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State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Thursday June 05, 2025 ( 20 items )  

1 in 4 Young Men Are Lonely - UVA Researcher Explains Why and How To Help
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 5 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * 1 in 4 Young Men Are Lonely. UVA Researcher Explains Why and How To Help By Jane Kelly A new Gallup survey found 25% of young American men between the ages of 15 and 35 said they felt lonely a lot the previous day. That is compared with 18% of females in the same age range, according to aggregated data collected from 2023 and 2024. The 25% figure also stands in contrast to the   more

13 News Now: Comments Winsome Earle-Sears Made on Banning Abortion Coming Under Fire
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * 13 News Now: Comments Winsome Earle-Sears Made on Banning Abortion Coming Under Fire * # Sears: "We need to make our choices before we're pregnant, not, you know, after. You already made a choice." VIRGINIA - New reporting from Hampton Roads' 13 News Now highlights Virginians responding to Winsome Earle-Sears' recently unearthed comments telling Virginia women "we need to make our choices  more

Comscore and ShowSeeker Partner to Bring Person-Level Data to Pilot Platform, Advancing Local TV Campaign Precision
RESTON, Virginia, June 5 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release: * * * Comscore and ShowSeeker Partner to Bring Person-Level Data to Pilot Platform, Advancing Local TV Campaign Precision Integration delivers transactable person-level DVR data to local TV sellers * RESTON, Va., June 04, 2025 -- Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behavior, today announced an expanded pa  more

DXC Technology Recognized by Newsweek as One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Second Consecutive Year
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 5 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Technology Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Second Consecutive Year ASHBURN, Va., June 4, 2025 -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced that it has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for the second year in a row. The recognition reflects  more

Emory & Henry University Launches Online Health & Human Performance Online Master's Program
EMORY, Virginia, June 5 -- Emory and Henry University issued the following news: * * * Emory & Henry University Launches Online Health & Human Performance Online Master's Program By Billy Chandler Emory & Henry University is proud to announce the launch of its new fully online Master of Science in Health and Human Performance, featuring two high-demand flexible pathways for: Sports Administration and Coaching. This forward-thinking graduate program is designed for working professionals, adu  more

General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 5 -- General Dynamics issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend RESTON, Va. - The board of directors of General Dynamics today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's common stock, payable August 8, 2025, to shareholders of record on July 3, 2025. General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business avi  more

George Mason Awarded $5 Million From U.S. Department of Education to Increase School Counselors in High-need Schools
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 4 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason awarded $5 million from U.S. Department of Education to increase school counselors in high-need schools A faculty team from several programs within the School of Education at George Mason University has been awarded a U.S. Department of Education grant to train mental health services providers in Manassas City Public Schools. The grant is part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to   more

George Mason University: NuScale Energy Exploration Center at Fuse Offers Students a State-of-the-art Simulated Reactor Control Room
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 5 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * NuScale Energy Exploration Center at Fuse offers students a state-of-the-art simulated reactor control room George Mason University's College of Engineering and Computing announces the opening of the Energy Exploration (E2) Center in partnership with NuScale Power Corporation at Fuse at Mason Square. The E2 Center, the largest of its kind in the United States, engages students in hands-on nuclear sc  more

ISA Vias and DXC Enhance Road Safety on One of Chile's Most Critical Highways Using Digital Twin Technology
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 5 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * ISA Vias and DXC Enhance Road Safety on One of Chile's Most Critical Highways Using Digital Twin Technology ASHBURN, VA, June 4, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced a new collaboration with ISA Vias, a leading road infrastructure operator in Chile. Together, they have implemented DXC's Digital  more

Richmond Times-Dispatch: "In Fairfax, Earle-Sears Pushes Trump Agenda"
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Richmond Times-Dispatch: "In Fairfax, Earle-Sears Pushes Trump Agenda" * # VIRGINIA - New reporting from the Richmond Times-Dispatch details how Winsome Earle-Sears is pushing Donald Trump's agenda that is killing Virginia jobs and threatening to rip health care away from hundreds of thousands of Virginians. Sears previously downplayed and dismissed the attacks on Virginia jobs saying "the   more

