WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 20 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * 'Write your story': Sanjayan encourages W&M grads to embrace next chapter Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan spoke to graduates during the Commencement ceremony held May 16 in Zable Stadium. Recalling the time two giant pandas waylaid his dreams, Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan gave William & Mary graduates an unconventional piece of advice: "Don't follow your dreams; write your story." "I  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 19, 2025: * * * African American studies professor Adam Ewing earns National Humanities Center fellowship He will spend the upcoming academic year working on his book about 20th-century pan-Africanism. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University author Adam Ewing has been named a fellow of the National Humanities Center for the upcoming academic year. Ewing, Ph.D., an associate professor   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 20 -- Cintas, a provider of entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services, issued the following news: * * * Cintas Location in Richmond Certified as VPP Star Site OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star recognizes Cintas location as a top worksite for health and safety management and practices RICHMOND, VA -- The Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Admini  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 20 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on May 19, 2025: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections This is a very busy and exciting month. What a great week ahead of us, and my how the days are racing by. It is truer now more than ever that while the days can be long, the years are short. It seems that the more years I have behind me, the shorter the years become ;>) It is such a busy time of the y  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 20 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Feelings of neighborhood safety influence substance use in women under community supervision By Jen Holland Neighborhoods matter, according to new research. Assistant Professors Anna Parisi and Melissa L. Villodas and Graduate Research Assistant Nana Acquah at George Mason University's Department of Social Work used secondary data to study the relationship between trauma exposur  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How I found my research: By studying grief, Diane Diaz hopes to transform 'pain into purpose' Diaz, a doctoral student in the School of Education, said student-researchers should never underestimate the power of their voice 'to shape what we know and how we care.' By Tom Gresham How I found my research is an occasional series featuring VCU students sharing their journeys as researchers. Diane Di  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Honors Shae Hopkins, KET Executive Director & CEO, with Dan Miller Station Leadership Award ARLINGTON, VA; May 19, 2025 -- Today, PBS announced that Shae Hopkins was honored with the Dan Miller Station Leadership Award to celebrate nearly four decades of service in public media. This award recognizes managers in the public media system whose leadership, vision, courage, and commitment to the m  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS KIDS Announces New SESAME STREET Deal PBS is proud to announce that PBS KIDS will continue to be a home to SESAME STREET, extending the more than 50-year history of using the power of public television to bring critical early learning to children across the country for free. This legacy will continue as part of a new multi-year deal that will see its season 56 debut on PBS stations and across   more

RADFORD, Virginia, May 20 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University earns Carnegie Classification as an Opportunity College and University By Justin Ward Radford University has been named an Opportunity College and University - Higher Access, Higher Earnings by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing the university among a distinguished group of institutions nationwide that are recognized for providing exceptional value  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 20 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: How Did President Biden's Prostate Cancer Advance Without Detection? By Jane Kelly Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed last week with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The news has raised lots of questions about the typically slow-growing disease, including why it was detected in the president at such an advanced stage. UVA Health's Dr. Kirst  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 20 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Gov. Andy Beshear '03 Challenges Graduates To Find Their 'Why' Kentucky Governor, a UVA Law Alum, Told Class to 'Find What Guides You -- and Follow That Passion' Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear '03 asked the University of Virginia School of Law graduating class to answer one simple yet fundamental question as they prepared to begin the next chapter of their lives. "However you pursue   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 19 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Virginia American Water Announces Upcoming Annual Hydrant Flushing in Waverly Alexandria, VA - May 23, 2025 - Virginia American Water will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program starting on Monday, May 26. This work is an essential part of our system maintenance program and is necessary for customers to continue to receive high-quality water ser  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 19, 2025: * * * Give input on study for East Main Street in Radford Take online survey through June 2; more at https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/salem/sa-25-03/ SALEM - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicyclist, pedestrian, a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 19, 2025: * * * Give Input on study for Melrose Avenue/Orange Avenue in Roanoke Take online survey through June 2; more at https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/salem/sa-25-04/ SALEM - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, congestion mitigation, multimodal accessibility/co  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 19, 2025: * * * Give input on study for Route 220 Alternate in Botetourt County Take online survey through June 2; more at https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/salem/sa-25-05/ SALEM - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway safety, capacity preservation (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), multi-m  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 19, 2025: * * * Give input on the Prices Fork Road Study Take online survey through June 2; more at https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/salem/sa-25-01/ SALEM - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit)  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Holds Commencement for Class of 2025 Forging 21st Century Leaders Strategic Plan Focus: Prepare Exceptional Leaders LEXINGTON, Va. May 19, 2025 -- A stormy week surrendered to a warm morning under a blue sky May 17 as Virginia Military Institute held its commencement ceremony in Cameron Hall and conferred degrees on the Class of 2025. The Regimental Band played "Pomp and Circumstance" as over 30  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 19 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * What Virginians Are Watching: Virginia Leaders Call Out Sears' Extreme Record # VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears pushes her extreme agenda forward, Virginia leaders are calling her out for her extreme record of opposing reproductive freedom and defending and downplaying the attacks on Virginia jobs. NBC 29: Delegate Callsen gives thoughts on Virginia's Lieutenant Governor's note on a prop  more