BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ella Atkins talks about engineering safer airspace More stories from the College of Engineering Ella Atkins joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about the complexities of air travel safety. She explained the differences between visual flight rules and instrument flight rules and the challenges posed by having two sets of rules in the same airspace. Atkins also d  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Berry Global and Mars announce packaging with 100% recycled content Innovation update furthers sustainability efforts, eliminating more than 1,300 metric tons of virgin plastic per year EVANSVILLE, Indiana (February 24, 2025) -- Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) collaborated with snacks and treats leader Mars to transition its pantry jars fo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Bloomberg Law Launches New In Focus Page on Executive Orders ARLINGTON, Virginia -- Bloomberg Law today announced the launch of its new In Focus: Executive Orders & Actions page dedicated to Executive Orders issued by the White House starting on January 20, 2025. This resource provides legal practitioners with comprehensive and interactive tools to stay informed about   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Clare Smyth MBE and Daniel Boulud to Lead the Culinary Vision for Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch Iconic luxury London hotel set to open its doors in 2026 LONDON - Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, London's most highly anticipated luxury opening, today announces Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud as its official chef partners. The two renowned chefs, who together hold   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Experience art across space and time More stories from the College of Engineering More stories from the College of Science More stories from the Innovation Campus A new Virginia Tech art installation invites people into a multisensory experience simultaneously with others across Virginia. The work is the result of a vast array of university expertise harnessing both cutting-edge technology and innovative a  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Hello Team FCPS! What another great winter weekend!! Today has been an exhilarating day that I hope you got outside to enjoy. We have so much to be so grateful for... I recently joined Jeff McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, as well as other county leaders, in the 2025 State of the County video that highlight  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Former IDF Officer Brings Message of Hope to VMI LEXINGTON, Va. Feb. 24, 2025 -- Benjamin Anthony, co-founder and chief executive officer of the MirYam Institute, a U.S. based, 501(c)(3), nonprofit established as a forum for leading Israeli experts of diverse and varied perspectives, spoke at Virginia Military Institute Feb. 17 as part of the Center for Leadership and Ethic's (CLE) Courageous Leadersh  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Unveils "Virginia Has Jobs" Initiative: An Open Door to New Opportunities Governor Also Announces Federal Worker Support Resource Package TYSONS CORNER, VA -- Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of " Virginia Has Jobs ", a bold effort designed to further unleash the Commonwealth's economic strength by connecting Virginia's tremendous job opportunit  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hampton University Hires First-Ever Chief Advancement Officer Dr. Marc Newman Brings Three Decades of Expertise to Drive Philanthropic Investment, Expand Strategic Partnerships, and Strengthen Hampton's Position as a Top-Tier Research Institution Hampton, VA (February 24, 2025) - Hampton University recently announced that it has hired its first-ever chief advancement office (CAO), marking a bold step forward   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Iconic West Virginia schoolhouse named to National Schoolhouse Register A cherished piece of Cabell County's history has received national recognition. The one-room schoolhouse, circa 1888, which once served as an educational cornerstone for the rural community near Glenwood, has been officially listed on the National Schoolhouse Register. Relocated to Marshall University's Huntington campus i  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ignacio Regojo Recognised at Iberian Lawyer 2025 Labour Awards Ignacio Regojo has won 'Lawyer of the Year Industrial and Trade Union Relations' at the Iberian Lawyer 2025 Labour Awards. "A recognised leader in industrial and trade union relations," Mr. Regojo was praised for his "strategic guidance on complex labour negotiations, collective bargaining, and workplace disput  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Jason Landers selected for West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame * Highmark Health Options West Virginia president is one of a dozen recipients in this year's class. * Sponsor West Virginia Executive Magazine launched the Health Care Hall of Fame in 2020. * Landers, a 30-year veteran of the industry, now leads the Mountain State's fastest growing managed care organ  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2024: * * * Leonardo DRS Receives $45 Million U.S. Navy Investment Commitment to Bolster U.S. Submarine Industrial Base ARLINGTON, Va.-Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has received a $45 million U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) investment commitme  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University maintains Carnegie Research 2 ranking Marshall University has once again been named a "Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production" institution, as designated by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This R2 status highlights Marshall's position among the nation's leading research and teaching universities and signals a continuing commitmen  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * National Academy of Inventors names seven senior members More stories from the College of Engineering More stories from the College of Science Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors. Alaa Algargoosh, Anna Duraj-Thatte, Jonas Hauptman, Brook Kennedy, Guoliang "Greg" Liu, Roop Mahajan, and Danfeng "Daphne" Yao were among 162 emerging inventors fr  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Novel research reveals how adversity shapes the developing brain and its connection to future health risks Virginia Tech's Jungmeen Kim-Spoon and Brooks Casas found that negative early life experiences can lead to delayed brain development in adolescents as well as a higher probability of future mental health and substance use disorders. By Becca Halm While rese  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- PBS issued the following news release: * * * PBS KIDS to Debut ACOUSTIC