CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * 200 Years of Legal Education at UVA New Book by Librarians, Scholars Recounts Academic History * The Law School's North Grounds home may be just 50 years old, but 200 years of history is teeming from every nook, cranny and corner of its modernist structures -at least if you know where to look and how to think about it. That's where Randall Flaherty, UVA Law's historian and head  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 31 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * 3 for 3 / SDSU taking all three teams to finals of NASA contest By Dave Graves Friday the 13th brought nothing but good luck to students in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University. On the afternoon of March 13, just before spring break began, Todd Letcher, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was notified that all three of the SDSU teams he oversee  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, March 30 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * 36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium Held at VMI Over 570 representatives from state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and the private sector converged at Virginia Military Institute for the 36th annual Environment Virginia Symposium March 24-26. The conference was organized and co-hosted by VMI's Center for Leadership & Ethics (CLE). Col. Dave Gray, executive di  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Slams New State Income Tax, a Threat to Jobs and Growth * Mar 30, 2026 by AFP Olympia, WA - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement following Governor Ferguson's signing of legislation establishing a state income tax in Washington. This marks a major shift in the state's tax structure, threatening jobs and defying the will of Washing  more

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, March 30 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Expands Operations in Hawaii, Enhances Support for USINDOPACOM, and Launches the Center for Contested Logistics * CHANTILLY, Va., March 30, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) announces the relocation of its Hawaii office from Aiea to a new, significantly larger facility at 3375 Koapaka Street in Honolulu. This strategic move quadrup  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 30 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of Former Board Member Eddie Kaplan * Kate Riley, President and Chief Executive Officer of America's Public Television Stations (APTS), issued the following statement today on the passing of Eddie Kaplan, former APTS Board Member and former Chair of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission. "America's Publ  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries posted the following commentary by John Iekel: * * * Expand Availability of Lifetime Income and Boost Financial Education, Says Colorado Senate Retirement income should be more widely available to the state's public employees, and they should avail themselves of financial education as well, says the Colorado Senate. * Retirement income "serves as a reliable economic driver" and should be more widel  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * APA Publishing Names John Lauriello, M.D., New Editor of APA's Quarterly Clinical Review Journal, Focus American Psychiatric Association (APA) Publishing has selected John Lauriello, M.D., to serve as editor of Focus, its clinical review journal. Dr. Lauriello currently holds the Daniel Lieberman Professorship and Chair of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Thomas Jefferson University  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal Targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding to comply with the Trump   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 30, 2026, by President Matthew Kandrach to the Washington Examiner: * * * CASE Op-Ed in Washington Examiner: March Madness Collides with Prediction Market Chaos Prediction market platforms are speaking out of both sides of their mouths. To users, the platforms this month are aggressively marketing bets on March Madness games. To regulators, they say, "What sports bettin  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Commander Levine Passes the Torch for the Navy's Airborne Scientific Development Squadron * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Cmdr. Luis A. Levine relinquished command of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1, the Warlocks, to Cmdr. Andrew R. Vawter, the new Commanding Officer (CO), during a change of command ceremony Mar. 27 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Mar  more

NEW YORK, March 24 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * ICE Out of Our Airports - "Tell Trump to Pay" TSA Digital Ad Launch at ATL Airport Common Cause launched ads for those waiting in long lines to communicate their frustration. * After President Trump deployed ICE to airports, and multiple reports the President is refusing a bipartisan deal to pay TSA agents, Common Cause launched ads for those waiting in long lines to communicate their frustration. After   more

NEW YORK, March 24 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * ICE Out of Our Airports - "Tell Trump to Pay" TSA Digital Ad Launch at PHL Airport Common Cause launched ads for those waiting in long TSA lines to communicate their frustration. * After President Trump deployed ICE to airports, and multiple reports the President is refusing a bipartisan deal to pay TSA agents, Common Cause launched ads for those waiting in long TSA lines to communicate their frustration.   more

NEW YORK, March 27 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * People Win: No New ICE Funding, TSA Workers Paid Common Cause airport ads, pressure campaign deliver victory * A deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security without more money for ICE or Border Patrol is nearing the finish line thanks to Common Cause members' pressure on lawmakers. A month ago, more funding for ICE and Border Patrol seemed certain in Congress despite their lawless behavior in Minn  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz Balart Delivers Nearly $1 Million to Support Law Enforcement in the Village of Virginia Gardens and the City of Miami Springs * MIAMI SPRINGS, FL \- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented a $450,000 check to the Village of Virginia Gardens for law enforcement tech  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Court of International Trade Extends IEEPA Refund Order To Cover All Entries * On Friday, March 27, the United States Court of International Trade issued an amended order directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to reliquidate all entries where liquidation is considered final, excluding any International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( IEEPA) tariffs. In practical terms,  more

