RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 7, 2025: * * * 'Humanities humanize us': Students explore patient care through art Led by School of Medicine and School of Arts faculty, the Medicine, Art and Humanities elective invites first-year medical students to the intersection of culture and medicine. By Grace Grace McOmber, VCU School of Medicine A fine arts museum may not be a typical setting for a class of medical students. But for   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 8, 2025: * * * 10 VCU graduate programs ranked among the top 50 in their fields U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Graduate Schools listings were announced today. By Brian McNeill Ten graduate programs at Virginia Commonwealth University are among the top 50 in their disciplines in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings, announced today. "VCU's success and growing  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Amid Stock Market Plunge, Jen Kiggans Dismisses Constituents' Concerns, Doubles Down on Trump's Tariffs as a "Long Game" In new reporting by The Hill, when asked by a constituent about Donald Trump's tariffs during a telephone town hall, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans dismissed their concerns, claiming that Trump is "playing the long game" and attributing their worries to "fear-mongering." As the   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Amid Stock Market Plunge, Jen Kiggans Dismisses Constituents' Concerns, Doubles Down on Trump's Tariffs as a "Long Game" # In new reporting by The Hill, when asked by a constituent about Donald Trump's tariffs during a telephone town hall, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans dismissed their concerns, claiming that Trump is "playing the long game" and attributing their worries to "fear-mongering." As   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 8 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: * * * Artificial Intelligence: Predictions That Cut Through the Commotion Explore the current impact of artificial intelligence on legal practice and decision-making with Bloomberg Law's carefully developed report, featuring real world examples of emerging AI trends and advancements. Discover in-depth analysis and actionable insights on the following topics and related areas: * Identifying  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Caf2Code Expands Harrisonburg Headquarters RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Caf2Code, a software development and IT consultancy company, will invest $135,000 to expand their Harrisonburg operations. The project will create 20 jobs. "Caf2Code's project brings not only cutting-edge technology and innovation to the Commonwealth, but also creates 20 new high-quali  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 7 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom President George A. Harne, Ph.D., to Join Heritage Foundation Panel on Reclaiming Higher Education Christendom College President George A. Harne, Ph.D. will join a panel of fellow college leaders and representatives from the U.S. Department of Education for a Heritage Foundation discussion on reclaiming the culture of American higher education, taking place on April 8. The event, which begins   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Nathalie Santis seeks to build on experiences and connections made at New York Fashion Week Santis, a fashion merchandising major, enjoyed exclusive access to a variety of opportunities, including networking with executives, viewing fashion shows and connecting with brands. By Audrey Alder Nathalie Santis' decision to alter her academic path three years ago at Virginia Commonwealt  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 8, 2025: * * * Connecting art, protest and local history, professor Laura Middlebrooks steps outside the classroom to make an impact inside it A fall research trip to Spain is yielding more ideas to further integrate language instruction, public art and student engagement. By Sian Wilkerson As an educator at Virginia Commonwealth University, Laura Middlebrooks, Ph.D., is a strong believer in i  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * FOR THE RECORD: More Evidence Governor Youngkin's "Compete to Win" Agenda is Working for Virginians Credit Rating Agency Affirms Virginia's Aaa Status, Commonwealth Well-Positioned to Absorb Federal Restructuring Under Governor Glenn Youngkin, Virginia continues to lead as a national model of fiscal responsibility and good governance. This week, Moody's Ratings reaffirmed the Commonweal  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * GOP GREATEST HITS: Winsome Earle-Sears Survived GOP Slugfest, But Her Baggage Isn't Going Anywhere While Winsome Earle-Sears survived the filing deadline and became the GOP nominee for governor, all the reasons she encountered primary challengers like her flailing campaign and failure to unite the party are still present and even more apparent. "The GOP primary confirmed that Winsome Earle-  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * GOP GREATEST HITS: Winsome Earle-Sears Survived GOP Slugfest, But Her Baggage Isn't Going Anywhere # VIRGINIA - While Winsome Earle-Sears survived the filing deadline and became the GOP nominee for governor, all the reasons she encountered primary challengers like her flailing campaign and failure to unite the party are still present and even more apparent. "The GOP primary confirmed that  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Announce Q1 and Q2 Salary Donations to SkillsUSA Virginia Foundation and SkillSource Group Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin donate their Q1 and Q2 salaries to SkillsUSA Virginia Foundation and SkillSource Group on Monday, April 7, 2025. Official Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin   more

