CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * A Lasting Legacy: Barry and Mary Mack Honor Daughter with $2.5M Gift to Clemson University * Barry and Mary Mack of Fort Mill, South Carolina, have made an impactful $2.5 million gift to Clemson University, expanding the Mary Warner Mack Memorial Scholarship and naming a signature lakeside terrace in memory of their beloved daughter, Mary Warner Mack. The Mary Warner Mack Terrace will serve as a welcom more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Announces 2026 Scientific Achievement Award Recipients * SAN DIEGO - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will honor the following cancer researchers and physician-scientists during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, to be held April 17-22 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Awardees to be recognized at the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release: * * * ACF Announces Key Appointments to Advance Trump Administration Priorities The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced key political appointments to deliver on President Trump's and Secretary Kennedy's priorities to make America great and healthy again. These ind more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Slams Gov. Mills' Budget as Out-of-Touch * Augusta, Maine - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a strong rebuke of Governor Janet Mills as she signed into law a deeply flawed, tax-and-spend budget that threatens Maine's economic future and further burdens working families. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: " Today, by signing the supplem more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP, Jersey 1st Applauds New Jersey's Bipartisan Step Toward Energy Abundance * Trenton, NJ -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st applaud Governor Sherrill and a bipartisan group of New Jersey lawmakers for advancing S-3870, legislation that updates the state's permitting framework for nuclear energy facilities and opens the door to expanded, reliable energy pr more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-KS Praises Legislature for Override of Vetoes on School Choice, Regulatory Reform and Free Speech Protection * TOPEKA, KS - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) praised the Kansas House and Senate for their override of three vetoes by Governor Laura Kelly on key legislation to expand school choice, cut red tape for businesses, and protect free speech. AF more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NE Applauds Passage of International Physician Licensing Legislation * Lincoln, NE - Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) applauded the Legislature for passing LB1212, which would remove barriers in the state for internationally trained physicians to become licensed without completing a prerequisite U.S. residency. The bill creates a provisional license for th more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6 -- The American Academy of Physician Associates issued the following news release: * * * Legislation Signed by Maine Governor Mills Will Optimize PA Workforce, Expand Patient Access to Care The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) applauds Maine Governor Janet Mills for signing LD 2088 into law and establishing an optimal practice environment for the state's more than 1,100 physician associates (PAs). Once enacted, this law will ensure Maine's PA wor more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 4 -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology posted the following news release: * * * Proposed NIH Cuts, Funding Changes Risk Slowing Cancer Research Budget request includes modest NCI increaseBudget request includes modest NCI increase * Today, the administration released its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, which proposes a 12% cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and modest increase for the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Under the proposal, the N more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Seeks to Grow Thanks to 'Very Strong' Recruiting * This year's Army recruiting mission is going strong, including the effort to enlist soldiers for the U.S. Army Reserve, which for more than a decade has fallen short of its meeting its goals, a senior officer said. "Right now we're about halfway through the year, and I want to tell you, recruiting has really  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * AS SEEN ON TV: "Rep. Jen Kiggans Is Driving Gas Prices Up" * Virginians slam Kiggans as prices at the pump skyrocket Virginians are calling out vulnerable Congresswoman Jen Kiggans for causing gas prices to skyrocket as she continues to rubber-stamp Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran. A Virginia voter told 13 News Now : "She's literally making the cost of things unaffordabl more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 7 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * Booz Allen Completes Acquisition of Defy Security Accelerating Advanced Cybersecurity for New Age of Enterprise Threats * Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Defy Security. The transaction was previously announced on February 17, 2026. Defy provides cybersecurity technology products and services to leading  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * CDFI Caucus Co-Chair Warner Welcomes Release of CDFI Fund Appropriations * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), co-chair of the Senate Community Development Finance Caucus, issued the following statement: "I am pleased that the Treasury Department is finally releasing the remaining FY25 funds for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, following sustained bipartisan pressu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 7 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * CECU Announces New Book on Skilled Trades, Career Education The book discusses the impact of AI on the workforce, growing dissatisfaction with traditional higher education, and the role trade schools and career colleges play in expanding the pipeline to skilled workers. Publication by Sunbury