Biden Leads Democratic Nomination in Virginia, UMW Survey Finds
Former Vice President Joe Biden holds a substantial lead over his rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination in Virginia, according to a new University of Mary Washington statewide survey. Biden was the favorite of 23 percent of registered voters in the survey, with 9 percent favoring Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and 9 percent favoring Vermont Sen. […]
Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation Presents $10,000 in Grants for At-promise Youth
Herndon, Va. (September 27, 2019) – The NWFCU Foundation recently donated $5,000 each to two organizations that fund after school programs for local at-promise children. The Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center (HNRC) and the INMED Opportunity Center in Sterling both received donations from the Foundation that will support their students’ language skills and education. “The HNRC […]
UMW ‘Keeps the Light On’ Banned Books Week
Born in Russia, UMW sophomore Katia Savelyeva has called America home for most of her life. But the English major sometimes wonders what it would be like had she stayed in St. Petersburg. “I hope I’d still do things that don’t require as much bravery here in the United States,” said Savelyeva, who read aloud […]
Northwest Federal Credit Union Now Offers Instant Issue Credit Cards
Herndon, Va. (September 25, 2019) – Northwest Federal Credit Union announced it now offers instant issue credit cards at all of its branches. Members in need of a replacement card, or new card applicants, can receive their contactless, ready-to-use cards in person, in minutes. “We are proud to provide our members with a product that […]
2019 Veterans and Military Affairs Conference
PRESS RELEASE: Over 600 Attendees Gather in Virginia’s Capital for Veterans & Military Affairs Conference Senior industry, government, and military leaders from all areas of the Commonwealth discuss how Virginia can lead the way in empowering our military families through strong communities RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2019 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs conference, […]
Working To Create More Employment Opportunities For Virginia’s Military Spouses
By: The Honorable Carlos Hopkins, Virginia Secretary of Veterans & Defense Affairs Barry DuVal, President & CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce Eric Eversole, President, Hiring Our Heroes and Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Military spouses face many unique challenges and deserve recognition for their contributions to our community and to our […]
SEC lineman volunteers to light Bolivia
Fifteen volunteer electric cooperative line workers, including Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) Scott Diggs, have recently returned from rural Bolivia after bringing the gift of power to five communities that lacked access to electricity. The initiative, “United We Light: Project Bolivia,” was sponsored by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with […]
LOCAL ECOSYSTEM AWARDED ENTREPRENEURSHIP GRANT FROM DANVILLE REGIONAL FOUNDATION – GRANT WILL CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM
Danville, Va. (September 25, 2019) – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, the River District Association, Danville Community College and Longwood Small Business Development Center, with infrastructure support from The Launch Place, today announce that a grant has been awarded by Danville Regional Foundation to enhance the local entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Dan River […]
Vandeventer Black to Hold 32nd Annual Labor & Employment Law Review and Update
Norfolk, VA (September 25, 2019) – Vandeventer Black’s Labor and Employment Law Group is pleased to host its 32nd Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, located at 777 Waterside Drive in Downtown Norfolk. This program is designed for CEOs, managers, in-house counsel, and human […]
Music Professor Shares ‘Note’worthy Research on ‘With Good Reason’
University of Mary Washington Music Professor and Department Chair Brooks Kuykendall will be featured on the With Good Reason public radio show. The episode, Unexpected Remixes, will air daily beginning Saturday, Sept. 21, and continuing through Sept. 27. The episode showcases Kuykendall’s discovery of an epic 19th-century musical crossover. Working with Mary Washington alumna Elyse Ridder ’19, Kuykendall […]
