State Tipoffs Involving Virginia
2022 NH-02 Unidentified Mailers
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
Today Attorney General John M. Formella announces the execution of a settlement agreement regarding anonymous political mailers from New Hampshire's 2022 Congressional District 2 primary race. The Office of the Attorney General and Deliver Strategies, an Arlington, Virginia direct mail and communications consulting firm, have agreed to resolve the investigation witho
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Attorney General Miyares Leads Coalition of 17 State AGs Urging Federal Government to Stop Putting Unions Above Americans' Health Care Needs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
Today, Attorney General Miyares of Virginia announced the sending of a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) demanding that they immediately reinstate the contractual agreement that was made with Maximus--a private call center headquartered in Virginia that handles calls about crucial Medicare and Hea
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Expert shares what prisoner exchange means for U.S., Russia, Ukraine war
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
The surprising news that Russia has released two well-known American detainees, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-United States Marine Paul Whelan, has proved to be part of a larger exchange involving at least 24 prisoners and seven countries, the largest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War.
Virginia Tech political scientist and foreign policy expert Paul Avey answered questions about the importa
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Experts Encouraged by Continued Expansion of Chesapeake Bay Grasses
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news:
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High salinity regions showed record expansion of eelgrass
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By John Wallace
Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay expanded 7% to an estimated 82,937 acres in 2023 to reach their seventh-highest level in 40 years of monitoring, according to an annual survey led by researchers at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in collabora
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Federal Court's Fearless Fund Ruling is a Key Moment for Entrepreneurial Diversity, VCU Expert Says
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs issued the following news:
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Elsie Harper-Anderson of the Wilder School offers insight into the potential impacts of the decision blocking a venture capital firm from awarding grants reserved for Black women entrepreneurs.
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By Tiffany Murray-Robertson, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
In June, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circui
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First Year of VCU School of Business Funding Program Sets a Strong Foundation for Career Engagement
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Almost 50 students use the new Professional Development Fund to expand their networks and skill sets through conferences and other opportunities.
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By Megan Nash
In its pilot year, a funding program at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Business has awarded nearly $40,000 to 49 students pursuing professional development opportunities.
Administered by the school's Office of Student
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Former ODU Sailor Stephanie Roble Closes Out Her Stellar Career Dreaming of Olympic Gold in Paris
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news:
By Harry Minium
Stephanie Roble began sailing when she was five years old on Lake Beulah in rural Wisconsin about a half hour southwest of Milwaukee. Her father was a sailing aficionado, and his daughter enthusiastically followed in his footsteps.
The day after she was born, her father and brother sailed around the lake with a sign that read, "It's A Girl." Clearly, she was destined to become a great sailor.
She
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Gov. Justice Announces $328.2 Million Collections for First Month in New Fiscal Year
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
Gov. Justice announced today that West Virginia registered collections of $328.2 million for the month of July, the first month in the new fiscal year, which are $2.2 million below the estimate.
Comments related to Fiscal Year 2025 results:
* The West Virginia Department of Revenue is very confident the State will exceed revenue targets for Fiscal Year 2025.
* July is ge
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Achieves Day One Goal, Reaches 10,000 New High-Growth Startups
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
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Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that his administration has fulfilled a Day One goal of creating 10,000 new high-growth and high-wage startup companies in Virginia. Virginia has achieved this 10,000 new startup milestone faster than any previous Virginia governor's administration in the last 15 years.
"At the beginning of my administration, I pledged to reinvigorate
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Hampton University Communications Team Named Finalist in 2024 PR Daily Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Public Relations and Marketing
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Hampton University issued the following news:
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Prestigious Industry Recognition Highlights Excellence in Storytelling, Design and Stakeholder Engagement
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Hampton University's Office of University Relations has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 PR Daily Awards, earning accolades in two key categories: the President's Annual Report and the launch campaign for the new School of Religion. This esteemed recognition underscores the university's un
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Helen Iola McClellan Manoogian, BSN'47: Nursing Pioneer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
Iola Manoogian, BSN'47, seated, center, with nursing classmates at the 1987 Vanderbilt Reunion (Vanderbilt Special Collections and Photo Archives)
Helen Iola McClellan Manoogian, nursing missionary to the Middle East and founder of a nursing school in Lebanon, died March 16, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia. She was 102.
