Lavender Summit attendees demand inclusion amid controversy
Anya Sczerzenie Contributing Writer A recent conference meant to empower LGBTQIA students was marked by student disruptions and direct action protests against what many perceived to be a lack of diversity and inclusion. The Lavender Empowerment Summit — a three-day conference hosted by the VCU Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at the Jamestown 4-H Educational […]
STEM program working to improve diversity receives nearly $1.5 million grant
Jessica Cruz Contributing Writer Bridges to the Baccalaureate, a VCU program that helps community college students interested in biomedical and behavioral sciences transition to a four-year institution, received a five-year, $1.48 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. This grant will improve diversity in biomedical and behavioral sciences in the VCU […]
VCU and JCPenney partner up to bring deals to students and alumni
Logan Reardon Staff Writer VCU Career Services and the National Association of Black Accountants partnered with JCPenney for a “Suit Up” event, a night of exclusive deals for VCU students and alumni. The event, which took place Sunday at the JCPenney off Laburnum Avenue, offered 40 percent off select men’s and women’s career dress […]
Wilder symposium addresses obstacles faced by urban community improvements
Chip Lauterbach Contributing Writer Professionals from across Virginia discussed the roles of urban communities in improving housing opportunities, public policy and education at the 2018 Wilder Symposium Oct. 3. Held at the W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts, the symposium was organized by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. Panelists […]
Virginia secretary of education visits with VCU veterans
Chip Lauterbach, Contributing Writer The Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni spoke to a group of VCU military veterans at Cabell Library Sept. 21. The event — organized by Military Student Services Director Stephen Ross — focused on what veterans go through when transitioning from their time in the armed forces back to civilian life. “This […]
VCU’s Center for the Study of Tobacco Products receives nearly $20 million grant
Logan Reardon, Staff Writer The Center for the Study of Tobacco Products at VCU received a nearly $20 million grant for a five-year project focused on predicting the outcomes of government regulations on tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes. The grant was awarded by the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration Center for […]
Henrico to provide EMS training for patients with heart failure devices Saturday
Naomi Ghahrai, Contributing Writer The Henrico County Division of Fire, in partnership with the Weil Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Research at VCU, will host an emergency medical services event on managing left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and total artificial heart (TAH) patients Sept. 29. LVADs and TAHs are mechanical circulatory support devices used as […]
Study finds that CEOs who opt for lower pay are more effective, give back more
Sarah Elson, Contributing Writer Nonprofit CEOs who choose to have lower-paying salaries than their colleagues run organizations that serve community members more positively, according to research conducted by two professors in the VCU School of Business. The study, co-authored by Christopher Reina and Joseph Coombs, was published in the Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs. […]
Sports can inspire, serve as agent of change
Kayleigh Fitzpatrick Online Editor “Don’t ask if your dreams are crazy, ask if they are crazy enough.” It’s a phrase that has been echoing through my head. It’s from a commercial. It’s the inspirational one, in honor of Nike’s 30-year anniversary of the “Just Do It” advertisement campaign. It’s the one showing athletes competing and […]
Deadly weather strikes central Virginia, VCU spared from path
Logan Reardon, Staff Writer At least one person has died, another was left injured and several buildings were destroyed when one of at least seven tornadoes in the surrounding area tore through Hull Street in Midlothian. Multiple tornadoes are confirmed to have touched down in areas across Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond and Powhatan on Monday evening. […]