BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Arts and technology highlight new academic, industry, and government partnership Emily Fielder recently began seeing fruit in a whole new light as the result of a new collaboration of academics, professionals, and policymakers in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. "At home, I was eating blueberries and kept thinking about its pigment in a completely different way," said Fielder, who is currently a learni  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 27 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Belfast Set to Welcome Europe's First Tempo by Hilton Hotel Tempo by Hilton Belfast City Centre, a thoughtfully designed lifestyle hotel with wellbeing at its core, is expected to be the brand's first hotel to open outside of the United States NORTHERN IRELAND - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Tempo by Hilton Belfast City Centre, as part of a franchise agr  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, March 27 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Bishop Julius C. Trimble to Give WVWC Baccalaureate Address BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College will welcome Bishop Julius C. Trimble as the Baccalaureate speaker on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Chapel. Trimble assumed the role of General Secretary for the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church on Sept. 1, 2024. Trimble was ass  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 27 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom's Harne and McInerny Explore the Power of Art for Major Speaker Series Christendom College recently hosted a thought-provoking discussion on the nature and significance of art, featuring philosophy professor Dr. Daniel McInerny alongside College President George A. Harne, Ph.D. The event, part of the college's major speaker series, explored the question: "What is Art, and Why Does It Matter?"   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * David Popham named fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies, has named David Popham to its 2024 class of fellows. "This year's class of fellows are the embodiment of scientific excellence and service to our communities," said Sudip S. Parikh, the association's chief execut  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Dishing on football: Meet the executive chef alumnus who feeds the Washington Commanders As he attempted to establish a career as a chef in the restaurant industry, Connor McGuire '10 found himself with a unique opportunity to follow his mentor and be a sous chef for the NFL's Washington Commanders. And after letting the idea briefly simmer in his mind, the Virginia Tech alumnus came to a simple conclusion - be  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Expert explains consequences of tariffs for Virginia agriculture Virginia farms could face both immediate and long-term economic consequences because of tariffs imposed by the United States on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, and because of tariffs imposed on U.S. goods by those countries in return. Virginia Tech agricultural trade policy analyst Xi He shared an overview of the challenges that the commonw  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 28 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Addressing state-level gaps in health care coverage for transition-age foster youth with disabilities By Taylor Thomas In a recent commentary in Health Affairs Forefront, Gilbert Gimm, Melissa Villodas, and colleagues from the University at Buffalo and the University of Alabama shed light on barriers that former foster care children (FFCC) encounter when they bec  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 28 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Students present research at Inaugural Undergraduate Research Showcase in Richmond By Katarina Benson In February, George Mason University students attended the first Undergraduate Research Showcase held by the Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia (NURVa) in Richmond. The event was an opportunity for students to present their research as well as share their work with state legislators.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces New Cabinet Appointments RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the departure of Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick and the appointment of Chief Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura as Secretary. Additionally, Governor Youngkin formally named Stefanie Taillon Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources. "When I n  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 27 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton to Hit 1,000 Hotels in EMEA and Launch Tempo by Hilton Brand in Region Hilton on course to increase EMEA presence by a further 50% in the next five years as new brand entry confirmed and momentum behind Spark by Hilton continues LONDON, UK - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced that the company will hit 1,000 hotels in its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regi  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 28 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars shares ambition to accelerate regenerative agriculture with His Majesty King Charles III - The meeting took place at Somerset House's latest exhibition "Soil: The World at our Feet" which Mars is the Associate Sponsor of. - Mars has supported the creation of In-Focus Zones throughout the exhibition that bring together art and science. - Mar  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 28 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * New Genomics Tool Accelerates Biomedical Breakthroughs A School of Medicine scientist and collaborators have developed a much-needed new tool to increase the efficiency of genomic research and accelerate the development of new ways to improve human health. UVA researcher Nathan Sheffield, PhD, has spent four years developing a new data standard to ensure that scientists are comparing  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New Library of Congress exhibit delves into Revolutionary War rivals with help from VCU's Brooke Newman The history professor provides expertise for 'Parallel Lives,' an installation about two famous Georges that ties into America's upcoming 250th anniversary. By Sian Wilkerson With help from a Virginia Commonwealth University professor, the Library of Congress is exploring two famous Georges f  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * New Music + Technology Festival expands to Roanoke Musical creativity and innovation will be showcased over four days as the School of Performing Arts and the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology welcome guest and faculty artists for the 2025 New Music + Technology Festival. Performances will be held in the Cube of the Moss Arts Center on April 2-4 and in the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke on April 5.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * RACE TO THE RIGHT: As Sears, LaRock, and Chase Run Further Right, Virginians Are Left Behind on Key Issues This week the intensifying 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. SCHOOL BUS CROSSING Schoolhouse LaRock: On Monday, a Virginia t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 26, 2025: * * * Real estate professor Brent Smith selected as VCU's newest Fulbright Specialist The analytics expert says his childhood in a mobile home park inspires his work in housing today. By Haley Tenore Paying homage to his roots, the newest Fulbright Specialist from Virginia Commonwealth University hopes to use his real estate expertise to serve those living in disadvantaged communiti  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Shared governance in action: The staff perspective As a shared process of decision-making and representation, the shared governance system encourages community members to participate and share their perspectives on resolutions and processes that impact them. This system encompasses all five major constituent groups of the university -- faculty, staff, administrative and professional faculty, undergraduate student  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Step through a story with the 2025 Book Walk From now until April 6, members of the Virginia Tech community who journey to the Duck Pond can enjoy a good story along with the sunshine. The road more read Virginia Tech's Early Childhood Education Initiatives, which supports parents and caregivers at the university, is a sponsor of the 2025 New River Valley Book Walk, bringing the stories of Laura Numeroff to w  more

TYSONS, Virginia, March 28 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * TEGNA to Host First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, May 8, 2025 Tysons, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2025 earnings results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. (ET). The conference call will be webcast through the company's website, and is open to investors, the financial comm  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU author examines symbolic use of jewels in Cervantes' work In her new book, School of World Studies professor Mar Martinez-Gongora highlights the many facets of the 'Don Quixote' author's works. By Sian Wilkerson Jewels have long signified wealth and status. But in the works of Miguel de Cervantes, including his renowned "Don Quixote," the celebrated Spanish author portrays them as symbols w  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How I found my research: Cayla Ann DeGuzman studies AI's role in training for nurse anesthetists DeGuzman, a nursing student, says, 'Contributing to something that shapes the future of education has been incredibly fulfilling.' By Tom Gresham How I found my research is an occasional series featuring VCU students sharing their journeys as researchers. As a researcher, Cayla Ann DeGuzman has man  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Virginia is becoming safer, no thanks to Eugene Vindman Today, the Trump administration announced a major win - the top leader of the violent MS-13 gang was captured in Virginia. Neighborhoods across the Commonwealth are becoming safer by the minute, no thanks to Eugene Vindman, who scrubbed his immigration platform on the campaign trail, and voted AGAINST critical border security legisl  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech's mining and minerals engineering department attends the 2025 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Conference and Expo Each year, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) brings together dedicated professionals from the mining and minerals industry at the annual MINEXCHANGE Conference and Expo. With a global membership of over 14,000, SME fosters connections among mining expert  more