BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * 82 Gatton Academy Graduates Honored in the Class of 2026 * On Saturday, May 9, The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science graduated 82 students from across Kentucky in their nineteenth graduating class. The ceremony took place at Van Meter Hall and was broadcast online for extended friends and family to enjoy. Dr. Lynette Breedlove, Director of The Gatton Academy, opened the day's ceremony by r  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 11 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * A Class of Published Authors: Students in Personal Branding Course Publish on Amazon * by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer Eighteen Cedarville University students have become published authors, using digital publishing and personal branding strategies to expand their professional reach. As part of a personal branding course taught by professors Daniel D. Fultz and Kary Oberbrunner, the stude  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A passionate arts proponent * The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. Judith "Judi" Starkey has been a dedicated supporter of William & Mary for more than 15 years, especially through her involvement with the Muscarelle Museum of Art. On May 15 during Commencement Weekend, Starkey will be inducted as an honorary alumna in recognition of her outstan  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * A punk rock guide to thinking critically * "Thinking Critically About What Matters: A Punk Rock Guide," published by ALA Editions, lays out an original perspective on critical thinking, defined as the values-based decision-making process of (i) making up our own minds about what matters in life and (ii) making choices in the real world based on our own authentically ch  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Thanks Governor Kemp for Signing Voluntary Portable Benefits Bill into Law * ATLANTA, GA - Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) applauds Governor Brian Kemp for signing HB 987 into law, allowing for companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-par  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OK Praises Gov. Stitt for Putting Signature to Landmark Guidance Transparency Legislation * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) praised Gov. Kevin Stitt for signing a new guidance transparency bill. Senate Bill (SB) 1433 reforms the state's Administrative Procedures Act to ensure that any state agency guidance documents - such as memos, poli  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 11 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * After Hometown Tragedy, Rebecca Fisher '26 Found Faith and Community as a Guide * Rebecca Fisher '26 grew up believing that anything can be achieved with hard work. Fisher, who is now preparing to graduate from the University of Virginia School of Law, recalled being part of a tight-knit extended family that had relocated from Miami to Knoxville, Tennessee. By the time she reached  more

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, May 11 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results and Reaffirms Full Year Guidance * CHANTILLY, VA., May 11, 2026 -Amentum Holdings, Inc. ("Amentum" or the "Company") (NYSE: AMTM), a leading advanced engineering and technology company, today announced results for the second quarter ended April 3, 2026, and reaffirmed guidance for  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Democrats RUSHING to Supreme Court By Logan Sekulow Democrat lawmakers in Virginia are scrambling to rush an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the recent Virginia Supreme Court ruling striking down the far Left's unconstitutional attempt to alter Virginia's congressional districts heavily in their favor. As reported: After the Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approv  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Atlanta Public Schools Increases Number of Schools Making GOSA's Beating the Odds List for 2025 The district added six schools, the largest one-year increase since 2016 Generic district graphic for releases and alerts * Thirty-Four (34) schools in Atlanta Public Schools have been designated by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) as "Beating the Odds" schools for 2025. APS saw an inc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Unveils Board Leadership at XPONENTIAL 2026 as Autonomy Moves to Scale The autonomy industry is entering its next phase--and AUVSI is aligning its leadership accordingly. At XPONENTIAL 2026, the world's largest global conference dedicated to the cross-domain robotics and autonomous systems industry, AUVSI, the trade association for the industry and co-hos  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Batter up: ESPN exclusively presents every pitch of the NCAA Softball Regionals on the #RoadToWCWS * * ESPN slated to air more than 100 games across networks, May 15-17 * 7Innings Live set to bring fans whiparound coverage all three days * All games streaming on the ESPN App, with select matchups exclusive to ESPN+ The 2026 Road to the Women's College World Ser  more

