Fordham earns shot at VCU in second round
VCU men’s basketball now knows their opponent in the second round of the Atlantic 10 conference tournament after Fordham University defeated George Mason University, 71-65.
Kotti Steps Down as President
Bill Kotti announced that he would retire as president of the MCV Foundation and chief development officer for the MCV Campus effective Thursday.
Music for Massey held 10th annual fundraiser for pediatric cancer research
Music for Massey brought Lyle Lovett and his Large Band to Maymont Thursday, Aug. 21 for the 10th anniversary of the fundraiser to raise money for Pediatric Cancer research at VCU’s Massey Cancer Center.
Weber suspended indefinitely
Senior guard Briante Weber has been suspended indefinitely from the VCU men’s basketball team for what school officials are calling a violation of team rules and the university’s Code of Student Conduct.
Festivals offer deals on summer fun for students
Richmond offers students more than just summer classes, work and a hot sun. In June, July and August, the city will host a number of festivals that VCU students can afford. Here are just some of the summer activities and festivals available to the students still in town.
RVA Fashion Week to highlight local designers for fifth year
Designers and local models will represent the fashion world of the river city during the fifth year of RVA Fashion Week, which begins April 27.
Just in time for job offers
VCU’s Career Center held the school’s first “Just in Time Career and Internship Fair” to showcase job and internship opportunities for students on Monday, April 14 in the Richmond Salons of the Student Commons.
New survey to offer insight on post-grad plans
Beginning with the Spring 2014 graduates, VCU will survey alumni on their post-graduation activity in order to collect data which can provide incoming and future students knowledge of what to expect from their majors.
Wiz Khalifa, Chevy Woods to perform at Siegel Center
Rapper Wiz Khalifa, known for his hits “Young, Wild and Free” and “Black and Yellow,” will perform a concert at the Siegel Center on April 10.
National hiring rate increases to 7.8 percent
Seniors graduating on May 9 and planning to enter the professional workforce after graduation are looking at an increased national hiring rate.