FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 10 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: * * * ENSCO Awarded Contract to Support IV&V Activities for cFSS in Development at Eglin AFB ENSCO Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract to support Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) activities for a Common Flight Safety System (cFSS) being develo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Virginia's Community Colleges issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * Finalists Certified for Southwest Virginia Community College Presidency RICHMOND - The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC), to succeed Dr. Victoria Sue Ratliff, who has served as Interim President at the College since January 1. Prior to that date, Dr. Tommy Wright had s  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 10 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Even under stress, male-female pairs had each other's backs Researchers find sex differences in how mice -- and possibly people -- deal with stressful situations By John Pastor When faced with a potential threat, mice often freeze in place. Moreover, when two animals are together, they typically freeze at the same time, matching each other's periods of immobili  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 10 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * What overrides the brain's satiety signals and promotes overeating? A team of Virginia Tech neuroscientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC will capture real-time brain signals that govern people's decisions about food with help from a $2.75 million grant. By Leigh Anne Kelley Obesity is on the rise. Among U.S. adults aged 20 or older, 4 in 1  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 9 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Ali Weinstein elected as a Fellow in the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research By August Huynh Ali Weinstein, Global and Community Health professor and senior scholar in the Center for Advancement of Well-Being, has been elected as a Fellow in the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research. She was selected for her outstanding contributions in the field of behavior  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Youngkin Announces 2025 Environmental Excellence Award Winners Recognizing those that improve Virginia's environment RICHMOND, VA - On April 8, Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration recognized the 11 winners and three honorable mention recipients of the 2025 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards. The awards were presented at the 35th Environment Virginia Symposium held   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton is Streamlining Business Travel Payments by Making it Easier to Go Cardless Business travelers can enjoy effortless check-ins and more secure payments with the introduction of a first-of-its-kind virtual card payment technology MCLEAN, Va. - Today, Hilton, a leading global hospitality company, is advancing the business travel industry as the world's first hotel group   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 10 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: * * * Intelsat Completes Satellite Life-Extension Mission, Makes Space History MCLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, became the first and only satellite operator to complete a satellite life-extension mission. The Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) added five years of reliable service   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 10 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: * * * Intelsat Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity Coming to Skymark Airlines Boeing to install Intelsat ESA on 737s McLean, Va. - Intelsat, operator of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, was selected by Skymark Airlines to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity service on 10 Boeing 737 MAX, using Intelsat's new electron  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 10 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: * * * Intelsat, Embraer to Factory Install Multi-Orbit Service McLean, Va. - Intelsat, operator of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of in-flight connectivity (IFC), will soon launch high-speed, reliable multi-orbit connectivity service on Embraer E2 aircraft from the day the plane is delivered thanks  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * List of Candidates to Appear on the Ballot for the House of Delegates Primary Elections # The Democratic Party of Virginia has verified that the following candidates have qualified to appear on the ballot for the House of Delegates primary elections on June 17, 2025. Please note that if there is only one candidate listed for a district, that candidate is the Democratic nominee. House Dist  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 10 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars Veterinary Health Underscores Long-Term Commitment to Research & Innovation in Groundbreaking Science Impact Report Global leader in peer-reviewed veterinary research highlights progress in advancing veterinary science and clinical excellence New York, NY--April 9, 2025--Today, Mars Veterinary Health published its inaugural Science Impact Re  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 9 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall BOG approves budget and tuition rates The Marshall University Board of Governors on Wednesday approved a 2.5% tuition increase for West Virginia undergraduate and graduate students for the next academic year. Metro, non-resident and international student tuition will remain flat. Additionally, students will see nominal increases in housing and dining costs, 2.6% and 4% respectively, a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * NEW AUDIO: Behind Closed Doors, Winsome Earle-Sears Calls Trump's Tariffs "Good" # Winsome Earle-Sears: "I think that's good" VIRGINIA - As Donald Trump's tariffs go into effect, raising prices for Virginians, new audio has exposed Winsome Earle-Sears saying she thinks this massive tax on Virginia families and businesses is "good" and a "benefit." Sears' comments from behind closed door  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 9 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman Achieves First-Ever Undocking Between Two Commercial Spacecraft in Geosynchronous Orbit DULLES, Va. - April 9, 2025 - A Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Space Logistics LLC has successfully undocked with Intelsat's IS-901 satellite, completing its life extension service. This marks the first undocki  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 9 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * ODU Digital Commons Now Includes Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU Faculty Publications By Mary Westbrook A significant milestone in the integration of EVMS into ODU has been reached with the expansion of ODU's Digital Commons to include Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. This development represents an important advancement in the overall integration and enhances a   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Sears Still Owes Virginians Answers on Her Vote Against the Right to Contraception Act # VIRGINIA - After headlining an anti-choice rally and refusing to answer questions last week, Winsome Earle-Sears still hasn't answered why she wants to leave the door open to extreme restrictions on access to birth control and emergency contraception. "Winsome Earle-Sears' tie-breaking no vote makes c  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 10 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: Could a New Drug Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes? By Zeina Mohammed A new drug in clinical trials is showing promise in lowering a key genetic risk factor for heart attacks and strokes - something no existing treatment has been able to do. Despite a significant portion of the world's population having elevated levels of a protein that increases the risk of cardiovascular e  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 10 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Opens Outpatient Transplant Clinic in Wytheville To ensure convenience for patients in Southwest Virginia undergoing transplant care, UVA Health has opened a new transplant clinic in Wytheville in partnership with Wythe County Community Hospital. The clinic joins UVA Health's Southwest Virginia transplant clinics in Roanoke, Martinsville and Lynchburg. Patients seeking tra  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 10 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * A 'Condensed' Way to Target Cancer, Other Diseases School of Medicine scientists have developed a new tool that could help reveal genetic causes of cancer, predict patient outcomes and improve care for not just cancer but many other diseases where genes go haywire, such as autoimmune disorders and neurodegenerative conditions. The innovative method, developed by UVA's Chongzhi Zang,   more

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 10 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Partners With College Pads To Deliver New Off-Campus Housing Marketplace This partnership will enhance the off-campus living experience, equipping students with the tools to find and secure housing. Virginia State University has announced a partnership with College Pads to offer a new off-campus housing marketplace for students. College Pads is a housing platform that can be ac  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 10 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Chemistry Professor Looks at Cosmic Ice LEXINGTON, Va. April 8, 2025 -- Maj. Christopher N. Shingledecker, assistant professor of chemistry at Virginia Military Institute, recently learned that a research proposal he submitted to the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) has been accepted. The proposal titled, "A New Modeling Toolkit for JWST Ice Observations," describes the construction of   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 10 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on April 9, 2025: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey Calls on Legislature to Support President Trump's Energy Agenda Charleston, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey is urging West Virginia Legislators to support President Trump's energy agenda and pass the Power Generation and Consumption Act. The bill would allow for coal, gas, and other natural resources to power data centers in West V  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 10 -- The West Virginia Department of Health issued the following news on April 9, 2025: * * * West Virginia WIC Farmers' Market Program Expands Access Through Digital Innovation The West Virginia WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is aligning with Governor Patrick Morrisey's vision of a healthier West Virginia by focusing on his first pillar: clean up the food. By transforming access to fresh, locally grown produce, the program not only strengthens   more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 10 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center issued the following news: * * * WVU's Faith Community Nursing efforts receive $41,000 grant from Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF) has awarded the WVU School of Nursing a $41,000 grant to help build nurse-led access to care points within West Virginia faith community settings. "Partnering with TGKVF, a leading community engagement organization in West Vi  more