FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 1 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * 'Commitment to people and mission' are priorities of new Defense Health Agency Assistant Director * Mike Emerson, the Defense Health Agency's new Assistant Director for Support, Personnel and Financial Operations, was inducted into the Senior Executive Service April 24 at Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. "I'm really excited to make the transition into my new role as a senior leader," Emerson said. "I'll continue to think enter more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 2,700+ staffers, thousands more years of service - and one big VCU event The annual Service Recognition Celebration highlights those who have forged VCU's path, some for more than a half-century. By Amelia Heymann From five years to 55, more than 2,700 of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health employees celebrated their tenure at the 54th annual Service Recognition Celebration this week. Tuesday's event, held in the Stuart C. Siegel Cen more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 30 -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release: * * * AACOM Announces Winners of Inaugural All In! Vegas Pitch Showdown Innovative ideas from colleges of osteopathic medicine highlight the future of medical education * The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural All In! Vegas Pitch Showdown, a first-of-its-kind competition capping off the association's annual conference and showcasing bo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Applauds Nomination of Lt. Gen Schiess as Next CSO * ARLINGTON, Va., May 1, 2026 - The Air & Space Forces Association welcomed the nomination of Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess as the next Chief of Space Operations. "Doug Schiess is the perfect choice at this crucial time for the Space Force, as it begins a substantial new period of growth," said AFA President & CEO Lt. Gen. Burt Field. Schiess will su more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Mississippi Applauds Progress on Expanding Access to Affordable Health Care * JACKSON, MS - Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) applauds Governor Reeves for establishing the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Office and website. These measures move the state forward in modernizing health-care delivery and improving outcomes long-term. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown said: "AFP-MS t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Pennsylvania Applauds Sen. McCormick Bill Targeting Energy Affordability * HARRISBURG, PA - Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) applauded U.S. Senator Dave McCormick today for his introduction of legislation to tackle America's energy affordability crisis by removing barriers to increased energy production. McCormick's Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act will fix the federal government's broken infrastruc more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Bipartisan Coalition In Challenging $6.2 Billion Nexstar/TEGNA Merger * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general in filing an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and TEGNA Inc. (TEGNA) in the ongoing challenge of the merger between the two broadcast television conglomerates. The $6.2 billion deal betwee more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Amended Missouri New Voices bill 'antithetical' to First Amendment By Myesha Phukan A promising start to the legislative session has turned sour for student press freedom advocates in Missouri. HB 2918, a New Voices bill aimed at curbing arbitrary censorship of the state's student journalists, was amended in March to include language that likely would lead to the opposite result. The amended bill awaits a full vote on the House floor, but advocates more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * America250 Partners with Mitchell Institute on Air & Space Power Podcast * The Air & Space Forces Association's (AFA) Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies has announced a partnership with America250, the national, nonpartisan organization working to engage every American in celebrating and commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The partnership will highli more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Applauds Senator McCormick's Permitting Reform Effort, Urges Swift Action to Unleash American Energy * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded Senator McCormick's Unlock American Jobs and Energy Act as a critical step toward fixing the broken permitting system, lowering energy prices, and restoring American energy leadership. "Senator McCormick's leadership on permitting  more PR

NEW YORK, May 1 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * An Overlooked Painter Gets Her Due in a New Biography * Four years ago, a Texas art dealer traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, to ask Distinguished Professor Gail Levin (GC/Baruch, Art History, Women's and Gender Studies, American Studies ) to write a catalog essay on abstract expressionist Alice Baber. Levin, an eminent biographer of Edward Hopper, Lee Krasner, and Judy Chicago, hesitated. She knew little about Baber and worried about the  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Renews Featured Product Agreement with Premier Trailer Leasing * May 01, 2026 Washington -Today, the American Trucking Associations announced that it is renewing Premier Trailer Leasing as an ATA Featured Product Program Provider. As one of the largest trailer rental and leasing companies in the United States, Premier provides flexible and scalable solutions across dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, and chassi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION TO RECOGNIZE STATE AUTHORITY OVER SPORTS-RELATED PREDICTION MARKETS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general, urged federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to states. The attorneys general filed a comment letter with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (C more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WELCOMES NEW STATES, FILES AMENDED COMPLAINT IN NEXSTAR/TEGNA CHALLENGE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 11 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (TEGNA) in the ongoing challenge of the broadcast giants' merger. Last month, Raoul and seven attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging the mer more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Bradenton Wells Fargo Employees Latest to Force Out CWA Union * Wells Fargo workers across country are seeking to escape from the CWA union, at least four branches already free Bradenton, FL (May 1, 2026) - Following their request to a federal labor board for a vote to remove the union, employees at the Beachway Plaza Wells Fargo branch have successfully forced Communications Workers of America (CWA) union bosses ou more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 30 