Sunday - September 27, 2026

News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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'Caged' and 'Bloodied' Courtney Stodden Leads PETA Rally Urging Petco to End Cruel Bird Sales
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Caged' and 'Bloodied' Courtney Stodden Leads PETA Rally Urging Petco to End Cruel Bird Sales September 23, 2026 Los Angeles - "Let Birds Be Free!" That's the message model and media personality Courtney Stodden--body-painted as a "bloodied" parakeet--sent outside Petco on Tuesday, when she languished inside an 8-foot-tall cage and led PETA supporters in calling on the company   more
11 Greenpeace activists face unprecedented 5-year punishment in Spain for peaceful climate action
LONDON, England, Sept. 23 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release: * * * 11 Greenpeace activists face unprecedented 5-year punishment in Spain for peaceful climate action * Valencia, Spain - The trial of 11 Greenpeace activists began today in Valencia with Spain's Public Prosecutor seeking one of the harshest punishments ever in Europe for peaceful environmental protest. The authorities' attempt to sent  more
ADAO PRESS RELEASE: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY EXPERTS URGE CONGRESS TO PASS BIPARTISAN ASBESTOS BAN AT 20TH CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING
REDONDO BEACH, California, Sept. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization posted the following news release: * * * ADAO PRESS RELEASE: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY EXPERTS URGE CONGRESS TO PASS BIPARTISAN ASBESTOS BAN AT 20TH CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING * September 22, 2026 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY EXPERTS URGE CONGRESS TO PASS BIPARTISAN ASBESTOS BAN AT 20TH CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING Speakers Connect Health, Legacy Exposure, Law, and First Responder Risk WASHINGTON, DC -  more
ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence * Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Con  more
Arlington Public Schools Awarded $87,915 for Safety Improvements at Six Schools
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Arlington Public Schools Awarded $87,915 for Safety Improvements at Six Schools September 23, 2026 - Arlington Public Schools (APS) has been awarded $87,915 through the Virginia Department of Education's 2026-27 School Security Equipment Grant program, providing additional resources to support safe and welcoming learning environments for students and staff. The funding will support security impro  more
Building Trust Through Transparency: FCPS Receives ASBO International's Meritorious Budget Award
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Building Trust Through Transparency: FCPS Receives ASBO International's Meritorious Budget Award * Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has earned the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for its 2026-27 budget. This national recognition celebrates the division's commitment to clear, transparent, high-quality financial reporting a  more
Capital Research Center Issues Report Entitled 'Enemies of Energy - U.S. Energy Foundation'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following excerpts of a report: * * * Enemies of Energy: U.S. Energy Foundation The U.S. Energy Foundation's 2024 grants to anti-energy NGOs was at least $11.4 million. by Ken Braun September 23, 2026 Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. The page for the full report is here: Enemies of Energy. - Donor type: pass-through grant maker Until  more
Casteen and Greenwood Professorship Designed to Provide Competitive Advantage for Longwood
FARMVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Casteen and Greenwood Professorship designed to provide competitive advantage for Longwood September 23, 2026 As president of Longwood College from 1981-87, Dr. Janet Greenwood modernized the school in ways still felt today--academically, culturally and financially. Later in her career, as the co-founder and CEO of the higher-ed executive search firm Greenwood/Asher & Associates, she connected tale  more
Chemours' Ongoing PFAS Pollution Violates 2019 Consent Order, Say SELC and Cape Fear River Watch
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Chemours' ongoing PFAS pollution violates 2019 Consent Order, say SELC and Cape Fear River Watch Groups call on Chemours to fix its ongoing forever chemicals pollution CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- On behalf of Cape Fear River Watch, the Southern Environmental Law Center today notified Chemours that the company is violating the 2019 Consent Order and 2020 Addendum   more
Columbia University School of the Arts Filmmakers Head to the 2026 New York Film Festival
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Columbia Filmmakers Head to the 2026 New York Film Festival By Carly Polistina September 23, 2026 Several Columbia filmmakers are preparing for their films to screen at the 2026 New York Film Festival. This year's New York Film Festival marks the 64th year of the celebrated annual event. Held at Lincoln Center, the festival highlights "the most significant films from around the world. Since it  more
Comcast NBCUniversal Announces $2.5 Million in Unrestricted Grants to 80 Nonprofits
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal Announces $2.5 Million in Unrestricted Grants to 80 Nonprofits * NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants have provided $24.3M to 695 nonprofits since 2018 September 23, 2026 Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced that a total of $2.5 million has been awarded to 80 nonprofit organizations servicing one of the 11 NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations' m  more
Comcast NBCUniversal, NBCUniversal Local Award $2.5M to 80 Nonprofits in NBC- and Telemundo-Owned St...
