Rao receives rave performance review
VCU president Michael Rao’s triennial external review concluded last month with an overall positive performance report and the designation as “one of the most effective leaders in the commonwealth.”
We are all terminal
Watching my grandmother die has overshadowed all other memories I’ve had of her.
Evasive Maneuvers by Shannon Wright
Doug Fuchs, Nov. 10
“At some point in the lives of most non-artists, there seems to be a cutoff after childhood when it’s time to stop drawing. Whether it suddenly becomes intimidating, loses its sociality or simply isn’t fun anymore, people eventually hand in their crayons and colored pencils for the pens and highlighters of the real world. A […]
Tenured does not mean top-notch
ducation is of highest importance. Educators should be chosen with special care. Tenure was designed to prevent favoritism and reward the competent teachers within school systems. The system is not working the way it was intended; it’s paving the way to lower standards of education.
Urban Forest wants to reverse roots
After a painful bike accident caused by a tree root, one VCU student was inspired to lead a group wanting to turn city trees upside-down.
The Book of Mormon is Faithfully Funny
Playing for one weekend only, “The Book of Mormon” packed the Altria Theatre for its premiere season, bringing raunchy humor and a heartwarming story of friendship and faith.
Long Distance Travel, Nov. 9
Annette Allen “Travelling for long distances can create a strong disconnection between an individual and the world. Cramped in a small space for an extended period of time, the urge to strectch is fulfilled by your mind with self-reflection, deep thought, or simply daydreaming. The world outside of your seat becomes hazy and you create […]
VCU Earns $1.6 Million NIH Grant for Substance Abuse, Personality Disorders
The Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics at VCU will partner with the University of Oslo in Norway after receiving a $1.6 million dollar grant to research genetic and environmental factors in normal and abnormal personalities that increase the risk of developing substance abuse disorders.
Social media campaign seeks students who serve community
A new Serve & Snap campaign sponsored by the Student Leadership and Involvement Center encourages VCU students who volunteer to post pictures of their service on the social media app Instagram.