VCU grad Wendi Winters among those slain in Capital Gazette shooting
Wendy Anne Winters was born in a Naval hospital in Coronado, California, but always referred to New York City as home, her daughter said to the Baltimore Sun. Winters, who attended Virginia Commonwealth University from 1971 – 1975, lived with a big-city confidence according to former classmates. The fashion design major at VCU went on […]
VCU democratic socialists begin free car repair service as mutual-aid project
Two Virginia Commonwealth University students have begun a “public garage” service, providing free auto repairs from oil changes to brake light replacements. The gesture came as a result of the pair wanting to aid underprivileged Richmonders who may not be able to afford commercial service fees associated with typical fixes that, if neglected, could cause […]
A pro-Confederate group held a rally in Richmond Saturday. They were again outnumbered by protesters.
RICHMOND – Fewer than 10 members of a pro-Confederate group were outnumbered by several dozen counterprotesters at a rally at the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue on Saturday. It was the third time the group, called CSA II: The New Confederate States of America, has rallied in support of the statues commemorating Confederate […]
VCU promotes summer course registration through ad campaign
They’re plastered on the sides of buses. They’re on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook feeds and featured on televisions. They’re on posters lining the hallways of campus facilities. But why is VCU pushing so hard for summer course registration on advertisements? The marketing campaign, which began in 2015, is a an effort between the divisions of […]
Inclusivity commission holds seminar for VCU women to network
The College of Humanities and Sciences’ Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity Commission hosted a forum for female journalism students to interview fellow female students, faculty and staff about the experience of being a woman in the professional realm. Topics of Wednesday’s discussion included the success of the LGBTQ community, sexual violence survivors and women of color. […]
Constance Relihan to become new dean of the University College
Constance Relihan, a dean and professor at Auburn University, will take over the head position at the University College in July, VCU announced last week. As dean of the University College, her long list of responsibilities will include being the supervisor of the department’s faculty and acting as an advisor for its students. Shelli Fowler […]
A Wilder School dean was sued for harassment. Now alumni are standing behind him.
The university’s alumni community is rallying behind a former school dean who was sued by former Virginia Gov. L Douglas Wilder for the harassment of his assistant. More than 100 alumni signed a statement in support of John Accordino — the beleaguered recently-departed head of the Wilder School, who is said to have racially discriminated […]
“Show me what democracy looks like!”: Richmond high school students lead march for gun control
Some thousand people — mostly in high school — descended upon Brown’s Island and walked to the Capitol last Friday to show their support for increased gun control measures. The event was coordinated by Douglas S. Freeman High School senior Maxwell Nardi, who is also the leader of NeverAgain Virginia, an organization fighting for gun […]
VCU advocates a greener community during Earth Week
VCU Sustainability and Green Unity at VCU partnered to spread campus awareness about simple ways to go green this past week. Earth Week, which was from April 16 to 20, consisted of a variety of eco-friendly events including group bike rides, recycling drives and speaker sessions featuring renowned environmental justice advocates. “A lot of people […]
Information session answers questions surrounding tuition hike
The Student Government Association and Board of Visitors’ student representatives answered questions about the proposed 6.4 percent tuition and fees increase Wednesday. According to the VCU budget website, the budget redesign initiative began in 2014, the proposed budget is currently being observed in parallel to the current budget and full implementation of the new budget […]