BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Brian Romans talks about Antarctic Bottom Water By Travis Williams Brian Romans joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about Antarctic Bottom Water and its significance for global ocean circulation and climate science. He explained the processes involved in studying ocean currents, the geological records that provide insights into past ocean conditions, and the im  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * 'Decisive Action' Needed to Strengthen Industrial Base * The Army is moving quickly to strengthen its organic industrial base by addressing aging infrastructure, transforming how it works with industry and expanding its manufacturing capabilities, a senior officer said. While many of the Army's organic industrial base facilities have been modernized since they were  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * 12 Faculty Across Disciplines Awarded Tenure and Promotion * This spring, 12 faculty members were approved for tenure or promotion at the February Board of Managers meeting. Faculty members receiving promotion to professor include: Diane Anderson Professor of Educational Studies Diane Anderson uses active experiences and ethnographic methods to explore the power of the social identities of readers  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * 13News Now Verifies That Jen Kiggans Cut Veterans' Health Care * A recent TV ad fact check from 13News Now verified the claim that Congresswoman Jen Kiggans has voted to cut health care for veterans. The fact check stated in part: " It is true that Kiggans voted along party lines in favor of the Trump administration's budget bill [...] The bill faced criticism for including dee  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * 2026 RV Wholesale Shipments To Rise Modestly * The Spring 2026 edition of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association, maintains the projection for 2026 wholesale shipments to reach the mid-300,000 unit level. The new forecast expects 2026 RV shipments to range between 328,800 and 367,000 units with a median of 349,000 unit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Presents at AASHTO Washington Briefing * Cian Cashin, AAMVA's Vice President of Government Affairs, joined strategic partners the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA) to present this week at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Offici  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network delivers comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Women's and Men's Basketball Tournaments * * More than 35 hours of live games and studio programming from Greater Atlanta and Charlotte * First & second rounds of women's tournament and first round of men's tournament air exclusively on ACCN * Nothing But Net selection specials Sunday, March 15 ACC Networ  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Education (Department)  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 4 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * Alliance Submits Comment Letter on the Department of Education's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 'Reimagining and Improving Student Education' (RISE) The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) has submitted a response to The Department of Education's proposed rule, titled Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE). While the Alliance appreciates the Department'  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Present the 2026 Protect My Public Media Award to Lori Overdorf of Buffalo Toronto Public Media * WASHINGTON - March 3, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the inaugural 2026 Protect My Public Media Award to Lori Overdorf, Director of Foundation and Government Relations at Buffalo Toronto Public Med  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Present the 2026 Protect My Public Media Award to PBS SoCal * WASHINGTON - March 3, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the inaugural 2026 Protect My Public Media Award to PBS SoCal. The Protect My Public Media Award recognizes the exceptional work of stations and their staff in support of the Pro  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch's Craft Beer Portfolio is Off to Its Best Start Yet in 2026 * In 2025, Anheuser-Busch's craft beer portfolio drove profitability and market share growth for the larger company and had its best year of performance in nearly a decade. As reported by industry analysts at Bump Williams Consulting, three of the top five fastest-growing craft brewe  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, March 2 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU researchers discuss how military experience preps veterans for teaching at national conference * Jasmin Linares, assistant vice president for Military and Veterans Affairs (at left), and Dr. Joanne Philhower, assistant professor in the Eriksson College of Education (at right). CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Two Austin Peay State University employees presented research at a national education confere  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Presents 2026 David J. Brugger Community Leader Award to Dax Schieffer of Montana PBS * WASHINGTON - March 3, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2026 David J. Brugger Community Leader Award to Dax Schieffer, representing Montana PBS. The Brugger Award, named for APTS's long-time former President and CEO, David Brugger, is p  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Presents 2026 Patrick Butler National Advocacy Award to Jeff Tucker, General Manager of Idaho Public Television * WASHINGTON - March 3, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2026 Patrick Butler National Advocacy Award to Jeff Tucker, General Manager of Idaho Public Television, for his work in building relationships and support f  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Presents 2026 Pillar of Public Service Award to Sylvia Strobel, President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT) * WASHINGTON - March 3, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2026 Pillar of Public Service Award to Sylvia Strobel, President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT), for her exceptional work in education, public safety and commu  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans * Proposal will discourage potential healthcare workers from entering the field at a critical time when more professionals with these skills are needed OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general an  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Named Among 100 Best Places to Work * The Association of the U.S. Army has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Greater Washington by the Washington Business Journal. As a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America's