Water main break leaves Richmond residents waterless
A water main break at the intersection of Harrison Street and Parkwood Avenue left Richmond residents, students and businesses without water Monday morning.
Higher education spared in Gov. McAuliffe’s new budget proposal statewide cuts
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s December budget proposal made higher education a priority as the government scrambles to cover a $2.4 billion budget shortfall.
Former governor faces two years in prison
The former governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell, will begin a two-year prison sentence on Feb. 9.
VCU professor William C. Bosher Jr. died Monday
William C. Bosher Jr., professor of public policy and education in the L. Douglas Wilder School, died in his sleep Monday morning.
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.
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.