WILMINGTON, Delaware, Oct. 10 -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * AstraZeneca plans to increase investment and scope of its Virginia manufacturing facility to $4.5 billion, creating 3,600 new jobs New manufacturing facility to be located near Charlottesville, in Albemarle County, Virginia will develop and manufacture a broader range of medicines including weight management, metabolic and cancer technologies Facility marks corn  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Abigail Spanberger's Clear Win in Virginia Gubernatorial Debate * On the heels of Abigail Spanberger's win in the Virginia gubernatorial debate, DGA Political Director Chris Sloan released the following statement on how Winsome Sears is too extreme for Virginia: "Winsome Sears just embarrassed herself. Sears proved she's too unhinged and extreme to be governor -- and showed why even  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Gubernatorial Debate, While Earle-Sears Had Unhinged, "Disqualifying" Performance Abigail Spanberger beat Winsome Earle-Sears in tonight's debate for the Virginia gubernatorial election. For Virginians across the Commonwealth to see, Spanberger proved that she will put Virginia first, while Winsome Earle-Sears was completely unhinged -- interrupting Spanberger ove  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Flick Tops List of Effective Lawmakers * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) was recently named one of the most high-performing Pennsylvania representatives among lawmakers who recently began their service. The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), a joint project between Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia honored Flick as one of the newer lawmakers who is   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason faculty awarded 14 grants from 4-VA Faculty across George Mason University are leading or participating in innovative new projects to further research and education this academic year, thanks to grants recently awarded by 4-VA, a statewide consortium of nine higher education institutions in Virginia. "The core purpose of 4-VA is to improve efficiencies in higher education and launch   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Lana Sargent of the School of Nursing selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing * By Nan Johnson, Development and Alumni Relations Lana Sargent, a professor, associate dean, researcher and community-focused leader in Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Nursing, will receive one of the field's most prestigious honors this month when she is inducted as a fellow of the Americ  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall Aviation launches new FAA-approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Marshall University's Bill Noe Flight School has expanded its professional training offerings with the addition of a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification program, preparing students for one of the most critical roles in the aviation industry. The 16-week program consists  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Medical students spread awareness about sun exposure risks * By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine At the Virginia Commonwealth University, a student interest group is tackling the most common type of cancer in the U.S. -- one Richmond classroom at a time. Since its founding last year, UV&Me at the VCU School of Medicine has trained its members to become sun-safety experts. UV&Me is an internat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * New Virginia Poll Finds Trump Blamed for Shutdown and DOGE 2.0 Threats Unpopular, Huge Issue for Sears * 57% of voters in Virginia oppose Trump's plan to enact mass federal layoffs because there is a shutdown, which Sears has refused to oppose A new poll conducted by Public Policy Polling shows that Virginia voters blame Donald Trump for the government shutdown and his threats to fire more federal w  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Proactive teams still need leadership and focus, VCU study finds By Drew Thompson Having proactive people with lots of ideas isn't enough to ensure a team's success: Without focus and leadership, their efforts can fizzle out or even create friction, according to a new study from Virginia Commonwealth University. When leaders foster an environment of mindful communication, proactive teams can c  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Republican Party of Virginia Congratulates Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on Her Historic Debate Win On the debate stage tonight, Abigail Spanberger's fake moderate charade came crashing down and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears proved why she is the only choice to build on the legacy of the Youngkin administration and keep Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Once  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * RPV CHAIR MARK PEAKE: Virginians deserve answers from Abigail Spanberger on debate stage This op-ed first appeared in Cardinal News. * When Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger take the debate stage on Thursday, Virginians deserve to finally get some answers from Ms. Spanberger on the questions that she has been dodging her entire campaign. First and foremost, Spanberger should s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Sears Refuses to Apologize After Violent "Murder" Rant, Virginia Republicans Silent * WJLA: " Resurfaced 2022 radio interview has ignited fresh controversy" over "heated remarks" Following reporting that in a 2022 radio interview Winsome Sears called abortion "murder" and disturbingly threatened reproductive rights advocates, telling them "one day it's gonna be your turn," Sears and Virginia Republi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Slammed for Lack of Policy Plans and Refusal to Answer Questions About Her Stances * # Cardinal News Opinion : [...] Earle-Sears has avoided talking about most issues. Her silence on issues is unprecedented in modern Virginia history. VIRGINIA - Ahead of tonight's gubernatorial debate, a new column from the Cardinal News details the unprecedented lack of policy plans that Winsome Ea  