Army and supporters of a strong national defense, AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems introduces Silver Link(TM) conformal antenna aperture solutions New Silver Link(TM) product line builds on 30 years of experience delivering antenna solutions for air dominance defense programs * BAE Systems has introduced Silver Link(TM), a new line of modular, adaptable antenna solutions to support air dominance programs and deliver airborne-assured communications. The new Silver Link(TM) port  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 3 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Butler, Carrion chosen as fall 2025 Values in Action Award recipients * The Values in Action Awards recognize leaders on the William & Mary campus who embody the university's values of belonging, excellence, flourishing, integrity, respect and service. These awards, established by two anonymous donors with private funds, are awarded in the fall and spring semesters, with individuals receiving $2,500. Selec  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 3 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville Engineers Thrive in Top Research Programs * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer As competition intensifies at the nation's top graduate schools, students from smaller universities often wonder whether they will be able to keep pace. For Cedarville University engineering graduates like Jordan Edwards, that question has been answered with a resounding "yes." Cedarville Engineering Grad  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 2 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Clinical practice guideline emphasizes statins remain core therapy for heart disease symptoms * Heart disease remains the biggest killer of U.S. men, women, and minorities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Statins, oral medications that lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood and prevent ca  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results * RESTON, VA, March 3, 2026 - Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media, today announced that it plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Environmental Groups Request Rehearing for Controversial SSEP Pipeline * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Environmental groups filed a request for rehearing for the dangerous, expensive, and unnecessary Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP. Transco's proposed SSEP project includes 55 miles of new pipeline that would run through Virginia and North Carolina, and also includes compressor station   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line * * Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches * College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium * 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release: * * * FMCSA Seeks 18 Drivers to Help Test HOS Pilot Programs FMCSA currently seeks 18 drivers to help the agency test and fine-tune two upcoming hours-of-service pilot programs. Over the course of six weeks, these drivers will help us make sure the study plans, training materials, and data collection tools are clear, practical, and ready for broader rollo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * FRTIB Quarterly Information Packet * The Office of Participant Experience at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board ( FRTIB ) shared its latest quarterly information packet on February 24. This update explains how Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participants can move money from their traditional (pre-tax) TSP balance to  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason Giving Day 2026: Asking Mason Nation to lace up for community impact * April 2 heralds the return of George Mason Giving Day. This annual celebration of community and generosity is a 24-hour sprint where George Mason University alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students, and families of George Mason come together in a network of support, where every gift makes a difference. The yearly event h  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Administrative Law Clinic, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior urging regulatory revisions and structural changes to the Federal Subsistence Management Program. In the letter, the Clinic sets forth several proposals aimed at enhancing the management of subsistence resources for Alaska residents. Central to their recommendations is the assertion that current regu  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Celebrates $8.9 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Giles County * Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced an $8.9 million investment from Interstate Group LLC to expand operations in Giles County. According to a press release, this investment will support 46 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "V  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 3 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University's Dean Julia Wilson Appointed Chair of the Aldo Beckman Awards Judging Committee for the White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner * WHCA Awards Hampton Students $12,000 in Scholarships Hampton, Virginia - Jan. 28, 2026 - Hampton University Dean Julia Wilson has been appointed chair of the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Aldo Beckman Awards Committee. The award re  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Heather Jenks: Dedicated To Excellent Customer Service * Genesis Products' Vice President of Sales, Heather Jenks, combines her personal love for camping with extensive sales expertise to enhance customer experiences for RV manufacturers and consumers. Genesis Products supplies laminated panels, wood components, and custom molded solutions. They serve manufacturers across a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 4 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * Highlights of the February 28 VSB Council Meeting At its meeting on February 28, 2026, in Richmond, the Virginia State Bar Council heard the following significant reports and took the following actions. Amendments to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.9(c) Council approved with 46 yes votes, 17 no votes, and 1 abstention, amendments to RPC 1.9 (c), Conflict of Interest-Former Client. The prop  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 4 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * The Highly Awaited Monarch San Antonio Opens Its Doors, Ushering in a New Era for Downtown The $185M lifestyle hotel brings sophisticated accommodations, exceptional amenities & chef driven cuisine just steps from the River Walk and the Alamo * SAN ANTONIO -- More than a decade in the making, one of Texas's most anticipated hotels makes its long-awaited debut as