ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IL Applauds House GOP Leaders McCombie, Spain & Ugaste for Focusing Caucus on Property Tax Relief for All Illinoisans * SPRINGFIELD, IL - In a press conference this morning, Illinois House GOP members Ugaste, Keicher, La Ha, and Sanalitro rolled out a package of bills to prioritize property tax relief for everyday Illinoisans. While the megaproject proposal before the legislature focuses on securing special tax exempt more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MO Releases Next Round of 2026 Endorsements in Key State Legislative Races * JEFFERSON CITY, MO- Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) today is rolling out more endorsements for the 2026 primary cycle, backing candidates in key races in the State House and Senate. These key endorsements are a part of a larger effort to continue to make Missouri the best place to live, work, and raise a family, as well as the best more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OK Applauds Governor Stitt for Signing Bill Raising Parental Choice Tax Credit * Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) applauded Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday for signing recently passed legislation that raises the state's yearly Parental Choice Tax Credit. The bill raises the cap on the tax credit from $250 million to $275 million, expanding education options for families in the Sooner State. The tax credit, whi more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 5 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Always in Motion: Instructional Assistant Lieber Teaches, Calms, and Cheers Student Progress for 26 Years * Thirteen-thousand. That's how many steps Pam Lieber once took in one day on the job as an instructional assistant (IA) at Kings Park Elementary School in Springfield, Virginia, where she's worked for 26 years. Those 13,000 steps add up to something bigger: more moments where students get feedback, practice, and confidence -without instructi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Council of the Blind Government Employees, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to the agency's Direct Final Rule rescinding 10 C.F.R. Sec. 1040.73. This provision has long required facilities receiving DOE funding to be designed and constructed with accessibility features for individuals with disabilities, including tactile signage, Braille indicators, and auditory cues. The ACBGE argues that the DOE's rationale, which characterizes more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Daniel Buck, research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the committee. During my time as a teacher in Title I schools, I watched as year after year expectations for studen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Indian Higher Education Consortium, representing 35 accredited Tribal Colleges and Universities across 16 states, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management regarding its proposed revisions to reduction-in-force regulations. AIHEC, based in Alexandria, Virginia, specifically urged the agency to exempt employees of the two federally operated TCUs-Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute-from future RIF notices. AIHEC emphasized that more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Network of Community Options and Resources, a national nonprofit representing providers of long-term services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to the department's direct final rule concerning new construction requirements related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. ANCOR criticizes DOE's use of the direct final rulemaking process for a measure the organizat more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, May 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration for Proposal to End a Nearly Century-Old Restriction on the Shipping of Handguns Through USPS * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow anyone to ship a handgun -without the involvement of a licensed firearms dealer -acr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett: Redistricting Wars Weaken the American People's Voice * In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote an op-ed in The Detroit News today, describing how the current trend of redrawing congressional districts years before the next Census weakens American voters' representation in Congress. Barrett urges passage of his Make It Count Act, which would ban mid-decade redistricting and determine future congressional districts based  more PR

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, May 5 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, posted the following news: * * * Centra Behavioral Health Hospital Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new hospital on the Simons Run Medical Campus * Centra and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, joined community leaders for a celebratory ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the Centra Behavioral Health Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia, which is set to open this summer. Through a joint venture, the two org more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * CFA Applauds Pennsylvania for Enforcing Their Unlawful Practice of Medicine Laws Against Character.AI This morning, the Pennsylvania Department of State announced a lawsuit against Character.AI for their chatbot product that "falsely claimed to be licensed in Pennsylvania and gave a fake Pennsylvania license number while holding itself out to be a licensed psychiatrist." "The Consumer Federation of America more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Wai Wah Chin, president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Kevin Kiley, Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici, and Distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this testi more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 6 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: The countdown is on! Christopher Newport's 102nd Conferral of Degrees will be a celebration of family, tradition, and achievement By Kelley McGee The caps and gowns are ready, and the anticipation is building as Christopher Newport prepares to launch an unforgettable week celebrating the accomplishments of over 1,000 graduates in the Class of 2026. Commencement at Christopher Newport is student-focused and highly personalize more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2026 Softball Championship Bracket * ORANGEBURG, SC (May 5, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has announced the official bracket for the 2026 CIAA Softball Championship, set to take place May 7 through May 9 at Orangeburg Recreation Park in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The eight-team field features the top four programs from both the Northern and Southern Di more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Softball