SNICKERS Drafts Josh Allen to Satisfy Halftime Hunger, One Bite at a Time
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 5 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * SNICKERS drafts Josh Allen to satisfy halftime hunger, one bite at a time Mars launches limited-edition SNICKERS packs putting Bills QB at the center of game-day satisfaction * NEWARK, N.J. (June 3, 2025) - When halftime hits and the snacks are running low, it can leave you feeling off your game. It's the turning point every fan knows too well an  more

Student Nurses Converge for an Interdisciplinary Research Conference Organized by George Mason Students
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 5 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Student nurses converge for an interdisciplinary research conference organized by George Mason students By Taylor Thomas Tara Altay, a PhD student in George Mason's School of Nursing, noticed an unfortunate conference trend: a decrease in attendance and an increase in price. Disheartened but refusing to remain passive, Altay leveraged her role as treasurer of the George Mason Un  more

TEGNA Stations Honored With 59 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
TYSONS, Virginia, June 5 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on June 3, 2025: * * * TEGNA Stations Honored with 59 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards Tysons, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received 59 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. TEGNA stations garnered three in overall excellence, the highest achievement awarded, including KING in Seattle which received 11 awards total in the large market t  more

TOMORROW: Winsome Earle-Sears to Headline Event Alongside Anti-Choice Republican Byron Donalds
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * TOMORROW: Winsome Earle-Sears to Headline Event Alongside Anti-Choice Republican Byron Donalds * # Sears and Donalds share an extreme record attacking reproductive rights and supporting abortion bans VIRGINIA - Tomorrow, Winsome Earle-Sears is headlining an event alongside fellow anti-choice Republican Byron Donalds, who like Sears has an extreme record opposing abortion rights and contra  more

Top Rank Presents World Lightweight Championship: Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Top Rank Presents World Lightweight Championship: Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos * ESPN+ Available on ESPN.com and ESPN App on Mobile and Connected TV Devices To Subscribe, Visit ESPNPlus.com/TopRank Top Rank Boxing on ESPN: Keyshawn vs. De Los Santos will be presented live this Saturday, June 7, at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+. Th  more

UVA Health Launching Comprehensive, National Program for Connective Tissue Disorders
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 5 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Launching Comprehensive, National Program for Connective Tissue Disorders UVA Health is opening a national program specializing in comprehensive care for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and other hypermobility disorders, a difficult-to-diagnose collection of connective tissue disorders that cause pain and medical issues throughout the body. The disorders are passed down through famil  more

VCU Awarded $2.3 Million Grant to Support Pell-eligible Students
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 4, 2025: * * * VCU awarded $2.3 million grant to support Pell-eligible students The funding is part of a state initiative to provide educational and career aid to undergraduates in the federal program. By Brian McNeill The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has awarded Virginia Commonwealth University a more than $2.3 million grant to provide financial and career support to Pell Gran  more

Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels & Resorts to Open at GMR Aerocity in Partnership with DIAL
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels & Resorts to Open at GMR Aerocity in Partnership with DIAL * * Agreement marks the signing of two hotels in the capital city of India in partnership with GMR Group-led DIAL * Strategic expansion brings Hilton's iconic luxury and full-service brands to India's first global business district NEW DELHI, India - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today a  more

WHAT KIGGANS & WITTMAN VOTED FOR: "Trump's Budget Wish Could Threaten Billions in Clean Energy Investment in Virginia" [Inside Climate News]
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT KIGGANS & WITTMAN VOTED FOR: "Trump's Budget Wish Could Threaten Billions in Clean Energy Investment in Virginia" [Inside Climate News] * Kiggans and Wittman voted to gut clean energy tax credits that are currently bringing $18.2 billion in investment and almost 11,000 jobs to Virginia Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman cast decisive votes in Congress to gut clean energy tax credit  more

William & Mary: Chemistry Major Receives Prestigious National Science Foundation Fellowship
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 5 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Chemistry major receives prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship L. Thompson '25 earned the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, which will support her research as she continues her education at Harvard University. By William Oster Lynleigh "L" Thompson '25 did not want to be a chemist when she was growing up. That all changed when, as a freshman on a pre-med track, she took her first organic chemist  more