FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 5 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * A Calling to Teach: Alumni Professors Share Insights at Life on Tap Three beloved Christendom professors joined Kristin Stephens, Director of Career Development, on February 26 for the spring semester's second Life on Tap, a series of alumni interviews discussing career paths post-graduation. Alumni professors Mike Brown '87, Dr. Hugh O'Donnell '04, and Dr. James Bergida '09 shared the trajectory of their g  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA and Battelle for Kids Announce Strategic Integration to Expand Future-Ready Learning Efforts for Public K-12 Students Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org AASA's acquisition of Battelle for Kids' strategic assets and staff ensures long-term sustainability and growth while maintaining the im  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Concludes Productive Legislative Week, Paves the Way for Key Reforms # Mar 6, 2025 by AFP COLUMBUS, OH --This week, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) made significant legislative progress, contributing to the advancement of two state Senate bills and two House bills. Senate Bill 66 * S.B. 66 would bring relief and simplicity to our local property tax  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Welcomes Acquisition Expert Margaret Boatner to Lead National Security Policy Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today announced former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Strategy and Acquisition Reform Margaret Boatner will join the organization as its new Vice President of National Security Policy.  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * Alabama's Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. Named 2025 AASA National Superintendent of the Year(r) Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org Alexandria, Va. - March 6, 2025 \- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr., superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools in Alabama, ha  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 7 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * ALPA Urges Congress to Protect Workers' Rights and Pass the PRO Act McLean, VA -- Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA) president Capt. Jason Ambrosi issued the following statement on the reintroduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act): "The right to organize has been fundamental in advancing safety and quality-of-life improvements for  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity - Kansas Celebrates Senate Passage of Constitutional Amendment Change to Judicial Selection Reform # Mar 6, 2025 by AFP Topeka, KS - Americans for Prosperity - Kansas (AFP-KS) commends the Senate's passage of SCR 1611, which proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the Kansas Supreme Court nomination commission and establish the direct   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Urges Congress to Prevent a Government Shutdown # Mar 6, 2025 by AFP Arlington, VA - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is calling on legislators to fulfill their responsibilities and prevent a harmful government shutdown. President Trump and Congressional Republicans are working to keep the government open and advance policies that benefit the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Invests in H2F Program to Boost Soldier Lethality The Army's program to enhance troops' readiness and lethality through holistic fitness is "the largest investment in soldier readiness" the service has ever undertaken, a senior officer said. In remarks March 5 at a Hot Topic hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army, Lt. Gen. David Francis, commanding general   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Author Charles Yu talks writing, representation, and the Asian American experience Author of the critically acclaimed, genre-bending "Interior Chinatown" and writer for the HBO series "Westworld," Charles Yu's work is as inventive as it is moving. In an entertaining and thought-provoking onstage interview at the Moss Arts Center on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m., Yu will discuss the Asian American experience, r  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 7 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Announces Research Science Initiative in India Thirty-five Indian high school students to attend program to foster STEM education. In partnership with India Institute of Science Foundation (IIScF), the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) will present the Adani Research Science Initiative India (A-RSI-India) for top achieving Indian high school students in Class XI from June 1  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 6 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE to Host Webinar on Fusion The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), Advisor to the Congressional STEM Education Caucus, will host an exciting webinar discussion, "The Advancement of Fusion Technology," focused on the future of fusion and its increased uses, including participant Q & A, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 9-10 a.m. ET via Zoom. Register here (https://us02web.zoom.us  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 6 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * New STEM Lyceums Webinar on Aerospace CEE offers exciting free virtual STEM Lyceums program for high school students. The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) will sponsor "Advancements in Aerospace," a cost-free Zoom session for high school students on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 5:00-6:15 p.m. ET. Learn about advancements in aerospace engineering and career pathways in aeros  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Certificate of Need Laws Are Failing Patients--It's Time to Repeal Them The battle over Certificate of Need (CON) laws is intensifying as states take sharply different approaches to healthcare regulation. In West Virginia, an effort to repeal the state's CON Laws was narrowly defeated in the House Health Committee by a 13-12 vote, dealing a setback to deregulation advocates. However, a  more

