BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * A tale of two Alexandrias: Transcontinental partnership bridges two namesake cities Highlighting a partnership that spans continents and connects namesake cities, the president of Egypt's Alexandria University (AU) visited Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus and attended the grand opening of Academic Building One in Alexandria, Virginia. During the visit, the two universities formalized a long-standing relationsh  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 13 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * Booz Allen Hamilton Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering McLean, VA - Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH) ("Booz Allen") announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. (the "Issuer"), has priced $650 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.950% Senior Notes due 2035 (the "Notes"). The offering is expected to   more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 11 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Athletics Launches New Website Christendom College's Athletics Department has unveiled a brand-new website, offering a sleek, user-friendly design and real-time updates on all athletic events. This new hub serves as the go-to destination for prospective and current students, alumni, and competitors to stay informed about Christendom's dynamic athletic program. Powered by PrestoSports, the off  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 12 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker's Statement on House GOP's Passage of Reckless Spending Bill "Today, House Republicans passed a spending bill that will hurt Virginians. This vote serves as another stark reminder that Virginians cannot trust what Republicans say. When they claim they will lower costs, they vote to expand Donald Trump's tariff powers--knowing full well that the  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Experts explain U.S. fascination with St. Patrick's Day, dyeing rivers The world's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration isn't in Ireland. It's in the U.S. It's no secret that Americans have an affinity for the holiday. Many Americans -- even those with no Irish descent -- choose to celebrate by wearing green clothing, drinking green beer, and eating dishes like corned beef and cabbage. Some major cities, like   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Extension Master Gardeners divert garden seed from the landfill to those in need If you have ever purchased a packet of garden seeds, you may have noticed the current year printed on the outside of the package. Seed companies must test and label seed to be sold each year -- but what happens if those packets haven't been sold by the end of the year? "Expired seed from previous years can no longer be sold and wil  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 12 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Gift Guide: What Sears Wants For Her Birthday Instead of the Nasty Primary LaRock and Chase Got Her VIRGINIA - While Dave LaRock and Amanda Chase got Winsome Earle-Sears a nasty primary for her birthday today, the Democratic Party of Virginia compiled a list of gifts that Sears actually wants to celebrate her big day and bet this is what she'll be wishing for when she blows out her candles.  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Honors College projects to be showcased at Biennale Architettura 2025 In May, the Virginia Tech Honors College will present its students' and faculty's work at the prestigious Biennale Architettura 2025: 19th International Architecture Exhibition. The exhibitions, titled "unEarthed" and "Second Nature/PolliNATION," are co-curated by faculty members Anne-Lise Velez and Enric Ruiz-Geli and embody the college's miss  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 13 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: * * * Intelsat, Cochise County Sheriff's Office Deploy Satellite Communications at Mexican Border McLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest satellite and terrestrial networks, and the Cochise County, Arizona Sheriff's Office launched the use of Intelsat's Multi-Layer Communication System (MLCS) to enable border security forces to sa  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Intensive physical therapy effective for children with rare genetic mutation, Virginia Tech study finds An intensive therapy for children with neuromotor disorders developed by Virginia Tech researchers shows promise for kids with a rare genetic mutation, a new study found. The study, by investigators at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC 's Neuromotor Research Clinic, relied on what may be the wor  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * New PBS Series, THE FUTURE OF NATURE, Illuminates the Role of Carbon in Our Planet The four-part series premieres Wednesday, March 26, at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS Arlington, VA - PBS announced today a new four-part series, THE FUTURE OF NATURE, premiering Wednesdays, March 26 - April 16, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App ( check local listings ). Narrated by Uma Thurman, the na  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * RACE TO THE RIGHT: LaRock and Chase Block Sears' Once Clear Path to the GOP Nomination This week the nasty GOP Governor slugfest continued as Winsome Earle-Sears, Dave LaRock, and Amanda Chase race to the right taking extreme positions and tearing each other down all while leaving Virginians behind. BUCKLE UP Birthday party of three: The week started with Sears' surprise birthday celebrat  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Rigorous mathematical approaches could help protect military personnel Virginia Tech researchers Doug Bowman and Brendan David-John are a part of a multi-institution Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program to improve the security of the U.S. military against "cognitive attacks" in mixed-reality environments. "Cognitive attacks mean that an adversary might do something in the real world to make  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * WINSOME WON'T COMMENT: Sears Continues to Dodge Media After Defending Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs As Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs continue, Winsome Earle-Sears' campaign has continued to be unresponsive, declining to comment on breaking stories affecting Virginia's economy and outright ignoring requests. Sears has repeatedly defended Trump's attacks on Virginia workers, sayin  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Textiles that testify: Colombian scholar shows how communities respond to conflict with craft From the clothes on your back right now to the sheets warming you at night, textiles serve as more than just functional objects. Colombian scholar Tania Perez-Bustos, who will visit Blacksburg as a scholar-in-residence from March 19-21, examines how they become instruments of political struggle, memory-making, and coll  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 12, 2025: * * * Summit exposes students from underrepresented backgrounds to careers in dentistry At an East Coast session hosted by VCU, the program offered hands-on activities, mentoring and even a white coat ceremony to more than 50 public school students. By Dina Weinstein With a rare opportunity for hands-on (and even foot-on) training, Ava Simms got special insight into the hardest surf  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Alpine Ski Club brings avalanche of wins at Southeast Conference After a fiercely competitive season, the Virginia Tech Alpine Ski Club men's team took home first place at the 2025 Southeast Conference. The women's team won third place, and 11 team members across both teams placed in the top 20 in individual rankings with four placing in the top 10. "I'm incredibly proud of the team this year for   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech recognized nationally for commuter benefits program Virginia Tech has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters for 2025, placing it among 800 forward-thinking organizations across the U.S. and Canada. This honor highlights the university's commitment to providing top-tier commuter benefits that enhance employee well-being, reduce environmental impact, and foster a more sustainable  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 13 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on March 12, 2025: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey Signs Riley Gaines Act Into Law The bill defines sex-based terms and allows for private spaces for women Charleston, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey was joined by Riley Gaines and other supporters to sign into law HB 456, the Riley Gaines Act. This bill defines sex-based terms terms like "male" and "female" in the state code to a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 12 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Youngkin and Sears Stand By Trump as Virginia Officials Warn of Major Economic Damage A new NOTUS report highlights growing concerns among Virginia officials about the potential consequences of Trump's federal workforce cuts, which could cause major damage to the Commonwealth's economy. Despite the potentially devastating impacts, Glenn Youngkin and Winsome Earle-Sears continue to back Trump  more