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal, NBCUniversal Local Award $2.5M to 80 Nonprofits in NBC- and Telemundo-Owned St... * Unrestricted funds to support youth education and empowerment, next generation storytellers and community engagement in 11 U.S. markets September 23, 2026 Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced that a total of $2.5 million has been awarded to 80 nonprofit o  more
Comscore Partners with datafuelX to Bring Seamless Currency Adoption Into a Comprehensive Planning and Stewardship Workflow
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore Partners with datafuelX to Bring Seamless Currency Adoption Into a Comprehensive Planning and Stewardship Workflow * Integration enables Comscore's range of transactional age-and-gender demographics to be leveraged in datafuelX workflows NEW YORK - September 23, 2026 - Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a global   more
Congressman Wittman Earns 100% on AEA Energy Scorecard
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wittman Earns 100% on AEA Energy Scorecard * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today highlighted his 100% score on the American Energy Alliance's (AEA) Energy Scorecard for the 119th Congress, earning recognition as an AEA "Energy Champion." The scorecard evaluates congressional voting and cosponsorship decisions on legislation affecting energy policy. "Affordabl  more
Courtney Responds to GAO Report on Submarine Repairs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSida) -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Responds to GAO Report on Submarine Repairs * NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, issued the following statement after sending a letter to his colleagues on the Armed Services Committee in response to the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on Navy submarine repairs. Re  more
CPR education earns students Super Bowl tickets and schools $50,000 in PE equipment
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * CPR education earns students Super Bowl tickets and schools $50,000 in PE equipment * DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2026 -Five students and five schools have been awarded special incentive prizes as part of a collaboration between the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, and the National Football League (NFL) Foundation to  more
DAF leaders, their spouses highlight families' role in mission success
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * DAF leaders, their spouses highlight families' role in mission success * NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) - Top leaders of the Air Force and Space Force, joined by their spouses, offered observations into the lives of military families and how that dynamic contributes in real ways to readiness and defense of the nation. The panel included Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach and his wife, Cindy;  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Court Order Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 24 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings secures court order blocking Trump Administration's unlawful demand of CDL drivers' personal information September 23, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 24 attorneys general have announced that a U.S. District Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration from gaining access to a database of state-owned records c  more
Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - A professional in her own right, Kayla Amie holds a master's degree in organizational leadership and a Bachelor of Science in education, and has worked steadily since she was legally old enough to hold a job. But when she married a U.S. Air Force Airman, that professional backg  more
DXC Announces Winners of the DXC Invitational Across Australia and New Zealand
ASHBURN, Virginia, Sept. 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, posted the following news release: * * * DXC Announces Winners of the DXC Invitational Across Australia and New Zealand * Insurtech competition showcases latest innovations from late-stage insurance startups and scaleups with market-ready solutions SYDNEY, Australia, September 23, 2026 -DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partne  more
Exhibition highlights Rowan research on warming Arctic
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Exhibition highlights Rowan research on warming Arctic * A Rowan University researcher investigating dramatic shifts in Arctic Ocean chemistry has partnered with a Philadelphia-based landscape artist to help the public visualize what's happening in one of the world's fastest-warming regions. Lauren Kipp, Ph.D., studies seawater at the top of the world to better understand what's happening beneath the surfa  more
FCPS This Week - September 23, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - September 23, 2026 * A 3rd grade student at Bull Run Elementary School learns about the evolution of ladybugs during her language arts lesson. #Weekly Reflections: Introducing Favorite Book Friday Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid kicked off Favorite Book Friday last week with 3rd grader Grace on the FCPS Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube channels. Check out Weekly Reflec  more
Ferrum College: Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program Celebrates 40 Years of Stewardship
FERRUM, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program Celebrates 40 Years of Stewardship Ferrum, VA, September 23, 2026 -- The Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program (SMLWQMP), a collaboration between Ferrum College and the Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA), celebrated their forty years of stewardship with a dinner at Ferrum College on September 11. Alumni and community volunteers joined past and p  more