EUGENE, Oregon, March 31 -- The Civil Liberties Defense Center issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Department of Homeland Security Withdraws Summons in Resounding Win for First Amendment Rights San Francisco, CA - Today, Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC) dismissed a federal case that asked the court to stop Reddit from responding to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) administrative summons seeking our client's personal information, following DHS's withdrawal of  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * DNC Builds on Innovative Organizing Efforts with Voter Registration Blitz & New Campaign Playbook * DNC launches new guide on how to build winning campaigns, including best practices, case studies, and latest innovations in organizing This week's Voter Registration Week of Action marks the first time ever that the DNC has done on-the-ground partisan registration during a mid  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues The Cogar Group for Religious Discrimination After Baptist Deacon Forced to Resign from Security Job * Federal suit charges security services company failed to accommodate New Orleans employee's request to accommodate Sunday church attendance NEW ORLEANS -The Cogar Group, Ltd., a Fairfax, Virginia-based security services company operating in several states, violated federa  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 30 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Entrepreneurs Share Business Insights with Christendom Students at Outside the Box Event * Christendom students do not need a business degree to start successful ventures -a lesson highlighted during an "Outside the Box" event this past month featuring entrepreneurs Andy Gyurisin, Mario Wisdom, and alumnus Joe Peters '19. Hosted by the Office of Career and Professional Development and moderated by Directo  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 31 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Blue Sky Innovators Invests $7 million to Expand Operations in Fairfax County SkyLab will advance secure defense innovation while fueling economic growth * Blue Sky Innovators, Inc., a dual-use technology company delivering insight to operations for government and commercial customers, will invest $7 million to expand its footprint in Fairfax County, Virgin  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 31 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on March 30, 2026: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS! Well, here we are; the last week of March. As I have mentioned earlier, March certainly came in like a lion and is going out like (you guessed it;>) a lamb. And so, here are my thoughts and reflections this evening... On Monday morning, I had the privilege of engaging with hig  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 30 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Florida Wells Fargo Workers Successfully Remove CWA Union * Spring Hill bank branch employees union-free as CWA union bosses decline to face federally supervised vote of employees Spring Hill, FL (March 30, 2026) - Employees at the Lakewood Plaza location of Wells Fargo in Spring Hill, FL, have successfully forced Communications Workers of America (CWA) union offi  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason College of Public Health students learn AI implementation and management in graduate-level health administration course Key Takeaways: * The health care field is rapidly evolving to include AI as standard across organizations and in care delivery. * HAP 621, a graduate level course taught by Associate Professor Renee Geschke in the fall 2025 semester, included a project where students engag  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Georgia AFA Delivers Heartfelt Care Packages to Deployed Airmen * The East Georgia AFA Chapter-with support from CMSAF #19 JoAnne Bass, South Georgia AFA, and the Georgia State AFA-sent handmade cards and care packages to deployed Airmen of the 23rd Maintenance Group at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Intentionally included in the boxes were special items for   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces $7 Million Investment by Blue Sky Innovators to Expand Northern Virginia Operations * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Blue Sky Innovators LLC -a defense technology company focused on technological and operational insights -plans to invest $7 million to expand its Northern Virginia operations, creating 175 new jobs. The com  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Criticizes Latest DOL Plan to Threaten Americans' Retirement Savings Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule establishing a safe harbor for 401(k) plans to  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Ilia Malinin wins his third consecutive world championship * George Mason University's Ilia Malinin gave a resounding performance at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague that resulted in his third consecutive world championship. Malinin, a 21-year-old exploratory studies major from Vienna best known as the "Quad God," was just six weeks removed from a free skate at the 2026 Milan Winter  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Turns Away Texas Woman's Challenge to "Bonkers" Constitutional Violation Today, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Erma Wilson, who had her life turned upside down by a conviction in which her prosecutor was on the judge's payroll. Despite the outrageous facts of the case, lower courts held Erma was not allowed to vindicate her rights in federal court wit  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU earns national recognition for civic engagement efforts SUMMARY: James Madison University has earned national recognition from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, receiving the Highly Established Action Plan Seal for its strong commitment to promoting nonpartisan civic engagement ahead of the 2026 election cycle. * James Madison University has received the Highly Established Action Plan Seal  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSrep) -- Washington and Lee law professor Alex Klein and Michael L. Smith of the University of Oklahoma College of Law published an article in the University of Illinois Law Review regarding the U.S. Supreme Court case selection process. The article, titled 'Certiorari Transparency,' examines the methods used by the Court to select cases for review amid calls for reform of the judicial branch. Klein and Smith suggest that the Court should make its certiorari determinatio  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for March * A monthly look at Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway 's year of intellectual inquiry as president of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). AALS president Danielle M. Conway spent a   more

