Recent Articles from Katherine Schulte
Reston growth equity firm closes $560M investment fund
Razor’s Edge, a Reston-based growth equity firm focused on the national security tech market, has closed a $560 million investment fund.
15 Virginia schools make U.S. News’ 2026 universities list
Fifteen Virginia schools made the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best National Universities list. Sixteen made the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges list.
Serco appoints new CEO
Michael LaRouche will succeed Tom Watson as CEO of Herndon-based federal contractor Serco on Oct. 1.
V2X acquires QinetiQ’s US intelligence biz
Reston-based Fortune 1000 contractor V2X acquired QinetiQ’s U.S. intelligence business, the former announced Monday.
Chesterfield approves fusion power plant permit
Commonwealth Fusion Systems received the Chesterfield zoning permit needed for what could be the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant.
Fairwinds Landing partner promotes COO and SVP
Portsmouth-based advanced engineering and manufacturing company Fairlead, a Fairwinds Landing project developer, promoted Jeremy Jeffreys to SVP and COO.
Stanley Martin Homes to acquire North Carolina homebuilder
Reston homebuilder Stanley Martin Homes has entered into an agreement to acquire North Carolina-based Windsor Homes’ assets and operations.
Ellucian announces new chief legal officer
Reston-based Ellucian has hired Lisa Gilley as chief legal officer, the higher education tech company announced Wednesday. She succeeds Jim Bennett, who is retiring after 35 years with Ellucian. Gilley will report directly to Ellucian President and CEO Laura Ipsen and will lead the company’s global legal function, supporting strategic initiatives for the company’s long-term […]
Eli Lilly to invest $5B in Goochland plant, creating 650 jobs
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. plans to invest $5 billion in a manufacturing facility in Goochland County expected to create 650 permanent jobs.
Aug. housing inventory, prices rise across Virginia regions
Housing inventory and sold prices rose last month in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, but home sales declined in Hampton Roads.



















