UMW Opens ‘COVID-19 in Context’ Course to Community
Those who think they’ve heard everything that can be said about COVID-19 can guess again. Experts at the University of Mary Washington are sharing their perspectives through COVID-19 in Context, an eight-week online summer course starting June 1 that will be open free of charge to not only UMW students, faculty, alumni and staff, but also the broader […]
Vandeventer Black Attorneys Selected for the 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers List
Norfolk, VA (May 20, 2020) – Vandeventer Black attorneys were selected to be included on the 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list by Thompson Reuters. This renowned rating service considers attorneys from over 70 different practice areas that are nominated based on professional accomplishments and peer recognition. Attorneys from the Norfolk and Richmond offices received the […]
Richmond-based Kaléo to sell its epinephrine auto-injector product for the first time outside of the U.S.
Richmond-based pharmaceutical company Kaléo is launching its first product outside of the United States. The company’s Allerject epinephrine auto-injector, used to treat serious allergic reactions, will be available in pharmacies across Canada beginning May 19, the company announced Tuesday. The same product is marketed in the U.S. as Auvi-Q, which was the company’s first product. […]
FCEDA President and CEO Hoskins appointed to regional COVID-19 economic response task force
Fairfax County, Virginia, May 11, 2020 – Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), is one of 45 experts tapped to serve on the Washington, D.C.-area’s COVID-19 Strategic Renewal Task Force. Hoskins is the only member on the task force representing one of the region’s economic development organizations. Formed by […]
ALTRIA ANNOUNCES INITIAL $1 MILLION COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF EFFORTS
Richmond, VA (March 20, 2020) – Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) (NYSE:MO) announced today that it has committed $1 million to support immediate local coronavirus relief efforts in its headquarters community of Richmond, VA, and its other manufacturing and grower communities. “This is an unprecedented time, and it’s critical that businesses step up to meet the […]
COMCAST EXTENDS COMPREHENSIVE COVID-19 RESPONSE POLICIES TO JUNE 30
Continues Commitment to No Disconnects or Late Fees, Keeping Business and Outdoor Xfinity WiFi Hotspots Open Nationally for Free, Giving Customers Unlimited Data, and 60 Days of Free Access for Low-Income Families through Internet Essentials PHILADELPHIA – April 27, 2020 – As shelter in place continues to be the norm and schools remain closed across […]
UMW Board of Visitors Confers Degrees, Approves 2020-21 Rates
University of Mary Washington students will have a zero increase in tuition and dining costs this fall. That decision was unanimously made Friday during a called virtual meeting of the UMW Board of Visitors. The Board also conferred 1,115 undergraduate and 175 graduate degrees upon the Class of 2020, which would have held its Commencement […]
Vandeventer Black Edward J. Powers Elected as an Officer for The Maritime Law Association of the United States
Norfolk, VA (May 12, 2020) – Vandeventer Black LLP partner, Edward J. Powers, has been elected to serve as an officer for The Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA). The MLA was founded in 1899 with the objectives of advancing reforms in the Maritime Law of the United States, facilitating justice in its […]
AVERETT UNIVERSITY CONFERS MORE THAN 200 DEGREES TO SPRING GRADUATES
Averett University announced it has conferred the degrees of more than 200 graduating seniors. The 202 graduates include 14 veterans and three international graduates from Finland, Norway and Sweden. Just under half of the graduates are adults who completed their degrees through the University’s Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) program. The University conferred degrees at […]
Northwest Federal Donates to Local Food Pantry Partners
Herndon, Va. (May 5, 2020) – Last month, Northwest Federal Credit Union donated to eight of its local non-profit food pantry partners. The organizations, which provide food assistance, financial grants, gift cards, personal supplies and more, have been struggling in the wake of COVID-19 due to decreases in food donations from grocery stores, monetary donations […]
