. workers are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) on a daily basis for their jobs, while 58 percent say they never use this technology tool. A new nationwide survey of workers from Eagle Hill Consulting also finds women are substantially less likely to use AI o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Name: Rhea Perdue College: College of Architecture, Arts, and Design Major: Theatre arts Hometown: Rich Creek, Virginia Plans after graduation: Moving back to New York City at the beginning of 2025 to continue her work as a comedic tour guide on The Ride NYC. While she is working and auditioning for shows, Perdue will be taking classes at the Stella Adler Center for the Arts, an acting conservatory in the city. Her dre  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In today's world, mathematical models are an integral part of the study of biological systems. But with the increase in the ability to collect data at various scales of resolution, modern mathematical biology must actively integrate rigorous statistical, data science, and computer science frameworks as well. With the new Virginia Tech Center for the Mathematics of Biosystems (VT-CMB), administered by the College of Scie  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The potential for record-breaking online sales this holiday season unfortunately signifies opportunities for holiday scams, adding urgency to consumer warnings from agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Federal Trade Commission. Yet as technology advances, so do the tactics of scammers. Virginia Tech cybercrime expert Katalin Parti shared tips for new scammer tactics to guard against, through the h  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: ENSCO Rail has delivered its second heavy-duty hi-rail truck to Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This state-of-the-art vehicle enhances CPKC's ability to monitor and improve track conditions and safety standards across its extensive transnational rail network. The advanced Track Geom  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 6 -- First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: The winners of the First Lady Student Ornament Competition were announced during the Joyful Night celebration. The competition is a holiday tradition encouraging students across the state to submit ornaments around a particular theme. This year, the First Lady asked students to help "Deck the Halls with Santa Claus" by creating a Christmas ornament that honors the spirit of Santa Cl  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: When Associate Professor Susan Whitehead asked for help harvesting apples from her research orchard, she tapped into an established sustainability chain of events that provides food security for students and families throughout the New River Valley region. "We work with Dining Services to distribute some of our apples through their community partners and campus programs that aim to reduce food insecurity," said Whitehead,  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: What began as an initiative to honor the Indian festival of Diwali has grown into an international cultural event that drew over 300 attendees this year, eight years after it was first established. Kumaran Ravi was a master's degree student in the Department of Business Hospitality and Tourism Management when he launched the Festival of Lights at Virginia Tech, and its imagery has come to symbolize light over darkness, go  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A long-time Virginia Tech professor is the new director of the School of Public and International Affairs. Joel Peters, professor of government and international affairs who is based in Arlington, joined the university in 2006. His research specialties include global security, conflict resolution, Israeli politics and foreign policy, and the Arab-Israeli peace process. He holds a bachelor's degree in international relati  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The University of Kansas educator will begin her VCU tenure in March, bringing three decades of experience as a teacher, researcher and administrator. * * * Kelli Feldman, Ph.D., has been selected as dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education, effective March 17, 2025. Feldman has served as the associate dean for teacher education and undergraduate programs at the University  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * * Mars, Incorporated, is focused on scaling climate-smart agriculture in its value chain which will help to deliver more than one million acres of regenerative agriculture practices by 2030 across the globe. * Multiple partnerships across Europe will help transition 20,900 hectares (almost twice the size of Paris) of wheat and maize crops to regene  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The leaves have fallen, pumpkins have been discarded, and bitterly cold weather gripped much of the nation over the Thanksgiving holiday. With winter's arrival, many now find themselves wondering about the prospects of snow in various regions throughout the United States. Those in the mid-Atlantic area hoping to see more white precipitation this winter could find themselves disappointed. Drew Ellis, a professor in Virgin  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From intensive advising to on-campus meals, the partnership creates a welcoming pipeline from the community colleges to VCU's opportunities for research, internships and more. * * * By Brian McNeill A few years back, Chris Lopez Herrera enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, but things didn't go as planned. "I was struggling and going through