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 9 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hampton University's School of Pharmacy partners with Makerere University School of Pharmacy in Uganda for global health initiative Partnership highlights Hampton's esteemed international relations Hampton, VA - Hampton University's School of Pharmacy is strengthening its global reach through a transformative partnership with Makerere University School of Pharmacy in Uganda. This collaboration aims to enhance p  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 9 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * First Black Virginia House Speaker Don Scott to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address, Will Receive Honorary Doctorate Alongside Board of Trustees Chairman Wesley Coleman '71 Speaker Don Scott's powerful story of resilience, faith, and unwavering determination will inspire students to break barriers and achieve greatness HAMPTON, Va. -- Hampton University is proud to announce that The Honorable Don Scott, Speaker o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 8, 2025: * * * How I found my research: Abby Bressette seeks a richer understanding of the natural world The environmental studies major and burgeoning birder has already participated in research projects tackling such topics as warblers, caterpillars, invasive species and coastal restoration through both VCU and the NSF. By Tom Gresham How I found my research is an occasional series featuring  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 8 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: * * * Intelsat Expands VideoNow EPG with Audience Measurement, Enabling Ad-Monetization for Free-to-Air Satellite TV MCLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has introduced audience measurement capabilities to its VideoNow electronic program guide (EPG), a significant step toward ad-mon  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 8 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: * * * Intelsat Installs Multi-Orbit System on 130 Aircraft, Nearing 1000 Orders McLean, Va. - Intelsat, operator of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of in-flight connectivity (IFC), installed its pioneering multi-orbit electronically steered array (ESA) system on 130 aircraft, delivering reliable, str  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 8 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: * * * Intelsat Signs IntelsatOne IP Deals for Full Time Video Distribution MCLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has signed two IntelsatOne IP agreements providing full time distribution of content, allowing the new customers faster and more efficient ways to deliver programming to t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 8, 2025: * * * Longtime journalism professor and Capital News Service founder Wilma Wirt dies at 90 A beloved advisor and mentor with high standards, she created hands-on experiences that propelled students into communications and teaching careers. By Dina Weinstein Former colleagues and students are recalling the passion and legacy of Wilma Wirt, a retired Virginia Commonwealth University jou  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 9 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall announces spring commencement speaker Marshall University is proud to announce that long-time broadcast journalist, author and philanthropist Soledad O'Brien will deliver the university's keynote address for the 2025 graduation ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Marshall Health Network Arena. O'Brien is widely recognized for her work with CNN, NBC, HBO   more

VIENNA, Virginia, April 8 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release: * * * Navy Federal Unveils News Enhancements, Shifting the Future of Banking Today New innovative features to checking accounts to provide an all-in-one banking experience VIENNA, Va. (April 07, 2025) - Navy Federal Credit Union, a trusted financial partner for military members and their families, reveals checking account enhancements to make managing finances simpler and more convenient. The suite  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Q&A: How VCU is navigating a changing federal landscape Cleopatra Magwaro, associate vice president of Equity and Access Services, explains her office's vital role protecting the civil rights of those in the university community. By VCU News staff As Virginia Commonwealth University continues to monitor the potential impact of executive orders and other federal policy changes, VCU's office of E  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * RACE TO THE RIGHT: Winsome Earle-Sears Survives the Race to the Right By Clinging to Her Extreme Agenda This weekend, the GOP Governor slugfest hit a new milestone with the primary filing deadline. Winsome Earle-Sears survived the race to the right and moved forward as the Republican Party of Virginia's nominee with her extreme agenda backing ongoing attacks on Virginia jobs and workers, defu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * RACE TO THE RIGHT: Winsome Earle-Sears Survives the Race to the Right By Clinging to Her Extreme Agenda # VIRGINIA - This weekend, the GOP Governor slugfest hit a new milestone with the primary filing deadline. Winsome Earle-Sears survived the