Press is set for April 28. * With record numbers of college graduates unable to fin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Announces Innovation Task Force Staff * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the members of the Innovation Task Force. The ITF will work with the Commission to develop a clear regulatory framework for innovators focused on crypto assets and blockchain technologies; artificial intelligence and autonomous systems; and prediction markets and event contra more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 10 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Brooke Landry, chair of the submerged aquatic vegetation workgroup: * * * My Clean Water Story: Brooke Landry From the farm of my childhood to the seagrasses of the world--nature has been a constant source of inspiration * I grew up on a cattle farm in Virginia, not exactly the kind of place you think would churn out marine biologists. But while I was expected to help with farm c more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 5 -- Black Voters Matter, a voting rights and community empowerment organization, posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Groups Sue to Stop Trump Order on Mail in Ballots Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, Lawyers' Committee, NAACP file in DC * Washington - Four of the nation's leading civil and voting rights groups, Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, and NAACP are suing to stop President Trump's attempt to n more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 11 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: * * * Commercial Space and NATO Industry Partners Once dominated by governments and major aerospace firms, the space sector now includes a growing range of commercial and private actors. Advances in propulsion, satellite miniaturization, and lower launch costs have opened the sector to more private companies, supported by growing investment and new business models. For NATO, and particular more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, April 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Cracking the code on a productive, fun spring break * In March, Professors Neil Sigmon and Anthony Dove jetted, with a small group of students, across the Atlantic Ocean to England and France to visit and explore locales where some of the most significant and calculating moments in mathematical and human history have occurred. The journey was part of a World War II-themed studying abroad cryptography  more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 11 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * What Do Democrats Need to Do in 2026 and 2028? Campaign managers for Joe Biden and Zohran Mamdani talk about what it will take to win. Written by Nicola Smith Democrats are in a good position going into the 2026 midterm elections, as long as they remain consistent in their focus on affordability and what the party can do for working- and middle-class families, according to two top campaign managers who sp more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Issues Statement on Pedophile Convicted of Assaulting High School Girls in Fairfax County * The El Salvadorian illegal alien, 18-year-old adult, was attending a Fairfax County High School where he committed WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the below statement following the conviction of Israel Christopher Flores-Ortiz, a criminal illegal a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * DLA director announces transformation updates * The Defense Logistics Agency is focused on enhancing operational effectiveness by improving how the agency aligns with customers, streamlining processes and presenting a unified face to industry partners, says DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly in a recent leadership message. "Our transformation is designed for a single purp more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, April 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Introduces New Assure Smart Apps to Accelerate Insurers' AI-Powered Transformation * Ashburn, Va., April 9, 2026 -DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced new Assure Smart Apps built on ServiceNow, recently launched at the DXC Connect Insurance Executive Forum in Mar more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * April 9, 2026 School Board Meeting Highlights Meeting Opening At 7:05 p.m., the School Board Regular Meeting was called to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence, a performance of the National Anthem by the Whitman Middle School Symphonic Orchestra, under the direction of Elizabeth Fogel. Chair Anderson welcomed City of Fairfax School Board Member Sarah Kelsey who at more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp., of Alexandria, Virginia, to merge with LINKBANCORP, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire LINKBANK, both of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. The Board also gave its approval for Burke & Herbert more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * First Quarter Subchapter V Small Business Filings Increase 67 Percent over Previous Year Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 14 Percent * NEW YORK -- Subchapter V elections for small businesses increased 67 percent in the first quarter of 2026, as the 833 filings were up over the 499 registered during the first quarter of 2025, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provi more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * From Laos to Rome: Mason Korea students take climate solutions global * Last fall, what began as a hands-on learning experience in Southeast Asia became a journey that took five George Mason University students to the heart of global food policy-and left a mark along the way. The Mason Korea Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Builders- Seongjun Park, Jaehee Yang, Hyunseo Lee, Damin Jeong, and Taeyeong  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 11 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Marjorie Taylor Greene: ...Republicans are going to get slaughtered in the midterms. I think right now