a lot," he said. "I wasn't as good of a studen  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: CANBERRA, Australia - Dec. 5, 2024 - Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has expanded its investment in Australian sovereign weapons manufacturing through the award of a non-recurring engineering contract to A.W. Bell. This latest contract will enable the ongoing development of A.W. Bell's titanium casting capability and further develops Australia's sovereign guided weapons and explosive ordnance (GWEO) manufacturing  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: * * * Updated data link is the first to incorporate the BE-CDL waveform, which enables faster communications * * * ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. - Dec. 5, 2024 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the U.S. Marine Corps to provide Advanced Tactical Data Links (ATDL) in LITENING electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) targeting pods on F/A-18 aircraft. ATDL's technology allows for faster transfer   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: With a bright red head and a shiny black body, the red-headed flea beetle hops from plant to plant like a jumping bean and is surprisingly adorable. Despite their charisma, these little pests smaller than a grain of rice can cause nursery growers millions of dollars' worth of damage by chewing holes in leaves, skeletonizing foliage, and stunting growth. Researchers at Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Cen  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: When not in class, a select group of undergraduate students are running experiments, shadowing physicians, and operating state-of-the-art biomedical research equipment. Through a unique opportunity available at Virginia Tech's Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke, these students are not just learning they are receiving hands-on training to help them prepare for careers in research, medicine, and beyond. This   more

TYSONS, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has advised Japanese Takara Shuzo International Co., Ltd. on the acquisition of a majority stake in the German food wholesaler Kagerer & Co. GmbH. With the acquisition of the 90% stake in Kagerer, Takara is pursuing a long-term strategy to strengthen its position in the German market and accelerate the development of new markets in Northern and Eastern Europe to build a global Japanese f  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Directive Ten, acknowledging the Commonwealth's critical role in positioning Virginia for continued success in Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. This directive will build on existing progress by launching a series of strategic initiatives to ensure cleaner water, support our farmers and agricultural communities, and sustain the Bay's   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From marketing to emceeing, Hoffman did a little of everything. Now, they will embark on a D.C.-based podcast internship. * * * By Sian Wilkerson When Virginia Commonwealth University professor Judith Crenshaw was tasked with helping to promote the inaugural Student Podcast Day, she knew she'd need support - and exactly where to turn. Crenshaw, an assistant professor in the Richard T. Robertson   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Veterinary Teaching Hospital has chosen five Staff Members of the Year, people who excel in providing expertise and support to the clinicians, residents, and students in the hospital and who provide a critical layer of care for animal patients and human clients served by the hospital. This year's honorees are Amanda Conrad, Emily Falls, Karolee Furrow, Katie Reuss, and Brandon Willis, each with a brief description bel  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: During the pandemic, some Virginia Tech Zeta Beta Tau fraternity alumni most of whom graduated in the 1970s reunited over Zoom and started an informal giving project to lift their spirits. That undertaking ultimately inspired them to create a more lasting gift. In August 2022, the fraternity members pledged to fund a fellowship to support students in the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program conduct  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The busiest time of the year is upon us, but winter break is fast approaching. Winter break doesn't mean that the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad members will be "on break." The rescue squad operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. "People still come visit, travel through, and are working. The university doesn't really shut down. It may slow down but it doesn't truly shut down," said Dan Barry, a life member for 50 years. T  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Dec. 6 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: Marilee Kitzmiller, a senior at the West Virginia University School of Nursing Keyser Campus, implemented an inspiring capstone project last week that focused on boosting self-esteem among 4th-grade students. Her interactive approach not only encouraged self-expression but also helped the students recognize their unique positive qualities. Kitzmiller provided   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A dedicated team of W&M researchers has been collecting data on Nigerian monument Sungbo's Eredo for the past five years. Now, analysis begins. * * * By William Oster Monuments in America take many forms - faces carved in a mountain, bronze statues overlooking a harbor - but in Southwest Nigeria, one monument spanning centuries is at the center of the largest collection of LiDAR data in history. Su  more