Manoogian was born in Palmyra, Missouri, on June 2, 1921. She formed her early habits of diligence
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Juan Espinoza named Virginia Tech's vice provost for enrollment management
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Juan Espinoza has been named vice provost for enrollment management at Virginia Tech after serving as interim vice provost since January.
Enrollment Management provides stewardship and promotes collaborative partnerships to achieve university strategic goals by attracting, enrolling, and graduating a highly qualified, talented, and diverse student body.
Espinoza will continue to lead a division that includes Undergraduat
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Lynchburg Raises More Than $6.5 Million in FY24
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 2 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news:
The University of Lynchburg raised more than $6.5 million in Fiscal Year 2024, according to the institution's Office of Advancement. The total can be attributed to 2,935 donors. Of these, 2,363 were individuals and 703 were first-time donors to the University. Alumni accounted for 1,319 of the total donors.
"Thank you to all of our alumni and friends for their ongoing generosity in supporting current and futu
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More Healthcare Options for West Virginians: State's First Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicaid Plan Looks Beyond Traditional Care to Help Members
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 2 -- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, a subsidiary of Highmark, issued the following news release:
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* Highmark Health Options West Virginia is state's newest managed care organization (MCO).
* Known for its support of frontline nonprofits that improve members' food, housing and transportation, insurer extends into West Virginia a high-performing social care network program to address members' foremost needs.
* State Medicaid and CHIP benefici
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Northrop Grumman Completes Preliminary Design Review for the Latest Generation of Space Development Agency's Proliferated Data Transport Satellites
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release:
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. - July 31, 2024 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for 74 high-speed data transport satellites for the Space Development Agency (SDA), including satellites that integrate advanced technology from an earlier generation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), providing increased capabilities to U.S. Forces.
* The 74 s
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Old Dominion Hosted Students From Around the Country Through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news:
By Joy Vann
A luncheon was held for all Old Dominion University Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) participants on July 22 at the new Ellmer College of Health Sciences building, a cornerstone of Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University.
The program is sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the departments of chemistry, computer science, cybersecurity
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Passion for rural development fuels alumnus' work with USDA
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Basil Gooden '88 believes that giving back to others is a responsibility.
The Hokie alumnus says he embodies the university motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), every day.
"I took that to heart when I was there as a student," said Gooden, who majored in political science. "It was not just a motto, but a way of life."
Earlier this year, Gooden was nominated by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve
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Physician-Scientist to Spearhead Focused Ultrasound Research for Pediatric Brain Tumors at Virginia Tech
ROANOKE, Virginia, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Cheng-Chia "Fred" Wu joins forces with Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Children's National Brain Tumor Institute to help children with cancer.
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By John Pastor
A physician-scientist who treats brain tumors in children has joined Virginia Tech to lead focused ultrasound cancer research.
Cheng-Chia "Fred" Wu will advance the use of low-intensit
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Provost's Fellows to Help Guide ODU/EVMS Integration Efforts, Communications, Academic Success
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news:
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By Kelsey Kendall
Four faculty members from Old Dominion University, three from the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies and one from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, were named Provost's Fellows for 2024-25.
The Provost's Fellows support the University by sharing their expertise to help enhance efforts and strategies in specific areas, working
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Robert Davidson named R.B. Pamplin Professor of Accounting and Information System
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Robert Davidson, professor and head of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, was recently named the R.B. Pamplin Professor of Accounting and Information Systems by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Established in 1994, the R.B. Pamplin Professorship in Accounting and Information Systems is one of several named professorships established with part of th
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Royal Australian Air Force Welcomes First Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release:
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Australia's Triton program remains on track with three additional aircraft currently in production
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TINDAL, Australia - July 31, 2024 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to welcome its first MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft during a ceremony at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. The arrival of the high-altitude, long-endurance Triton enables A
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Summer Internship on Italian Island Offers a Bit of La Dolce Vita for VCU Undergrad Maya Aboulhosn
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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The marketing major spent a month working on social media content for a hotel while completing her minor in psychology.
