Tap Into George Mason’s Talent Pipeline
Is your business looking to hire employees or interns? George Mason University’s Career Services provides employers with access to well-qualified applicants. George Mason students and alumni are equipped with the latest industry knowledge and in-demand technical and transferrable skills. Post jobs/internships, attend a career fair, or interview students on campus at https://careers.gmu.edu/employers.
UMW Recognized in Princeton Review’s Green Colleges List
The University of Mary Washington is known for its exceptional urban canopy and picturesque grounds as much as its commitment to sustainability and a student body that’s energized by opportunities to support and enjoy the environment. These factors, among others, earned it a spot on The Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges for schools […]
Stafford Hospital Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Fredericksburg, VA, (November 15, 2024) – Stafford Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals […]
Operated by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys – Market on Melrose Officially Opens Its Doors
The new grocery store marks the end of a decades-long food desert in Northwest Roanoke. ROANOKE, Va. (Nov. 14, 2024) — The community of Northwest Roanoke has a neighborhood grocery store again. After more than 40 years without access to a full-service grocer, Market on Melrose is offering a solution to the long-standing food desert […]
Mary Washington Hospice’s Seventh Annual Light Up a Life Raises Over $30,000
Fredericksburg, VA, (November 20, 2024) – Mary Washington Hospice hosted its seventh annual Light Up a Life Illumination event on Thursday, November 14. This special event allowed community members to purchase luminaries in their loved ones’ memory. Over 320 individuals were honored, and their names were read aloud by the hospice team during an intimate […]
SAMUEL B. ARMSTRONG JOINS THE LAW FIRM OF FLORA PETTIT IN ITS CHARLOTTESVILLE OFFICE
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Samuel B. Armstrong has joined the law firm as an attorney in its Charlottesville office. Sam is concentrating his law practice in civil litigation with a focus on commercial disputes, insurance defense, and real estate litigation. Sam graduated in 2024 from the University of Virginia School of Law, […]
Former CGI president and CEO to address graduates at GMU’s Winter Commencement
George D. Schindler, former president and chief executive officer of business and information technology company CGI, will be the featured speaker at George Mason’s Winter Commencement on Dec. 19 at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus. Schindler, now a member of the CGI Board of Directors, led the company from 2016 to 2024. During Schindler’s […]
George Mason expands partnership with GDIT to build a skilled and diverse technology workforce
George Mason announced an expanded partnership with General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to enhance career development opportunities for university students and GDIT’s workforce. The focus areas include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and government contracting. The partnership strengthens George Mason’s role as a key economic driver in Northern Virginia and a critical source of tech […]
Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Foundation ANNOUNCES VETERANS BUSINESS SUPPORT FUND
Fund Will Support Veterans and Veteran-Owned Businesses [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Foundation is partnering with American Legion Post 1097 to create the Veterans Business Support Fund. The fund will provide resources to veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Details are being finalized and will be shared at a later date. The fund […]
Chief Financial Officer Named at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has named Steven Roddy as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Roddy is responsible for developing financial strategies, overseeing budgeting and reporting and managing complex procurement activities. Roddy is a finance executive with extensive experience in strategy development, financial planning, and operational management, particularly within the […]
