BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Tombo Jones talks about drone regulation, detection, and mitigation Tombo Jones joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about the intricacies of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. Jones explained the various regulations surrounding drone operations, the challenges of identifying drones in the sky, and the importance of safety measures. He als  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 17, 2025: * * * 'Full-circle moment' highlights the power of mentorship in VCU career communities Staff Senate conference last week was a venue for spotlighting - and sharing - how leadership, relationships and job growth are propelled by like-minded professionals. By Joan Tupponce At first, Ella Danilovich wasn't sure what she had to offer as a mentor. Even though she has worked at Virginia   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * A lifelong love of hospitality brought Niharika Adhikari to Virginia Tech Niharika Adhikari has been passionate about the hospitality industry since she was a child. Currently a master's degree student in business administration with an emphasis on hospitality and tourism management at Virginia Tech, she grew up in Kathmandu, Nepal, and always enjoyed meeting tourists. While at her boarding school, she took par  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 18 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Gap: Addressing Rural Healthcare Challenges and Opportunities By Amy Ostroth Rural America is in the midst of a healthcare crisis. With nearly 20% of the U.S. population living in rural areas, these communities experience higher rates of chronic conditions, fewer healthcare providers, and significant barriers to access. The 2025 VCOM National Rural Medical Confe  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 18 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: * * * Jacinda Clemenzi Recognized Among Progressive Railroading's 50 Women of Influence in Rail ENSCO proudly announces that Jacinda Clemenzi, Chief Engineer for ENSCO Rail, Inc., has been named one of Progressive Railroading's 50 Women of Influence in Rail for 2025. This honor highli  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Kellogg Center to host American legal scholar for annual lecture A well-known American legal scholar will discuss potential pathways to reform democracy in the United States this month at Virginia Tech. On March 26, Bruce Ackerman, the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, will deliver the 2025 PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) Distinguished Public Lecture. His lecture is t  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Kick Off is Coming: Spring College Football Featured Across ESPN Platforms ESPN platforms are set to showcase a combination of college football programming across March and April, highlighted by spring game action, pro day workouts, and all-access shows from many of the top teams in the country. ESPN's lineup is highlighted by fan favorite Colorado and head coach Deion  more

TYSONS, Virginia, March 18 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on March 17, 2025: * * * Locked On and Amazon Team Up for "Fire TV Channels Bracket Breakdown" New series offers free, in-depth coverage of the men's and women's NCAA Basketball Tournament on Fire TV, Alexa, and Fire tablet devices Tysons, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that it is teaming up with Amazon Fire TV Channels to bring college basketb  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Honored in JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards for Exceptional Writing McGuireWoods was recognized for its insightful thought leadership by JD Supra, a leading distributor of customized legal and business content, in its 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. The awards recognize top authors and firms for visibility and thought leadership in 33 key cross-industry topics. In each category, JD Sup  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * MUST ASK: Sears Owes Virginians Answers on Where She Stands Instead of Dodging Media Amidst Campaign Chaos Amidst her internal campaign chaos, primary challengers, and Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs, Sears has spent the last two weeks dodging the media and has refused to comment on pressing issues facing Virginians. Winsome Earle-Sears owes Virginians answers about where she stands on the   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 18 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * Parfois Selects DXC as Data Intelligence Partner to Improve Customer Experience International fashion brand selects DXC to leverage data-driven insights to personalize the shopping experience LISBON, PORTUGAL, March 17, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has been selected by Parfois Group, a leading Portu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS KIDS, Producers Win Two Children's and Family Emmy(r) Awards On March 15, 2025, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the 3 rd annual Children's and Family Emmy(r) Awards winners. PBS KIDS, producers were honored with two Children's and Family Emmy (r) Awards. Outstanding Interactive Media DONKEY HODIE : Cousin Hodie Playdate Fred Rogers Productions, Curious   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 17, 2025: * * * SPOTTED: Billboard Truck Highlights Intensifying Three-Way GOP Primary As LaRock, Chase, and Sears Fight With today marking the first day that candidates can file signatures to get on the ballot, a mobile billboard truck highlighting the intensifying GOP primary for governor was seen circling the Virginia Department of Elections. This comes off a week of attacks lobbed by f  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Uniform collection tells the story of Virginia Tech's cheer evolution In a climate-controlled room in Newman Library at Virginia Tech, a timeline of cheerleading history unfolds through pleats, pompoms, and polyester. As disco-era hot pants sit alongside mid-century sweaters and modern moisture-wicking fabrics, each uniform tells a story of Virginia Tech's cheer evolution. The Virginia Tech Cheerleading Uniform   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 17, 2025: * * * Goochland Teacher Rachel Tate Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year Richmond, VA - Rachel Tate, a history teacher at Goochland County Public Schools' Goochland High School (GHS), has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Superintendent Region 1 by the Virginia Department of Education. "Mrs. Tate's dedication to history and her stu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 17, 2025: * * * VCU alum Lanto Griffin takes aim at a big season on the PGA TOUR The standout golfer is grateful for how VCU, which initially wasn't in his sights, instilled the confidence and perseverance required among touring pros. By Joan Tupponce Lanto Griffin proudly held the trophy after his win on the PGA TOUR at the Houston Open in 2019, grateful for being introduced to the game of   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 17, 2025: * * * Comprehensive academic coaching program offers notable boost for nursing students The School of Nursing's support system is helping students conquer challenges, build confidence and achieve success -- and it's still growing. By Caitlin Hanbury, School of Nursing In a field as rigorous as nursing, academic support is critical to student success. Over the past three-and-a-half y  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech study finds unique brain changes linked to witnessing trauma For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it -- military veterans, first responders, health care workers, or bystanders to violence -- who constitute 10 percent of all PTSD cases? New research from Virginia Tech, published in PLO  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Virginia's Families and Farmers Worry About Republicans' Cuts to Food Programs As Republicans propose cuts to nutritional assistance programs and Donald Trump cancels funding for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farms, farmers fear losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue, while parents worry about their ability to afford groceries for their children. Rich  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Washington Post: Sears "Fully Embracing" Donald Trump Despite His Attacks on Virginia's Economy & Workforce New reporting from the Washington Post details how Winsome Earle-Sears is "fully embracing" Donald Trump despite his ongoing attacks on Virginia's workforce and economy. Washington Post: Trump used to be kryptonite for GOP in Virginia, but not this year * Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sea  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Washington Post: Virginia's Republican Candidates for Governor Are "Fully Embracing President Donald Trump." A new Washington Post report is detailing how Virginia's GOP primary for governor has already become a race to the far-right, as all of the GOP candidates "are elbowing one another to strike the most pro-Trump pose" and "can't afford to alienate the MAGA base of the party" - even as Donald Tru  more