Week Twelve Honors * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 5, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) announces its Week Twelve Softball Honors for games played April 26 through May 2. The weekly awards recognize top performances in the circle, at the plate, and in the field across the conference as teams close out the regular season. Pitcher of the Week - Katelynn Griss more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 5 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Communicator's Collaboration and Calm Composure Build Trust in the Power of Public Education * Tracey Wynne, senior manager of communications, joined the FCPS Office of Communications nearly 12 years ago. She thrives on using her strategic communication expertise to inform, educate, and engage FCPS staff, families, and community members. She understands how communicating effectively with these groups can impact student success and enhance the div more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy issued 'Supplement Analysis for the Proposed Shipment of High Burnup Research Cask to Idaho National Laboratory for Research and Development Purposes', authored by James R. Jackson and Joseph Rivers, with report numbers DOEEIS-0203-SA-10 and DOEEIS-0250F-S-1-SA-03, in April 2026. The report examines a proposed rail shipment of the High Burnup Research Cask, or HBURC, from North Anna Power Station in Virginia to Idaho National Laboratory for examination and  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * End the Iran Conflict and Refocus on What Matters Most to Americans: Driving Down Costs * In response to reports of escalation by Iran and continued exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement:  "Our armed forces have achieved significant military successes throughout this campaign. The sooner this conflict comes to an end, the sooner Washi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- INTERNATIONAL CREDITS IN THE EU: CREDIT QUALITY CRITERIA AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE EU'S PURCHASING STRATEGY - A report from Environmental Defense Fund, New York and Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia - May 2026 (50 pages) * * * The Environmental Defense Fund and Nature Conservancy issued a report analyzing global efforts to reduce methane emissions across the energy, agriculture, and waste sectors while assessing the scientific, technological, and policy developments shaping international climate action. The more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Environmental NGOs outline safeguards for EU's potential use of international carbon credits toward 2040 climate target * The European Commission has just closed the consultation on the future framework on international credits and is expected to publish a proposal in the autumn. As the European Union considers how international carbon credits could contribute to its 2040 climate target, Environmental Defense Fund and The Nature Con more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Eyes on the 'Prize': URI voice teacher singing her way toward national award Caroline O'Dwyer didn't have to look far for inspiration in seeking to make a name for herself musically on the national level. O'Dwyer, a mezzo-soprano and artist/teacher in voice in the University of Rhode Island's Department of Music, has seen two of her University colleagues-Director of Orchestral Studies Luis Viquez and fellow artist/teacher in voice Devon Russo - more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 4 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason Board of Visitors approves modest tuition and fees increase for 2026-27 * The George Mason University Board of Visitors voted Thursday to increase tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, a response to rising utility costs, and the decades-long gap in state funding when compared with the university's peers. The increase, both for in-state and out-of-state students, is $360 per undergraduate student and $504 per graduate student. That works out  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard Selected as Participant in 2027 Class of Leadership Atlanta Georgia State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Nicolle Parsons-Pollard has been selected as a participant in the class of 2027 of Leadership Atlanta, a prestigious nine-month leadership program drawing together 86 community leaders. Leadership Atlanta, founded in 1969, is the oldest continuously running training program of its kind more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, May 5 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * Global Scientists, Woods Hole Bound: 23 Named MBL Whitman Fellows * Twenty-three scientists from around the world will converge at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) as the 2026 cohort of Whitman Fellows. Selected for their outstanding work, these investigators range from early-career to veteran scientists. Each will carry out independent projects while tapping into the MBL more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 5 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year * Office of the Governor CONTACT: press@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Education CONTACT : communications@doe.virginia.gov RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today named Madeline Duffy -a Nottoway High School special education teacher -as the 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Duffy was selected last month as the Region 8 Teacher of t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule to establish flexibility for the implementation of work requirements and term limits on HUD-assisted housing programs. HOME of VA, the only statewide fair housing nonprofit in Virginia, warns that such changes could lead to widespread evictions and homelessness, undermining housing stability for vulnerable populations. The organization argues that allowing Publi more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP, Jersey 1st Call Out May Day Tax Hike Push * Trenton, NJ -In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st criticized Assemblywoman Katie Brennan's proposed "super-millionaires tax," unveiled during May Day demonstrations in Jersey City, calling it the latest example of New Jersey lawmakers embracing failed economic policies that punish success, drive investment out of the state, and make li more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * Woods-Johnson Named Associate Provost for Student Success and Advising Indiana State University has appointed Dr. Kelley Woods-Johnson as Associate Provost for Student Success and Advising, a key leadership role focused on advancing student outcomes and strengthening support systems across the institution. As Associate Provost, Woods-Johnson will coordinate university-wide student success efforts, lead a comprehensive advising strategy, and chair the St