Franklin College welcomes alumna Taylor McElwain '19 as director of belonging and community
FRANKLIN, Indiana, Sept. 22 -- Franklin College issued the following news: * * * Franklin College welcomes alumna Taylor McElwain '19 as director of belonging and community * Franklin College has welcomed alumna Taylor McElwain '19, Ph.D., back to campus as director of belonging and community in the Division of Student Development. In this role, McElwain supports student engagement, belonging and success while creating opportunities for students to connect with campus life and the surroundi  more
GAO Director Cackley Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Alicia Puente Cackley, director of financial markets and community investment at the Government Accountability Office, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act (S. 5354): * * * Chairman Murkowski, Vice Chairman Schatz, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss preliminary observations from   more
George Mason partners with Shenandoah University to create admissions process for kinesiology students seeking a doctor of physical therapy degree
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason partners with Shenandoah University to create admissions process for kinesiology students seeking a doctor of physical therapy degree * The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at George Mason University has partnered with Shenandoah University to create a streamlined process for granting priority status to five undergraduate students from George Mason's Kinesiology Program for a  more
Governor Moore Issues Executive Order on Data Centers
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Issues Executive Order on Data Centers * New Framework and Agency Taskforce are a Step in the Right Direction for Data Center Threats and Transparency in Maryland Today, Governor Wes Moore issued an executive order to clarify oversight requirements and increase public transparency on all new data center proposals in Maryland. The announcement outlined a new framework that s  more
Hilton Unveils Home2 Suites Clean Energy Prototype for Greater Efficiency
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Sep 22, 2026 Hilton Offers New Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype Designed to Provide Higher Energy Efficiency, Lower Utility Costs and a More Sustainable Stay for Guests The optional prototype is now available to hotel owners and developers at scale, providing a turnkey path toward reduced operational energy costs and environmental impact while maintaining the same reliable Home2 Suit  more
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund endorse bipartisan bill to end federal funding for experiments on dogs and cats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Political] -- Humane World Action Fund issued the following news release: * * * Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund endorse bipartisan bill to end federal funding for experiments on dogs and cats * New legislation in the House would also give some animals used in federally funded laboratories a chance at adoption WASHINGTON (September 23, 2026)-Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the Unite  more
ICYMI: The LIBRE Initiative Convened Northern Nevada's Hispanic Community in Reno for Capitol Connect Event
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The LIBRE Initiative Convened Northern Nevada's Hispanic Community in Reno for Capitol Connect Event * Reno, NV-The LIBRE Initiative, the largest center-right Latino organization in Nevada, hosted its Capitol Connect event on Saturday evening, September 19, 2026, bringing together Northern Nevada community leaders and Hispanic families for an open dialogue on the issues   more
ICYMI: Washington Post Editorial Board - Ending In-State Tuition Access for Dreamers Is 'America's Loss'
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Washington Post Editorial Board: Ending In-State Tuition Access for Dreamers Is "America's Loss" Editorial board makes the case that Dreamers' access to affordable higher education benefits students, states, and the country September 22, 2026 Washington, DC - In a new editorial, The Washington Post examines the push from the U.S. Department   more
Institute for Justice: Five South Side Businesses Selected for Finals in Pitch Showcase
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Five South Side Businesses Selected for Finals in Pitch Showcase Annual South Side Pitch highlights how small businesses inspire, invent and impact their neighborhoods. CHICAGO--Five South Side businesses will compete on October 15 in the finals of the 13th annual South Side Pitch, hosted by the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship. The competition will again be  more
Kaine Statement on Vote Against Advancing College Sports Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Vote Against Advancing College Sports Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement after voting against advancing college sports legislation that insufficiently protects student athletes: "This is a bill to tackle a real problem that needs a comprehensive solution. I can see some things in this bill that I like, and I'm imp  more
Kaine To Force Votes Demanding Answers Regarding Trump-Vance Administration's Horrifying, Expansive, Costly Third-Country Deportation Network
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine To Force Votes Demanding Answers Regarding Trump-Vance Administration's Horrifying, Expansive, Costly Third-Country Deportation Network * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, announced the filing of fifteen additional privileged resolutions to require the Trump-Vance Administration to produce assessments  more
