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PBS NewsHour anchor Geoff Bennett discusses impact of Black comedy

Sept. 10, 2026

CHS and the Robertson School will host broadcast news anchor Geoff Bennett for a conversation and book signing on his new book, "Black Out Loud."

Redrawn congressional maps in a number of states seem poised to play a major role in the results of Nov. 3 midterm elections, according to VCU expert Alex Keena. (Getty Images)

How will redistricting impact the midterm elections?

Sept. 10, 2026

VCU political science professor and redistricting expert Alex Keena says the Nov. 3 elections will be a test case for the effectiveness of gerrymandering – and explains why the practice is a riskier strategy than it appears.

Ray Ifanga, a junior majoring in political science and African American studies, said, “I genuinely enjoy meeting people, building connections and being involved in different spaces on campus, which is definitely a shift from how shy and reserved I was when I first came to VCU.” (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Ray Ifanga sharpens his worldview at VCU

Sept. 9, 2026

In classes, research and student leadership, the junior and aspiring lawyer keeps Black communities in focus.

Cameron Harris, a 2012 VCU graduate, is the filmmaker behind “Monday Film School,” a short documentary that will be featured this fall at the 15th annual Richmond International Film Festival. (Contributed photo)

VCU alum Cameron Harris brings art and life to Richmond International Film Festival

Sept. 8, 2026

His short documentary reflects his journey as a filmmaker and his overseas experiences.

VCU’s Wilder Symposium on Sept. 1 brought together a panel of scholars and political leaders, including former Governors Wilder and Gilmore, for a wide-ranging conversation that touched on Virginia’s historical and ongoing influence at the state and national levels. (VCU Wilder School)

Wilder Symposium examines Virginia’s ongoing role in shaping the nation

Sept. 4, 2026

Former Governors Wilder and Gilmore join political scholars to assess ‘Virginia at 250.’

VCU faculty member and alum Maurice “Moeflowz” Brown, pictured here reading from his poetry, said he sees his role as one of Richmond’s two poet laureates as helping people see “what Richmond’s all about in all its richness and all of its truth.” (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Meet-a-Ram: Maurice ‘Moeflowz’ Brown puts poetry in motion

Sept. 3, 2026

As one of Richmond’s two new poet laureates with VCU ties, he will emphasize community engagement.

The VCU Health Hub in Richmond’s East End focuses on health promotion, offering health care navigation and wellness programs to the community. (Photo contributed by VCU Division of Community Engagement)

How VCU and the community work together to bring about positive change

Sept. 3, 2026

Community engagement has been central to VCU’s mission since the university’s founding in 1968.

Meant to provide learning opportunities as well as coffee, sandwiches and more, Saxbys, a completely student-run eatery opened in Snead Hall in late August. (Jonathan Haff, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Here’s what’s new at VCU for 2026-27

Sept. 3, 2026

Dining options, safety upgrades, academic programs and more are debuting this fall.

VCU Momentum Fund grants four transformative interdisciplinary research awards

Sept. 2, 2026

The awarded projects, which tackle topics ranging from health disparities to clean energy, receive seed grants designed to help accelerate groundbreaking discoveries and position the teams for national research funding.

VCU to celebrate 15 notable alums at biennial Alumni Stars event

Sept. 2, 2026

Honorees will be recognized at an Oct. 9 event at the Science Museum of Virginia.