FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Key Center SBTS is a Tireless Advocate for her Students * This National Educational Support Professionals Day, we're shining a spotlight on one of our truly outstanding team members: Beth Curtis, school-based technology specialist (SBTS) at Key Center School. Beth's unwavering commitment, leadership, and boundless energy exemplify the critical role our school based staff members play in making F  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * A graduate program for future biomedical research leaders * For most of her life, Reese Dunkenberger's world revolved around the pool. Growing up in Elliston, she spent countless hours commuting to nearby Roanoke for swim practice and competitions. The sport would carry her to Tulane University in Louisiana, where she studied anthropology and cognitive studies and swam c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab to Collaborate on Next-Gen Pilot Training BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the UK Royal Air Force fast-jet trainer programme, leveraging T-7 as the core of the training system and creating a path for the three companies to support future international pilot training opportunities. The companies will collaborate on a training system, in  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Concrete possibilities create 4-VA match * In the construction trades, engineers and builders are constantly pursuing concrete mixes that provide greater durability and strength. Moreover, concrete adaptations that are biodegradable and nontoxic with reduced greenhouse gas emissions attract even more attention. The potential cherry on top of both would be if the adaptation could result in lower production   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Dancing with the Herd set for Dec. 4 * The Marshall University Alumni Association, in partnership with the Office of the Student Body President, is pleased to announce the inaugural Dancing with the Herd event, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. Dancing with the Herd is a fundraising event featuring notable Marshall University couples who will perf  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Devon Walker-Figueroa embraces the 'odd bird' that is 'Lazarus Species,' her new poetry collection * By Sian Wilkerson In her second book, Devon Walker-Figueroa went to the roots of her most enduring fascinations and found a connective force among them: resurrection and the inextricability of endings and beginnings. With her poetry collection "Lazarus Species," Walker-Figueroa, an assistant   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on New RGA Chair Greg Gianforte * DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on Montana Governor Greg Gianforte being elected the next chair of the Republican Governors Association: "Greg Gianforte is a far-right extremist best known for enacting a dangerous abortion ban, pushing to gut Americans' health care, and attacking public lands. His failed record   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason hackathon team turns heads online with award-winning cat robot * George Mason University's College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) made a splash on an online stage when students from four different departments joined forces to compete at Saucethon 2025, a hardware-focused hackathon hosted by Open Sauce and the National Havoc Robot League. Their second-place finish didn't just earn bragging   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * ICYMI: New DNC Numbers Reveal Organizing Was Central to 2025 Blue Wave * As highlighted today in NewsNation, Democratic organizing efforts fueled Tuesday's Blue Wave. Across New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California, Democratic coordinated campaigns recruited and trained over 17,000 volunteers, knocked on over 2.5 million doors, made over 8.5 million phone calls, and s  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Liberty University's Murph Challenge raises thousands for National Center for Healthy Veterans In 2023, a group of Liberty University students launched the LU Murph Challenge, a charitable organization that hosts a competitive CrossFit event on campus to raise money for struggling veterans in Central Virginia. The third annual event was held on Saturday at the Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex, brin  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Nov. 28, 2025: * * * Loyalty Upgraded: Hilton Honors Introduces Faster Path to Elite Status and Reveals New Premium Tier - Diamond Reserve Benefits include best in industry room upgrades, guaranteed late check out and exclusive member support * Evolution of the award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty program makes earning status even more achievable and more rewarding. * New Diamond Reserve tier represen  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New partnership between VCU and AI Ready RVA aims to boost AI education, innovation and community impact * By Mike Porter and William Willis Virginia Commonwealth University and AI Ready RVA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating AI literacy and community engagement, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing artificial intelligence education, research and  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Nov. 18 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Speech and Debate Team Earns Top Honors at Marshall University and Ohio University Tournaments * NEWBERRY, S.C. The Newberry College Speech and Debate Team earned top placements during a multi-tournament competition weekend, Nov. 14-16, 2025. The team traveled to Huntington, West Virginia, for the Marshall University Memorial Tournament and to Athens, Ohio, for the Ohio University Back to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Newsweek: "Democrats Let Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Lead--Now They're Winning" * Newsweek: "Democrats Let Kansas Governor Laura Kelly LeadNow They're Winning" New reporting from Newsweek highlights how DGA Chair Governor Laura Kelly has played a critical role "as a leader of the Democrats' national effort to counter Trump and elect governors" and paved the way for the historic 2025 victories of Mi  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford students, faculty impress with research presentations at American Water Resources Conference By Chad Osborne Four Radford University students and their mentor, Assistant Professor of Geospatial Science Naveen Joseph, presented their research at the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Annual Conference, Nov. 10-12, 2025, in Westminster, Colorado. Students highlighting their work at the p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts VA-01 in Democrats' Direction * Non-partisan race rater: "Wittman Should Expect a Competitive Race" Cook Political Report just shifted Virginia's 1st Congressional District toward Democrats' direction in just the latest sign that Republican Congressman Rob Wittman is more vulnerable than ever. Cook writes in part: " Spanberger car  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts VA-02 to "TOSS-UP" * Non-partisan race rater: "Kiggans is the incumbent hampered by an unpopular president... [she] will have her toughest race yet next year" Cook Political Report just shifted Virginia's 2nd Congressional District toward Democrats' direction in just the latest sign that Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is more vu  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Report from W&M's AidData garners international attention * On Tuesday, AidData, an international development research lab at William & Mary, released a groundbreaking dataset and accompanying report detailing China's overseas lending and grant-giving activities in 200 countries. The report, which relies on data collected by 126 student fact-finders, including more than 100 undergraduates, provides the firs  more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Tech-Saavy CNU Team Rises to Top at Datathon Students use technology to take a swat at mosquito control By Kelli Caplan A team of Captains created a major buzz at the Hampton Roads Datathon after developing an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) dashboard that identifies and tracks mosquitoes in real time to help reduce disease spread across Norfolk. The team, representing Christopher Newp  more

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 18 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Boosts Hybrid Production with $912 Million Investment Creating 252 New U.S. Manufacturing Jobs * * More jobs, investments in Toyota's West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee plants * Hybrid-electric Corollas coming to Mississippi PLANO, Texas, (Nov. 18, 2025) - Toyota's U.S. manufacturing presence is expanding again to meet growing demand for hybrid vehicles. As  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Landscape Management Project Welcomes Goats to Fredericksburg Campus By Amy Jessee The University of Mary Washington has partnered with The Good Steward Farm to enlist a herd of goats to clear overgrown areas in the woods along the Sunken Road boundary of the Fredericksburg Campus. About a dozen goats are working to assist with the removal of invasive plant species and ready the ground  more

WISE, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * UVA Wise and UVA Student Government Associations Join Forces By Dedra Duty On Friday, history was made between the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) Student Government Association (SGA) and the University of Virginia's (UVA) student council when the two met in person for the signing of a cooperative agreement. The result of months of dialogue and ideas, a partnership was  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech research continues upward trajectory amid uncertain federal funding landscape Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation Dan Sui reported to the Board of Visitors that the university's research enterprise remains on track to reach $600 million in externally sponsored research expenditures by 2029. By Lindsey Haugh Virginia Tech's research enterprise continues to grow with externally sponsor  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Blacksburg campus improvement projects create a universal pathway to learning By Rosie Cicmanec The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' Building and Grounds Committee approved a combined design preview and review for the Improve Campus Accessibility capital construction project to enhance pedestrian pathways and further accessibility across the Blacksburg campus. Approved during the board's meeting Nov. 18 in Ale  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors meeting highlights continued enrollment demand, strong research portfolio, growth plans in Roanoke Virginia Tech's newly named head football coach James Franklin and his wife, Fumi, made a surprise visit to the Board of Visitors quarterly meeting in Alexandria on Tuesday, just one day after Franklin's hiring was announced. His appearance energized the room and underscored the university's commitm  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A graduate program for future biomedical research leaders This fall's entering class is one of the largest for the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program. By Lena Ayuk For most of her life, Reese Dunkenberger's world revolved around the pool. Growing up in Elliston, she spent countless hours commuting to nearby Roanoke for swim practice and competitions. The sport would carry her to Tulan  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How hair-thin brain fibers could help treat Alzheimer's, epilepsy, and Parkinson's Virginia Tech electrical engineer creates multi-functional fibers to study and treat neurological disease. By Niki Hazuda The human brain consists of more than 80 billion neurons, interconnected through pathways that are responsible for learning, memory, and sensation. When something goes wrong with the brain's circuitry, it can   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Mapping the past, shaping the future From the first graduate to new degrees in climate science and GIS, the Department of Geography is charting how people, data, and the planet connect, both in the past and into the future. By Chris Moody The Department of Geography began 50 years ago with a handful of faculty and a few curious students and has grown into a nationally ranked leader in mapping, climate science,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sustainability initiatives yield educational and economic returns By Jenni Goodman Virginia Tech continues to demonstrate leadership in environmental responsibility, earning national recognition and implementing wide-reaching sustainability efforts across academics, student life, infrastructure, and operations. The university's sustainability achievements were highlighted in the 2024-2025 Sustainability Annual   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M's AidData: China's lending portfolio shifts focus to US, EU, sensitive industries * William & Mary's AidData research lab today released a new flagship report and massive dataset that comprehensively tracks China's lending and grant-giving activities worldwide. The report, based on data collected by William & Mary students, reveals that the scale and scope of Beijing's portfolio is vastly larger than p  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 19 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,576 New WV Business Registrations for October of 2025 The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,576 new businesses statewide during the month of October according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in October include Kanawha, Berkeley, Monongalia, Jef  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 19 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $344,000 in North Charleston Infrastructure Charleston, W.Va., (November 18, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is investing $344,000 in infrastructure upgrades in North Charleston. "At West Virginia American Water, we understand that strong infrastructure is the foundation of maintaining high-quality water s  more