ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS Calls on Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann To Advance Educational Savings Accounts in Mississippi * Jackson, MS - Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) released the following statement from AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown urging Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann to support the expansion of educational savings accounts.  "Across Mississippi, families ar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the recent amendment to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The changes address diversion issues related to entities on the Entity List and other restricted end users, highlighting challenges for the aerospace and defense industry. In the letter, AIA emphasizes its commitment to compliance with the EAR  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) adjustments for Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. ALPA, which represents over 80,000 professional airline pilots across 43 airlines in the United States and Canada, reviewed the recent revisions and expressed strong support for the proposed changes. The   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The American College of Radiology (ACR), Reston, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in response to a request for information regarding regulatory reform on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. ACR, representing over 40,000 professionals in the fields of diagnostic and interventional radiology, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine, outlined several crucial points on enhancing AI oversight, transpa  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Repeal of Public Lands Rule * DENVER More than 15,000 National Wildlife Federation members and supporters, along with eight of the organization's state affiliates, urged the Department of the Interior not to repeal the Public Lands Rule, which is an important tool to ensure that public lands are conserved and restored for future ge  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * ASC Z80 Fall Meeting Strengthens Collaboration in Advancing Optical Standards * Alexandria, VA - November 10, 2025 - Last month, professionals throughout the optical community convened in Clearwater, Florida, for the Accredited Standards Committee for Ophthalmic Optics, ASC Z80 fall meeting. The Vision Council, leading trade association for the optical industry, has served as   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Joins Military Groups to Urge Quick End to Shutdown * The government shutdown is hurting troops, their families and the hundreds of thousands of civilians who keep the nation's defense at the ready, a group of retired military leaders said. Acknowledging the emerging effort on Capitol Hill to break the stalemate that prompted the marathon shutdown, senior lead  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Proposed Continuing Resolution * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement on the Senate's proposed continuing resolution, which would extend current levels of government funding through January 30 while failing to address the expiration of critical health care tax credits under the Affordable Care Act that help millions of Americans affor  more

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

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Bowling Season Opens at Virginia State with Strong Performances Across Both Divisions * ETTRICK, VA (November 10, 2025) Virginia State University hosted CIAA Bowling Event I on November 7-8, welcoming eight conference institutions to open the 2025-26 bowling season. The two-day event featured competitive play across both team and individual categorie  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Football: Week Ten Closes Regular Season with Statement Wins and Historic Moments * Charlotte, NC (November 10, 2025) - Week Ten of CIAA Football marked the end of the 2025 regular season, with all teams finishing play except Virginia Union University and Johnson C. Smith University, who advance to the 2025 CIAA Football Championship. Virginia Unio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Fight to Protect Voting by Mail * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led a letter, including 32 other representatives, to President Donald Trump to demand he cease his attacks on access to the ballot and mail-in voting. After the November 4, 2025 elections, which led to resounding victories for Democratic candidates in New Jersey and Virg  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) expressing concerns over the recently published interim final rule known as the Affiliates Rule. The rule, which seeks to expand end-user controls to cover affiliates of certain listed entities, has been criticized by the association for its unworkability and the burdens it places on U.S. companies. In the letter, the CTA emphasiz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- CropLife America (CLA) and Responsible Industry for Sound Environment (RISE), Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) emphasizing the need for regulatory reform to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) in the pesticide registration process. The organizations represent a broad coalition of agricultural stakeholders and emphasize the importance of modernizing the regulatory framework to promote efficienc  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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Attends Fort Chiswell Middle School Veterans Day Assembly * The United States will celebrate Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11. Ahead of the holiday, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) visited Fort Chiswell Middle School to attend the school's Veterans Day assembly. The assembly honored the service and sacrifice of American veterans. Following the assembly, Congressman Griffit  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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-MI Hosts Pints & Policy Event with Congressman Barrett * Owosso, MI - Last Friday, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) hosted a "Pints & Policy" event with special guest Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) to discuss key issues in Washington D.C. and salute veterans ahead of Veterans Day.  During the discussion, Congressman Barrett highlighted the positiv  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued the following news release: * * * Intelligence Community, Department of War Welcome LTG Michele Bredenkamp as Director of NGA * SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA - Recently, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI) Aaron Lukas and Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security Bradley Hansell welcomed Lieutenant General Michele Bredenkamp as the Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agenc  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * ISC East 2025 Unveils Exciting New Show Floor Experiences * NORWALK, Conn. ISC East, the Northeast's leading security and public safety event, has announced exciting additions to its 2025 show floor. Taking place November 18-20 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, the eventpresented with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA)  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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Funding Deal to Reopen Government, Protect Federal Employees, and Vote to Protect Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement announcing he will vote to advance legislation to reopen the government and protect federal employees and vote to protect Americans' health care: "I have long said that to earn my vote, we need to be  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- LGBT Tech, Staunton, Virginia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing technology for LGBTQ+ communities, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) urging the federal agency to initiate reforms aimed at ensuring trustworthy and equitable artificial intelligence (AI) practices. The organization's insights are based on a belief that AI tools have the potential to significantly impact access to services and information for  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 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Latest Senate Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to advance a deal to fund the government without a permanent extension of the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits: "Forty-one days ago, the Republicans who control the White House, the House and the Senate  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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy urging significant regulatory reform related to artificial intelligence (AI). Representing a vast network of over 65,000 individual members from various sectors, NDIA emphasizes the importance of overcoming existing barriers that hinder the adoption and development of innovative AI technologies within the U.S. Government  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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans on Senate Vote to Open the Government * Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement as the Senate began the process of advancing a funding package to reopen the government: "I am glad that after forty days, eight Senate Democrats stopped pandering to their left-wing base and started the process to end the Schumer shutdown. This shutdown held Americ  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * 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. SEI security researchers and industry software practitioners gathered in Arlington, Virginia, in August to share ways to address, prevent, or eliminate security weaknesses earlie  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Warner to Oppose Republican CR * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement: "Every day this shutdown drags on, Virginians feel it, from federal workers struggling to pay their bills to families unsure how they will put food on the table because this administration is cruelly and deliberately withholding the assistance they need. I want nothing more than to r  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

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Virginia State Sweeps Inaugural CIAA Soccer Cups with Men's and Women's Titles * ETTRICK, VA (November 10, 2025) - Virginia State University closed out its fall soccer season with a sweep of the inaugural CIAA Soccer Cups, as both the men's and women's programs earned 2-1 victories at Rogers Stadium. The Trojans' men's team defeated Shaw University on T  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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on the Senate Republican plan to pass a Continuing Resolution Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), released the following statement on the Senate Republican plan to pass a Continuing Resolution. "Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have made one thing abundantly clear during this Republican shutdown: they will go to any length to take heal  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

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * WV Millville Quarry Workers File Petition to Oust International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local DNCL Union Bosses * Majority of Harpers Ferry quarry workers support petition seeking end of union monopoly "representation" Harpers Ferry, WV (November 10, 2025) - With the support of a majority of his coworkers, Holcim Millville Quarry employee Curtis Mills has filed   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