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‘The Guardians of Process’
July 7, 2023
A now somewhat-forgotten president created America’s professional civil service in 1883 and, by extension, modern U.S. government. Since then, civil servants have flourished and grown more and more necessary, all in the face of never-ending aspersions.
History well-spoken: VCU professor Carolyn Eastman to explore speechifying in the Revolutionary Era
July 5, 2023
Oratory – and how it shaped the early American identity – will be the talking points of July 20 address at St. John’s Church in Richmond.
South of the (Virginia) border, VCU alum Keith Rogers Jr. takes the lead as city manager
July 3, 2023
With two VCU degrees, a decade in Richmond government and a stint in N.Va., Rogers is now leading Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
From surf, turf and sky, NASA and VCU’s Rice Rivers Center deliver an immersive summer experience for undergraduates
June 29, 2023
In its inaugural session on the East Coast, the environmental research program taps VCU expertise and facilities to give 22 students from across the nation a hands-on role in high-level work.
Mixing the old and the new, Greetings from Hell puts a devilishly vivid spin on a VCU summer course
June 27, 2023
Through literature, art and even AI, students in Christopher Martiniano’s pandemic-era class dug into the underworld.
Twisted in knots? That’s a good thing at VCU Geometry Camp for middle-schoolers
June 23, 2023
The weeklong summer day program uses hands-on learning to make math meaningful at an impressionable age.
What to watch: Get into the spirit of Juneteenth
June 15, 2023
Celebrate the holiday with these films, TV shows and more, as recommended by VCU faculty.
Nicholas Farrell, VCU chemist with a major legacy in cancer treatment, retires after 30 years
June 15, 2023
Professor helped develop Triplatin, a drug with the potential to treat ‘some of the most aggressive cancer types’ – and helped develop countless student researchers.
U.N. counterterrorism program features VCU’s Jessica Trisko Darden
June 14, 2023
At inaugural Behavioral Insights Academy, associate professor of political science shares expertise on women’s role in political violence.