Kaine, Warner Introduce Legislation to Modernize Aging Schools in Virginia and Across the Country
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Warner Introduce Legislation to Modernize Aging Schools in Virginia and Across the Country * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) reintroduced the School Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2026, legislation to help modernize aging school buildings in Virginia and across the nation by expanding access to the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit  more
Majority of DMV Residents Negatively Impacted by Federal Job Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news: * * * Majority of DMV Residents Negatively Impacted by Federal Job Cuts * Story Highlights * Positive ratings of local job availability have dropped 14 points * Affordable housing remains the lowest-ranked regional aspect * One in three worry about rent or mortgage payments, down from 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. -Federal workforce reductions ha  more
McClellan Celebrates Securing Three Virginia Initiatives in Water Resources Development Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Celebrates Securing Three Virginia Initiatives in Water Resources Development Act of 2026 * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it: On September 16, 2026, the House passed H.R. 9497, the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, to authorize critical water infrastructure projects and programs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Specifically, McClellan a  more
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM '86, PhD '91 as its next Innovation Fellow
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT welcomes David Siegel SM '86, PhD '91 as its next Innovation Fellow * David Siegel SM '86, PhD '91, a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, will serve as the next MIT Innovation Fellow during the 2026-27 academic year. Working with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, Siegel will explore how artificial intelligence can accelerate scientific discovery at the  more
National Association of State Energy Officials: EPA and DOE Announce 2026 ENERGY STAR Program Transition Plan
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * EPA and DOE Announce 2026 ENERGY STAR Program Transition Plan September 23, 2026 By Jasmine Xie, NASEO On August 28, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the ENERGY STAR Program Transition Plan, detailing the transfer of leadership over the ENERGY STAR program from EPA to DOE. The Transition Plan outlines three pr  more
National Gallery of Art Appoints Virginia Anderson as Christiane Ellis Valone Senior Curator of American Art and Head of the Art of the Americas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release: * * * National Gallery of Art Appoints Virginia Anderson as Christiane Ellis Valone Senior Curator of American Art and Head of the Art of the Americas September 23, 2026 Washington, DC--The National Gallery of Art announced today that Virginia Anderson will join the museum as the Christiane Ellis Valone Senior Curator of American Art and head of the art of the Americas. She will assume the role in November  more
NCUA Releases 2026 Q2 State-Level Credit Union Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Releases 2026 Q2 State-Level Credit Union Data * Alexandria, VA (September 23, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today released its second quarter 2026 state-level credit union data report. Highlights from the 2026 Q2 U.S. Map Review include: * Nationally, assets in federally insured credit unions increased by 2.9 percent at the median over the year  more
NEMA Applauds Lincoln Electric as First Manufacturer Certified for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Under Make It American Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NEMA Applauds Lincoln Electric as First Manufacturer Certified for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Under Make It American(r) Program * ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that Lincoln Electric has become the first manufacturer certified under NEMA's Make It American(r) program in th  more
New Archives of Appalachia exhibit preserves the history of canning
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * New Archives of Appalachia exhibit preserves the history of canning * There is a particular satisfaction in hearing the "pop" of a canning jar sealing. For generations of Appalachian families, that sound has meant food put away for another day -green beans, tomatoes, chow-chow, pumpkin butter and countless other foods preserved when they were plentiful and enjoyed long after the harvest end  more
Newmark Arranges $97.5 Million Sale of Willow Oaks Medical Campus in Fairfax, VA
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $97.5 Million Sale of Willow Oaks Medical Campus in Fairfax, VA September 23, 2026 Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $97.5 million sale of the Willow Oaks Medical Campus, a 382,850-square-foot, two-building portfolio of medical office buildings ("MOB") located at 8260 and 8280 Willow Oak  more
Newport News Audit Team Finds $288K in Improper Charges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * Newport News Audit Team Finds $288K in Improper Charges * Fort Belvoir, VA - A careful review by the Newport News Virginia Branch Office audit team helped protect government funds and led to more work for the team. The auditors reviewed $21.3 million in contractor costs for fiscal year 2024 and found $288,000 that should not have been charged to the Government. When the costs were reviewed during ne  more
NIH: Modified HIV Drug Reverses Vision Loss and Paralysis in Multiple Sclerosis Model