it's looking...definitely losing the House and potentially the Senate. Dasha Bur more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason contracts with Rally House and eCampus.com for course materials and apparel * George Mason University announced plans to move its apparel, bookstore, and course materials operations to Rally House and eCampus.com, marking a new chapter in flexibility, affordability, and student success. Effective July 1, 2026, Rally House, known for its extensive assortment of collegiate and professional spo more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 10 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason secures grant to expand high school cybersecurity internships in Northern Virginia * George Mason University's Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Northern Virginia ( NoVa ) Node recently received a $150,793 grant from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority for "CCI Scholars-High School Experiential Learning Program FY26," a seven-week high school summer internship program for rising s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS applauds Gov. Spanberger for signing key gun safety bills into law * RICHMOND, Va. - GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement celebrating Governor Abigail Spanberger signing a slate of commonsense gun safety bills into law. "Go more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Joins Bipartisan Group of Governors Continuing to Push PJM to Protect Ratepayers and Lower Energy Costs for Virginians Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of governors in calling on PJM Interconnection -the operator of the nation's largest electric grid -to prioritize energy affordability and reliability while ensuring that data cent more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Bills Into Law to Enhance Public Safety, Prevent Gun Violence, & Support Law Enforcement * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation into law to support law enforcement and first responders, keep Virginians safe online and in their communities, and protect kids, communities, and law enforcement officers from gun violence. "As a former fe more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Vetoes Bill to Legalize Skill Games * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today vetoed legislation that would legalize skill gaming. Amid the expansion of gaming over the last decade, Governor Spanberger reiterated that Virginia continues to lack a centralized, independent entity to regulate all legal gaming. The Governor also pointed to data collected by  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Vetoes Proposed Fairfax Casino * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today veto ed legislation that would require the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to call a referendum vote on a casino in Tysons Corner regardless of the Board's explicit opposition. The Governor said the bill would set a precedent against local decision-making on gambling, and she reite more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, April 10 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of April 6, 2026 * Radford University hosts 2026 Big South Esports Championship Radford University welcomed teams from across the region March 28-29 as it hosted the 2026 Big South Esports Championship, featuring competition in four titles: League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League and Valorant. Participating schools included University of North Carolina Asheville, Cha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Restricted Rights: Second Amendment Under Fire" at 10 a.m. on April 15, 2026, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building: The hearing will examine recent policies proposed in Virginia affecting lawful gun ownership, carry, and use, and whether these measures place undue burdens on law-abiding citizens rather than addressing criminal misuse. W more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Virginia Redistricting Ballot Initiative * Constitutional Amendment to Allow Redistricting Would Protect Democracy Against Efforts to Steal Congressional Seats in Other States WASHINGTON, DC - Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC, the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, announced its endorsement of a Virginia ballot initiati more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 11 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Warrantless Trespassing by Alabama Game Wardens; Property Owners Will Appeal FLORENCE, Ala.--On Thursday, the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County granted the state of Alabama's motion to dismiss a constitutional lawsuit challenging a statute that permits game wardens to search private property without a warrant or consent. Killen residents Da more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 11 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Ends Historic Consent Decree That Stopped Pagedale's Policing-for-Profit Scheme After eight years of court oversight, Pagedale's reforms have slashed fine revenue and dismantled the profit incentive that sparked IJ's lawsuit * The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has ended the historic consent decree that, or eight years, barred Pagedale from using its mu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-047) on April 9, 2026 entitled "Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to the Virginia Department of Social Services, Glen Allen, Virginia": Here is the executive summary: * * * Objective The audit objective was to evaluate how the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) distributed and admi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Virginia Tech President Tim Sands * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, released the following statement regarding Virginia Tech President Tim Sands' 12 years of service at the university: "I'm deeply troubled by the sudden departure of President Tim Sands at Virginia Tech. He has been an exceptio more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods' Public Finance Team Earns Top Rankings From The