Campaign urges community to report violations
VCU launched a “Duty to Report” campaign last week, which urges students, faculty and staff to report any actual or suspected federal, state or university violations. The campaign is contingent on community involvement and awareness.
VCUarts professor nabs national award
VCUarts professor Reni Gower will receive the College Art Association’s prestigious Distinguished Teaching of Art Award at its annual conference in Chicago on Feb. 12.
VCU poll: Mental health funding prevents gun violence
Findings from the annual Commonwealth Poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs show nearly 80 percent of Virginians think better mental health treatment and services would help prevent gun violence. More than 50 percent said there is not enough funding for these services.
Emergency management students aid undermanned localities
Small communities across Virginia rely on the VCU students of James Keck’s emergency management graduate course for state-required updates to local emergency plans.
Rao: VCU needs more resources
After nearly five years as VCU president, Michael Rao is still working to balance state budget cuts and the lofty goals he set for the university with his Quest for Distinction strategic plan.
Homecoming events engage students during first week of classes
Annual homecoming festivities marked the beginning of the spring 2014 semester yesterday. While some students were finding classes and purchasing textbooks, others participated in activities in the black-and-gold decorated commons.
Police receive $2 million for training facility
The VCU Police Department received a $2.08 million grant to build a regional training facility for campus police. The grant was announced in December by now-former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.
VCU provost leaving for Kent State presidency
Within weeks of another senior administrator’s departure, VCU announced on Jan. 8 that its provost and chief academic officer Beverly Warren, Ph. D., will leave the university after this semester to become president of Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio.
Food drive pits Rams against Hokies
When Shaka Smart and the VCU Rams take the court against Virginia Tech in the Governor’s Holiday Hoops Classic on Dec. 21, another competition between the two schools will already be decided.
Police: More students falling victim to fraud
It was 6 p.m. on an evening in April. On his way to the 7-Eleven, a VCU art student, who asked to remain anonymous for this story, was approached by a man asking for money to buy diapers and food for his children.