The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Col  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Homeland Security Shutdown Continues * The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues into its third week, as Congress and the President failed to extend DHS funding ahead of a February 13 deadline. While both sides appeared to be negotiating in good faith over the details and conditions of funding fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Slam Proposals to Exacerbate the Student Loan Crisis * As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external) WASHINGTON - Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), led over 85 House Democrats' opposition (link is external) to the Department of Education's proposed rule on federal student loans. T  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * House Democrats Slam Proposals to Exacerbate the Student Loan Crisis Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), led over 85 House Democrats' opposition to the Department of Education's proposed rule on federal student loans. The proposed rule, titled "Reimagining and Improving St  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * Italian Army selects BAE Systems OneArc's VBS4 and Mantle to modernize enterprise virtual training capability BAE Systems OneArc (OneArc(TM)), a global leader in military simulation and training solutions, was awarded a contract in December 2025 from the Italian Ministry of Defense to modernize the Italian Army's virtual training ecosystem with VBS(R)4, OneArc's next-generation virtual training and mission re  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 15 parties and the withdrawal of three entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schumer, and Schiff: Senate to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Tomorrow * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the Senate will vote on their bipartisan War Powers Resolution for Iran tomorrow. The bipartisan resolution, which was introduced on January 29, would stop President Donald Tr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * LIFE ON EARTH: ATTENBOROUGH'S GREATEST ADVENTURE Premieres Wednesday, May 6, 2026 * ARLINGTON VA; March 3, 2026 - In 1976, Sir David Attenborough embarked on an ambitious three-year global odyssey to film Life on Earth, an innovative documentary of unprecedented scale. Attenborough and his team traveled to 40 countries to document over 600 species and faced extraordinary challenges along the way  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 4 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Australia with New Signing in South East Queensland, continuing Hilton's Expansion in the Region Commanding a prime position on the Gold Coast's Southport Spit, the hotel will welcome guests from early 2027 * SYDNEY, Australia - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an iconic Gold Coast hotel with Islander Hotel Trading Pty Ltd. The prop  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 3 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Middle School Rite of Passage Readies FCPS Students for Financial Realities of Adulthood * On a Friday in January, Glasgow Middle School eighth grader Zach has become an auto damage insurance investigator, making $90,000 a year, with a 640 credit score and no children. His classmate Adoneyas, is similarly child-free, working as a traffic technician who earns $68,000 a year, with a 720 credit s  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Education] -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release: * * * National PTA Recognizes Senator Katie Britt with Congressional Voice for Children Award * ALEXANDRIA, Va., (March 3, 2026)-National PTA is pleased to recognize Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) with its 2026 Congressional Voice for Children Award. The award honors outstanding leadership and commitment in Congress to making a difference for the education, health, sa  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 4 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * National Taxpayers Union Welcomes Callie Shinkle National Taxpayers Union (NTU) President Pete Sepp on Tuesday announced Callie Shinkle has joined the organization as Partnerships Manager. In this role, Shinkle will cultivate deeper relationships with NTU and National Taxpayers Union Foundation's (NTUF) current and prospective supporters. "We are delighted to welcome Callie  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * NEA's Read Across America Brings the Joy of Reading--and the Freedom to Read--to Students and Classrooms Nationwide Across the country, students and educators are celebrating reading today and every day, as our classrooms and communities participate in NEA's Read Across America, the association's flagship literacy program providing joyful, inclusive reading experiences for every  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * New Topic Pages Added to AAMVA Website * The AAMVA website has expanded to include two new topic pages - Intelligent Speed Assistance and Human Trafficking. Looking for content filtered by topic makes it easy to find many resources on a subject you are interested in learning more about. Simply select or search for a topic on th  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Proposed Rule Would Limit Top Marks on Performance Evaluations * Last week, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a proposed rule to limit the number of federal employees who can receive top marks on their performance evaluations. Under the proposed rule, agencies would be allowed to set quotas for how man  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments to assist in selecting locations for future community outreach offices within the Southeast Region. This initiative follows the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022, which mandates the establishment of at least four such offices by Dec. 29, 2027. The Southeast Region includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tenne  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Patriots named co-regular season champions, earning 2nd seed in A-10 Tournament * The George Mason women's basketball team has captured a share of the 2026 Atlantic 10 Regular Season Championship-the first regular season conference title in program history. The Patriots closed league play with a program-best 16-2 conference record, marking their strongest Atlantic 10 ever. George Mason shares the title w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS KIDS and Producers Win Two Children's and Family Emmy Awards * On March 2, 2026, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the 4 th annual Children's and Family Emmy(r) Awards winners. PBS KIDS and Producers were honored with two Children's and Family Emmy(r) Awards. Outstanding Public Service Initiative CARL THE COLLECTOR