ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Calls on Democrat Senators Slotkin and Peters to End Government Shutdown, Support a Clean Funding Bill LANSING, MI - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) called on Michigan's Democrat Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters to put politics aside, support a clean continuing resolution, and reopen the federal government. Recent polling from AFP shows that  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Agencies Issue Frequently Asked Questions on Suspicious Activity Reporting Requirements * ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 9, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, joined the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today in issuing an  more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * AIAA SciTech Forum 2026 to Break Barriers Together Registration Is Open for the World's Largest Aerospace R&D Event * AIAA announced registration is open for the premier aerospace R&D event of the year, AIAA SciTech Forum 2026, 12-16 January, Hyatt Regency Orlando, Orlando, Florida. The forum's inspirational theme, "Breaking Barriers Together: Boundle  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * An Overview Of Bill 96: Quebec's French Translation Requirements * Recent developments in Quebec have brought a renewed focus on the use of French in the Canadian province, including expanded French translation requirements for companies that primarily provide their products in another language. In 2024, Quebec amended its French translation requirements via the Final Regulati  more

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. 10 -- ATA Aviation, Fredericksburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) highlighting critical safety issues regarding the proposed rulemaking for Parts 108 and 146. The company emphasizes its experience in ensuring the safe integration of drones within the National Airspace System (NAS) and urges the FAA to address specific operational concerns identified in the proposed regulations. ATA Aviation operates over 20 sites ac  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Annual Meeting Will Feature Army Leaders * The Association of the U.S. Army will hold its Annual Meeting and Exposition as scheduled on Oct. 13-15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Our signature professional development event is taking place as planned with the participation of Army leaders from across the force. Based on preregi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On Gaza Ceasefire Agreement * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement today on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas: "Like many people around the world I was heartened to hear last night's news of a long-overdue ceasefire agreement. It should be implemented without delay. "It should not have taken this much time or this much suffering to end the  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * CFA Institute Reports Results for CFA Program Level II Testing in August 2025 CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that of the 9,898 candidates worldwide who sat for the Level II CFA Program exam in August 2025, 44 percent have passed. All candidates will be notified of their results today. Chris Wiese, CFA, Man  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Asks Nominees About Improving New Chemical Reviews, American Nuclear Leadership Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commiss  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Asks Nominees About Improving New Chemical Reviews, American Nuclear Leadership * To watch Chairman Capito's questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh to be a Member of the Nuclear Regula  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider NRC, EPA Nominees Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Congress Shouts Down Local Voices by Striking Down Western Land Management Plans * DENVER -- The U.S. Senate's votes to cancel land management plans in Montana and North Dakota invalidates plans shaped by local stakeholders, undermines multiple-use strategies, and bars public land agencies from crafting future, similar stewardship strategies. The Senate's votes fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Kiley McLeroy, policy analyst at the American Conservative Union Foundation dba Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed revisions to the information collected on immigration forms. The comments emphasize the need for enhanced security measures amid growing concerns over immigration fraud and abuse in the United  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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Foxx Praises Significant Peace Agreement Between the State of Israel and Hamas * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on phase one of the historic peace agreement - brokered by President Trump - that was agreed to by the State of Israel and Hamas. "Blessed are the peacemakers. This new agreement has undeniably opened the door for peace within t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Financial Sector Coordinating Council (FSSCC), Reston, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urging enhancements to the draft guidance titled "2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)." This document, published on August 22, aims to establish a framework for improving supply chain transparency across the software industry, which the FSSCC believes is critical for bolstering cyb  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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Op-Ed: Democrats Should Support Measure to Reopen the Federal Government * As the U.S. government enters a second week of a shutdown, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) penned an op-ed that encourages Senate Democrats to end their shutdown and vote for the Republicans' clean, short-term Continuing Resolution to reopen the government. Read his full op-ed in Cardinal News here or be  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Grounding Monitor Interrupters On RVs and Their Impact On RV Parks And Campgrounds * The 2026 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) is now published, which finalizes the grounding monitor interrupters requirement. All RVs with 30A or 50A electrical service will be required to install a Grounding Monitor Interrupter (GMI), which is a loss-of-ground device. Before electric  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Hitachi Vantara Federal, Reston, Virginia, and Lineaje Inc., Saratoga, California, have submitted a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regarding the draft 2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). The companies are collaborating to enhance software transparency and security for public sector and private organizations. In their letter, the companies commended CISA's leadership in advocating for SBOM ado  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 --Club for Growth Action, an arm of the Club for Growth, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: 'Sick Man' Jay Jones Wants Republicans Dead In case you missed it, Club for Growth Action released a new ad informing Virginia voters about horrific text messages sent by Democrat Attorney General Candidate Jay Jones, where he fantasized about Republican lawmakers being shot. In the texts, Jones said, "(Former Republican Speaker of the House Todd) Gilbert gets two bulle  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The International Wood Products Association (IWPA), Alexandria, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) addressing the agency's Notice soliciting input as it formulates U.S. negotiating positions ahead of the upcoming Twentieth Meeting of the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP20). The association, representing the North American international wood products industry, expresses concerns about potential changes in U.S. participati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans, Goodlander, and Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Shipyard Workers During Government Shutdowns * Virginia Beach, VA. --Reps. Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), and Chris Pappas (D-NH) introduced the bipartisan Pay Our Public Shipyard Workers Act to ensure that the civilian and military workforce at America's public shipyards continues to be paid during government shutdown  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

