PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: * * * Secure Software by Design 2025 Presentations Available The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has released the presentation slides and videos from Secure Software by Design 2025 (https://www.sei.cmu.edu/events/secure-software-by-design/). SEI security researchers and industry software practitioners gathered in Arlington, Virginia, in August to share ways to addre  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Selected by Metropolitan Police Service to Lead Digital Transformation Programme * ASHBURN, Va., November 10, 2025 DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a global technology services provider, today announced it has been chosen as the successful Master Vendor to deliver BPO services as well as ERP and Resource Management (RM) replacem  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS To Host Career Switcher Expo on Thursday, November 20 * Interested in Becoming a Teacher for FCPS? Attend Our Virtual Career Switcher Expo The FCPS Office of Talent Acquisition & Management (TAM) will host a Virtual Career Switcher Expo on Thursday, November 20, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. This event will provide community members with the opportunity to learn how to become a licensed teacher i  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason and Walter Reed Bethesda collaborate to support veterans through the arts By Shayla Brown This year marks the 10th anniversary of George Mason University's Veterans and the Arts Initiative--an important example of George Mason's long-standing commitment to assisting military-connected learners as they embark on new paths following their service. Since 2014, the Veterans and the Arts Initiativ  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Nov. 11 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Henrico County Breaks Ground on First K-12 Living Building * In a bold step toward environmental leadership and educational innovation, Henrico County recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Center for Environmental Science and Sustainability (CESS) at Wilt  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU project preserves veterans' voices for future generations SUMMARY: JMU's Veterans History Project is an initiative to archive veterans' stories for preservation in the Library of Congress. * A project at James Madison University is giving voice to generations of American veterans through interviews, written accounts and photographs being collected for the Library of Congress. JMU's Veterans H  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Liberty University welcomes 'Duck Dynasty' family to Convocation In front of thousands of Liberty University students and many prospective students and parents attending College for a Weekend, the Robertson family from the hit A&E show "Duck Dynasty" and its recent follow-up, "Duck Dynasty: The Revival," told the Convocation crowd how they want their lives in the public eye to reflect Christ. They also   more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- Liberty University issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Liberty Worship Collective releases new album 'To the One' On Friday, the Liberty Worship Collective from Liberty University released its second full-length album, "To the One," a record showcasing its commitment and dedication to creating music that lifts up God's name. LWC performed the song, "Holy Comforter" during the morning's Convocation. LWC is a diverse group of student worshi  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Nov. 11 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University launches direct admit partnership with Boyd County Schools in Kentucky Marshall University has announced a new partnership with Boyd County Schools in Kentucky to launch the Marshall Direct Admit Program, an initiative designed to make higher education more accessible by removing barriers to college admission. Through the program, every senior at Boyd County High School and   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * MEMO: The DGA's Landslide Victories in Virginia and New Jersey are the Path Forward for Democrats in 2026 * TO: Interested Parties FROM: DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper DATE: November 10, 2025 SUBJECT: The DGA's Landslide Victories in Virginia and New Jersey are the Path Forward for Democrats in 2026 The Democratic Governors Association delivered the first two massive wins of t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WINS CRITICS CHOICE DOCUMENTARY AWARD * Arlington, VA; November 10, 2025 The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the winners of the 10th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA), celebrating the year's outstanding achievements in documentary filmmaking and non-fiction television across theatrical, TV, and major digital platforms. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIO  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS! I want to start my notes today with a 'thank you for your service' to all Fairfax County Public School staff who are veterans and have served this amazing country. Secondly, I would like to thank those FCPS staff who are family members of veterans as I understand the sacrifice this entails. I'd like to take a moment to reiterate what I s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Timmy Davis, former U.S. ambassador to Qatar, to address graduates at VCU's December commencement * Timmy Davis, former U.S. ambassador to Qatar, will be the featured speaker at Virginia Commonwealth University's December commencement. Born at Quantico and raised across various Marine Corps bases, Davis merged military discipline and diplomatic commitment as a career member of