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Modified HIV drug reverses vision loss and paralysis in multiple sclerosis model A new National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study indicates that the experimental drug kamuvudine-9 (K-9) facilitates recovery from pre-existing vision loss and paralysis in animal models of multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers at the Uni  more
NYU Langone Welcomes Top Orthopedic Surgeons to Lead Key Treatment Centers for Hip and Knee Conditions
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Welcomes Top Orthopedic Surgeons to Lead Key Treatment Centers for Hip and Knee Conditions * NYU Langone Orthopedics has appointed three leaders in sports medicine to head key orthopedic centers, including a new center that treats knee injuries causing pain and deterioration. Sabrina M. Strickland, MD, who will  more
Real-World Results In For New, Incisionless Liver Cancer Treatment
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Real-World Results In For New, Incisionless Liver Cancer Treatment * UVA Health researchers have reviewed patient outcomes from a new, noninvasive way to treat liver tumors called histotripsy and concluded that while the procedure was associated with low rates of laboratory toxicity and procedural complications, the findings highlight the need to better define which patients are most  more
Rep. Scott Issues Letter to Employee Benefits Security Administration Asst. Secretary Aronowitz
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Employee Benefits Security Administration Assistant Secretary Daniel Aronowitz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 21, 2026 The Honorable Daniel Aronowitz Assistant Secretary Employee Benefits Security Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: Electronic Disclos  more
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. #Eco-Industry educational board game study Researchers are recruiting adults to participate in a Purdue research study evaluating Eco-Industry, an educational board game that puts participants in an interactive environment where they make decisions related to   more
Rice Takes Center Stage at Ragin' Cajun Festival
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Rice Takes Center Stage at Ragin' Cajun Festival * Last week, USA Rice partnered with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) to celebrate U.S.-grown rice on campus during the Ragin' Cajun Rice Festival. More than 700 students and faculty joined in the celebration of National Rice Month and the Louisiana rice industry. As part of the festival offerings, USA Rice hosted a boot  more
Richmond Trip Includes Meeting with Governor for Upper-Level Democracy Lab Students
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Richmond Trip Includes Meeting with Governor for Upper-Level Democracy Lab Students * Just two weeks into the semester, members of the Upper-Level Democracy Lab Learning Community in George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government traveled to Richmond, Virginia, for a full day of immersive education featuring history, government, advocacy, and public service-and interactions with both the   more
Richmond-Area Penske Workers Latest to Eject Teamsters Following Unanimous Vote to End Teamsters' So-Called 'Representation'
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Richmond-Area Penske Workers Latest to Eject Teamsters Following Unanimous Vote to End Teamsters' So-Called 'Representation' * Virginia Penske employees join growing movement of rank-and-file workers cutting ties with the Teamsters Sandston, VA (September 23, 2026) - Employees at Penske Truck Leasing are officially free from the unwanted "representation" of Teams  more
Royal Australian Navy divers train at Pearl Harbor for U.S. Virginia-class submarine sustainment
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Royal Australian Navy divers train at Pearl Harbor for U.S. Virginia-class submarine sustainment * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -Inside the flooded ballast tanks of a Virginia-class submarine, where there is no natural light and spaces are tighter than shoulder-width, Royal Australian Navy divers are learning how to sustain one of the world's most advanced undersea platforms. Although the  more
SEC Commissioner Peirce Issues Remarks at SIFMA's Digital Assets Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks by Commissioner Hester M. Peirce: * * * Looking for Change in Haystacks: Remarks before SIFMA's Digital Assets Conference 2026 SIFMA Digital Assets Conference New York, NY Sept. 23, 2026 * * * Thank you to Ken and SIFMA for having me here today during my penultimate week as a Commissioner. Perhaps the title of this session should have been "The Soon-to-be-ex Regulatory Outlook." Even in my waning days  more
Sen. Van Hollen, Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin, IG Cuffari, ICE Acting Director Venturella
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari, and Immigration, Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 17, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 300 7th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20528 - The Honorable David Venturella Acting Direc  more
Shenandoah University: Co-Enrollment Program Paves Unique Path to Bachelor's Degree
WINCHESTER, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Shenandoah University issued the following news: * * * Co-Enrollment Program Paves Unique Path to Bachelor's Degree Initiative provides Laurel Ridge Community College students with an array of educational and student life opportunities at Shenandoah September 23, 2026 Through the Shenandoah University and Laurel Ridge Community College co-enrollment program, LRCC students grow more familiar with all that Shenandoah offers both in and outside the classroom,   more
Some states are working out their data center playbook. More should use it.
