NWFCU Foundation Donates $20K to Northern Virginia Community College’s Student Support Programs
Herndon, Va. (September 11, 2019) –The Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) Foundation, the charitable arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union, began partnering with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in 2018 by donating $10,000 as a Higher Education Award grant to NOVA-Loudoun’s Lifeline program, which is an emergency relief fund for students at the Loudoun Campus. […]
Averett University Again Ranked in Top 15 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges List, Recognized for Best Value and Undergraduate Teaching
Also ranked as a best college for veterans, ethnic diversity and upward social mobility Averett University continues to rank within the top 15 of the best regional liberal arts colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked as No. 15, Averett continues to be the highest ranking of only three Virginia schools […]
Building One at Tech Center Research Park Opens in Virginia
Located in the city’s only area zoned for research, Clark Nexsen designed Building One as a catalyst to strengthen the connection between the academic community and private industry Newport News, Virginia (September 10, 2019) ─ Building One at Tech Center Research Park held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 16 to mark its official opening in […]
Mary Washington Makes ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Best Colleges List
The University of Mary Washington has been recognized among the best colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which released its “Best Colleges 2020” list this week. UMW ranked 16th among regional universities in the South, scoring four top honors within that category. Mary Washington ranked seventh in the “Top Public Schools” and “Best […]
Vandeventer Black’s Franczek Selected as a “Leader in the Law” for 2019
Norfolk, VA (September 9, 2019) –Vandeventer Black partner, William E. Franczek, was recently selected as one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly “Leaders in the Law” for 2019. The attorneys that received this distinction have demonstrated a commitment to their profession by lobbying for changes in the law, for impacting Virginia’s justice system, and for their involvement […]
Center for Community Engagement Opens at UMW
On a late August day, Mary Washington first-years were scattered throughout Fredericksburg, mulching gardens, planting trees and cleaning up along the Rappahannock River. Others cared for animals at the SPCA and worked on projects to help area seniors, sexual assault survivors and deployed service members. These efforts were made possible by UMW’s new Center for […]
HR Virginia 2020 Annual Conference April 19th – 22nd, 2020
Join Human Resources professionals from across the state and beyond at HR Virginia’s Annual Conference at the Omni Homestead Resort for a unique venue to experience a conference full of keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions, sponsor & exhibitor Marketplace and networking opportunities. You’ll leave energized by the past, present and future of Human Resources. Click here to learn more and register.
SVRA Vintage Race of Champions Pro-Am Race Returns for Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races Weekend at VIRginia International Raceway, Sept. 19-22
Four-Day Event Brings Historic Cars, Family-Friendly Activities and Racing for a Cause Danville, Virginia – Sept. 5, 2019 – VIRginia International Raceway is welcoming back veteran racing stars to its iconic course for the SVRA Vintage Race of Champions Charity Pro-Am Race, taking place during the annual Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races weekend, Sept. […]
CCAM to Strengthen Manufacturing’s Intelligent Factory with NIST Grant Award
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $250,000 cooperative agreement to the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM). The three-year project entitled, Intelligent Flexible Manufacturing Cell, will provide a testbed for accelerating and transitioning emerging digital manufacturing technology from the laboratory to the factory floor. Industry 4.0 is […]
Six Vandeventer Black LLP lawyers named to 2020 Best Lawyers® list
Norfolk, VA (August 29, 2019) – Six Vandeventer Black LLP attorneys were recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in the Norfolk area. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. They are part of […]