PBS KIDS, Spiffy Pictures, Fuzzytown Pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness First Reported in Pulse, Protect Our Care is Kicking off Our Seven-Figure Campaign to Hold Trump and His Allies' Feet to the Fire for Putting Hospitals in Crisis, Kicking Millions Out of Coverage, and Making Americans Sick Again. * Last week, Protect Our Care and Senator Murphy (D-CT) announced anothe  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Supports Bipartisan Legislation Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in favor of H.R. 4307, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. This bipartisan bill would allow Department of Labor pe  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Subramanyam Demands Immediate Action to Assist American Citizens Stranded in Middle East * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, demanded immediate action from the State Department to assist American citizens who have been stranded in the Middle East. Thousands of American citize  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 2 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Reverse Industry Day flips the script on meeting agency needs to improve military medical readiness * The Defense Health Agency recently hosted a "Data Strategy Reverse Industry Day," providing a platform for industry representatives to share their expertise with DHA leaders. Unlike traditional industry events where government agencies outline their requirements for vendors, this event flipped the s  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 3 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Rewriting the Playbook on Athlete Health: Kier named RWJF Scholar * For Lexi Kier, sport has always been more than competition -it's an intersection of joy and loss, community and pressure, and resilience and vulnerability. As a doctoral student in public health education at UNC Greensboro, she is building a research agenda that challenges how institutions understand ath  more

NEW YORK, March 3 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Rockefeller expands professional development training * What began last fall as a centralized hub for professional development is already expanding. Beginning March 2, Rockefeller's Learning & Development (opens in new window) website will introduce a new area dedicated to personal growth -from emotional self-management to financial wellness -broadening the support available to staff. This new section, called My  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Applauds Make America Beautiful Again Commission * The RV Industry Association celebrates the recent establishment of the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) commission. This initiative, also known as MABA 250, will conserve America's natural beauty and expand outdoor recreation opportunities. The commission, which is chaired by U.S. Department of the   more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Testifies At New Mexico PFAS Hearing * The New Mexico PFAS Protection Act was signed into law on April 8, 2025, with the intent of phasing out consumer products with intentionally added PFAS sold in the state of New Mexico. Under the PFAS Protection Act, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is required to pass rules that govern the processes, r  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Releases 2026 Revision to DC-09 Standard * The newly released DC-09 version, an ANSI-approved standard for open and interoperable IP alarm transmission, features enhanced security and simplified deployment. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the 2026 revision of the SIA DC-09 standard -t  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Releases New Corporate Credential Design Guide * The publication-produced by SIA's Credential Design Working Group-offers recommended practices for the design and implementation of credentials and badges by corporate security teams. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the Corporate Creden  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, March 4 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Smithfield Foods to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025 Results on March 24, 2026 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced that its financial results for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year will be released before market open on Tue  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Launches Direct Fundraising Initiative to Advance Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics * Nuclear medicine has entered a critical period of growth and development. Breakthroughs in the field are transforming patient care and reshaping what is possible in diagnosis and treatment. Sustaining this momentum requires bold action and new approaches. To  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, McLean, Virginia, has expressed opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Education that would exclude specific healthcare fields-such as nursing, social work and occupational therapy-from being classified as "professional" programs. SDBP, a national interdisciplinary organization dedicated to improving the developmental and behavioral health of children, particularly those with disabilities, strongly   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State issued a determination granting federal protection to specific cultural objects imported from abroad for the "India's Great Mughals: Art, Power, and Opulence" exhibition. These items are scheduled for display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. The agency concluded that the works are of cultural importance. Following this determination, the department declared that the temporary display of these items is in the national inte  more

TYSONS, Virginia, March 4 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * TEGNA Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results Achieves or exceeds all previously announced full-year 2025 guidance metrics On track to complete proposed acquisition by Nexstar Media Group by the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions * TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announce  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 3 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Three W&M students to bring scientific expertise to policymaking in the commonwealth * The following story originally appeared on the website for the W&M School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. - Ed. Underscoring William & Mary's commitment to public service in its Year of Civic Leadership, three graduate students have been selected as 2026 Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science ( COVES ) P  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 3 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * Too young for