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Career Office Earns Statewide Recognition at VACE Conference * Kristin Stephens and Anne Chavez from Christendom College's Career and Professional Development Office were formally recognized at the Annual Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers (VACE) Conference last week in Staunton, Virginia. VACE is a membership organization that facilitates connections, communication, and networking between employers who hire college students and more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Community voices drive UVA study on cancer risk By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu A University of Virginia-based study is amplifying community voices to better understand why certain communities face higher cancer rates. For more than a year, researchers working in the lab of UVA Department of Family Medicine Chair Dr. Li Li have been running a study based in Danville alongside the Health Collaborative, a group of residents worki more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Connecting the dots: Alumna Stephanie Kyle thrives in global supply chain and beyond * There are lots of memories that might come to mind when you think about a trip to Europe: Looking up at the Eiffel Tower. Drinking wine in a small Italian village. That first time being surrounded by people speaking a language you don't know. Or, you know -watching a car being assembled at a cutting-edge factory. The year was 2008, and Stephanie Kyle h more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on May 1, 2026: * * * DNC Statement on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month DNC Chair Ken Martin, DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad, and DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong released the following statement marking AANHPI Heritage Month: "Throughout our country's history, generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have contributed their skills, values, and talents to make our nation great. Today, they more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * National Cleanup Workshop to Highlight EM's Role in Nation's Energy Future The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) will showcase its crucial role in shaping America's energy future at the 2026 National Cleanup Workshop. This year's event, scheduled for Sept. 14-16 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, will highlight how EM's mission to address the legacy of past def more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 2 -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release: * * * Empower Oversight Widens State Fraud Queries to New York Hospice Regulator WASHINGTON - Empower Oversight has filed a public records request with New York's Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, the state agency responsible for regulating the hospice industry, as part of its broader investigation into fraud involving federal t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus. Faculty and Staff Briefs are produced monthly to more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 2 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: * * * From Awareness to Action: Embedding Space in NATO Operations This week the NATO Space Centre of Excellence hosted its second annual conference, bringing together more than 500 participants from 33 NATO and Partner Nations, as well as industry and international organizations. The discussions reflected a clear shift in mindset across the Alliance: space is no longer a supporting function, but an operational domain that underpins NATO's d more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From Marvel to the Super Bowl, VCU alum has worked on the crews of some high-profile productions Alex Coyle recently was on the field for Bad Bunny's historic halftime show, and she also has been a part of the camera team on projects such as 'The Gray Man' and 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' By Drew Thompson As a second camera assistant in Los Angeles, Alex Coyle looks at her time at Virginia Commonwealth University as an exciting chapter in he more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 1 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Furr Receives Rosenbloom Award * Third-year student Derek Furr is this year's recipient of the University of Virginia School of Law's Rosenbloom Award. The Rosenbloom Award, established by Daniel Rosenbloom '54, is an annual honor given to students with strong academic records who significantly enhance the law school experience of their fellow students by offering them support and assistance. "I've had such a wonderful experienc more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard Named AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education Class of 2026-27 Participant Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Nicolle Parsons-Pollard has been selected as a participant for 2026-27 in the AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education. The institute is a six-month program through the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) of Universities and Colleges des more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces $2.48 Million Investment to Expand Access to Capital Across Virginia * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $2.48 million in strategic investments through the Commonwealth's Capital for Communities Fund (CCCF), supporting six transformative projects that will expand access to financing for underserved communities across Virginia. The CCCF drives economic growth in Virginia by empower more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Chief Transformation Officer * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the appointment of David Wilkinson to serve in her cabinet as Virginia's Chief Transformation Officer. "From my first day in office, my Administration has focused on delivering the pragmatic leadership Virginians deserve -and taken concrete steps together with both parties to tackle high costs, attract new business i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $983,749 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two grants that total $983,749. The breakdown for the grants includes: * $564,763 for Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health on parent-infant interactions * $418,986 for Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases Extramural Res more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, April 30 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlanders in the News: Week of April 27, 2026 * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature their stories. Off the tee Three stars of Rad more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 1 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Build Professional Skills, Network at High Point Market * High Point University (r) students worked alongside thousands of home furnishings professionals during the spring High Point Market, which ran from April 25-29. Tomiwa Bello, a senior finance major, worked his fifth market in the Currey and Company showroom as he prepared to start a full-time position with Morgan Stanley after graduating from HPU. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 1 more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 27 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton Ranks Among Top Advisors in Q1 2026 Bankruptcy and Restructuring League Tables Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized by The Deal in its Q1 2026 global restructuring and bankruptcy league tables as among the most active law firms advising distressed companies in out-of-court restructurings and bankruptcies. Notably, The Deal ranked Hunton in the following areas: * #9 - Counsel to Distressed Companies, ranked by deal count * #12 - Bankrupt more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP Hosts Economic Policy Dinner Focused on Affordability and Washington's Economy * Vancouver, Washington - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted an economic policy discussion dinner titled "State of Your Wallet," bringing together community members to discuss how taxes and policies are affecting families, workers, and small businesses. The event featured Washington State Senator John Brau more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Hampton Roads, Governor Spanberger Focuses on Expanding Economic Opportunity for Workers, Veterans * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger continues to focus on creating jobs, expanding opportunity across the Commonwealth, and helping more Virginians find stable careers to earn a good living and support their families. On Wednesday, the Governor launched the Virginia Veteran Registered Apprenticeship Muster at Fort Eust more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 1 (TNSrep) -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: * * * Inova Schar Cancer awarded funding to implement improved symptom monitoring for patients undergoing cancer treatment Inova Schar Cancer has been approved for a funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to implement electronic monitoring of patients' self-reported symptoms during cancer treatment. Led by John Deeken, MD, President of Inova Schar Cancer, this project will expand the use of electronic pa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Durbin Introduce Resolution to Repeal Dangerous DOJ Rule That Guts Meaningful Immigration Appeals Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn an interim final rule by the Trump-Vance Administration's Department of Justice that makes major changes to the Board of Immigration A more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Latino Group Endorses Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin * Milwaukee, WI - Today, The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, announced its endorsement of Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. As Wisconsin's Latino population continues to grow and play a more influential role in statewide elections, The LIBRE Initiative will engage Latino communities across the state - emphasizing policies t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess nominated to be next US Space Force Chief of Space Operations * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as the Space Force's next Chief of Space Operations.  If confirmed by the Senate, Schiess will become the service's highest-ranking officer and the third Chief of Space Operations since the Space Force was established in December 2019. "The Space Force has  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * May 2026 Issues of APA Journals Feature New Research on PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Psychopharmacologic Treatments, and More The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals (The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, and Focus) are now available online. The American Journal of Psychiatry The May issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry brings together research that furthers the understanding  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to states. The attorneys general filed a formal comment with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), arguing that pre more PR

RESTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Minnesotas Infrastructure Maintains C Grade | ASCE * State's Infrastructure Matches National Average, Investment Needed to Maintain Progress St. Paul, Minn. -Minnesota's infrastructure has earned a 'C' grade in the new 2026 Report Card for Minnesota's Infrastructure released by the Minnesota Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today. The report card covers 11 cat more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Leads AGs In Urging CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports gambling belongs to states. "Prediction markets have no right to offer sports gambling in New Jersey in violation of the bedro more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Relieved 76-Day Partial Government Shutdown Ends * Alexandria, Va. - In response to Congress voting to reopen key parts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Coast Guard, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), NARFE National more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Democrats' Statement on Relocation of USDA's Food Assistance Employees * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Don Beyer (VA-08), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and James Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Democrats' Statement on Relocation of USDA's Food Assistance Employees * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Don Beyer (VA-08), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, May 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * National Hollings scholarship goes to UW-Eau Claire student for the first time * "This program stood out to me as one that promotes exactly what I want to do with my life," Sandoval says. "I want to make sustainable environmental impact through work for an agency like NOAA that makes real, tangible change." NOAA's stated mission is "to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, ocean, and coasts, to share that knowledge  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 30 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * OPMED team brings expertise, partner-building focus to special operations conferees * Team members with the Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office wrapped up a week of showcasing their military medical development and acquisition programs during the Special Operations Medical Association annual conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, April 30, 2026. During the event, OPMED experts engaged with military medical providers and potential more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 2 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU students advance land-grant mission on national research stage Six Oklahoma State University students joined peers from across the country in one of the nation's largest undergraduate research gatherings as they showcased their work at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, held