Bond Buyer McGuireWoods' public finance team ranked among the top bond counsel in the Southeast United States in 2025 and played a role in one of the year's most significant finance transactions, according to data published by The Bond Buyer, the newspaper of public finance. McGuireWoods ranked seventh in the Southeast region, which  more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 10 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Nation's Top Media, Communications Professionals Convene at Hampton University for the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications 'State of the Media' Event April 22 * Public invited to join news media and academic leaders in a discussion about press freedom and trust, AI's impact in newsrooms and media ethics on Wednesday, April 22 nd at 4:00 pm. HAMPTON, Va. - April 10, 2026 - The Hampton Unive more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 7 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following statement by President Pete Sepp: * * * "National Security" Tariffs on Medicines Make U.S. Less Secure Last week's announcement from the White House that the U.S. government would levy import taxes on certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients using the Section 232 national security tariff authority could, ironically, endanger the national security asset that is our balanced prescription drug m more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on April 10, 2026: * * * DAY OF CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF HENRY CLAY, 2026 On what would have been his 249th birthday, we honor the life and enduring legacy of Henry Clay -- a true American original, whose incredible vision and lifetime of devoted service to our Republic helped forge the very Union we cherish so deeply. Born in the midst of the Revolutionary War on April 12, 1777, Clay rose from humble beginn more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on SCC Decision to Allow Aboveground Transmission Lines in Golden to Mars Project * LEESBURG, VA - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the State Corporation Commission (SCC) announced it had approved aboveground transmission lines for the Golden to Mars project: "I am disappointed by the State Corporation Commission more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Reves Center announces 2026 International Student Achievement Awards * The following story originally appeared on the website for the Reves Center for International Studies. - Ed. The Reves Center for International Studies at William & Mary has announced the 2026 International Student Achievement Award recipients: * Abhishek Dhanraj, Graduate Student (India) * Ima Hosseinzadeh, Graduate Student (Ira more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RLC Supports Illinois Interchange Fee Ban on Taxes and Tips * The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit supporting the state of Illinois in an appeal challenging the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA). The case, brought by banking trade associations, seeks to invalidate Ill more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, with Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, Rick Scott, R-Florida, Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, Todd Young, R-Indiana, Jim Banks, R-Indiana, and Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese government's more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware, co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, and Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, Rick Scott, R-Florida, Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, Todd Young, R-Indiana, Jim Banks, R-Indiana, and Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese government's arbit more PR

POTSDAM, New York, April 11 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam English Professor Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein Accepted to Prestigious Rare Book School SUNY Potsdam Professor of English, Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein, has been accepted to attend an upcoming session, "Material Foundations of Map History, 1450-1900," at the Rare Book School, an internationally recognized program based at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Transformative Art Installation Honors Black Women's Contributions at Fort Garland A powerful immersive art installation honoring the history of domestic workers is coming to History Colorado's Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center. 12 Tablecloths, created by award-winning artist and historian Chloe Duplessis, is a transformative art installation exploring the history of emancipation, the Great Migr more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 10 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Two Historic Virginia Leaders To Deliver Keynote Addresses At Virginia State University's Spring 2026 Commencement * VSU announces speakers for its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies. Virginia State University is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. The University will hold two graduation ceremonies featuring keynote addresses from  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 10 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * New project launches to examine the impact of parental leave on academic researchers The "Lead After Leave" project aims to bring together researchers, institutional leaders, and sector stakeholders to inform new policies and practices. * Led by four UKRI Future Leaders Fellows, Lead After Leave will examine the impact of parental leave on academics and their research teams. A launch event, held  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 11 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * 5 ways Artemis II advances space exploration By Matt Kelly, mkelly@virginia.edu The Artemis II mission, which concluded Friday with a splashdown, sent four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon, setting a record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth. The mission marks a major step toward returning people to the lunar surface. Before liftoff, UVA