the nation's Seni  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW's Historic Preservation Book Prize Winner to Talk Rust Belt Revival A lecture by the winner of the University of Mary Washington's 2025 Center for Historic Preservation Book Prize will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 p.m., in Combs Hall, Room 139. Daniel Campo will speak about his book, Postindustrial DIY: Recovering American Rust Belt Icons. Once bustling with more manufactu  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Faculty spotlight: Building smarter, safer systems for the real world By Emma Candelier, ec2ms@virginia.edu When Daniel Graham, an associate professor in the University of Virginia School of Data Science, talks about the future of intelligent systems, he does not begin with the usual vocabulary of cybersecurity or threat mitigation. Instead, he focuses on quality assurance and on how t  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Nov. 10, 2025, by Alice Berry with Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and 'Cosmos' host: * * * Q&A: What keeps us dreaming about space? Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about why we're obsessed What do we get wrong about space? That's the subject of astrophysicist and "Cosmos" host Neil deGrasse Tyson's upcoming lecture at the University of Virginia's John Paul Jones Arena. JPJ will host Tyson Wednesday fo  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * New Course Prepares Students To Advocate for Veterans VA Benefits, Disability Claims Among Issues Covered By Cooper Allen The mission statement of the Department of Veterans Affairs -- "To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" -- is inspired by the 16th president's call du  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * After a football rain delay, alumnus creates a game plan for student success A new scholarship funded by Terra Constructs CEO Babur Mian '92, M.S. '94 addresses the hidden costs of bridge experiences, making construction industry internships more accessible for Myers-Lawson students. By Lisa Tenley An inspiring conversation between civil engineering alumnus Babur Mian '92, M.S. '94 and President Tim Sands durin  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Curious Conversations' podcast: Marcella Kelly talks about black bears By Travis Williams Marcella Kelly joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about Virginia Tech, her journey into wildlife conservation, and insights on bear populations in Southwest Virginia. She explains the use of genetic sampling to study bear health, the impact of warm winters on their behavior, and how to navigate human-bea  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Easing horses' silent suffering is Ana Rangel's goal as she brings specialized expertise in pain management By Andrew Mann New veterinary college faculty member followed a winding road from Mexico City racetracks to equine medicine at Virginia Tech. The donkey arrived as a routine colic case, but Ana Rangel could see something wasn't right. The patient showed signs that didn't fit typical stomach pain. What   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New fellows to further research integrity The first cohort of Innovative Research and Ethical Impact Fellows launched this fall, its members charged with honing their abilities to identify and address ethical research-related issues and then share that skill set with colleagues across the university. By Travis Williams A new group of leaders represent the next chapter of research integrity at Virginia   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Graduate students uncover stories hidden in the forests of the past Armed with maps and 19th century handwriting, students are building a picture of elm before disease and development reshaped the landscape. By Max Esterhuizen When Emma Busteed signed up for Advanced Forest Ecology, she didn't expect her research skills to hinge on deciphering 19th century cursive. "I never knew all those hours practicing curs  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Provost Cyril R. Clarke to deliver fall 2025 University Commencement address By Elena Conway Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril R. Clarke will deliver the keynote address at Virginia Tech's University Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 19. Clarke has served as the university's provost since January 2019 after serving in an interim capacity since November 2017. During that time, he worked closely with  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Waldorf Astoria Touches Down in Greece's Peloponnese Paradise With a beachfront location in the Peloponnese region, Waldorf Astoria Scarlet Bay is scheduled to welcome guests in 2029 * ATHENS - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Scarlet Bay following a management agreement with Royal Group Holding. The property marks the iconic luxury brand's fi  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Trawling through time: 70 years of the Juvenile Finfish Trawl Survey The Batten School & VIMS regularly monitor Chesapeake Bay species, including the invasive blue catfish By Ethan Smith For seven decades, the Batten School & VIMS have built one of the most important data sets in fisheries science: the Juvenile Finfish Trawl Survey. Launched in 1955, the survey now  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- West Virginia University issued the following news: * * * WVU research finds self-control runs in the family When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research. Professor Amy Gentzler of the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences led a six-month survey of 213 Appalachian adolescents and their parents, learning about their self-control in areas  more