ROOSTER, Based on Bestselling Author Kwame Alexander's Children's Book The New Musical Property Will Introduce Young Viewers to the Joy of Jazz and Self-Expression, Will Include a One-Hour Special and 20 Shorts Arlington, VA, February 24, 2025 - Get ready to groove! Based on Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band, the beloved children's book by Emmy(R) Award-winning, Newbery medalist, and  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * POLITICO Announces 2025 Class of POLITICO Fellows Announcement from POLITICO's Editorial Director for Diversity and Culture John Yearwood, Senior Managing Editor Sudeep Reddy, and Deputy Editor-in-Chief Joe Schatz: Hi all, We're thrilled to announce that Danny Nguyen and Cassandra Dumay will be joining us as 2025 POLITICO Fellows. Both journalists have distinguished themselves in reporting in Washington and el  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Secrets of Oscar night red carpet fashion, shared by an expert More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, honor cinematic achievements in a ceremony drenched with all the glitz and glamour the motion picture industry can muster. In fact, that glitz and glamour handily commands as much cultural attention as the awards categories, as viewers tun  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Announces Global Promotions Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that 17 of our global colleagues have been promoted to partner and three have been promoted to principal. "I would like to congratulate all of our colleagues on reaching this well-deserved career milestone," said chair and global CEO Mark Ruehlmann. "We are delighted   more

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * TEGNA Board of Directors Sets Date for 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Tysons, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced today that the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at 9 a.m. (ET). Shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 24, 2025, will be notified of the meeting and will be eligible to vote  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Two VCU researchers named National Academy of Inventors senior members Youngman Oh and Jason Reed are honored for their innovative work in cancer therapy and DNA technology. By Madeline Reinsel Two Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors for their work advancing the fields of cancer pathology and DNA analysis. Youngman Oh,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Unparalleled tire testing center rolls forward Tire testing is stepping across a new threshold. The Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation has created a first-of-its-kind tire testing technology that replicates roadway conditions in a controlled environment. This tire testing technology, known as Asphaltant, is a custom surface that brings the asphalt texture of public roadways to an indoor testing   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU introduces new master's concentration in health policy Applications are now open for the latest addition to the Master of Public Health program. By Hannah Wente This fall, students will have the chance to choose a new master's concentration in Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Public Health. The health policy concentration will prepare Master of Public Health students to advance  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU student-led project supports patients in recovery from opioid use disorder From the School of Pharmacy and across VCU's health sciences schools, students leading the Resilient Smile Project address oral health and its connection to buprenorphine. By Dina Weinstein A medication that treats opioid use disorder - buprenorphine - has become a well-known therapy in part for its convenience: In fi  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Achieves Prestigious Carnegie R2 Research Designation VSU joins the elite company of 139 institutions and fewer than 15 HBCUs to qualify for R2 status. Virginia State University is proud to announce its elevation to R2 status (Research 2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production) in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This designation recogniz  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Alexandra Fox More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Alexandra Fox Microbiology Section Head, ViTALS * * * When did you join the veterinary college? June 2017 What is your role at the veterinary college? ViTALS Microbiology Section Head. The best part of being at VMCVM... The support system. VMCVM is full of amazing leaders and mentors who w  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, issued the following news: * * * VRE Hosts L'Enfant Station Open House for Public Input As the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) advances the L'Enfant Station and Fourth Track Improvements Project, VHB and the agency recently welcomed project stakeholders and community members to an open house, offering a firsthand look at the  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Awarded SCHEV Grant To Boost Artificial Intelligence In Higher Ed The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) awarded $250,000 to a team of public higher education institutions to improve Artificial Intelligence (AI) instruction at community colleges and four-year institutions and to create resources for use by others. A team led by Virginia State University (VSU) and including Norther  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Public Health Institute Awarded $500,000 Grant To Combat Opioid Crisis The funding will support a collaborative initiative to reduce opioid use through education, interventions, and student engagement. Virginia State University is proud to announce that its Public Health Institute received a grant for $500,575 from the Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) in an effort to reduce overdoses through interven  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Supreme Court Details Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for State's Judicial Branch CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia began detailing its Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal for the state's judicial branch of government before lawmakers on the Finance Committee of the House of Delegates Monday morning in Charleston. For the fisc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Winsome Earle-Sears Is Stuck Between LaRock and a Hard Place Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is struggling to keep her campaign on the rails as former delegate Dave LaRock plans to fully embrace a "grassroots movement" to launch a nasty and chaotic GOP primary challenge for governor. Over the weekend, WTOP reported that LaRock "wants to force a primary against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears" due   more