RADFORD, Virginia, May 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Business majors rise to this year's 'Innovation Challenge' * Here's a quick sampling of the product pitches recently made by some of Radford's student innovators. First up: An app that helps freelancers and gig workers budget monthly earnings that skew less consistent and on a more modest scale. It's aimed at 70 million Americans who don't receive stable paychecks, according to the team behind it, and   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer: * * * The Vote Machine is already planning for the 2030 Census A partisan left-leaning coalition with no shortage of loot has meddled in the last two Census counts for the benefit of Democrats. Their 2020 work helped produced one of the most inaccurate Census counts in modern American history. Editorial note: this essay is from a forthcoming report on   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (ret.), senior director and senior fellow of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Data Centers, Telecommunications Networks, and Space-Based Systems: Modernizing DHS's SRMA Role for the Communications and IT Sectors." DHS is the U.S.  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Chelsea Smith honored with Shirley Aceto Award * The following story originally appeared on the website for the W&M School of Education. - Ed. When Chelsea Smith, a clinical assistant professor of higher education at William & Mary's School of Education, received a surprise email from the provost's office earlier this spring, she wasn't sure what to expect. "When you see 'a letter from the provost' in you  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, May 11 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Professor Dr. Daniel McInerny Wins 2025 Jacques Maritain Prize for Nonfiction * Christendom College philosophy professor Dr. Daniel McInerny has been awarded the 2025 Jacques Maritain Prize for Nonfiction by Dappled Things magazine for his essay, "The Very Model of a Modern Catholic Comedy." The prize, awarded annually, honors the best nonfiction writing published in the Catholic literary journa  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 11 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Leadership Elevations and Strategic Restructuring to Strengthen Conference Operations, Marketing, and Brand Growth * The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association ( CIAA(r) ) proudly announces a series of leadership elevations and an organizational restructuring designed to enhance conference operations, strengthen business development in  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: A Ram even in high school, Jessica Nguyen will carry VCU spirit into graduate school The McNair Scholar and biomedical engineering graduate now heads to Texas A&M for her Ph.D. program. By Anastasia Mineiro By earning her undergraduate degree this spring, Jessica Nguyen completed her sixth year at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Engineering. But that lengthy time span  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of May 11, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Tuesday, May 12, the Subcommittee on Defense will hold a budget hearing called "The Department of Defense." On Tuesday, May 12, the Subcommittee on Defense will hold a budget hearing called "The United States Navy and M  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson Delivers Keynote Speech for the Innovation Alliance * Ranking Member Johnson House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Keynote Speech for the Innovation Alliance May 11, 2026 Thank you for that introduction and thank you for inviting me here to speak with all of you today. Patent and innovatio  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Jen Kiggans Agreeing With Racist Comments During Interview * Kiggans on racist remarks: "That's right. Ditto. Yes, yes to that." Today, Virginia Congresswoman Jen Kiggans endorsed racist remarks made by an interview host who called on House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to get his "cotton-picking hands" out of Virginia. Kiggans responded: "That's right. Ditto  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Dear Colleague on Combating Voter Suppression and the GOP Gerrymandering Scheme * Dear Colleague: I write in connection with the vicious Republican assault on the right to vote, free and fair elections and Black political representation in the South. Over the weekend, the American people celebrated the love and support of mothers throughout the nation. At the same t  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * DLA inducts five new members into the Hall of Fame * FORT BELVOIR, Va. -The Defense Logistics Agency welcomed five new inductees into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the agency's headquarters May 7. Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly hosts the 2026 DLA Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, May 7, 2026. The 2026 inductees are An  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has unveiled another wave of major foreign military sales notifications aimed at strengthening allied air defense, missile strike capability, and aircraft sustainment across the Middle East. Published in the Federal Register on May 7, the notices cover expanded precision-guided bomb transfers to Saudi Arabia, advanced AMRAAM missile sales to the United Arab Emirates, long-term missile defense radar deployments for Kuwait, and aircraf  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following Weekly Reflections by Superintendent Michelle Reid: * * * Hello Team FCPS, What another fantastic FCPS week we get to experience. There continue to be so many exciting activities going on all across this amazing school division. And so, I wish each of you all the best this coming week. If you are a mother, Happy Mother's Day!! As this weekend comes to a close, I trust you will have an opportunity to find and  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237 and WT Docket No. 02-378): * * * The Region 42 (Virginia, except Northern Virginia)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two consecutive planning meetings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Beginning at 10:00 am, the Region 42 700 MHz RPC