Richmond protest of Ferguson decision continues
The Richmond community on Tuesday afternoon continued their stance of solidarity with Michael Brown, an 18-year old African American who was fatally shot by a white cop.
VCU articles suggest hope for patients on Medicare, strain on providers
Two articles published by a VCU School of Medicine professor show that Health Risk Assessments required by the Affordable Care Act could be beneficial to patients, but may place strain on the primary care providers who conduct them.
Wiencek awaits word from U.Mo. on pending provost position
Next semester, VCU’s interim provost John Wiencek may have pledged his allegiance to a new mascot pending the outcome of the University of Missouri’s ongoing provost search.
Sexual assault in on-campus housing
A sexual assault that took place on November 8 in on-campus housing was reported to VCU Police on Friday.
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.”
Kaine campaigns on campus for Warner
Campaigning for fellow democratic Virginia senator, Mark Warner, Tim Kaine visited VCU’s campus Tuesday to talk about working in public service and answered questions from students.
Report’s recommendations on lowering college costs
A major factor in rising college tuition is the increased spending on instructional support, which include costs such as libraries and academic administration, a new report from the Virginia Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission concluded.
Teaching residency program helps revitalize Richmond public schools
VCU President Michael Rao and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine visited T.C. Boushall Middle School to observe the Richmond Teachers Residence graduate program on Friday. RTR is a four-year residency program that provides aspiring teachers with training and field experience in the classroom while awarding university credit.
VCU PD accredited with gold-standard for campus safety
The VCU Police Department received official notice of accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators on Sept. 9. The process, which typically takes three years, took the department only 18 months.
Unexpected $10,000 investment ends startup weekend
The third annual RVA Startup Weekend ended with an unexpected prize when a judge decided to invest $10,000 in the grand prize winner, Simplixity.