Floating to Hawaii in a Martini Shaker: Tom Robbins Graduates from RPI, 1959
In January, 1959, RPI student and future internationally-renowned novelist Tom Robbins warned in his final issue as editor of the student newspaper The Proscript that Mutual Broadcasting veteran sportscaster Bill Stern may have considered Richmond Professional Institute (forerunner of VCU) a breeding ground of communist activity because there was no football team.
Shaka Smart leaving for University of Texas
The rumor mill is swirling as “Smart Watch 2015” is in full swing. With no definitive response on Shaka Smart’s coaching future from him or his camp, the end of his coaching career at VCU is becoming a more concrete possibility.
Revitalization of the University is taking too long
The revitalization efforts taken by VCU will greatly benefit the city — if they’re ever finished.
CEO of VCU Health System to assume new position at the Ohio State University
After more than 30 years of service at VCU, Sheldon Retchin, Chief Executive Officer of the university health system, has hung up his coat in Richmond for the CEO position at the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.
Welcome to Richmond: food desert central
Location, location, location. It is everything when people are looking to buy a home or picking a university, but people forget to consider what their location means for their access to affordable, fresh and healthy food.
Possible gas leak at Cumberland and Harrison
An alert was sent out to all VCU faculty and staff following a potential gas leak where crews are working on repairing a water main break on Harrison and Cumberland that occurred Monday.
Don’t let Nigeria take the backseat
Let’s focus on a genocide a bit more than an Oscar snub…
Construction around campus continues
Students will return to class on Monday to some new sights as the University continues with construction on the James Cabell Library, The Square Apartments at 900 W. Grace St. and an office building at 912 W. Grace St.
Is Shaka Smart paid too much?
VCU loves to throw money at Shaka Smart.
Third four-star recruit commits to men’s hoops
Consensus four-star basketball recruit Terry Larrier verbally committed to VCU on Sept. 16, giving the Rams their second four-star commitment in less than three weeks.