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Some states are working out their data center playbook. More should use it. * As the energy and climate world gathers for Climate Week NYC, many of the conversations will come back to AI data centers. Policymakers and business  more
ST Engineering and RTX's Collins Aerospace Deepen Collaboration on Aircraft Component Support
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- ST Engineering, a group is a government-linked entity that specializes in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors, posted the following news release: * * * ST Engineering and RTX's Collins Aerospace Deepen Collaboration on Aircraft Component Support Singapore, 23 September 2026 - ST Engineering's Commercial Aerospace business and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, today announced the signing of three multi-year agreements that build on their  more
ST Engineering Wins Hebei Airlines CFM56-7B Engine PRSV Agreement
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- ST Engineering, a group is a government-linked entity that specializes in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors, posted the following news release: * * * ST Engineering Wins Hebei Airlines CFM56-7B Engine PRSV Agreement Singapore, 23 September 2026 - ST Engineering today announced that its Commercial Aerospace business has secured a two-year exclusive agreement with Hebei Airlines to provide Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV) service  more
SUNY University at Albany: For Virginia Eubanks, a Lifeguard Manual Provided the Key to Trauma Recovery
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * For Virginia Eubanks, a Lifeguard Manual Provided the Key to Trauma Recovery By Margaret Hartley ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 23, 2026) -- Virginia Eubanks popped out of the stairwell smiling, apologizing for being a couple of minutes late. She took the cup of tea I handed her, settled into a chair in my office and we started talking. Eubanks has been talking a lot lately, at bookstores, radio stations, podcasts  more
Syracuse University Launches Institute for Artificial Intelligence
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University Launches Institute for Artificial Intelligence The new institute unites researchers from four schools and colleges to advance the science and application of AI. Wendy S. Loughlin Sept. 23, 2026 Syracuse University today announced the launch of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, which brings together world-class researchers from across campus whose unique expertise in AI will he  more
Syracuse University: Professor Wins Grant to Train Academic Librarians Nationwide on AI Literacy
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Professor Wins Grant to Train Academic Librarians Nationwide on AI Literacy The iSchool's Megan Oakleaf will lead a three-track program addressing how AI is reshaping student research, assessment and library leadership. Dialynn Dwyer Sept. 23, 2026 Ask a student where they start their research these days, and increasingly the answer isn't the library website--it's an AI platform. To prepare and adapt to   more
The Princeton Review Marks JMU Among Nation's Best Colleges
HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * The Princeton Review marks JMU among nation's best colleges Madison rated top in Virginia for athletic facilities, campus food, most beautiful campus - The Princeton Review counts JMU among the nation's best colleges -- an honor the educational services company reserves for only about 14% of America's four-year institutions. Its annual guide of The Best 392 Colleges rates schools by polling stude  more
Tiger Debate Makes Winning Return to Intercollegiate Stage
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * Tiger Debate Makes Winning Return to Intercollegiate Stage * After nearly a century without an intercollegiate debate program, Hampden-Sydney returned to the circuit on September 19-20, marking the Tiger Debate Team's first appearance since 1932. Not content with merely showing up, H-SC made its return in winning fashion. Competing in the virtual Washburn University Warm-Up, the Tigers faced stiff   more
TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School. - Ed. In just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal, Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program has recovered more than 14,000 derelict fishing traps weighing almost 600,000 pounds, supported more than 135 jobs and  more
University of Kansas to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from Pamunkey Indian Tribe Reservation in King William County, Virginia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- The University of Kansas, Lawrence, intends to repatriate human remains representing one individual and 142 associated funerary objects to the Pamunkey Indian Tribe. The remains and objects were removed from or around the Pamunkey Indian Tribe Reservation in King William County, Virginia, by James Sheldon Carey in 1934 and 1935. Carey was a ceramics instructor at the Pamunkey Pottery School before moving to Lawrence, Kansas, in 1944 to become a University of Kans  more
