Treat black history as living history
As I’ve grown, I’ve come to better appreciate the significance of Black History Month. I can (and have) defended its presence, explained its necessity and advocated for its expansion, as have many others before me. Unfortunately, a hazy apathy holds the monthlong memorial back from being as meaningful and effective as it can be.
Rhone to retire after four decades
One of VCU’s first African American administrators is retiring at semester’s end, leaving behind an institution he watched grow from its infancy and transform the city he grew up in.
Graphic design student creates learning toy for children
The word ‘research’ often brings to mind doctors in lab coats, looking through microscopes. One VCU student decided not to wait for his Ph.D. and applied for his first patent before he turned 21.
Crafts, materials professor creates hair art
In the past year, VCU craft and materials chairsperson for the School of the Arts had her hair professionally styled 11 times, but it was not because she could not find a style she liked.
The unfortunate state of the union
The American media, Hollywood, pop culture and society are all willing to recognize people they deem important with awards. There are more than enough national awards shows than to count on both hands for actors, actresses, musicians and athletes.
VCU hires LGBTQ coordinator
VCU hired the school’s first permanent representative of students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) this semester because of the collaborative efforts of Student Equality and the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
Make the most of college; don’t graduate with regrets
I recently was involved in a dinner-table discussion with recent college graduates. The sentiment of the conversation was a bit cliché, but thought-provoking. Graduates have real jobs in the real world and real regrets.
Political gifts won’t go away with McDonnell
Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell’s political gift scandal is just another day in the decades of legalized bribery in American politics. Even if McDonnell is found guilty, the problem of political gifts will go nowhere, until the public pressures for reform.
Innovation laboratory aims to encourage student inventors
Aspiring inventors at VCU now have a laboratory designed to excercise their creativity.
VCU poll: Mental health funding prevents gun violence
Findings from the annual Commonwealth Poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs show nearly 80 percent of Virginians think better mental health treatment and services would help prevent gun violence. More than 50 percent said there is not enough funding for these services.