BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alumni corporate networks build community in the workplace From communities formed at Virginia Tech to connections made long after graduation, Hokies are known for making magic when they come together. So it's no surprise that Virginia Tech has recently seen tremendous growth in its alumni corporate network program. These popular networks create opportunities for alumni to find each other in the workplace in a p  more

RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Advanced self-service solution for content owners and creators bridges the gap between content valuation and audience engagement World-class brands using the content measurement solution include Google, NBCUniversal and Paramount. * * * Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behaviors, today  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert discusses what to expect at Trump inauguration More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Presidential inaugurations frequently are seen as unifiers for the country. Presidents often use their inaugural addresses to set a vision for the administration and inspire the nation to come together. Virginia Tech political expert Cayce Myers expects Donald Trump's inaugural speech to spotl  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Favorable Ruling to End Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice After 12 Years Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Favorable Ruling to End Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice After 12 Years RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: McLEAN, Va. and NEW YORK -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) are making it easier than ever for travelers to sustain fitness routines and goals while on the road. Through Hilton's Connected Room Experience (CREx) guests can now access a complimentary collection of Peloton's on-demand fitness content on their in-room TVs. Designed as an introduction to Peloton's Instructor-led classes, this sea  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: * * * Hilton Garden Inn Athens Syggrou Avenue Officially Opens as First Hilton Garden Inn in Greece * * * ATHENS, Greece - The highly anticipated Hilton Garden Inn Athens Syggrou Avenue hotel is now officially open, marking the debut of the Hilton Garden Inn brand in Greece. Located in the heart of Athens, this new hotel offers modern accommodation and an elevated experience for both business and leisur  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * In memoriam: John McDowell, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences and Fralin Life Sciences Institute More stories from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences John McDowell, a global leader in the study of plant-pathogen interactions and professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech, passed away on Dec. 24 after a 19-month battle with cancer. He was 59 years old. Virgin  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Davis named College of Engineering's director of college scholarships More stories from the College of Engineering Jennifer Davis has been named the director of college scholarships for the Virginia Tech College of Engineering effective Jan. 13. In this role, Davis will oversee the college's scholarship programs, ensuring students receive the support necessary to pursue their academic goals. Her exper  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has advised Amcor Group, the global packaging company, on the sale of its subsidiary Amcor Flexibles Dax, located in Dax in France, to private equity investor EiM Capital. The Squire Patton Boggs team in Paris advising Amcor Group was led by partner Tony Reed, assisted by Dan Hassett. Also advising Amcor Group was MP Corporate Finance. Amcor Group is a global leader in developing and p  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Study maps key stages of immune response to deadly fungal infection More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Building on earlier breakthroughs, Kirsten Nielsen 's laboratory in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has unveiled the body's step-by-step battle against Cryptococcus neoformans, a potentially deadly fungal infection. The Nielsen lab's latest research as   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: RALEIGH, N.C. - Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown - the first brand flag to make its debut in North Carolina and just the fourth in the world - has officially opened in the City of Oaks along with its sister property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown. Owned by CN Hotels and managed by McKibbon Hospitality, the contemporary dual-brand hotel offers curated spaces and thoughtful amenities tailored t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Today, Attorney General Jason Miyares filed a motion for nolle prosequi in the Circuit Court of Loudoun County in Commonwealth of Virginia v Scott Ziegler. "Words cannot express how grateful I am to the office of and the Attorney General himself, for the unwavering support and dedication to this case. Their thorough investigation and research, including their dedication  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Jessica Gilbertie More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Jessica Gilbertie Associate Professor of Microbiology * * * When did you join the veterinary college? June 2024 The best part of being a faculty is? Getting to know the veterinary students and watch them grow over their four years. They enter this program with enthusiasm and hope, and al  more