University of Richmond Artist Harrison Moenich Recognized by Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Artist Harrison Moenich Recognized by Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art * An original artwork by Harrison Moenich, the Manager of Photography Arts & Media Equipment for the Department of Art and Art History, was selected for inclusion in the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art's 2026 Made in VA Biennial. Made in VA celebrates the work of artists across Virginia, show  more
University of Tennessee, McClung Museum to Repatriate Native American Human Remains from Various Archaeological Sites
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- The University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, and the Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, Knoxville, Tennessee, have completed an inventory of human remains representing seven Native American individuals and 29 associated funerary objects from archaeological sites in Virginia. The remains and objects include ceramics, faunal material, lithics, shell, botanical material and objects placed with or near human remains. Five i  more
VCU Study Suggests Brain Waste Clearance May Relieve Sickle Cell Disease Pain
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 23, 2026 VCU study suggests brain waste clearance may relieve sickle cell disease pain Findings point to treatment of unexplored mechanism behind debilitating disease symptoms. By Jeff Kelley A year ago, Casey Grey didn't know much about sickle cell disease. An adjunct professor and postdoctoral researcher in Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Engineering, Grey studies the bra  more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Welcome Remarks at Ceres Climate Week
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Welcome Remarks at Ceres Climate Week * Governor Hochul today addressed business, finance and policy leaders at the Ceres Climate Week Event in New York City, touting New York's record of ambition and execution, including her nation-leading efforts on offshore wind, solar energy, her plans for expanded nuclear energy, and her s  more
Vindman Joins Democratic Veterans in Demanding Trump Hold Beijing Accountable for Providing Key Intelligence to Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins Democratic Veterans in Demanding Trump Hold Beijing Accountable for Providing Key Intelligence to Iran * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined Congressman Pat Ryan (N.Y.-18) and 10 of their Democratic Veteran colleagues in calling on President Trump to publicly condemn China's support for Iranian forces that are killing U.S. troops ahead of his White House me  more
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to Repatriate Beaded Moccasins to Southern Ute Indian Tribe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, intends to repatriate a pair of beaded moccasins to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation. The 19th-century moccasins are an object of cultural patrimony and are culturally affiliated with a Ute Tribe. Robert and Nancy Nooter purchased them from Mystic Warriors, an antiquities business owned by Bruce and Ilene Johnson in Evergreen, Colorado. The Nooters likely acquired the moccasins at the Histor  more
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to Repatriate Cultural Items Acquired from Tambaran Gallery
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, intends to repatriate three cultural items to the Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve. The items are one headdress frontlet, one raven rattle and one halibut grease dish, all identified as objects of cultural patrimony. The museum's records identify the items as culturally affiliated with the Tsimshian people. The headdress frontlet is made of wood and abalone and dates to the 19th or early 20th century  more
Virginia Tech: Experts Discuss Ways to Recognize Mental Health Struggles
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts discuss ways to recognize mental health struggles By Kelsey Bartlett 23 Sep 2026 September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. With several key observances in October, including World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, mental health and well-being are in the spotlight this fall. Virginia Tech experts Jody Russon and Matthew Fullen share tips fo  more
Virginia Tech: Wells Fargo Distinguished Speaker Series Presents 'The Mission Generation'
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Wells Fargo Distinguished Speaker Series presents "The Mission Generation" Arun Gupta and Mehul Sanghani will discuss careers, entrepreneurship and leadership in the AI era Oct. 1 at the Virginia Tech Center for the Arts. By Jacob Levin 23 Sep 2026 The Wells Fargo Distinguished Speaker Series returns Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. for Meet the Author: The Mission Generation at the Virginia Tech Center for the Arts. Aru  more
