Richmond isn’t prepared for the World
With the exception of public relations specialists and the VCU administrators pumping out emails regarding this “unique opportunity” to “showcase our global, urban, public research university and its premier academic medical center,” it seems very few Richmonders are genuinely excited for the brouhaha just five days away.
Interactive website, map encourage “Know Before You Go” to UCI World Championships
An interactive web platform now details all aspects of navigation during the UCI World Championships cycling race will take place in Richmond the last week of September.
Richmond growing faster than suburbs
The city of Richmond is growing in population faster than its suburban neighbors, according to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
ACLU director talks race and education in America
School segregation and unequal educational opportunity were issues at the heart of a talk given by Dennis Parker on Tuesday, which was attended by a crowd of more than 200 VCU students, faculty and educators from the Richmond area.
Men’s basketball lands inspirational recruit
Team IMPACT, a non-profit organization whose mission is to help improve the quality of life for children battling life threatening and chronic illnesses, partnered up with VCU to announce an inspirational signing by the VCU Men’s basketball program.
Update: Police catch wanted car thief
VCU and Henrico Police joined forces on Friday, Jan. 10 to arrest William Eric Chambers for a series of car thefts on and around the VCU Medical campus.
New student organization uses meal swipes for the homeless
A new student organization at VCU is aiming to help feed homeless Richmonders near the Monroe Park campus. The organization, known as RightSwipes, wants to feed those in need by letting students swipe meals and distribute them.