colorectal cancer? Here's what a doctor says are common early warning signs * Over the past few decades, trends in colorectal cancer diagnoses have changed. While the incidence rate of colorectal cancer for people over the age of 50 has decreased, people under the age of 50 are getting diagnosed more worldwide. Even more worrisome is the fact that young people with colorectal cancer   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Transfer Nation 2026 builds community for transfer and post-traditional students * On February 4, Transfer Nation 2026 welcomed transfer and contemporary students for an afternoon focused on connection and reflection. As part of George Mason University's First-Year Connection programming, the event emphasized community-building and highlighted the academic and personal support systems available across camp  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and Office of the Secretary Build America Bureau are issuing final guidance to assist the public in understanding requirements for evaluating public-private partnerships (P3s) in infrastructure delivery. This guidance informs project sponsors on how to implement evaluation requirements when seeking Federal credit assistance through programs like the Transportation Infrastructure Finance  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Trio of Army Medal of Honor Recipients Inducted Into Pentagon's Hall of Heroes * Three Army noncommissioned officers who recently received the Medal of Honor were inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes today during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. The induction came one day after Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds, Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis and retired Command Sgt. Maj  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Mary Zinsner Named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly's 2026 Class of Influential Women of Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Mary Zinsner has been named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly 's Influential Women of Law Class of 2026. The award honors women attorneys and judges for their work on behalf of the justice system and their client  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Incompetence Strands Americans Abroad * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who previously served in the State Department as a U.S. Ambassador, today issued the following statement after Americans were instructed by the State Department to evacuate from a list of countries comprising nearly the entire Middle East: "Today I have heard from constituents who are in Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Alerts Virginians About Their Rights Regarding Tax Refund Anticipation Loans During National Consumer Protection Week With tax season underway, Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is alerting Virginians who might be considering tax refund anticipation loans about their rights under Virginia law. A tax refund anticipation loan is a loan made in  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU marks 20 years of the Emerging Leaders Program The program helps develop VCU student leaders grounded in the values of community, empathy and service. By Brian McNeill Dozens of students and alumni gathered recently to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Virginia Commonwealth University's Emerging Leaders Program, a selective one-year scholarship program designed to help first-year students de  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU research project competes for national title in STAT Madness Voting is now open in the annual competition featuring 64 of the most innovative biomedical research projects from across the United States, including VCU's entry for helping premature infants breathe. By Mary Kate Brogan and Olivia Trani A research collaboration led by Virginia Commonwealth University to advance aerosol therapy fo  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, March 2 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Steps into Leadership Roles Across Local WTS Chapters * This year, 16 VHB team members have stepped into key leadership positions within their local WTS chapters. In doing so, they are advancing VHB's commitment to supporting and promoting professional women   more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor to Urge Colleagues to Pass His Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Stop Unauthorized War in Iran * FULL VIDEO OF THE SPEECH IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Senate Foreign Relations Committees, spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass his bipartisan War Powers Reso  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Arts Qatar update An update for the VCU School of the Arts in Qatar community. * The following message was sent to the faculty and staff of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar. A similar message was sent to the school's students. I hope you are all staying safe and looking after one another. My day has been filled with important dialogues across our network -- f  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * At-home calcium testing device could have wide-ranging impact in health care The invention from VCU chemistry professor Xuewei Wang is being evaluated for the marketplace, and the applications could extend to multiple biomarkers. By Jeff Kelley A glucose monitor, but for calcium. That's the simple pitch for a new innovation - out of the Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities a  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Secures $13.4 Million for Northern Virginia Community Projects in FY26 Funding Bills Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) announced today that $13,409,000 in federal funding for critical community projects across Northern Virginia has been secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. These projects, most of which Walkinshaw originally submitted to then-Co  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Press Department of Education on Decision to Limit Student Loans to Health Care Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (both D-VA) sent a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon pressing her on the Department of Education's decision to propose student financial aid prov  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Women Lawyers On Guard Action Network Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging to reconsider a proposed rule that would revise how certain graduate programs are classified for federal student loan eligibility, arguing that the change could restrict access to education in fields tied to public health and safety. At the heart of WLGAN's objections is the belief that the proposal's rationale-suggesting decreased tuition as a result of  more