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CACI Board of Directors Elect New Chair, Mike Daniels

January 22nd, 2021

Arlington, Va., January 20, 2021 – CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today that Dr. J. Philip (Jack) London, CACI Chairman of the Board and Executive Chairman , who had served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer for 23 years, and Executive Chairman since 2007, has passed away at the age of 83. CACI and […]

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Vandeventer Black attorney Richard Crouch honored by Virginia’s Go To Lawyers

January 21st, 2021

Norfolk, VA (January 19, 2021) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Richard J. Crouch has been included in Virginia Lawyers Weekly (VLW) group of honorees in the new program “Virginia’s Go To Lawyers.” According to VLW, this program recognizes leading lawyers in a particular field. In this first round, the focus is business […]

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Mary Washington Classics Program Shines No. 1 in Student Ranking

January 21st, 2021

University of Mary Washington sophomore Brooke Prevedel considered dozens of schools on her quest to study ancient Greece and Rome in college. What she learned about the classics program at UMW catapulted it to the top of her list and convinced her to move 2,000 miles across the country from Colorado. “Now that I’m attending […]

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Regional Business Shentel Joins Leading Global Community of MEF 3.0 Certified Carrier Ethernet Providers

January 13th, 2021

Edinburg, VA (January 12, 2021) – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) (Nasdaq:  SHEN) is a leading provider of fiber-optic services in the Mid-Atlantic region, connecting cities, communities and businesses to each other and the rest of the world. The company announced today that they have achieved MEF 3.0 certification, an internationally recognized certification for Ethernet network […]

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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia

January 13th, 2021

Norfolk, VA (January 12, 2021) – Attorneys from the Norfolk-based business and litigation law firm, Vandeventer Black, have been recognized as Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia for 2021. This distinction is a peer-rated nomination given to those lawyers who exemplify excellence in their specialty. The recognized attorneys are: Admiralty, Maritime & Transportation Edward J. Powers […]

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College of Education Awarded Accreditation

January 11th, 2021

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) recently announced that the University of Mary Washington was awarded accreditation for its College of Education (COE), one of the first institutions to undergo a virtual site visit through this accrediting body. In 2010, the same year UMW’s education program became the College of Education, the […]

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Averett announces addition of women’s golf program; Cougars to begin play in fall 2021

December 16th, 2020

DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University announced the addition of a varsity women’s golf program, which will begin play during the 2021-22 academic year. “We are excited to add a women’s golf program, which will help us provide additional opportunities for female student-athletes,” said Meg Stevens, Averett Vice President, Director of Athletics and Campus Operations. “The addition […]

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AVERETT UNIVERSITY, DESPITE PANDEMIC, HONORS CLASS OF 2020 AND GRADUATES MORE THAN 350

December 14th, 2020

In an emotion-packed graduation weekend of historic firsts, Averett University recognized the Class of 2020 in two unique celebrations December 11 and 12. In response to recent statewide mandates ordering all gatherings to 25 people or less, Averett reimagined its Winter 2020 Commencement to adhere to all statewide health and safety recommendations while still giving […]

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Northwest Financial Advisors Announces Metropolitan School of the Arts “12 Days of Joy” Sponsorship

December 9th, 2020

HERNDON, Va. (November 30, 2020) — Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Metropolitan School of the Arts’ (MSA) “12 Days of Joy” dance celebration featuring “Santa’s Spectacular,” the organization’s newly revamped 30-minute holiday show comprised of talented MSA students of all ages. The “12 Days of Joy” is MSA’s […]

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FOURTEEN FLORA PETTIT LAWYERS NAMED “LEGAL ELITE”

December 9th, 2020

Flora Pettit proudly announces that fourteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2020 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.  Statewide, only 4.2% or 1,377 lawyers of the approximately 32,314 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year. The honored lawyers and the expertise for which they were recognized are […]

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