more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on May 5, 2026, with Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia: * * * Joint Statement from Reps. Emilia Sykes and Jennifer McClellan on Mifepristone Ruling and Ongoing Legal Uncertainty U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Chair of the Reproductive Justice Task Force of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Chair of the Abortion Rights and Access Task Force of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, released the following joint statement more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Legendary General David Petraeus to Headline 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo Business Program Retired four-star general and former CIA Director to deliver strategic leadership insights at the industry's premier health, wellness, and consumer goods event. * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced that General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), will serve as the keynote speaker for the General B more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Leonardo DRS Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 2026 * Revenue: $846 million, up 6% year-over-year * Net Earnings: $62 million, up 24% year-over-year * Adjusted EBITDA: $105 million, up 28% year-over-year * Diluted EPS: $0.23, up 21% year-over-year * Adjusted Diluted EPS: $0.26, up 30% year-over-year * Bo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Brief Urging Supreme Court to Stay Restrictions on Mifepristone Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 states and the District Columbia in urging the Supreme Court of the United States to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. The Fifth Circuit ruling wou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing safety and cybersecurity concerns related to transporting hazardous materials using heavy-duty electric vehicles compared to internal combustion engine motor carriers. The NMFTA emphasized the need for updated regulations and extensive research to keep pace with evolving vehicle technologies and associated risks. The association raised alarms about potential electromagnetic interfere more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: * * * NEMA Welcomes Seven New Members, Strengthening Leadership Across Electrical Manufacturing, Energy Storage, and Solar Domains The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that six manufacturing companies and one associate member organization have joined the voice of the electro industry, expanding NEMA's capabilities across electrical components and power solutions, energy storage systems, and s more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * New Issue of NASBE Standard Reimagines the Roles of Teachers and Leaders * Amid national discussions of ways to recruit and keep teachers and leaders in a demanding profession, the May edition of NASBE's State Education Standard highlights the many ways states are restructuring staffing and instruction to make teaching more manageable and rewarding. From teacher residencies to revolutionizing th more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 5 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Professor Allison Orr Larsen named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow * Allison Orr Larsen, the Alfred Wilson & Mary I.W. Lee Professor of Law and Taylor Reveley Research Professor at William & Mary Law School, has been named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The fellowship supports bold scholarship on pressing issues facing American democracy. Larsen is one of 24 fellows selected from more than 380 nominees and will receive a  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam, Sen. Kaine Demand DOT Secretary Address Aviation Noise, Safety Concerns at Dulles * U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine have demanded action by Dept. of Transportation Secretary Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address aviation noise and operational and safety concerns at Dulles International Airport.  Rep. Subramanyam and Sen. Kaine said: "Aircraft departing from or more PR

DOVER, Delaware, May 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Supreme Court issues stay of restrictions on mifepristone following advocacy by AG Jennings, coalition Attorney General Kathy Jennings yesterday joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. Shortly after, the U.S. Supreme more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters Secure Contract at Smithfield Foods * (SMITHFIELD, Va.) - More than 300 members of Teamsters Local 822 in Smithfield, Virginia, overwhelmingly ratified a strong new contract with Smithfield Foods. The workers produce ham and bacon products sold nationwide under Smithfield-owned brands that include Armour, Gwaltney, and Eckrich.  Under the contract, workers will receive a 12 percent wage increase, along with  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Three from Penn elected to the American Philosophical Society * Three Penn faculty members have been elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS) as part of its 2026 cohort. They are Ezekiel J. Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives and the Diane v.S. Levy and Robert M. Levy University Professor ; Elizabeth Magill of Penn Carey Law ; and Sophia Rosenfeld, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History in the School of Arts & Sciences. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Two Bipartisan Subramanyam Bills Headed to House Floor * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has two bipartisan bills headed to the House floor. The Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act passed unanimously out of the Space, Science, and Technology Committee, and the Taxpayers Resources Used in Emergencies (TRUE) Accountability Act passed unanimously out of the Oversight Committee. "The race for quantum sup more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 6 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on May 5, 2026, involving Rose Nevill, professor of education and human development: * * * Q&A: How can workplaces better support neurodiversity? By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu Neurodiverse employees are not yet being supported in ways that truly fit their needs, despite making up an estimated 20% of our global population, according to Rose Nevill, a University of Virginia professor of education and human development. Nevill directs the UVA Neu more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on May 4, 2026, involving Melissa Little, associate professor of public health science in the School of Medicine and the director of UVA's Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control Research: * * * Q&A: Is nicotine really good for you? By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu Science is lying, and nicotine is good for you, according to a wave