RICHMOND, Virginia, April 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 3, 2025: * * * 19th Annual Burnside Watstein Awards highlight community empowerment At a ceremony celebrating this year's award honorees, the keynote speaker says 'to go forward fully and freely and fiercely in the fullness of who we are.' By Amelia Heymann Educators, artists and community activists were honored at the 19th annual Burnside Watstein Awards, which recognize individuals who enric  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 2 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Alumnus Explores the Joy of Children in New Book Christendom College alumnus Joseph Lewis '95 has released his latest book, Rediscovering the Joy of Children & Family: Why the World's Declining Birth Rate Crisis Can No Longer Be Ignored. Marking his first foray into nonfiction, the book addresses the pressing issue of declining birthrates worldwide, offering both sobering statistics and a much-n  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 4 -- General Dynamics issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * General Dynamics to Webcast 2025 First-Quarter Financial Results Conference Call RESTON, Va. - General Dynamics will webcast its first-quarter financial results conference call on Wednesday, April 23, beginning at 9 a.m. EDT. The live webcast of the conference call will be available at www.gd.com. A replay will be available shortly after the live presentation. More information about  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 3 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * AI can recommend if you need to be screened for cancer By Taylor Thomas Currently, recommendations for cancer screening are primarily based on the age of the patient. Therefore, practitioners may not encourage younger at-risk individuals to be screened for cancer. They may unnecessarily encourage older low-risk individuals to screen for cancer. Artificial intellig  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 2 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Patching after age 4 does not modify visual acuity in children treated for a unilateral congenital cataract By Mary Cunningham Pediatric ophthalmology researcher Carolyn Drews-Botsch's research helps parents and health care providers decide whether or not to continue patching their children who were treated for unilateral congenital cataract (UCC) after the child'  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases Statement on Conclusion of the 2025 Reconvened Session RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement on the General Assembly's actions today during its reconvened session: "The General Assembly has now concluded its legislative work for 2025. I am grateful to all our legislators, who dedicate their time and energy to serving the  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 4 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: * * * Intelsat Secures U.S. Space Force Contract to Provide Maritime Satellite Connectivity MCLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, won a U.S. Space Force contract to provide commercial satellite communications bandwidth, equipment and services to the U.S. Defense Department (DoD) for   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 2, 2025: * * * Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor will be VCU's May commencement speaker Taylor will speak to the Class of 2025 at the May 10 ceremony at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. By Mike Porter Everette Taylor, the CEO of Kickstarter, will serve as the keynote speaker at Virginia Commonwealth University's commencement ceremony in May. Taylor has worked as CEO of Kickstarter, a cro  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 2, 2025: * * * Meet-a-Ram: History Department alumni honoree was a close call - geographically At the Maggie Walker School near VCU, teacher Sam Ulmschneider is instilling wisdom and winning titles in a national civics program. By Haley Tenore Meet-a-Ram is an occasional VCU News series about the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Virginia Commonwealth University such a dynamic place  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 3 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman to Equip Australian C-130J Fleet with Radio Frequency Countermeasures System ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. - April 3, 2025 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures system for its C-130J airlifter fleet. * The AN/ALQ-251 provides rob  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 3 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * The Patton Logistics Group to Construct New Distribution and Warehouse Facility in Pulaski County U.S. supply chain company to invest $10 million, bringing 25 new jobs to Pulaski County RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that The Patton Logistics Group, a U.S. integrated supply chain company, will expand for the second time in four years in Pulaski County, investing   more

ROSSLYN, Virginia, April 4 -- Shift5 Inc., an observability platform for onboard operational technology, issued the following news release: * * * Shift5 Awarded NAVAIR Contract for V-22 Osprey Arlington, VA - April 3, 2024 - Shift5, the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), today announced its contract with the U.S. Navy to test predictive maintenance capabilities on V-22 Ospreys operated by the U.S. Marine Corps Operational Test Squadron. The contract, awarded throu  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Steeped in Iconic Legacy, Waldorf Astoria Osaka Heralds a New Dawn of Luxury in Japan The highly anticipated hotel offers unparalleled immersion in Japan's finest experiences alongside the brand's innovative spirit OSAKA, Japan - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the debut of Waldorf Astoria in Japan with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Osaka. A soaring 252-room edifice with panor  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 4 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM-Carolinas Mobile Medical Unit Ribbon Cutting By Lily Collins On March 13, 2025, VCOM-Carolinas proudly launched a new Mobile Medical Unit, a state-of-the-art clinic on wheels designed to bring essential healthcare services to medically underserved and rural communities in Upstate South Carolina. The unveiling took place during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the VCOM-Carolina  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 2, 2025: * * * VCU startup wins $800k grant to propel its infection-fighting surgical gel Led by former College of Engineering Dean Barbara Boyan, the company cites ClickGel's potential in delicate brain and spinal procedures. By Jeff Kelley With an innovation that could advance brain and spinal surgeries, a Virginia Commonwealth University startup has received an $800,000 state grant to suppo  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 4 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Warner expresses frustration over Morrisey's veto of election transparency regulation Democracy dies in darkness. Elections are influenced by money. When those two altruisms converge, we're left with a society that is subject to the desires of the wealthy elite who know how to "play the political influence game." On April 1st, Governor Patrick Morrisey,   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 4 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces Enrollment Incentive for WVABLE Savings Program in April In conjunction with National ABLE to Save Month in April, State Treasurer Larry Pack is proud to announce an enrollment incentive for the WVABLE Savings program throughout the month of April. The STABLE Account Enrollment Incentive will be available to all eligible individuals  more

SAN JOSE, California, April 4 -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * When Emergencies Strike Local Broadband Providers Deliver a Communications Lifeline for Their Communities With Calix SmartTown Calix customers continue to step up for their communities, delivering transformative value with SmartTown and the Calix Platform. Tombigbee Fiber expands secure connectivity to 80 new public spaces in Mississippi, and MGW enhances disaster recovery in V  more