BUFFALO, New York, March 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation Announces Common Stock Repurchase Program * BUFFALO, N.Y., March 30, 2026 \-M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) announced that its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $5.0 billion of M&T common stock, $0.50 par value per share, on the open market or in privately negotiated transaction  more

BUFFALO, New York, March 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Names Denise Viola Monahan as Regional President for Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey * Veteran banking leader to strengthen client relationships and expand M&T's community-focused approach across the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region PHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2026 - M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) today announced the appointment of Deni  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Rep. Diaz-Balart to Present Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding to Village of Virginia Gardens and City of Miami Springs Police Departments * Miami Springs, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, is pleased to invite members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Monday, March 30th at 12:00 p.m. The event will celebrate f  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 31 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Opposes Unprecedented Barriers to Federal Funding Requests Trump Administration Ties Funding Requirements to Attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Navy Commissions Submarine USS Massachusetts * The Navy commissioned the submarine USS Massachusetts in a traditional ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor. The ceremony culminated a yearslong process to bring the Massachusetts into service. It is the fifth Navy vessel named after the commonwealth of Massachusetts, following the most recent, USS Massachusetts, a battleship that participated in nearly ever  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Navy Commissions Submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) * BOSTON -March 28, 2026 -The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) in a traditional ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor. The ceremony culminated a years-long process to bring Massachusetts into service. It is the fifth U.S. Navy vessel named after the commonwealth of Massachusetts, following the most recent,  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Releases New Charter System * Phase 1 Live with Additional Releases Planned Alexandria, VA (March 30, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is announcing the release of a streamlined Phase 1 system for new charter applications (Opens new window), with additional updates to the remaining Phases planned. Phase 1 of a new charter application focuses on obt  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, March 30 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Nicolas Dunsworth '22 Establishes Honors Day Award to Honor Dr. Smith * A lasting legacy of inspiration, mentorship, and a love of learning is taking shape at University of the Ozarks, thanks to a recent gift from alumnus Nicolas Dunsworth '22 honoring one of the professors who shaped his journey. The award pays tribute to Dr. Buddy Smith, who retired from full-time teaching in May 2021 after an  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 30 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU study uncovers internal cell 'trade winds' that drive movement and repair * Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have uncovered a previously unknown system of internal "trade winds" that help cells rapidly move essential proteins to the front of the cell, reshaping how researchers understand cell migration, cancer spread and wound healing. The discovery, published today in N  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * PLA announces record number of conference scholarship winners in celebration of ALA's 150th anniversary * CHICAGO -The Public Library Association (PLA) is proud to award 150 scholarships for public library professionals and students to attend the PLA 2026 Conference, taking place April 1-3 in Minneapolis, Minn. This represents a record high number of PLA scholarships  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Point Reyes National Seashore: Open House with DOI, TNC, and NPS on April 16 * The Department of the Interior, the National Park Service and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will co-host a community open house to discuss ongoing management of grasslands within 17,000 acres of the headlands and Pierce Point areas of Point Reyes National Seashore. "The Department of the Interior and N  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 31 -- The Public Advocate of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Vice President J.D. Vance Has Full Authority To Disrupt Crooks Nationwide Eugene Delgaudio, president of Public Advocate says: We here at Public Advocate on behalf of our 100,000 suppporters, are supportive of the decision to end the $250 billion in fraud targeted by Elon Musk in his DOGE vision and stalled for the past year. This fraud has only gotten worse since Elon Musk started his f  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, from a March 25, 2026, member day hearing on funding requests: * * * Thank you, Chairman Fleischmann and Ranking Member Kaptur for the opportunity to participate in this Member Day. I want to begin with an issue that is long overdue for action and critically important to my district, the erosion of the Chincoteague  more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 30 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Robert Jefferson Obituary * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Former Professor of Western Illinois University Robert Wayne Jefferson, 86, of Macomb, a distinguished educator, scholar and academic leader, passed away March 25, leaving behind a legacy of more than four decades in higher education. Born on June 5, 1939, in Davenport, IA, to Lewis and Virginia Jefferson. He grew up on a farm in Central Iowa,  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service is initiating a pilot program to test alternative values for modest housing. The initiative aims to support the Section 502 direct loan program by adjusting how area loan limits affect self-help housing and properties receiving third-party affordable housing assistance. The pilot evaluates the impact of allowing property values in the self-help program to exceed current maximum area loan limits. Under the s  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: Three receive United East accolades * Last week in review: Stepping into United East Conference play for the first time this season, the men's lacrosse team gave perennial champion St. Mary's (Md.) College all it could handle, while the softball team got off to a 2-0 start. Also, three Wildcats received UE recognition for their outstanding performances the week  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy in Texas Announces New State Director * The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) announced today that James McGuire, a proven leader with more than 20 years of experience in conservation, environmental policy, law, science and public service, will join the organization as its new state director. As the Texas state director, McGuire will work closely with land  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Tricare Options Available for Displaced Beneficiaries * Tricare beneficiaries who were displaced from an overseas duty station or their home abroad back to the U.S. are still covered by Tricare, according to the Tricare website. "If you were recently displaced from an overseas duty station or your home abroad, you're still covered by Tricare," according to a Trica  more