ITHACA, New York, March 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Chemist Robert Fay, emeritus professor, dies at 88 Robert C. Fay, emeritus professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died Feb. 6 in Fairfax, Virginia. He was 88. An inorganic chemist, Fay conducted nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) research on the stereochemistry and molecular rearrangements of metal chelate compounds, and X-ray crystallographic studies of their struc  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Digital dreams come to life for student video game creators Virginia Tech creative technology student Jason Hodge carefully adjusted a cluster of sensors on his classmate Matt Finn's motion capture suit as high-tech cameras tracked their every movement in Newman Library's Virtual Environments Studio. The duo brought to life "Grey's Sonata," a video game they are developing and designing using technology typically   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Federal Investments Needed to Sustain Eastern Monarch Population Increase WASHINGTON, D.C. -- An increase in the eastern monarch butterfly population is uplifting news, but the species needs urgent local and federal action to continue this trajectory and stave off future declines. Dedicated measures, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife's proposal to list the monarc  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 7 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Go behind the scenes of brain research at the 12th annual Brain School Scientists will present their research through an interactive expo and panel discussion on focused ultrasound when the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC opens its doors for Brain School on March 10. By Lena Ayuk The brain is an essential and highly complex part of most living organi  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 7 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Health crisis: Nearly half of all gun deaths are suicides Emergency physician and injury prevention researcher Marian Betz will deliver the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. By Lena Ayuk Suicides, a leading cause of death in the U.S., account for approximately half of all firearm-related deaths. A  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Graphic design students among the first to touch and experience vintage Swiss posters In the final days of the fall semester, students in the Advanced Visual Communication Design class taught by Meaghan Dee, associate professor of graphic design in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, had the opportunity to experience the unfolding of a mystery. The School of Visual Arts students and Dee, along with Sa  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 7 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hampton University's 43rd Annual Conference on the Black Family to Champion Legacy, Leadership & Economic Power Honoring the Casey Family (DJ Envy) and Featuring Keynote Speakers Trustee Derek Lewis and Rev. Dr. DeForest Soaries Hampton, Va. (March 6, 2025) - The National Center for Black Family Life at Hampton University, in collaboration with the School of Liberal Arts and Education, proudly presents the 43  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Intervencion e inversion federal, ayudaran a sostener el aumento de la poblacion de mariposas monarca del este WASHINGTON, D.C. -- La poblacion de mariposas monarca del este aumento en 2025 y ofrece un panorama prometedor para el futuro de la especie. Sin embargo, para continuar esta trayectoria y prevenir su declive, la monarca necesita medidas urgentes a nivel l  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * ISC West 2025 Showcases the Largest-Ever SIA Education@ISC Program The SIA Education@ISC program will feature an additional day of learning, new tracks and a record-breaking number of speakers and sessions. NORWALK, Conn. - ISC West, the nation's leading comprehensive and converged security trade event, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Se  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 6 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Long Island Health Employee Challenges Federal Labor Board Policy After Board Blocks Her and Coworkers from Voting Out SEIU Union NLRB Regional Office used technicality to cancel election that workers requested and was previously agreed to by union and company Long Island, NY (March 6, 2025) - Laura Gallo, a senior patient representative at Sun River Health, is aski  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Medical school curriculum leader takes on expanded role at Virginia Department of Health Cynthia Morrow, a respected figure in medical education, is stepping down from her curriculum leadership position at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to take on a larger role in public health. Morrow is continuing her impactful work as the district director for the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts and  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 7 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Meet The RV Industry Association's New Members-- February 2025 The RV Industry Association represents over 500 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who together produce 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. Each month we highlight the latest companies to join the RV Industry Association in our mission to unify the RV industry's initiatives on safety and education, grow and ex  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Members of Congress propose protections from toxic PFAS pollution for military members, firefighters, and communities WASHINGTON -- The Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives would help protect military members, veterans, firefighters, and families from toxic PFAS pollution, accordin  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- The National Apartment Association issued the following news release: * * * NAA, NMHC Support Reintroduction of Section 8 Reform Bill ARLINGTON, Va. | March 6, 2025 - The National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) applaud today's reintroduction of the Choice in Affordable Housing Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that provides critically needed reforms to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development'  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * NACDS Statement on Advancing PBM Reform through Senate "Hotline" National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement today given reports about potential efforts to advance PBM reform and other healthcare issues through the "hotline" process in the U.S. Senate: "By whatever means, the consensus  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 7 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * New Tariff Developments: What RV Industry Association Members Need To Know 3/6/2025 Update: Donald Trump is delaying 25 percent tariffs on Mexico until next month for all imports that fall under an existing trade deal between the North American countries, the president announced on Thursday. "After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pa  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 7 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on March 6, 2025: * * * New York Lawmakers Introduce AI Frontier Models Bill Legislation Parallels California's Controversial Frontier Models Bill Yesterday, New York Assemblymember Alex Bores introduced artificial intelligence legislation that proposes sweeping restrictions for frontier model developers. If enacted, the Responsible AI Safet  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 7 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * ODU Undergrads Break Barriers with Cross-Disciplinary Research Projects By Kelsey Kendall Research is not just for graduate students and Ph.D.s. at Old Dominion University. Undergraduate students are encouraged to get involved in research - whether for a class or independently - that helps them gain hands-on experience in their fields of study and take part in the innovative work coming out of the Universi  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 7 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Payments Innovation Alliance Announces Winners of Spotlight! Payments Video Challenge RESTON, Virginia, March 6, 2025 - Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance, a membership program bringing together diverse global stakeholders seeking to transform the payments industry, announced the winners of its first Spotlight! Payments Video Challenge. The competition invited everyday people t  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 7 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * POOL & HOT TUB ALLIANCE STANDARDS CONSENSUS COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR AND MEMBERS (Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair and four new Voting Members to the PHTA Standards Consensu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: HB 78's Flawed Math Could Cost Alaskans More Than $11.4 Billion # Mar 6, 2025 by AFP ANCHORAGE, AK - New analysis by the Reason Foundation's Pension Integrity Project finds that House Bill 78, legislation that would reopen the defined benefit pension system for government workers, could cost Alaskans a whopping $11.4 billion in added costs. In fact, Reason   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: * * * Six States Join Network to Advance High School Innovation The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to welcome six state boards of education to its High School Transformation State Network (HSTSN): California, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, and Washington. These leading states are building collaborative teams to advance their sta  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Southern leaders defend federal investments critical for clean energy, conservation, and safety projects WASHINGTON -- Southern business leaders and local officials held a briefing today titled "How Federal Investments Are Creating Economic Opportunity, Safety, Resilience, and Jobs in the South" to update congressional offices from across the countr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 7 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Law School Dean Wendy Perdue to Step Down After Next Academic Year, Will Remain on Faculty UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND -- Wendy Perdue, dean of the University of Richmond School of Law, has announced her plans to step down as dean at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Perdue has served as the law school dean since 2011 and will remain on the UR faculty as a professor of law   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 7 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Professors Olivier Delers and Mimi Hanaoka Named ACS Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND -- French professor Olivier Delers and religious studies professor Mimi Hanaoka have been named Associated Colleges of the South Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows for 2025-27. Delers and Hanaoka from the University of Richmond are two of nine fellows selected fr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 7 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM-Louisiana Celebrates Research Excellence at 3rd Annual Via Research Recognition Day - DiGiuseppe and Kumar Earn Top Honors By Danielle Voumard The VCOM-Louisiana campus hosted its 3rd Annual Via Research Recognition Day on Feb. 28, 2025, bringing together health professionals, scientists, and students to celebrate and advance medical research. This annual event underscores  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 6, 2025: * * * VCU Alumni seeks nominations for 10 Under 10 awards Nominations are now open for VCU Alumni's 2025 10 Under 10 awards, which recognize noteworthy and distinctive achievements made by alumni who have earned their first VCU degree within the past 10 years. Nominations can be made by any person or group affiliated with VCU -- students, faculty, staff or alumni. Nominees must have gr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU Health unveils mural and renames auditorium in honor of Bruce Oliver Tucker The event is part of a larger VCU Health initiative to honor Tucker's life and his impact on heart transplantation in Virginia and beyond. VCU Health unveiled a mural and renamed the McGlothlin Medical E  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Takes Top Paper Award at IEEE Conference LEXINGTON, Va. March 5, 2025 -- A contingent of two faculty members and two cadets from Virginia Military Institute recently attended the 15th Annual Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Mohamed Azab, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department   more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, March 6 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Appoints Ryan Thorn '07 as Associate Vice President for External Affairs and Strategic Partnerships BUCKHANNON, West Virginia- West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) welcomes alumnus Ryan Thorn '07 as the college's new Associate Vice President for External Affairs and Strategic Partnerships. "I'm so honored that Ryan Thorn is returning to his alma mater and bringing his considerable tal  more