Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves proposed School of Environmental Security
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The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors’ Executive Committee recently approved a resolution to establish a new School of Environmental Security.
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Spanberger leads introduction of bill supporting establishment of National Atomic Veterans Day
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Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) is leading a bipartisan effort urging the recognition of America’s Atomic Veterans — including those who were exposed to harmful levels of radiation during their service in the Armed Forces.
21 Virginia high school students named National Cyber Scholars
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Twenty-one Virginia high school students have earned the titles of National Cyber Scholar after winning a rigorous 48-hour competition designed to evaluate aptitude in combating cyber threats.
First Peace Corps Prep student poised for a future in international development
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Peace Corps volunteers work in 60 countries at the forefront of some of the world’s greatest challenges. New Virginia Tech alumna Emily Dalton is now prepared to embark on her own global service journey and has the paper to prove it.
Virginia hospitals earn national recognition for patient safety, patient experience excellence
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A dozen Virginia hospitals have earned places on Healthgrades’ 2021 list of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, and another 16 Virginia hospitals have been named 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award winners by Healthgrades.
House members introduce security legislation in response to Colonial Pipeline attack
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The Pipeline Security Act is a response to the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline, which forced the shut down of the gas pipeline for several days.
Ridgeline International to invest $1.75 million to expand operation in Fairfax County
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Ridgeline International Inc., a technology-based solutions provider for the federal government, commercial, and nonprofit sectors, will invest $1.75 million to expand its operation in Fairfax County.
Connolly, Fitzpatrick urging President Biden to pledge $2B in global health security funding
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Gerry Connolly and Brian Fitzpatrick are leading 119 members of Congress urging President Biden to establish a new Fund for Global Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness and provide at least $2 billion in funding.
Virginia Department of Corrections observes National Reentry Week
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The Virginia Department of Corrections is marking National Reentry Week, April 26-30, recognizing the work that DOC staff and inmates do to get inmates ready for successful reentry into their communities.
Freshwater salt pollution threatens ecosystem health, human water security
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Water touches virtually every aspect of human society, and all life on earth requires it. Yet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce — one in eight people on the planet lack access to clean water.