ATHENS, Georgia, March 31 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA Miracle raises more than $1.4 million for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Over 2,000 people gathered in Stegeman Coliseum for the 31st annual Dance Marathon By Rebecca McAdam On Saturday, March 28, UGA Miracle announced it raised $1,402,031.26 for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at its 31st annual Dance Marathon. More than 2,000 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered in Stegeman Co  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, March 31 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * UMD students win national award for health and finance app University of Maryland students Ananth Kudaravalli, Maahe Kunvar and Alia Mulbagal placed first in the Innovation Lab at the 2026 Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) annual meeting, held in Virginia in March. "We wanted to tackle the interconnectedness of your health and your finances, whethe  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following news release on March 30, 2028: * * * USDA Announces U.S. Participants for Trade Mission to the Philippines The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Manila, Philippines, from April 13-16, 2026, to expand market access for American farmers, ranchers, and producers. This mission follows a landmark trade agreement negotiated by President Trump in July of last ye  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 20th annual Burnside Watstein Awards celebrate community and LGBTQ+ pride At the ceremony, a past recipient noted, 'this awards ceremony becomes more and more important as we engage with our chosen community and chosen family.' By Amelia Heymann A staff member who carried Equality VCU through the pandemic and a community member who brings to life spaces of queer joy were among the recipients of  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Emily Kitching has counseled students; now she will teach counselors The Ph.D. student has earned national honors in pursuing her second VCU degree, and a faculty position in North Carolina awaits. By Sian Wilkerson As a school counselor in Hanover County, just north of Richmond, Emily Kitching spent seven years preparing students for lifelong success. But the Virginia Commonwea  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Katalin Parti talks about scammers and cybercrime By Travis Williams Katalin Parti joined Virginia Tech's 'Curious Conversations' to talk about how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are turbocharging social engineering scams and what individuals can do to protect themselves. She shared the common techniques scammers use, what could make a person more vul  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts available: Iran war, troops deployed, TSA executive order, new NASA launch, plus all about Easter treats The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the escalating war in Iran, President Trump's executive order to fund TSA agents, record budget standoff in Congress, the upcoming Artemis II launch, all about Easter treats  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on March 30, 2026, by Krista Timney with Ramtin Haghnazar, assistant professor in the School of Architecture: * * * Turning emotion into architecture 'Mood-vironment' is an interactive installation that uses artificial intelligence to translate visitors' emotions into shifting light, sound, and shared space. * What if architecture could sense how you feel -- and respond in real time? "Mood-vironment," an interactive p  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined over 40 other lawmakers in writing to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) to urge the agencies to address illegal insider trading in prediction markets by federal employees. Since January, multiple i  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Waters, Warren, Whitehouse, Lead Probe into Elon Musk's Potential Involvement in Gutting Bipartisan National Security Law "(S)ince the Department released its interim final rule, new reporting has revealed the extent of Elon Musk's private business empire--raising additional questions about his involvement in Treasury's   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary asks community to reimagine the American dream * As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, William & Mary is inviting both its campus and the broader community to reflect on the future of American democracy through a partnership with The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. The initiative, part of the university's Year of Civic Leadership, centers on "The New Civic Path: Re  more