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] (TNSrep) -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * Security Leaders Embrace Zero Trust but Lag on Adopting AI Security Tools, DXC and Microsoft Research Finds 83% of organizations adopting Zero Trust have successfully reduced security incidents according to new global cybersecurity report * ASHBURN, Va., October 9, 2025 -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Celebrates Topping Out of the University of Virginia's Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology New cutting-edge facility will position the university at the forefront of groundbreaking medical research * DURHAM, NC - Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, has reached a major milestone with the topping out of the Paul and Diane Manning Institu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on the Baseless Indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement after Donald Trump's Department of Justice carried out his bidding to indict Letitia James: "This indictment isn't about the law, it's about political revenge directed by Donald Trump at someone he deems his enemy. There's a   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University research recognized in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings By Jimmy Robertson For the fifth consecutive year, Virginia Tech has been ranked in the 251-300 range overall in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Virginia Tech was listed No. 63 among U.S. institutions in the annual rankings, which were released this week. And the university ranked tied for No. 15 amon  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Update on the Western High School Project * Hello FCPS Families, Many of you may have heard about the new high school FCPS acquired this summer in western Fairfax County. This nearly 33-acre site was once home to the King Abdullah Academy. It has 355,000 square feet of modern educational spaces, large multi-purpose halls, libraries and study rooms, fine arts facilities, and athletic space. Th  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Developing Way to ID People at Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease UVA Health lung researchers are developing a promising approach to detecting patients at risk of interstitial lung disease (ILD), an increasingly common condition that is a leading reason for lung transplants. The approach could accelerate the development of new and better treatments with more tolerable side   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU ecologist Chris Gough named new Rice Rivers Center executive director * By Madeline Reinsel Chris Gough isn't afraid of heights, and his work has taken him to the treetops - literally. The ecologist and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Life Sciences and Sustainability professor has spent his career researching how forests and wetlands absorb and release greenhouse gases from the a  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Furness Starts Tenure with High Energy Forty-two years after his matriculation to Virginia Military Institute, Lt. Gen. David Furness '87 began his tenure as the 16th superintendent of VMI. In addition to moving into his office and helping his family acclimate to their new home, his first week at work mid-September was tightly scheduled with faculty and staff meetings, visiting offices around post, ob  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Virginia School Divisions Receive $12 Million in School Security Equipment Grants for 433 Schools to Support Safe Learning Environments Across the Commonwealth * The Virginia Department of Education announced today the awarding of $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to 433 schools across 99 school divisions, marking a significant milestone in the Commonwealth's ongoing com  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on Oct. 9, 2025, by Chelsea Seeber with chemical engineering professor Hongliang Xin, along with collaborators John Kitchin from Carnegie Mellon University, and Heather Kulik from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology: * * * Agentic science and the rise of the self-driving lab Agentic science. A quick glance at the term and you might think of something very complex, but the end goal is to use artificial intelligence (  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on Oct. 7, 2025, by Kelly Izlar with Dana Hawley, professor of biological sciences in the College of Science, and Ashley Dayer, professor of fish and wildlife conservation in the College of Natural Resources and Environment: * * * It's peak migration season -- a dangerous time for birds. Here's how you can help. In September through mid-October, we see peak nocturnal bird migration numbers in our area. Last night alone, 87  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Postdoctoral associates and faculty recognized for research, service, and mentorship By Lindsey Haugh Virginia Tech capped its 2025 National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week with a research showcase, luncheon, and presentation of awards recognizing outstanding postdoctoral associates and faculty mentors. More than 80 postdoctoral associates and university administrators were in attendance at the events held last   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Thinkabit Lab enters new era with Fairfax County Public Schools The programs found a new classroom home at Alexandria's Bucknell Elementary School. By Noah Frank As some of Virginia Tech's K-12 programming embarks on a new era, it's fitting that it does so with one of the pioneers of STEM education at the helm. The successful implementation of the Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab at Virginia Tech helped introduce techno  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * What to Know About Winsome Earle-Sears Ahead of the Debate Winsome Earle-Sears has an extreme record, a dangerous agenda, and will always put her loyalty to Trump ahead of the Commonwealth  * Tonight when Winsome Earle-Sears takes the debate stage, Virginians will be reminded that Sears has an extreme record and will always put her loyalty to Donald Trump ahead of the Commonwealth. Sears ha  more