Volkswagen Introduces AirConsole In-vehicle Gaming for Select Model Year 2027 Vehicles
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Volkswagen introduces AirConsole(TM) in-vehicle gaming for select model year 2027 vehicles Sep 23, 2026 * Volkswagen becomes the first volume automotive brand in the U.S. to offer AirConsole in-vehicle gaming * Integration allows occupants to play games on the infotainment display using compatible smartphones as controllers while the vehicle is parked * Launching with a catalog of 20 games,  more
VPCC's Keisha Samuels Appointed to NSU Board by Governor
HAMPTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Peninsula Community College issued the following news: * * * VPCC's Keisha Samuels Appointed to NSU Board by Governor By: Belinda Baker September 23, 2026 Dr. Keisha Samuels, Human Services program chair at Virginia Peninsula Community College, has been appointed to the Norfolk State University Board of Visitors by Governor Abigail Spanberger. The governor announced statewide board appointments across various sectors in late August. Samuels' four-yea  more
Warner, Blackburn Urge Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Reconsider Proposed Restrictions on Remote Patient Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 23rd, 2026 Warner, Blackburn Urge Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Reconsider Proposed Restrictions on Remote Patient Monitoring WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider sweeping proposed changes to remote patient monitoring (RPM) that could limit access to care for Medicare   more
Warner, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Modernize Aging Schools in Virginia and Across the Country
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 23rd, 2026 Warner, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Modernize Aging Schools in Virginia and Across the Country WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) reintroduced the School Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2026, legislation to help modernize aging school buildings in Virginia and across the nation by expanding access to the federal historic rehabilitatio  more
Washington & Lee University: Former White House Press Secretaries to Speak at Mock Convention Parents and Family Weekend Event
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Former White House Press Secretaries to Speak at Mock Convention Parents and Family Weekend Event Dana Perino and Josh Earnest will participate in a fireside chat at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 in University Chapel. September 23, 2026 Washington and Lee University's Mock Convention will host former White House press secretaries Dana Perino and Josh Earnest for its Parents and Family Weekend event, "The R  more
Washington & Lee University: Megan Fulcher Named Scholar in Residence for the Office of Community-Based Learning
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Megan Fulcher Named Scholar in Residence for the Office of Community-Based Learning The professor of cognitive and behavioral science will develop and run science enrichment programs. By Lily Caldwell September 23, 2026 The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) at Washington and Lee University has announced that Megan Fulcher, professor of cognitive and behavioral science and program head for  more
Washington & Lee University: Ryan Jones Co-Authors Article in The Journal of Biogeography
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Ryan Jones Co-Authors Article in The Journal of Biogeography The visiting assistant professor of biology examined the genetic differences, relationships and evolutionary history of camel spiders from the Baja California Peninsula. By Abby Harlan September 23, 2026 Ryan Jones, visiting assistant professor of biology at Washington and Lee University, recently co-authored an article in the  more
Wolters Kluwer Celebrates 30th Annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium With Keynote Speakers Professor Renee Cummings and Brian Kreiswirth
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, Sept. 24 -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Wolters Kluwer celebrates 30th Annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium with keynote speakers Professor Renee Cummings and Brian Kreiswirth Industry leaders, regulators, and compliance professionals come together to explore the future of compliance, responsible banking, and emerging techn  more
WS/FCS Board of Education Appoints Dr. Randy Bridges as Interim Superintendent
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news: * * * WS/FCS Board of Education Appoints Dr. Randy Bridges as Interim Superintendent WS/FCS Communications September 23, 2026 - The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education approved Dr. Randy Bridges as interim superintendent during their meeting on Tuesday, September 22. Dr. Bridges worked as a superintendent between 1997 and 2017 in five different school district  more