Today aske more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00373-95) on March 31, 2026 entitled "Inspection of Select Vet Centers in North Atlantic District 1 Zone 4." Here is the summary: * * * The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Vet Center Inspection Program provides a focused evaluation of aspects of the quality of care delivered at vet centers. This inspection report evaluated three randomly selected vet centers throughout North Atlan more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 11 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM-Louisiana Pre-SOMA and The Healing Project Empower Northeast Louisiana Youth Through Level Up: Life, Legacy, & Leadership, a Career-Oriented Healthcare Outreach Program By Danielle Voumard VCOM-Louisiana student organizations continue to expand their influence beyond campus, reaching into communities across Northeast Louisiana (NELA) to motivate the next generation of hea more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU aims to be 'not just a national, but an international hub' for research, VP Rao says in annual address Rao highlighted VCU's research growth and some notable faculty contributions while championing the university's bold new goal to reach $1 billion in sponsored research funding. By Madeline Reinsel During the annual State of the Research event this week, P. Srirama Rao, Ph.D., vice presiden more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU history alum honored for museum curation and more From tenures at Wilton House, DAR Museum and North Carolina's Old Salem - and from scholarship on Black artisans - William Strollo wins the History Graduate Alumni Achievement Award. By Konrad Solberg William Strollo was a long way from archives and artifacts when the email arrived. As he and his family waited in line for a ride at the Unive more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 (TNSrpt) -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * VDH and VHHA Announce the Release of Virginia's Plan for Well-Being Today, as part of the Partnering for a Healthy Virginia Collaborative (PHV), the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) announced the release of the next State Health Improvement Plan, also known as the Virginia Plan for Well-Being (VPfWB).  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Joseph Lin brings computing power to cancer research The College of Engineering student joined a School of Pharmacy faculty expert in taking AI from 'Bench to Bedside.' By Drew Thompson Joseph Lin has taken Virginia Commonwealth University's "Uncommon" brand and sensibility to heart. The computer science major in the College of Engineering graduates this spring after steering his more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New lab removes barrier between research and patient care 'Clean room' will enable researchers and companies to manufacture clinical-grade materials that meet federal standards required for testing in human and animal patients. By John Pastor Virginia Tech marked a step forward in biomedical innovation in Southwest Virginia with the opening a clean room facility to produce clinical-grade therapies under federa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSrep) -- Washington and Lee University School of Law released data showing that 94.5 percent of its class of 2025 is employed in positions requiring a law degree or is pursuing further graduate education. The report, which calculates employment status 10 months following graduation, indicates that nearly 93 percent of graduates secured roles where bar passage is required or a Juris Doctor degree provides a professional advantage. This results in the fourth consecutive ye more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Encourage Navy to Work with Virginia's Ship Repair Industry to Balance Delayed Workloads * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In light of the extended deployment of Virginia-based Navy ships, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan encouraging him to use the appropriate tools and authorities to ens more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Encourage Navy to Work with Virginia's Ship Repair Industry to Balance Delayed Workloads * WASHINGTON - In light of the extended deployment of Virginia-based Navy ships, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan encouraging him to use the appropriate tools and authorities to ensure shi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on Tim Sands * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement on Virginia Tech President Tim Sands: "Over the last twelve years, President Tim Sands has led a period of major growth and transformation at Virginia Tech, positioning the university as a more competitive global research institution. He strengthened Virginia Tech by prioritizing research an more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * When Choice is No Longer Choice: USU Social Work Scholar Investigates Addiction Recovery * Substance abuse resulting in addiction, says Utah State University social work scholar Kaitlyn Walker Line, is a downward, hard-to-escape spiral. "People initially make a choice to try alcohol or illegal drugs, or to abuse a prescription medication," Line says. "But over time, the substance rewires a person's brain struct more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The White House issued the following news on April 10, 2026: * * * Democrats Empower Sick Criminal Illegal Alien Predators to Prey on American Women, Children President Donald J. Trump and his Administration are moving with decisive force to secure our borders and rapidly deport dangerous criminal illegal aliens. Democrats in Congress, however, are attempting to sabotage these efforts as they block critical funding for the Department of Homeland Security and shield san more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Wyden, Warren Question FHFA Head Pulte Over His Charity's Suspicious Donation to Trump-Connected Entity Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned Federal Housing and Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte today over concerns about a 2023 payment more PR