CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * As Economic Uncertainty Looms, UVA Takes Proactive Steps By Mike Mather Facing an uncertain economy and the possibility of federal funding reductions, University of Virginia leaders are urging faculty and staff members to curtail discretionary spending and plan carefully for other expenses. The email sent to the University community Tuesday - signed by President Jim Ryan, Interim Executive Vic  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Board approves New Business Building, sets tuition at quarterly meeting The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved design plans and authorized construction of the New Business Building, the second academic facility in the Global Business and Analytics Complex, at its quarterly meeting held today. The 92,000-square-foot building will support Pamplin College of Business's relocation and growth, offering spaces   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Board of Visitors approves design of New Business Building Virginia Tech's vision for a next generation, collaborative education hub at the intersection of business, technology, and analytics is a step closer to reality. On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the design review and authorized the construction of the New Business Building, the second academic building in the Global Business and   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Conrad New York Downtown Introduces Leonessa, a Sophisticated Aperitivo Rooftop Bar Destination Opening April 3 New bar in partnership with visionary beverage innovator, Ariel Arce brings the energy of golden-hour Italy to downtown Manhattan NEW YORK - Conrad New York Downtown announces the transformation of its iconic 16th-floor rooftop space into Leonessa, an elegant, Ita  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Katrina Powell honored as Alumni Distinguished Professor The first time Katrina Powell visited Virginia Tech in 2006, she knew she found where she was meant to be. "I just remember driving away," she said. "It was late afternoon and the sun was setting behind me and shining into my rearview mirror. And I just remember having this chilling - in a good way - feeling of I really want to be here." In the nearly 2  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Leadership affirms university values, principles, and commitment to follow evolving laws During the Academic, Research, and Student Affairs Committee held on March 24, a resolution on the Presidential Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was introduced, reviewed, and amended by members of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors before being approved by the full board the following day. At the committ  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 -- 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 March 26, 2025: * * * Leonardo DRS to Develop Prototype Next-Generation Weapons Control System for U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin ARLINGTON, Va.- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has received a prototype project award by the U.S. Army to modernize the Paladin Electric S  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 27 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Mason Korea's global network expands in Vietnam Last week, Mason Korea Campus Dean Joshua Park led a strategic visit to Vietnam to strengthen international partnerships across three key cities: Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh. He was accompanied by Kelley Chung, associate dean of admissions and enrollment, and Jake Lee, admissions counselor. In Hanoi, the Mason Korea delegation met with Vice Preside  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia issued the following news on March 26, 2025: * * * Virgina ranks seventh in the nation in new measurement of post-high school credentials of value RICHMOND - The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) released an analysis today that found the Commonwealth ranked seventh in the nation for adults 25-64 with degrees or short-term credentials of value. The analysis is based on the Stronger Nation a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 26 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Commencement Speaker is Richmond Fed President and CEO Tom Barkin UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND -- Tom Barkin, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will address University of Richmond graduates during the main Commencement ceremony in May. Barkin became president and CEO of the Richmond Fed, which serves Virginia, the Carolinas, Marylan  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: Is Artificial Intelligence Friend or Foe? By Jane Kelly Artificial intelligence has been around for longer than you may think. Email spam filters and autocorrect systems are considered among the earliest forms of artificial intelligence, or AI. And way back in 1997, IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer made history, defeated then-reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov. The idea o  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Joins National Mobile Care Collaborative UVA Health is one of five health systems nationwide selected to join a mobile care collaborative to share lessons learned and discover how to enhance the services provided by its mobile care unit. UVA Health is receiving a $10,000 grant from the Lowenstein Foundation to participate in the collaborative, which runs through October. T  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news on March 26, 2025: * * * VDOT invites comment for Ladysmith Road study in Caroline Take an online survey to provide feedback on existing travel conditions on Ladysmith Road between Green Road and Bull Church Road FREDERICKSBURG - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to share their feedback on existing travel conditions along Route 639 (Ladysmith Road) in Caroline  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Do Not Fret:" Sears Dismisses Concerns of Virginians Who Lost Jobs Because of Trump Winsome Earle-Sears: "This is life happening" A new report from WTOP details the latest example of Winsome Earle-Sears' defending Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia's workforce and economy that have put thousands of Virginians at risk of losing their jobs. When asked about the federal layoffs that are jeo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for 2025-26 academic year After lengthy discussion about balancing access and affordability with maintaining the quality of a Virginia Tech education and investing in world-class faculty and programs, the Board of Visitors approved a 2.9 percent tuition increase for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates for the 2025-26 academic year. Tuition and mandatory  more