meeting will convene at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts, Williamsburg Lodge 3  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Receives Regional Gold Level Baldrige Award, Becomes First-Ever Education Organization to Receive Honor During First Application Process * Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Gold Award for Achievement of Excellence by The Partnership for Excellence (TPE). FCPS' recognition is the first time an education applicant has won the Gold Award the first time   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * FW: Dear Colleague on Combating Voter Suppression and the GOP Gerrymandering Scheme * Dear Colleague: I write in connection with the vicious Republican assault on the right to vote, free and fair elections and Black political representation in the South. Over the weekend, the American people celebrated the love and support of mothers throughout the nation. At the same time, Republican extrem  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * New Government Watchdog Report on Effectiveness of the FAFSA Simplification Act Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report on the impact of the effectiveness of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Simplification Act. Requested by House Committee on Education and Wo  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Drug Trafficker in Sanctuary Virginia * Another day, another criminal illegal alien arrested in Governor Abigail Spanberger's sanctuary Virginia WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien in Virginia who was found to be  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-Michigan Hosts Mike Rogers for "Standing Up for Small Business" Panel in Plainwell * PLAINWELL, MI - On Friday, May 8th, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) welcomed community leaders, entrepreneurs, and former U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers to Plainwell for "Standing Up for Small Business," a panel discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities fa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Flood Joins AFP-NE for Tele-Townhall with 1st District Voters * Lincoln, NE - Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) held an event at its office in Lincoln with Congressman Mike Flood with a mixture of an in-person audience and thousands over the phone. The event focused on energy abundance, housing policy reform, and the impact of the Working Fam  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, May 12 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU UREC named 2026 Virginia Top Employer for Interns James Madison University's University Recreation Center has been named a 2026 Virginia Top Employer for Interns by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, earning the recognition for the third consecutive year. SCHEV honored 161 employers across the commonwealth for creating high-impact, career-launching internships that offer hands-on  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued a notice regarding membership changes involving The Open Group L.L.C., an international research and standards consortium operating under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notice, published May 8 in the Federal Register, disclosed additions and withdrawals involving companies and organizations participating in the venture. The filing was submitted Nov. 13, 2025, to both the Att  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * MAKING AMERICA SAFE AGAIN: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Other Criminal Illegal Aliens Over Mother's Day Weekend * While Americans celebrated Mother's Day, the men and women of ICE were hard at work arresting criminal illegal aliens to protect American families WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more crimina  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * NEMA Recognizes U.S. Lawmakers for Energy and Manufacturing Policy Leadership, Constructive Engagement on U.S. Electroindustry Issues Association To Present Congressional Awards at Centennial Gala in Washington, D.C. * The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that it will present its inaugural Thomas Edison Award for Life  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * New Bureau of Land Management Director Must Ensure Public Lands Are Not Sold * DENVER -Newly confirmed Director of the Bureau of Land Management Steve Pearce must ensure that the 245 million acres of public land stewarded by the agency are not sold off to the highest bidder and are carefully managed so all Americans can continue to benefit from them. "Millions o  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement: * * * NRCC Chairman Hudson on Virginia Supreme Court's Ruling NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following statement after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled to block Virginia Democrats' unconstitutional redistricting power grab. The NRCC funded and led the effort to file the lawsuit in Virginia. "Virginia Democrats' corrupt scheme to rig the map has been crushed in court, resto  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 11 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * New partnership connects UC Klekamp Law with leading university in Taiwan By Sherry English, englissy@ucmail.uc.edu The Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati has launched a new partnership with National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan. The partnership is the college's first in Asia and will open the door to new opportunities for faculty and students on both sides. The col  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Chem-E-Car earns regional award, qualifies for global competition * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Chem-E-Car team, part of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) student chapter, placed first out of 21 schools in the Chem-E-Car Performance Competition at the 2026 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Conference. This recognition qualifies the team for the 2026 Annual Student Con  more

