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State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Wednesday September 18, 2024 ( 19 items )  

ARC And Turkish Airlines Implement NDC With ARC Direct Connect
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release: * * * Turkish Airlines Enhances Retailing Capabilities with Modern Distribution Solution * * * Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Turkish Airlines through ARC Direct Connect, a modern airline distribution platform that enables NDC transactions. This partnership enables Turkish Airlines to deliver a more personalized traveler experience while giving agencies   more

Cabell County Clerk and Secretary of State Staff Meet With Local Law Enforcement to Discuss Election Preparedness
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 18 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release: Huntington, W.Va. - There is a new partnership being developed at the local level to assist county clerks with Election Day security in West Virginia. Earlier this month, staff members from the WV Secretary of State's Office participated in a training session and meeting called by Cabell County Clerk Scott Caserta. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss election preparedness  more

CONCORD UNIVERSITY BONNER SCHOLARS COMPLETE 12,159 HOURS OF SERVICE FOR AN ECONOMIC IMPACT OF $318,008
ATHENS, West Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Concord University's Bonner Scholarship Program, one of only 20 such service and student development programs funded by The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, continues to have regional and global impacts. This past summer, thirty-eight Bonner scholars participated in service at over forty sites in West Virginia and across the globe. They completed a combined total of 12,159 service hours, which amou  more

Connecting Ideas: Lin Kang Translates Innovative Text on Evolution
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: By Danielle Voumard Lin Kang, PhD., assistant professor and director for biostatistics at VCOM-Louisiana, embarked on the intricate task of translating and reviewing Inner Logic of Life: Understanding the Origins and Evolution of Life from the Perspective of Complex System, originally written in Chinese by renowned biologist Qichang Fan. Kang first met Fan, a distinguished professor   more

Experts available: Trump assassination attempt, Federal Reserve interest rates, TikTok hearing, and more
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Potential assassination attempt on Trump Former president Donald Trump is expected to meet today with the acting Secret Service director following a potential  more

Hainan Sheng earns 2024 Manuscript Prize for Real Estate Investment Trusts
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Hainan Sheng, assistant professor in the Blackwood Department of Real Estate in the Pamplin College of Business, has been awarded the 2024 Manuscript Prize for Real Estate Investment Trusts by the American Real Estate Society. "I am honored to receive this prestigious recognition," said Sheng, a co-writer for the paper titled "REIT Option Volume, Retail Investors, and Return Predictability." "This accolade not only vali  more

Hilton's Newest Additions Propel Thailand to Its Largest Market in South East Asia
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Global hospitality company strengthens its footprint in the country with two new Hilton Garden Inn properties opening in Bangkok and Rayong * * * BANGKOK, Thailand -- Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the openings of Hilton Garden Inn Rayong and Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside, solidifying Hilton's commitment to expand its focused service portfolio in Thailand. The n  more

Holland & Knight Advises Azure Summit Technology on $1.3B Acquisition Agreement With CACI International
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: TYSONS, Va. (September 17, 2024) - Holland & Knight advised Azure Summit Technology in connection with its $1.275 billion all-cash sale to CACI International Inc. (NYSE: CACI). The definitive agreement was announced on September 16, and, subject to regulatory approvals, the acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. With locations in Fairfax, Virginia, and Melbourne, Florida, Azu  more

Home2 Suites by Hilton: An Incubator of Innovation and Hospitality
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Since its launch in 2011, Home2 Suites by Hilton continues to cement its position as a pioneer in the industry with remarkable growth worldwide and strategic innovation * * * As Home2 Suites by Hilton celebrates its 700th hotel milestone, and more than 750 properties in development, the brand looks toward a bright future and is continuing to evolve and redefine the standards of hospitality. The brand's th  more

University of Lynchburg PA Class of 2024 Earns 100% Pass Rate on Certification Exam
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: The University of Lynchburg's Master of PA Medicine Class of 2024 has achieved an impressive milestone, with every student passing the PA National Certification Exam, or PANCE, on their first attempt. The 100% pass rate is a testament to the graduates' dedication and the program's curriculum, which emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and leadership. Ranked 40th among the Best Physician Assistant Pro  more

Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin Announces August General Fund Revenues Remain Slightly Ahead of Forecast
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that despite having one fewer deposit day than in August of last year, total general fund revenues increased 2.0 percent for the month versus the same period last year and are 8.0 percent ahead of the first two months of the prior year. Compared to the Fiscal Year 2025 forecast in the current budget, revenues exceeded projections by $114.0  more

Va. Gov. Youngkin: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to Establish Facility in James City County
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Norwegian defense and aerospace company will invest $71 million and create more than 180 new jobs * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc., a global provider of defense and aerospace systems, will invest $71 million to establish a 150,000-square-foot facility in James City County. They will invest an additional $30 million i  more

VCU's New El Centro Will Support Latine Students, Faculty and Staff in Academic Success and Community Engagement
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The center, part of the Division of Inclusive Excellence, officially launches in September and is developing a range of programs. * * * By Dina Weinstein As Latine students, faculty and staff represent a growing part of the diverse campus community, Virginia Commonwealth University is home to a new resource - El Centro - that will spotlight, support and amplify their experiences and opportuniti  more

VCU: Math Professor Dewey Taylor Earns National Award for Mentorship Activities
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The Association for Women in Mathematics cites her impact on undergraduate education. * * * By Sian Wilkerson Dewey Taylor, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics in Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences, has been recognized by the Association for Women in Mathematics for the worldwide reach of her mentorship activities. On   more

Virginia Department of Education Releases Executive Order 33 Enhanced Cell Phone-Free Education Guidance
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: In response to Governor Glenn Youngkin's Executive Order 33 on Cell Phone-Free Education, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is releasing final Cell Phone-Free Education guidance for Virginia K-12 public schools. This guidance will ensure K-12 Virginia students have a distraction-free environment to focus on learning and reduce the alarming mental health crisis and chronic health con  more

W.Va. Higher Education Policy Commission: West Virginia Awards Grants to Colleges and Universities to Support First-Generation Student Success
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission issued the following news release: The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and Community and Technical College System have awarded First-Generation Student Success Grants to public colleges and universities across the state. These grants, which provide funding up to $5,000, support initiatives aimed at recruiting, retaining, and fostering the success of first-generation college students. Fi  more

West Virginia Wesleyan College Professor Pens New Book, Plans Reading at Argo Books Friday
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 17 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: West Virginia Wesleyan College Associate Professor of Gender Studies Dr. Jessica Scott '04 has published a new book, "Home Is Where Your Politics Are: Queer Activism In The U.S. South and South Africa."  A book launch will be held at Argo Books on Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in collaboration with West Virginia Wesleyan College Faculty lecture series. The event will begin with a discussion between Dr. Jessi  more

Women's Soccer Extends Win Streak to Four in Packed Athletic Weekend
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Christendom's women's soccer team delivered another dominating performance in a packed Christendom Athletics weekend, cruising past Penn State New Kensington 8-2 on Saturday to secure their fourth consecutive win. Christendom's women's soccer team has been on fire to start the season, with an impressive 25-1 scoring differential coming into their Saturday matchup against Penn State New Kensington. Penn managed to  more

WVU School of Pharmacy Alumna Appointed Director of West Virginia Poison Center
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: A West Virginia University School of Pharmacy graduate is now in charge of one of the state's most critical resources. Dr. Rachel Cruickshank (PharmD,' 21) was appointed as the West Virginia Poison Control Center (WVPC) director earlier this summer. Dr. Cruickshank, a native of Sissonville, West Virginia, replaces Dr. Elizabeth Scharman, who retired in June.   more