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By Amelia Heymann
Near the historic city of Naples, the Italian island of Ischia is known for its dramatic coastlines, beautiful beaches and stunning architecture. It's a great place to spend the summer, as Maya Aboulhosn can attest.
The rising senior at Virginia Commonwe
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The Art of Asking Questions: Does AI in the Classroom Facilitate Deep Learning in Students?
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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W&M researchers conducted a semester-long study to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI assistant in a computer programming course.
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By Laura Grove
Multitasking robots collaborate with humans in large warehouses, and chatbots respond to queries on banking websites. Artificial intelligence assistants even sort documents for law firms. William & Mary Assistant Professor of Computer Science Janice
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Tickets for Moss Arts Center 2024-25 season now on sale
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Tickets are now available for the Moss Arts Center's 2024-25 season performances. Filled with bold voices, legendary performers, and soul-stirring rhythms from around the world, the season has something for everyone classical favorites, Broadway blockbusters, jazz and global sounds, innovative dance and theatre works, and fantastical family-friendly worlds of imagination.
Complementing the center's performances and exhibi
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Unbreakable Bonds: An Ode to VCU Besties Everywhere on International Day of Friendship
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 30, 2024:
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For the July 30 celebration, four alums with a nearly four-decade bond reflect on their VCU days, offer advice to new students and still finish each other's sentences.
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By Elinor Frisa
Hair bows are having a moment -- well, another moment. Since re-exploding onto the fashion scene in late 2023, they've been gracing locks both long and short, on the runways, at award ceremoni
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University of Richmond Donates Modular Units Used During COVID-19 Response to Central International College
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 2 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Richmond purchased five doublewide and 20 single modular units to use for isolation and quarantine of residential students. Once the University determined the modular units were no longer required to support campus operations, they donated them to other organizations that needed them.
Last week, UR donated its remaining modular units to
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UVA Health Named Official Healthcare Partner of the 2024 Solheim Cup
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 2 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
UVA Health, a leading integrated health system with six hospitals and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Virginia, and the Solheim Cup proudly announced today that UVA Health will become the Official Healthcare Partner of the 2024 Solheim Cup. This collaboration underscores UVA Health's commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to the commun
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UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Receives Donation of Patient Care Kits From Stohlman Subaru of Sterling
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release:
UVA Health Prince William Medical Center received a generous donation from Stohlman Subaru of Sterling. Stohlman Subaru partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (R), (LLS) as part of the national Subaru Loves to Care(R) initiative supporting patients and families impacted by blood cancer. This is the ninth year Stohlman has donated comfort items and messages of hope to patients undergoing
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VCU: Project ReConnect to Support Individuals Involved in Criminal Justice System Who Have Substance Use and Mental Health Needs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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With a $2 million federal grant, the VCU-led initiative will support Chesterfield County Jail and community re-entry programs, as well as create student internships.
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By Brian McNeill
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded a five-year, $2 million grant to a Virginia Commonwealth University-led project that will provide a range of services, including
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Virginia State University Awarded $3 Million To Establish Research Center For Engineering Students
ETTRICK, Virginia, Aug. 2 -- Virginia State University issued the following news:
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The center will provide new educational and career opportunities while addressing the underrepresentation of African Americans in the field of Engineering-Computer Science.
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Virginia State University is proud to announce that the College of Engineering and Technology has been awarded $3 million from the National Science Foundation to establish the Trojan Center for Emerging Engineering Research. The
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Virginia Tech researcher explores collision avoidance with space debris
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
For more than six decades, humans have been successfully exploring our universe while also leaving a massive amount of space debris in our wake.
The graveyard of human objects accumulating in low-Earth orbit includes paint flecks from rockets, remnants of spacecraft, and defunct satellites. Objects larger than 10 centimeters are tracked by the U.S. Space Surveillance Network, and to date, more than 25,000 items of this s
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