RADFORD, Virginia, May 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford business students assist with 'taxing' volunteer work * Corohn Gregg is aware of the irony. A junior from Hampton, Virginia, he has never actually filed a tax return himself. Nevertheless, this spring, Gregg, an accounting major, helped more than two dozen others prepare their returns for the Internal Revenue Service. It was practical experience he gained by working with New River Community A  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump's Poor Hantavirus Response Underscores Administration is Ill-Prepared for Public Health Emergency * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed criticized the Trump Administration's cuts to key federal public health programs, noting that a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard an international cruise ship that infected Americans who are now repatriated highlights the risks of slashing funding f  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Rick Wagoner tells VCU graduates they are prepared to thrive in an 'exciting new future' VCU celebrated its more than 5,100 spring graduates at commencement today, including approximately 3,300 who were earning undergraduate degrees. By Mike Porter At Virginia Commonwealth University's commencement ceremony today, Rick Wagoner, former CEO of General Motors, told the university's newest graduates   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Applauds Bipartisan House Support for ORC Legislation * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) commends the House of Representatives for its bipartisan commitment to safeguarding America's communities and businesses ahead of this week's vote on the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). This tremendously important piece of legislation is a   more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RVing Continues To Offer Travelers Flexibility and Value This Summer * As Americans plan their summer vacations amid ongoing economic pressures, crowded airports, rising travel costs, and broader travel unpredictability, new research from the RV Industry Association's Summer Travel Survey shows RV travel is resonating with travelers seeking flexibility, affordability, and outd  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Adams Demand FSA Leadership Testify about Implementation of the 'Big, Ugly Bill' Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Ranking Member Alma Adams (NC-12), House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development (HEWD), requested Chairman Tim Walberg (MI-05), House  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara RMH Wound Healing Center earns national recognition for patient care * For patients in the Shenandoah Valley living with hard-to-heal wounds, advanced care is available close to home-and it's receiving national recognition. The Sentara RMH Wound Healing Center has been named a Healogics Center of Distinction. The award is given to wound care programs that demonstrate consistentl  more

WISE, Virginia, May 12 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * Southwest Virginia Economic Forum Returns to UVA Wise with Governor Abigail D. Spanberger as Special Guest Leaders, innovators and community members from across the region will gather on Thursday, May 21, 2026, for the annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum at the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise). This year's event will feature a special appearance by Governor Abigail D.   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Tech Support, Camera Rolls, and Hot Fudge Sundaes * Ten percent. That is the tiny margin of space Arman Nikmorad leaves between his 14-foot van and the cars around him. Driving through 8 a.m. rush hour traffic in Fairfax County requires total focus. As a technician for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), his early morning drives are just the start of a busy day. One hour he might be fixing a Sc  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Telemedicine has not led to increased use of medical care or higher health care costs, new UCLA-led research finds The findings could ease concerns that the expansion of telemedicine would trigger spikes in usage and the nation's already high health care costs * New UCLA-led research finds that use of telemedicine has not significantly increased visits and medical spending across all payer t  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * The Longer This Conflict Drags On, The Higher The Likelihood of Prolonged Economic Pain * Following Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments on NBC's "Meet the Press," indicating the administration is "open to all ideas" to lower the cost of gas, Americans for Prosperity renewed its call for policymakers to prioritize lowering costs for American families and bringing the   more