race to the right and moved forward as the Republican Party of Virginia's nominee with her extreme agenda backing ongoing attacks on Virginia jobs an  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 8 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Expanding Specialty, Home Delivery Pharmacy Services To serve more patients and meet the growing need for specialty, home delivery, and pharmacy business services, UVA Health is creating a Pharmacy Centralized Services Center in northern Albemarle County. The center will span 40,000 square feet of existing space at North Fork, the University of Virginia's discovery park, an  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 8 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on April 7, 2025: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey Signs Universal Licensing Reciprocity into Law, Urges Senate to Pass Power Generation and Consumption Act Charleston, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law Senate Bill 458, the Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act. The law provides licensed and certified professionals to practice in West Virginia without t  more

PHILIPPI, West Virginia, April 9 -- The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission issued the following news on April 8, 2025: * * * Philip Barbour High School named 2024 School of Excellence by ACT's American College Application Campaign Philippi high school is one of 26 U.S. schools recognized for outstanding effort in helping students apply for college PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA -- ACT's American College Application Campaign (ACAC) named Philip Barbour High School as a 2024 School of E  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 9 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack, Secretary Warner Encourage Legislature to Pass Term Limits for Board of Public Works Today, State Treasurer Larry Pack and Secretary of State Kris Warner issued a joint statement in support of a proposed constitutional amendment to establish term limits for their offices. The proposal would amend Section Four, Article VII of the Constitutio  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 8 -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued the following news release on April 7, 2025: * * * Supreme Court Partners with Tyler Technologies on New Appellate E-Filing and Public Access Systems CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia today announced it has partnered with Tyler Technologies to release new e-filing and public access systems for the Supreme Court and Intermediate Court of Appeals that will debut later this yea  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 9 -- The West Virginia Department of Health issued the following news on April 8, 2025: * * * West Virginia Department of Health and West Virginia Department of Human Services Ensure Continuation of Essential Services In response to recent cuts at the federal level related to COVID-19 grants and cooperative agreements, the West Virginia Department of Health and Department of Human Services (DoHS) are taking proactive steps to ensure the continuation of essenti  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 8 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on April 7, 2025: * * * West Virginia Launches Comprehensive Listening Tour And Advisory Committee to Improve Child Welfare System Today, The West Virginia Department of Human Services announced the launch of a comprehensive statewide stakeholder engagement tour and Advisory Committee aimed at improving the child welfare system. This initiative is scheduled to begin in mid-May and wi  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 9 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on April 8, 2025: * * * West Virginia Senate Passes Governor Patrick Morrisey's Government Reorganization Bills Charleston, W.Va. - Today, the West Virginia Senate passed three of Governor Patrick Morrisey's bills aimed at reorganizing state government. They now head back to the House of Delegates for concurrence. "I pledged to make state government more efficient and accountable to the p  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * What Virginians Are Watching: Spanberger Declared Democratic Nominee for Governor, DPVA Ready to Flip Governor's Mansion On Thursday, former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger became the Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia. She will appear on the general election ballot. DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby said the party is "ready to make Abigail Spanberger our next governor" as she continues tr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * What Virginians Are Watching: Spanberger Declared Democratic Nominee for Governor, DPVA Ready to Flip Governor's Mansion # On Thursday, former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger became the Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia. She will appear on the general election ballot. DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby said the party is "ready to make Abigail Spanberger our next governor" as she continue  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * WINSOME WON'T COMMENT: As Trump Tariffs Raise Prices for Virginians, Winsome Earle-Sears Dodges Media # Richmond Times-Dispatch: "Her campaign said it wouldn't comment on the tariff issue" VIRGINIA - As Donald Trump's tariffs raise prices for Virginians, Winsome Earle-Sears has refused to comment -- and her campaign has even said " it wouldn't comment on the tariff issue. " "While Virg  more