of new health and wellness influencers, including celebrity fitness coach and former "Biggest Loser" host Jillian Micha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The publication is 'Preliminary Geologic Map of the Sparta East, Sparta West, and Parts of the Glade Valley and Whitehead 7.5-Minute Quadrangles, North Carolina and Virginia, and the Epicentral Area of the August 9, 2020, Mw 5.1 Earthquake Near Sparta, North Carolina', issued as U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 20261010 in 2026. The authors are Arthur J. Merschat, Mark W. Carter, Ashley S. Lynn, Benjamin R. Weinmann, William E. Odom, Ryan J. McAleer, Shannon A. Mahan, Kevin G. Stewart, Christopher S. Holm- more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Effort to Oppose Postal Service Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law Attorney General Jay Jones joined a multistate comment letter signed by 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons to move across state borders by mail, endangering the public and further straining state and local law enforcement resources for no vali more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Trading cosmetics for compounding, career-switcher Erika Nixon-Lambert puts on a new professional face The 2002 chemistry graduate returned to VCU for her Pharm.D. - and a fresh direction that will emphasize impact on patients and communities. By Haley Tenore When it comes to higher education, sometimes the untraditional route is the path forward. For Erika Nixon-Lambert, the long journey was rooted in cosmetics. Nixon-Lambert spe more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Victoria Adams turns disappointment into opportunity The first-generation student and marketing major had long targeted a specific career path. When she found the road blocked, she swiftly pivoted and will start at the VCU Brandcenter in the fall. By Leila Ugincius With an impressively packed resume, Victoria Adams thought her dream job was in the bag when she confidently applied for a marketing position at L'Oreal. So when she did more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Virginia Lawmakers Reject Gov. Spanberger's Commonsense Amendments, ATRA Urges Veto of Class Action Bill Today, the American Tort Reform Association again urged Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) to veto bills that would authorize, for the first time in the Commonwealth, costly class action lawsuits and expose businesses to unprecedented liability. The governor returned Senate Bill 229 and House Bill 449 to the General Assem more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, May 5 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Awarded $1.03 Million To Establish Center For AI And Cybersecurity * The new center will focus on helping society better understand and manage the risks of AI while preparing students for an AI-driven world. Virginia State University welcomed Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan for a campus visit on Tuesday, May 5, to present $1.03 million in federal funding to establish a new Center for Generative AI and Industrial Cybersecurity. more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Michael Hochella elected to National Academy of Sciences Newly elected scientist is a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the College of Science's Department of Geosciences. By Kelly Izlar Michael Hochella '75, M.S. '77, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, was elected Tuesday, May 5, as a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Hochella is among 120 members and 25 international members newly recognized for their distinguished and continu more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Pete Fox to deliver College of Engineering commencement address A growth and turnaround leader, Fox '89, M.S. '93 will encourage graduates to embrace lifelong learning, resilience, and service. By Hailey Wade Pete Fox '89, M.S. '93 makes an effort to return to Virginia Tech for football games or for meetups with his friends from college whenever he can. But on May 16 the chief operating officer of Identity Digital will return as the commencement speaker for the  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers aim to fight aggressive cancer with a virus By Kevin Myatt Hear the word "virus" and dreadful thoughts of deadly diseases often come to mind. But what if a virus could be used for healing instead? Scientists at Virginia Tech are engineering viruses to carry a cancer-killing molecule directly to brain tumors -- a novel approach to treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers. The National Institutes of Health-fu more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 6 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * W&M's Batten School & VIMS honor recipients at 2025 Awards Ceremony By Patrick McGettigan William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS held their annual Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 1. The event honors students, faculty and staff for years of service to the institution, professional achievements and outstanding student-led research, with trivia and raffle prizes interspersed throughout. The ceremony also featured a surprise more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Kish Parella, professor of law at Washington and Lee University, addressed Virginia businesses on aligning corporate values with international market strategies during a keynote. Parella spoke at the annual meeting for the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade program, where she introduced a framework for corporate foreign policy. Parella explained that companies must intentionally engineer decision-making processes with foreign partners to maintain consistency with institutional values. Her presentation, Future-Ready Intern more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 6 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Where Culture Meets Celestial Luxury: Waldorf Astoria Debuts in Rabat Sale The highly anticipated hotel in Morocco's tallest tower blends refined luxury and distinctive design with rich cultural heritage * RABAT, Morocco - Rising above the capital in the iconic Mohammed VI Tower - Morocco's tallest building - Waldorf Astoria Rabat Sale today opens its doors. This 55-room hotel fuses timeless Waldorf Astoria elegance with Morocco's rich cultural so more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Wolf and Associates Inc., a consultancy specializing in organic sector compliance and certification, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program regarding the Certification, Accreditation, Compliance Subcommittee's proposals on residue testing and e-commerce labeling. In their letter, Wolf & Associates expresses general support for the CACS recommendation to change mandatory residue testing requirements by balancing random testing with a risk-based approach that targ more ST