RESTON, Virginia, May 12 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Trustmi Now a Nacha Preferred Partner for Risk and Fraud Prevention, Fraud Monitoring, and Account Validation Nacha announced that Trustmi has become a Nacha Preferred Partner for Risk and Fraud Prevention, Fraud Monitoring, and Account Validation. Trustmi's behavioral artificial intelligence platform is built to help detect and stop ACH payments authorized under False Pretenses--  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Two FCPS Students Advance to Scripps National Spelling Bee, Showcasing Academic Excellence * Floris Elementary School fourth grader Laasya Mohan knows her words. Just ask any of her peers. "My classmates use me as a dictionary," she said. "They ask me to spell words, and they ask me what the meanings of words are." Laasya recently spelled one such word -bearnaise -and was crowned champion of   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard announces $212 million in Base Charleston improvements * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard today awarded two contracts that will deliver critical new operational and support facilities at Base Charleston in North Charleston, South Carolina. These projects support the Coast Guard's transformation initiatives and will deliver critical new operational and support   more

LONDON, England, May 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Rights of at least one in seven UK workers illegally violated at their job At least 14 per cent of UK workers have experienced a clear violation of basic employment rights in the last two years, finds a new report led by UCL researchers. The landmark study, commissioned by the former Office of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement and published by the Fair Work Agency, uncovered widespread   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 11 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * VA surgeon operates on patients in naval facility * Since the commencement of the partnership between Naval Hospital Jacksonville and the Department of Veterans Affairs late last summer, a groundbreaking milestone took place. For the first time ever, a VA surgeon operated on a patient in NH Jacksonville, which has been a military treatment facility for nearly 85 years. Dr. Mark Gould, a retired Nav  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Aspiring medical illustrator Zora Weir-Gertzog is drawn to art and science At VCU, her two degrees, independent project and broad collaborations reflect longtime creativity and motivation. By Leila Ugincius She was 17 and already thinking about graduate school. So as Zora Weir-Gertzog contacted those dream schools, including Johns Hopkins and Augusta universities, about how her un  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Sravani Buddhavarapu keeps music and medicine in harmony After releasing her debut album last month, the new medical school student graduate is ready to bring her musical and medical talents to residency training. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine For the past four years, Sravani Buddhavarapu has told her story on stage. Sometimes accompanied by a band, other times with just her  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Vindman announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Virginia's Seventh Congressional District. Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in each con  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins National Capital Region Democrats in Condemning Relocation of USDA's Food Assistance Employees * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), Suhas Subramanyam (Va.-10), Don Beyer (VA-08), Steny Hoyer (Md.-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Glenn Ivey (Md.-04), April McClain Delaney (Md.-06), Kweisi Mfume (Md.-07), Jamie Raskin (Md.-08), and James Walkinsh  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * Virginia In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens Challenged * FAIR shows state law is unconstitutional The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in a Virginia federal district court in support of the Trump administration's lawsuit to shut down Virginia's law granting in-state tuition to illegal aliens who live in the state.  Not   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alfred Wicks honored with associate emeritus status Alfred Wicks, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognitio  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Dylan Losey named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Dylan Losey, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. In 2006, the John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering endowment was established to acknowledge and r  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jennifer D. Russell receives Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Jennifer D. Russell, associate professor of biomaterials in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, has been awarded the Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship in Forest Products was established through the generosity of the Nettle  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Suyi Li named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Suyi Li, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. In 2006, the John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering endowment was established to acknowledge and reward mid-career faculty  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The White House sent to the Senate on May 11, 2026, the nominations of 13 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. Cameron Hamilton, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs). Karen Je  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 12 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Scientists collaborate with aquaculture industry on ocean acidification resiliency By Patrick McGettigan An innovative new research project led by William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS is bringing together scientists, shellfish farmers and community planners to prepare for emerging environmental challenges related to ocean and coastal acidification (OCA) in the Chesape  more