FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Christendom College has been named a top choice for students interested in an intellectually rigorous and well-rounded campus environment in the newly released Choose College with Confidence guide from The Heritage Foundation. The guide, aimed at helping parents and students choose a quality education, positions Christendom as a "Great Option" for those seeking a college experience grounded in traditional values a  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the opening of two hotels in Dubai - Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay, marking the debut of the Embassy Suites by Hilton brand in the UAE, and Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Business Bay - both offering guests world-class hospitality in the heart of the city's bustling Business Bay district. The highly anticipated Embassy Suite  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Beginning October 4, guests can immerse themselves in the iconic world of Paris Hilton and her new album "Infinite Icon," when they stay in the glamorous Paris themed suites at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles * * * From hospitality to fashion and music, Paris Hilton stands as an icon to fans around the world and Hilton is proud to debut two Paris-inspired, custom-curated suites. The "Stay Like an Infini  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: When thinking about visiting the Dominican Republic, one might imagine swimming in turquoise water and lounging on white sandy beaches in resort towns like Punta Cana or Las Terrenas. But Dr. Robert Gray '22 DMSc and Dr. Travis Kaufman '20 DMSc saw such a trip as an opportunity to put education into practice through service to others. Gray, an adjunct professor for Lynchburg's Doctor of Medical Science prog  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods solidified its position among an exclusive group of law firms that corporate counsel identified as a commercial litigation powerhouse in "BTI Litigation Outlook 2025: More Complexity. More Growth. More Spending." The "powerhouse" ranking -- the highest awarded by BTI Consulting Group -- is reserved for the top 1% of firms in each practice area. This is the third year in a row McGuireWoods   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following statement on Sept. 19, 2024, by Superintendent Michelle Reid: * * * Dear Fairfax County Public Schools Community, Recent news of another school shooting in our nation has deeply impacted our community. Parents, students, and staff want to know what more can be done to keep our places of learning safe from gun violence. More must be done to prevent children from gaining access to firearms. The Johns Hopkins  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2013: Navy Federal Credit Union today announced it has been recognized with the highest score of all participants among credit card issuers* in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study (https://www.navyfederal.org/about/press-releases/2024/navy-federal-earns-high-score-for-credit-card-satisfaction.html#offSite). This achievement marks a significant accomplishment fo  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: DEADHORSE, Alaska - Sept. 19, 2024 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully demonstrated the MQ-4C Triton navigation system's ability to operate at high latitudes deep within the Arctic Circle, delivering on its commitment to provide critical intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting capabilities in the High North. The test flight proved the system's ability to operate in the ha  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: The Urban Design Advisory Committee (UDAC) serving Old Town North will meet on Wednesday, October 2, at 9 a.m. to conduct their regular meeting at City Hall (301 King Street) Room 2000 (on the second floor). Meeting topics include the third applicant presentation for the redevelopment of the Robinson Terminal North site and confirmation of the details regarding the annual walking tour o  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Radford University issued the following news release: A grant awarded to Radford University enables students to lead two interdisciplinary research projects this fall. Students will investigate redevelopment possibilities for the historic Radford Foundry site, a key industrial property acquired by the City of Radford in 2023. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) generously supplied the funding to participate in the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative   more

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Steven Fesmire is the author of the new book "Beyond Moral Fundamentalism: Toward a Pragmatic Pluralism." Published by Oxford University Press, Fesmire's book delves into moral fundamentalism, "the my-way-or-the-highway notion that my group has exclusive access to the right diagnoses and prescriptions to our m  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: A sweeping campaign to identify ways to encourage breastfeeding has concluded that existing efforts place too much emphasis on individual breastfeeding duration and not enough on the many outside factors that determine breastfeeding success. Doctors consider breastfeeding ideal for the health of infants and mothers alike, but, for some moms, breastfeeding can be difficult or impossi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Elena Conway The role of managing university business functions has evolved significantly over the years as higher education institutions navigate fiscal changes while still attracting high-achieving students and talent. How do you learn to lead your team through these challenges and not only survive, but thrive? For Pascha Gerni '93, managing director of business and administration for the Office of the President,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Isabella Rossi Nikita Rajkumar witnessed multiple layers of cybersecurity diversity at summer camp. "Hearing from all these women who work around cybersecurity is encouraging because there isn't just one way to do it," said Rajkumar, an eighth grader. Rajkumar was one of 20 middle and high school girls who attended the first CyberGirls @ Virginia Tech summer camp, hosted by the Virginia Tech National Security Ins  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * With funding from the National Science Foundation, a Virginia Tech research team has identified a path that allows bacterial infection. * * * By Felicia Spencer Virginia Tech researchers have learned how bacteria manipulate molecules to infect the host organism. Daniel Capelluto and his research team have discovered the mechanism by which the bacterial pathogen Shigella flexneri, the causative agent   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * This article is written by Lauren Maghak, a Class of 2026 DVM/MPH student on the corporate/public track. This is part of a series of articles highlighting the student perspective at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. * * * The click of badging into school, the ping of the first DocHalo page, the beep of the monitors in the ICU heard down the halls -- as the newest third-year veterinary students en  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Florence Gonsalves Walter Lee, associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education, has been named the interim associate dean of inclusive excellence for the College of Engineering, effective Aug. 10. Lee will help advance inclusivity at all levels of the college for the duration of one year while a national search is launched. The appointment comes after the recent retirement of diversity pioneer Bevlee   more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * A University research project using PurpleAir monitors is equipping students with valuable data skills while benefiting the local community. * * * Not everyone thinks about the health risks associated with the temperature and air quality before going outside. However, for Virginia State University Biology Assistant Professor Dr. Matthew Whalen and some of his students, learning more about the t  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Tickets for the guided tours are now available and are expected to sell out quickly * * * Gov. Jim Justice announced today the much-anticipated return of Elk Management Tours, offering an exciting opportunity for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers to witness the majestic elk population in their natural habitat. Historically, tickets have sold out quickly so  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Hunters are reminded to purchase their license and stamps and review regulations * * * Gov. Jim Justice today reminds hunters to prepare for archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear, and wild boar, which will open on Sept. 28. Hunters are encouraged to purchase their license and stamps at WVhunt.com before the seasons start. "With the st  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 20 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) today released new data on child care services and families who receive child care subsidies, highlighting the essential role these subsidies play for working families across the state. Currently, there are 1,391 licensed child care providers with 128 new provider appli  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 20 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: When West Virginia University opened its simulation center on the Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown 15 years ago, programming provided just 5,000 educational encounters per year. Now, the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety is facilitating nearly 30,000 educational encounters each year as its expert team pr  more