MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * Booz Allen Tech Spinout Acquired by Cisco Enables further scaling of dual-use tech for outcomes McLean, VA - Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that Cisco has completed its acquisition of SnapAttack, the cyber threat hunting and detection company spun out of Booz Allen in 2021. Booz Allen remained an investor in SnapAttack follo more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * College of Visual and Performing Arts Launches Initiative to Renovate Center for the Arts By Kirstin Franko George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) announces the public launch of the Give Voice initiative, a $35 million fundraising effort to renovate and modernize the Center for the Arts into a state-of-the-art venue. The Give Voice initiative is part of Mason Now: Power the P more PR

FITCHBURG, Massachusetts, Feb. 7 -- Fitchburg State University issued the following news: * * * Community Read continues with look at history of prosthetics Fitchburg State University's Community Read of A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II (2020) by bestselling author and journalist Sonia Purnell continues this month with a look at the history of prosthetics. A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win W more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * For Extension Master Gardeners, community power is key to controlling invasive species Anyone with invasive plants or insects in their garden knows how frustrating these pests can be. You might spend hours removing the plants or squashing the insects, just to find more the next day. Controlling invasives can sometimes feel like a losing battle. Anne Marie Pfaff, a Rapidan River Extension Master Gardener with plen more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2025: * * * The expanded partnership will focus on accelerating discoveries in pediatric cancer. * * * Children's National Hospital and Virginia Tech are expanding their research partnership, building on a successful collaboration established in 2019. This partnership will advance pediatric health through innovative discoveries and therapies with an initial foc more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason's new visualization and virtual reality lab is changing how research is conducted By Pam Shepherd The oft-heard phrase "you had to be there" could disappear as the growth of virtual reality (VR) allows individuals to experience the world without ever leaving home. While the pandemic ushered in the era of Zoom classes and meetings--providing the opportunity to participate in classes or meetings  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason, men's head soccer coach Rich Costanzo agree to contract extension George Mason University and men's soccer head coach Rich Costanzo have agreed on a contract extension through the 2029 season, announced Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis on Tuesday. Costanzo came to George Mason in 2022. After leading the Patriots to one of the most successful regular seasons in pr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Youngkin Announces Over $23.6 Million in Community Development Block Grants Funding will support housing rehabilitation, water and sewer improvements, and community service facility enhancements Funding will support housing rehabilitation, water and sewer improvements, and community service facility enhancements RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than  more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Fairmont State University issued the following news: * * * Middle College at Fairmont State University Expands Opportunities for West Virginia Teens in Foster Care Middle College at Fairmont State University - a unique dual-degree program for West Virginia teens who have experienced foster care - is introducing exciting updates to better serve current and future Middle College students. Middle College is a collaborative effort between KVC West Virginia, Fair more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- PBS issued the following news release: * * * New Animated PBS KIDS Series, SKILLSVILLE, Harnesses Gaming to Open a World of Possibilities Series Premieres March 3, 2025 on PBS KIDS Arlington, VA, February 6, 2025 - Welcome to Skillsville! SKILLSVILLE, a dynamic PBS KIDS animated series created by Twin Cities PBS (TPT), will encourage kids ages 4-8 to "power up" the skills they need for future success by depicting the benefits of one of the most popular forms of more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Reed Smith has appointed partner S. Brian Farmer to lead the firm's Richmond office. A member of the firm's Global Corporate Group, Farmer takes the helm from Edward Mullen. "I am excited to lead the talented group of attorneys and staff in our Richmond office," said Farmer. "I look forward to continuing to provide the highest level of service to our clients in the region." Farmer, who joi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * Nearly 8 in 10 Virginians support HBCU funding; 69% oppose university presidents serving on governing boards. * * * Today, the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University released findings on key policy issues from its latest Commonwealth Poll, conducted between Dec. 18, 2024, and Jan. 15, 2025. Abortion rights Over 60 pe more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * A report from the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium makes recommendations to improve preparation for school employees, such as targeted mental health resources and training. * * * By Sian Wilkerson With student mental health needs in PK-12 schools on the rise, a new study by a partnership of Richmond-area school districts and Virginia Commonwealth University's  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * Volkswagen ID. Buzz named to PARENTS 2025 Best Family Cars Awards * ID. Buzz takes honors as Best Electric 3-row SUV/Van in 2025 * ID. Buzz joins Volkswagen Atlas, a four-time former winner of the PARENTS Best Family Car Awards Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that PARENTS has named the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, the spiritual successor to the iconic Micr more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Volkswagen ID. Buzz wins 2025 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award * ID. Buzz takes honors as Best EV * The Volkswagen Atlas, Taos, and ID.4 are all past MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards winners Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce that the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, the spiritual successor to the iconic Microbus, received the 2025 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice award for Best EV more PR