State Agencies Gain Greater Access To Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Services
CIT, The Center for Innovative Technology, announced today a ground-breaking contract that will improve state agency access to unmanned aerial systems service providers. Virginia’s Department of General Service (DGS) and the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) led the contracting effort on behalf of all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories […]
Two Virginia Business Organizations to Host First Unmanned Systems Symposium and Aerospace Gala at the Hampton Convention Center in October
(Hampton, Virginia) On October 24th and 25th, the Virginia AeroSpace Business Association (VASBA) and the Hampton Roads chapter of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (HR AUVSI) are collaborating to host a symposium on unmanned systems and a “black-tie optional” gala. The two-day symposium will highlight existing capabilities and operational shortfalls in the field […]
Virginia is second in nation with most Top 50 Best Colleges
Virginia is second only to California as the state with the most colleges in the top 50 on Money magazine’s 2019 Best Colleges in America list. The University of Virginia was ranked 10th in the annual list, the highest for any Virginia university. Money points out that U.Va. has the highest graduation rate of any public […]
‘Washington Monthly’ Praises UMW’s Commitment to Service
The University of Mary Washington kicked off the Fall 2019 semester by racking up a ranking based on one of its core principles – service. As students hurried across campus on the first official day of classes, Washington Monthly today released its 2019 College Rankings, placing UMW among the nation’s elite by including it in not one but […]
HEALTH LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY AND JUDICIAL COMPLIANCE UPDATE
Join us for a lively discussion on health policy issues and other timely legislative, judicial and regulatory developments that may impact employers in 2020 and beyond. In addition, our experts will identify the top compliance developments to address in group benefit planning for the upcoming year. Now is a crucial time to take stock of […]
27 Vandeventer Black LLP lawyers named to 2020 Best Lawyers® list
Norfolk, VA (August 26, 2019) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that 27 lawyers have been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three […]
Reed Smith’s Dennis Treacy Elected to the American College of Environmental Lawyers
RICHMOND – Reed Smith today announced Dennis H. Treacy, a member of its Virginia Government Relations Team, has been elected to membership in the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL), one of only 25 Fellows named this year. “We congratulate Dennis for earning this prestigious and well-deserved recognition,” said Edward A. Mullen, Managing Partner of […]
UMW History Professor Talks Tourism on ‘With Good Reason’ Radio
University of Mary Washington Associate Professor of History and American Studies Will Mackintosh will be featured on the With Good Reason (WGR) public radio show. The episode, Selling the Sights, will air daily starting tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 24, and continuing through Aug. 30. Titled after Mackintosh’s book, Selling the Sights: The Invention of the Tourist in American Culture, the […]
Adventure Brewing Company to Open Second Site in Eagle Village at UMW
The University of Mary Washington Foundation announced today that the Eagle Village space that formerly housed Blackstone Coffee will become home to a different type of brew. Adventure Brewing Company, based in Stafford, will open a second location in the section of Eagle Village that fronts Jefferson Davis Highway. Adventure Brewing’s owners, Tim Bornholtz, Stan […]
University of Mary Washington Welcomes Class of 2023
For eagles, building a nest is a bonding activity. The same could be said for the 900-plus first-year students who on Wednesday made the University of Mary Washington their home. Move-In Day 2019. Residence halls opened their doors to the Class of 2023, who arrived with parents, siblings, pets and armloads of bedding and clothes, […]