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE: Large Premium Increases Further Erode Appeal of Federal Employment, Highlight Need for FEHB/PSHB Enrollees to Compare Plans * In response to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announcing 2026 health insurance premiums for America's active and retired federal workers, NARFE National President William "Bill" Sha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Arlington, Virginia, has articulated objections in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS). The organization expresses worries about the implications of the new federal admissions data collection initiated by a recent Presidential Memorandum under the Trump administration. NACAC believes the approach could comp  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) emphasizing the need for regulatory reform as part of the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA) review. In their correspondence, NASCUS applauded the agency's commitment to reducing outdated and burdensome regulations, particularly those affecting federally insured state-c  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * New grant program to improve community buildings in Southwest Virginia NORTON, Va. -- This October, Appalachian Voices announced a new funding opportunity to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy bills for community-serving organizations in Southwest Virginia. Grants of up to $15,000 will be provided to organizations in Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell   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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP), Blacksburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the recently released notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) focusing on normalizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. The organization commended the FAA for its efforts in crafting the proposed regulatory framework, emphasizing the potential benefits it represents for th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- OpenPolicy, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regarding its draft guidance on the "2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)." The coalition commended CISA for its ongoing leadership in updating SBOM guidance, emphasizing that modern practices necessitate adaptability to evolving technological landscapes and emerging threat vectors. In its letter, OpenPolicy observed  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: National Defense] (TNSrep) -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Paper: Army's History Unlocks Today's Potential * Today's Army faces challenges similar to those it has faced throughout history, and the force should learn from its past as it prepares for the future, according to a special report published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "The rise to superpower status and the expansion of national interests to a glob  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Peace Through Strength: Trump Ends Israel-Hamas War Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement praising President Donald Trump's brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas that will begin with a ceasefire, the release of hostages still held in captivity and prisoner exchange: "President Donald Trump has done the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- People for the American Way posted the following news release: * * * People For the American Way Foundation and Artist Shepard Fairey Unveil New Mural in Richmond, Virginia, Featuring Powerful Message, "VOTE!" * Washington, DC - People For the American Way Foundation, along with artist Shepard Fairey, debuted a new mural in Richmond, Virginia, which includes the phrases "Leadership for the many, not for the money" and "Vote!" The mural is part of P  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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on Trump's Baseless Indictment of N.Y. State Attorney General Letitia James Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement in response to the vindictive and baseless indictment filed against New York State Attorney General Letitia James   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Demands Hearings on Trump Administration Breaking Ethics Laws Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, sent a letter to Chairman Tim Walberg requesting hearings on apparent violations of the Hatch Act and potentially other statutes by the Department of Health and H  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Scott, Raskin Demand Federal Criminal Investigation Into Trump Administration Commandeering Federal Employee Emails to Compel Political Speech Trump's Education Department Rewrote Employees' Auto-Replies Without Their Consent to Blame Shutdown on Democrats in Violation of the Law * Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Sco  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Congratulates Abigail Spanberger on Winning the First Debate in the Virginia Gubernatorial Race * : Thursday, October 9th, 2025 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC -- Reproductive Freedom for All congratulates Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger on winning the first debate in the Virgini  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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from an Oct. 8, 2025, confirmation hearing for Ho Nieh to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Douglas Troutman to be assistant administrator for toxic substances of the Environmental Protection Agency: * * * "Today, we will receive testimony from Ho Nieh, who is nominated to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Applauds Senate Confirmation of Three West Virginians Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after the United States Senate officially confirmed three West Virginians: "This is a proud moment for the state of West Virginia. Today, the Senate confirmed three exceptional public servants from our great state to serve in high-level federal roles.   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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- TruWeather Solutions, Reston, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing critical gaps in weather data that impact beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. The letter highlights the importance of integrating comprehensive weather risk management into the proposed regulations outlined in the FAA's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding BVLOS operations. The letter emphasizes that the NPRM acknowledges  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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Calls for an End to the Schumer Shutdown on CNN's Inside Politics * To watch Senator Capito's interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined CNN's Dana Bash on Inside Politics to discuss the government shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON DEMOCRATS KEEPING THE GO  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

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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Frank C. Weith, connected infotainment, product and strategy director at Volkswagen Group of America, Reston, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in strong support of granting an exemption for the H.E.L.P. DeliverSAFE system. The individual, who has worked in the auto industry for over 34 years, championed the wireless communication system as a "game changer" for enhancing the safety of drivers and vuln  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: "I welcome the announcement that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to bring about a ceasefire, secure the release of hostages, and lay the groundwork for a more durable peace following the conflict. Fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Major Utility Companies to Prevent Penalties, Service Shutoffs for Federal Workers During Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and seven of their Senate colleagues urged 22 major energy, water, and broadband utility companies to avoid imposing service shutoffs and other penalties for late or missed payments from federal gov  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Watch, Read: How Australia and the US Are Strengthening Space Capabilities * Australia is investing heavily in the space domain, recognizing its central role in combined operations with the United States and in securing the Indo-Pacific. Brigadier Christopher Gardiner, Space and Cyber Attache at the Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C., joined AFA for   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