April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia. The conference highlights student achievement across all academic disciplines while providing opportunities for professional  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Prussian Officer Established Drill Manual Used in American Revolutionary War * Drill plays a fundamental role in the military. It serves to build discipline, obedience, unit pride and cohesion, orderly and efficient movement, honor traditions and inspire leader development. As America observes 250 years of freedom, here's a look back on the development of drill in the American Revolutionary War. The development of drill is credited to Continental Army Maj. Ge more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Radiation oncologists urge lawmakers to act as Medicare cuts and private payer tactics push cancer clinics toward closure Physicians from across the country are visiting Capitol Hill to advocate for the bipartisan ROCR Act, prior authorization relief and support for radiation research * Radiation oncologists from across the country are in Washington today warning lawmakers that recent Medicare policy changes threaten the vi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on DHS Funding Vote * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan DHS funding bill that also passed the Senate unanimously last month: "This House Republican shutdown should never have happened. This vote was long overdue, and what we passed today should have been passed when my colleagues and I proposed it months ago. Wit more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 1 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Rev. Patrick Reidy Named 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient * Rev. Patrick E. Reidy, C.S.C., associate professor of law, has been selected by the Notre Dame Law School Class of 2026 as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award. He will deliver the commencement address during the Law School's Hooding Ceremony on May 16. The Distinguished Teaching Award, awarded annually by each graduating class and coordinated by the more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, May 1 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Rosignol selected as Class of 2026 President's Medalist (1) * Timothy Rosignol, who will graduate summa cum laude with bachelor's degrees in sociology and German studies, along with a certificate in cultural awareness training, has been named the recipient of the President's Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an undergraduate in the University of Southern Indiana Class of 2026. Embracing education outside the classroom, Rosignol m more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Securing the high ground: US-Australian alliance a decisive advantage in space * CANBERRA, Australia. (AFNS) - For nearly a century, military doctrine was anchored by a fundamental truth: whoever controls the skies controls the battlefield. Today, the air is no longer the ultimate high ground -space is. During a visit to Australia to reinforce the critical alliance between U.S. and Australian military forces, Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, commander of the U.S.  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort Officially Debuts, Marking a New Era for South Florida's Iconic Beachfront Destination Extensive renovations, fresh programming, and a new brand redefine Hollywood's landmark resort and signal the continued growth of Signia by Hilton * Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort officially opens on May 1, 2026, marking a new era for South Florida's iconic beachfront destination as The Diplomat Beach  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Software Engineering Center at VCU will train engineers to build robust applications With more than $3.5 million in NSF support, the center is developing software and AI solutions for critical industries, like healthcare. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering recently launched the Software Engineering Center to teach the next generation of software engineers the best way to build s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Virginia Regulators Reject Dominion Request to Slash Compensation for Solar Customers Sending Energy to Grid * RICHMOND, VA - Yesterday Virginia's State Corporation Commission (SCC) protected fair compensation rates for rooftop solar customers that send excess energy to the grid. The SCC denied Dominion Energy's request to slash net energy metering (NEM) compensation rates for rooftop solar customers. The Solar more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news on May 1, 2026: * * * Student-2-Student Training Brings APS Schools Together to Support Military-Connected Students Arlington Public Schools recently partnered with the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), bringing together nearly 90 students and staff from 14 schools for a day of connection, collaboration and learning through the Student 2 Student (S2S) program. Throughout the training, student leaders and advisors participated in interactive session more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Releases New Consumer inSights Report for Q1 2026 * Alexandria, VA - April 30, 2026 - The Vision Council today released its Consumer inSights Q1 2026 report, offering a detailed look at U.S. consumer behavior across optical products and services for the first quarter of the year. The report examines attitudes and purchasing patterns related to vision correction, managed vision care, eye exams, prescription more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti By Amy Jessee At the end of each spring semester, UMW faculty gather to approve the graduates and recognize colleagues who are retiring from their dedicated service. Departmental tributes chronicle their time in classrooms and labs, with committees and in communities, and as leaders in undergraduate research and in their areas of study. In spring 2026, the University of Mary Washington recognized seven f more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP Students Win First Place in Regional Journalism Competition Mark Locklear Two UNC Pembroke student journalists are earning regional recognition for their storytelling and commitment to the craft, proving that impactful journalism can thrive even in the smallest of newsrooms. Sean Hancock and Michela Gritti, editors of the student newspaper The Pine Needle, recently captured first-place honors at the Society of Professional Jou more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Workplaces Named Best in the Nation for Commuters Virginia is on the move! Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) has recognized Virginia as the #1 state in the nation, reflecting the Commonwealth's commitment to innovative, employee-focused transportation solutions. This ranking celebrates Virginia for having the highest number of participating employers, universities, and residential communities in the c more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces Bill to Keep Working Families from Footing the Bill for Billionaire's Private Jets * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (Mich.