RICHMOND, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 14, 2025: * * * Beverly Warren returning to VCU as interim provost Warren previously held several senior leadership positions at VCU, including provost, before serving as president of Kent State University. By Grant Heston Virginia Commonwealth University has appointed Beverly J. Warren, Ed.D., Ph.D., as interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, effective at the end of M  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: With a head start in high school, engineering student Ellie Sabalewski solidified a passion for research Summer research initiative led to a role in a musculoskeletal innovation lab, and she is looking forward to graduate school. By Jena Salem, VCU College of Engineering Ellie Sabalewski has made the most of her close connection to Virginia Commonwealth University. She went to hi  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 15 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Opens First Office in Toronto, Expanding North American Footprint ASHBURN, Va., April 14, 2025 -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced the opening of its first Canadian sales center in the heart of Toronto. This milestone marks a significant step in DXC's growth strategy and underscores the comp  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 15 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Finding community and focus in interdisciplinary cancer research Doctoral student Blanka Bordas chose her lab based on the mentorship and experience she would gain. By Cathy Grimes Blanka Bordas did not plan to work in Washington, D.C., when she started her doctoral degree in the interdisciplinary Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program. L  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 14 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman's New Air and Missile Defense Integration Center Expands Manufacturing Capacity in Alabama HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - April 14, 2025 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has opened a new state-of-the-art integration center in Madison, Alabama, in support of the United States Army's accelerated modernization plan for air and missile defense. The new Enhan  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 14 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Notice to Subscribers: Update to Northrop Grumman News Distribution Email Northrop Grumman is committed to keeping you updated with our latest news on how we're delivering technologies that ensure America leads the world in military strength, space exploration and innovation. To improve our communications process, we are changing the email address used for our news con  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Researchers may have solved decades-old mystery behind benzodiazepine side effects Identifying a key protein's role could improve the common mental health medications and point to new treatments for inflammation-related diseases, VCU medicinal chemist Youzhong Guo says. By Olivia Trani Benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax are often prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizures. While thes  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 15 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Q&A: What Does It Take To Be a Successful Entrepreneur? This Hoo Knows By Christina Abouzeki Entrepreneurship is taking root across Grounds. From classroom settings to real-world ventures, an increasing number of University of Virginia students are expressing interest in this dynamic side of business. UVA's Founder's Forum, a full-day event set for Wednesday, will bring entrepreneurs, executi  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 15 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Sound Wave Research for Breast Cancer Receives $5.5 Million University of Virginia researcher Natasha D. Sheybani, PhD, has received $5.5 million from the federal Department of Defense to support her cutting-edge efforts to use focused sound waves to improve our immune system's ability to battle breast cancer. Sheybani, the research director of UVA's Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunot  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 15 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey's Agenda Approved by West Virginia Legislature, Set to Become Law Charleston, W.Va. - On the final day of the 2025 Legislative Session, Governor Patrick Morrisey's agenda has been approved by the West Virginia Legislature and sent to the Governor's desk to be signed into law. "When I took office just three months ago, I promised to address West Virginia's  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 15 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on April 12, 2025: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey Issues Statement on the Passage of Microgrids Legislation Charleston, W.Va. - Today, the West Virginia Legislature passed HB 2014, the Power Generation and Consumption Act. In response, Governor Patrick Morrisey released the following statement: "Today, the Legislature passed the Microgrids bill, my landmark policy proposal for the 2025   more