ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems awarded Korea Aerospace Industries contract to equip KF-21 aircraft with new Identification Friend or Foe systems Combined Interrogator Transponder brings enhanced command and control capabilities to fifth-generation fighter aircraft * BAE Systems has received an $11 million contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to integrate the AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) on   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Maham Asim weaves personal thread into fashion * By Drew Thompson Since childhood, Maham Asim has felt drawn to fashion - the innate creativity of assembling pieces, the experimentation of mixing styles, the confidence that flows from clothing. And she draws inspiration from her homeland. Asim is from Pakistan, though she grew up in Northern Virginia's Woodbridge area. As she   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Collection of GWAR flyers and art at VCU Libraries highlights Richmond's counterculture history * By Brian McNeill VCU Libraries' Special Collections and Archives has catalogued and made available to the public and researchers a collection of original art and promotional flyers associated with the Richmond-based sci-fi heavy metal band GWAR. Contributed by Bob Gorman, a former Virginia Common  more

RESTON, Virginia, Dec. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore Expands Cross-Platform Campaign Measurement to Include Audio and Social New capabilities strengthen cross-platform campaign reporting suite; CCR rebranded as Cross-Platform Campaign Results * Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behaviors, today announced the expa  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Dec. 15 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Fr. Gregory Pine Delivers Inspiring Address at Christmas at Christendom Event * Christendom College welcomed renowned author, speaker, and podcast host Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., back to campus to deliver a keynote address titled "The Incarnation (Might Not Have) Happened" at the college's annual Christmas at Christendom event, one of the college's largest benefactor gatherings of the year. "During this Adv  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Hampton by Hilton Set for India Expansion with First Five Hotel Signings in Partnership with NILE Hospitality * In the next two years, Hampton by Hilton will debut in Amritsar, Vrindavan, Raipur and Lonavala under strategic licensing agreement with NILE Hospitality * New hotels will serve quality-driven travelers with its signature Hampton hospitality, "Hamptonality", bringing reg  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Jen Kiggans Silent As Trump's VA Plans to Eliminate Tens of Thousands of Jobs & Reduce Veteran Care * Washington Post : VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs Congresswoman Jen Kiggans has been silent as the Trump Administration plans to eliminate " as many as 35,000 " health care positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Virginia veterans   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 15 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Key Takeaways - Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee Meeting (12/12/25) * Hello FCPS Families and Staff, Our Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee met for the last time at Gatehouse Administration Center Friday evening. I am incredibly thankful for their time, feedback, and professionalism in representing their respective communities during this process. As part   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Dec. 15 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University provides update on transformative IDEA District development * Marshall University today shared an update on the ongoing development of its IDEA (Impossible Doesn't Exist Anymore) District, a major innovation, research and economic development zone taking shape just west of the Huntington campus. The district is positioned to become a dynamic center of research, entrepreneurs  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Sucden and Mars announce collaboration for climate-resilient cocoa Sucden and Mars announce five-year collaboration for advancing low-carbon, climate-resilient cocoa production on participating farms in the Dominican Republic and Ecuador Aligned to Mars 2030 ambition to cut emissions across the entire business by 50% and to achieve Net Zero by 20  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 15 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Why a mild brain injury can trigger Alzheimer's By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is revealing why traumatic brain injury increases the chance of developing Alzheimer's disease - and the discovery is pointing to a potential strategy to prevent the progressive brain disorder. John Lukens, director of UVA's Harrison Family  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Police holding two active threat trainings on Dec. 17 * By Jake Burns VCU Police Virginia Commonwealth University Police and Emergency Management will host two realistic training exercises on the Monroe Park Campus on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. The simulations will include the use of realistic weapons, training weapons, a significant law enf  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Ali Mehrizi-Sani awarded Bradley Senior Faculty Fellowship Ali Mehrizi-Sani, professor of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been awarded a Bradley Senior Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding faculty in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. It was created with the   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 16 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Can AI read your travel vibes? This research says yes Juan Luis Nicolau explored how the tool can co-create experiences for travelers in real time and tailor an entire vacation to an individual person based on their emotions. By Jacob Levin Feeling run down and need a place to recharge, but not sure where to go? Wanting a place that only serves local coffee where you can look at paintings from local ar  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * From industry to inspiration: Jay Rule guides the next generation of engineers Rule '75, M.S. '76, Ph.D '88 came to campus in 1971 and never really left. After a career in industry, he remains connected to future engineers. By Alex Parrish Jay Rule '75, M.S. '76, Ph.D '88 has an old chair in his home workshop, still sturdy after decades of use. It is mostly painted black, but there is noticeable wear on the arm  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 16 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Neurons within the brain localize genetic messages using simple rules, study finds The findings point to a numbers-driven system that shapes how neurons manage genetic instructions across time and space By John Pastor Scientists found that messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules that carry genetic instructions to the far reaches of neurons in the brain tend to cluster together mostly because they are abundant,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Yang 'Cindy' Yi awarded Bradley Senior Faculty Fellowship Yang "Cindy" Yi, professor of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been awarded a Bradley Senior Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding faculty in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. It was created with the su  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 16 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces New SMART529 Mobile App Feature State Treasurer Larry Pack today announced that many SMART29 account owners will have the ability to make withdrawals directly from the READYSAVE529 mobile app. The new feature is available to SMART529 WV Direct and SMART529 Select account owners. Users can initiate withdrawals from the mobile app to   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Waldorf Astoria to Come to Spain's Malaga Province with Waldorf Astoria Marbella Set to open in 2029, Waldorf Astoria Marbella will bring the brand's signature service and contemporary luxury to Southern Spain Fast Facts: * Opening: 2029 * Location: Coastal city of Marbella with views of the Mediterranean * Room Count: 120 guest rooms and 120 branded residences under the Waldor  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Dec. 15 (TNSjou) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Can Virginia stop the blue catfish? New research shows the Chesapeake Bay's top invader is hard to control By Ethan Smith For decades, the Chesapeake Bay's rivers and tributaries have been home to a troublesome guest whose presence continues to ripple through the ecosystem. The blue catfish -- first introduced in the 1970s for recreational fishing -- has si  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Dec. 15 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * WLU Exercise Physiology Students Win Regional College Bowl, Advance to National Championship Three West Liberty University Exercise Physiology students earned first place in the College Bowl competition at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (MARC-ACSM) annual meeting, held Nov. 6-8 in Harrisburg, Pa. The team, Sophie Abraham, Shaela Holliday, and Jacob Wal  more