FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * A Lifelong Advocate for Students * National Special Education Day is recognized each year on December 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford's signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (link is external) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students receiving special education services, as well as our families who are partners in the edu  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network to offer extensive coverage of 2025 ACC Championship Presented by Subway from Charlotte; Dabo Swinney joins as special guest analyst * * Previews of Duke vs. No. 18 Virginia throughout the week * ACC Huddle, ACC PM and Inside ACCess live from Uptown Charlotte on Friday and Saturday * ACC Championship Field Pass with ACC Huddle alt-cast on ACCN * Tw  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Alexandria Police Department Recognized Among Top 15 Communities Nationwide for National Night Out The City of Alexandria, Virginia, has been honored as one of the top 15 communities in the United States in its city size category for its participation in National Night Out, a nationwide event designed to strengthen community partnerships and promote public safety. Out of more than 4  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * British designed satellites successfully launched in space A cluster of British designed and built satellites has been successfully launched into low Earth orbit, providing defence, security and civil sectors with UK space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to enhance the nation's ability to protect against modern threats. * Three BAE Systems designed and built Azalea radio frequency (RF) sa  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: On film and in life, Darreon Barner sets a rich scene * By Joan Tupponce Inspired by his passion for writing and the big-screen wonder of "The Lion King" and Marvel superhero movies, Darreon Barner hopes that filmmaking will fit into his life's script. But he's also not losing sight of his hometown roots and a new generation he can inspire. A native of rural Brunswick County in   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Congressional internships teach Mason LIFE students independence, resume skills * George Mason University knows the value of hands-on experience in the workplace for all students. An internship can lead to the experience of a lifetime. And that includes Mason LIFE students who are interning on Capitol Hill. Established by former Representative Gregg Harper in 2010, the Gregg and Livingston Harper Congress  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Engineering access: How Medicines for All is making lifesaving drugs affordable * By Caitlin Hanbury MCV Foundation A drug that could end a pandemic only matters if everyone who needs it can actually afford to get it. In public health, this is known as the "last mile," the critical final step in delivering health innovations to the communities that need them most. That challenge lies at the  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Know thyself: UVA professor helps students trace family lineage By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu A nagging question she had pondered for years inspired professor Naseemah Mohamed's latest course: What knowledge could she give students that they would carry with them beyond college? As an assistant professor at the University of Virginia's Carter G. Woodson Institute for African Am  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * LXR Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Greece with Sandblu Santorini: A Cycladic Sanctuary at the Foothills of Ancient Thira A distinctive hillside retreat located on Santorini's eastern coast will welcome guests for the 2026 summer season Highlights of Sandblu Santorini, LXR Hotels & Resorts: * Opening: Summer 2026 * Location: Kamari, Santorini at the foothills of Ancient Thira * Key Count: 66 rooms,  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Patriot Profile: Jaylin Lott * Jaylin Lott Year: Sophomore Major: Business with a minor in sport management Hometown: San Antonio, Texas The athlete and competitor in her fuel George Mason's Jaylin Lott 's love for volleyball, but it's the inner serenity that singing brings her that she treasures away from the court. An Almost Idol: Lott experiences the best of both worlds as a 5-foot-5 defens  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Physical therapist Michael Fiorante embraces new role with U.S. Soccer * By Kyra Newman For Michael Fiorante, DPT, soccer has always been more than a sport. It's a language that anyone can speak. "The beauty of the game is that all you need is a ball to play it," he said. "It doesn't quite matter your physical ability level. It's for everybody." That belief now guides Fiorante's work as a p  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Santa-Marco returns for Herd Holiday Dec. 8 * Marshall University will once again welcome the community to campus for its annual Herd Holiday celebration, a festive evening of winter traditions, family activities and Marshall spirit. This year's event will take place 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at the Memorial Student Center on the Huntington campus. Herd Holiday has grown into one of Marsha  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Three Minute Thesis Competition showcases doctoral research * Rania Zaied, a fourth-year PhD student in George Mason University's Department of Communication, has won first-place at the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, an engaging event that showcases the innovative research of doctoral candidates. She will advance to the 2026 regional competition in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, hosted by the Counci  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Trawling through time: 70 years of the Juvenile Finfish Trawl Survey * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M's Batten School & VIMS. - Ed. For seven decades, William & Mary's 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 monitors more than 1,200 sites each year across th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * H.U.G. Leader program creates generational impact for communication students Peer mentorship program has helped first-year students adjust to university life for the last decade. By Jack Brizendine Buddy Howell often is asked how he recruits student ambassadors for his First-Semester Experience in Comm course. His answer is simple - he doesn't have to. For the past decade, first-year School of Communication st  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Introduced species are changing how seeds move on islands, global study shows Virginia Tech's contribution helped reveal how the loss of native dispersers and the rise of invasive species are transforming island forests. By Max Esterhuizen When birds, bats, and reptiles eat fruit, they help keep forests healthy by carrying seeds away from parent trees. On islands around the world, however, the balance o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jyotishka Datta receives CAREER award to create improved statistical models These new models can be utilized in a wide range of interdisciplinary applications. By Melissa McKeown As a statistician, Associate Professor Jyotishka Datta collaborates on research projects across a variety of domains. Whether he's working with criminologists examining environmental factors of crime, ecologists tracking species diversi  more