-08), and Greg Landsman (Ohio-01) introduced legislation to put taxpayers first by closing an unfair loophole that shifts the cost of private jets onto working families. The Stop Subsidizing Private Jets Act would close tax loopholes that allow  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 'We call it BA Family': A history of the Black Awakening Choir In song, in life and in society, one of VCU's oldest student organizations has made a lasting impact since 1970. By Elinor Frisa When the Rev. Dr. Annesto Younger (then Highsmith) arrived for her first year at Virginia Commonwealth University in fall 1970, one of the first things she did was attend a meeting for students interested in starting a gospel choir. She had seen a flier in a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Jillian Faber finds her path in the emerging field of oral medicine Faber will soon start a residency at the University of Pennsylvania, having secured one of the few spots in the country available in the highly specialized specialty that lies at the intersection of dentistry and medicine. By Vernon Freeman, School of Dentistry In a profession built on precision and care, Jillian Faber found her calling in one of its most specializ more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Tony and Wanda Reynolds pursued their degrees side by side The couple, who have been married for more than 30 years, entered school together. Now aged 65 and 58, they will graduate with their psychology degrees. By Sian Wilkerson For more than 30 years, Tony and Wanda Reynolds have been inseparable. From family to their shared profession, their iron-tight bond has bolstered them - and it's even taken them back to the classroom at V more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Free Store's new Curated Closet brings a sustainable twist to style Two VCUarts students are expanding access to fashion while addressing textile waste. By Amelia Heymann The new hot spot for students to get stylish secondhand clothing isn't a boutique or vintage shop. It's Virginia Commonwealth University's Free Store. With April's Earth Month offering an ideal fit, the Free Store and Pop-Up Stop have teamed up to create the Curated Closet with more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Regulators Defend Net Metering in Dominion Territory * Decision preserves key rooftop-solar policy that helps families cut energy bills RICHMOND, VA - The Virginia State Corporation Commission rejected a proposal from Dominion Energy that would have drastically reduced the value of customer-owned clean energy across its service territory. "Dominion's proposal would have pulled the rug out from under thousands of Virginians more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Celebrates Completion Of New Residence Hall To Meet Historic Enrollment Growth * The Magnolia Residence Hall will add 454 beds to the VSU housing portfolio to allow more students to enjoy the benefits of on-campus living. With a strong reputation as one of the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation and one of the most affordable public universities in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia State Universi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Bradley Klein honored with emeritus status Bradley Klein, associate professor of neuroscience in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been conferred the title of associate professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individu more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering recognizes 2026 Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Award winners The Virginia Tech College of Engineering has recognized eight graduate students as recipients of the 2026 Paul E. Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Awards, honoring exceptional research conducted by master's and doctoral students across the college. Selected from a competitive pool of 53 submissions, this year's awardees represent the highest level of g more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Kerry Redican honored with emeritus status Kerry Redican, professor of public health in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approv more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Valerie Ragan honored with emerita status Valerie Ragan, professor of practice of veterinary medicine in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been conferred the title of professor of practice emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Announces Speakers for May Ceremonies LEXINGTON, Va. May 1, 2026 -- Virginia Military Institute has announced the speakers who will address the Class of 2026 in May. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, 13th vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation's second highest-ranking military officer, will address cadets beginning their journey of military service at the joint commissioning ceremony, Friday, May 15 at 2 p.m. in Cameron Hall, and the 75t more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 30 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Walter Reed's NICoE leads War Department in care, research of TBI * When service members suffer a traumatic brain injury or from post-traumatic stress, called the "invisible wounds of war," many may think there's no road to recovery. But the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed is there to make the road to recovery smoother for these service members and other Military Health System beneficiaries through cutting-edge, holistic care more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 2 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Want to Major in Artificial Intelligence? CNU Now Offers It New technologically-advanced program is one of the first in Virginia By Jim Hanchett Students who want to prepare for careers or graduate studies in artificial intelligence (AI) can now choose a pioneering major at Christopher Newport. The School of Engineering and Computing (SEC) will offer the major beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. SEC professors Keith Perkins and Roberto  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN Attorney General Jay Jones marked 100 days in office this week, continued taking action to defend the will of the voters, held major tobacco companies accountable, and honored those who support survivors in their darkest moment. Defending the Will of the Voters The Office of the Attorney General defended the will of the voters i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Convenes Defense Leaders to Accelerate Military Capability and Strengthen Industrial Base * Williamsburg, VA - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) convened senior defense leaders and industry executives alongside Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, Michael Duffey, for a roundtable discussion focused on Virginia's role in America's defense, strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base, and accelerating the delive more PR