BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: ChatGPT and Claude are two examples of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools that are increasingly being incorporated into the classroom. With a recent survey showing more than 86 percent of college students using generative AI in their studies, these tools have started to raise questions about how educators teach and assess students. Andrew Katz, assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education, ha  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: ENSCO, Inc., as part of the NewSat North America LLC team, collaboratively will team up to compete for work on an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) at Kirtland Air Force Base. The contract,  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2024: Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) through the Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP). The funding will support the implementation of PROPEL STEAM (Promoting Rigorous Opportunities, Programs, and Education in STEAM Learning), a program designed   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Navigating the intersection of alcohol use and intimate partner violence amongst young couples is not an easy journey, and for bisexual+ couples, the road may be even more winding. "No study has examined the extent to which alcohol use increases intimate personal violence among bisexual+ young adults or daily experiences unique to them. Our study will look at factors such as minority stressors that may lead to alcohol-re  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that Jon Mureen has been appointed managing partner of the firm's Dallas office. The managing partner role transitions to Mr. Mureen from Mike Forshey, who served in the position since 2013. "Dallas is a diverse and thriving commercial center that has long been an important part of our firm's global network of offices," said Global Managing Partner Michele Connell.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods elected 13 new partners effective Jan. 1, 2025. The class spans many of the firm's offices and covers a range of practice areas. Matthew L.C. Cox (Corporate & Private Equity, Charlotte) focuses on mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments. Nicholas A. Dantonio (Regulatory & Compliance, Raleigh) primarily represents energy clients and other regulated industries in a range of ma  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of Oct. 28, 2024: Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty. Undergrad students present their research at VNHS conference Getting a chance to do research as an undergraduate at Radford University has "led t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: When catastrophic flooding hit the Valencia region of Spain in October, alumna Erin Kaplan '23 found herself at the intersection of crisis and community. As an English teacher at a high school in Aldaia, a town of about 31,000 people just outside Valencia, Kaplan witnessed the devastating impact of what meteorologists described as the equivalent of a year's worth of rainfall in a single day. Kaplan's path to Spain began   more

ROSSLYN, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- Shift5 Inc., an observability platform for onboard operational technology, issued the following news release: Arlington, VA - November 6, 2024 - Shift5, the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), today announced it has been awarded a multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $975M and dedicated pools for Full and Open competition (F&O) and Small Business Set-Asides (SBSA). With this award, the S  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following agency statement on Nov. 7, 2024: * * * Navy Federal Credit Union released the following statement after reaching an agreement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau concerning overdraft fees assessed to personal checking accounts. The member-owned, not-for-profit credit union will pay a $15 million fine to the CFPB as part of the agreement. Navy Federal fully cooperated with the CFPB's investigation and we   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Samuel Kennedy's first classes at Virginia Tech were worlds away from the roaring warships he once called home. But as the echoes of naval officers faded, replaced by the hum of eager discussions and the rustle of notebooks, he never lost sight of his fellow veterans. In a ceremony held last month inside the historic Great Hall of the Library of Congress in Kennedy became only the second student ever to receive the Presid  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 6, 2024, on the 2024 General Election: * * * "Congratulations to the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and Vice President-elect JD Vance. The American people have spoken overwhelmingly to return common sense, strength, and leadership back to the White House. Through the Trump presidency, we will pave the way for an economic revival, a secure border, and a stronger America o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: * * * HVAC equipment manufacturer to invest $1.2 million, creating 25 new jobs * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that AD Engineering, a small, women, and minority-owned company (SWAM) that manufactures insulated copper linesets, coils, and mini splits for HVAC equipment, will invest $1.21 million to expand its operations in Shenandoah County. The project will create   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The sparkling exterior is close to complete and classrooms and labs are coming to life as Virginia Tech prepares to open the 11-story, 300,000-square-foot Academic Building One of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in January. The official opening celebration will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, and feature a keynote address from Regina Dugan, president and CEO of Wellcome Leap, a nonprofit that builds and executes   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed First Lady Cathy Justice to the West Virginia Board of Education. The First Lady has been a tireless advocate for the children of West Virginia and has led numerous initiatives across the state. The hallmark of her service is the Communities In Schools program which has expanded to all 55 counties. She also pioneered t  more

BARBOURSVILLE, West Virginia, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: Surrounded by several veterans and members of the Marshall University ROTC, Gov. Justice signed House Bill 203, which provides $1.2 million in funding for the West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville. "We just had Election Day, and if it weren't for the people in this room, we wouldn't even have the right to vote. You are the greatest people on the planet, and we sh  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 8 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption are proud to announce the expansion of a key initiative aimed at increasing adoptions for youth in foster care who have been waiting the longest. Through a unique public-private partnership, the Foundation's signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids(R) program will now be scaled statewide, giving m  more