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Gabriel’s House: African American Studies building renamed in honor of leader of planned slave revolt
March 22, 2022
‘We honor Gabriel for his courage in pursuing the unfinished work of Black liberation, and as a true hero of Virginia.’
Long-neglected Black cemetery in Richmond added to Virginia Landmarks Register
March 18, 2022
A VCU history professor is part of a team that has worked for years to win state and federal recognition of the Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground.
VCU alum is the recipient of a Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program fellowship
March 10, 2022
Studies at VCU helped lay the foundation for the work Kelly Nguyen hopes to do with the U.S. foreign service.
VCU students open Hopewell grade schoolers’ eyes to science at STEAM Day
March 10, 2022
On their first day of spring break, VCU science, technology, engineering, arts and math students showed off science experiments to students at Patrick Copeland Elementary School.
‘The human costs of Russia’s aggression are staggering’
March 9, 2022
VCU expert Judy Twigg explains where things stand in Ukraine, the impact that sanctions on Russia are having, and the role of the U.S. moving forward.
‘Almost Dead,’ by VCU history professor, reveals how the urban Atlantic was shaped by Black lives
March 8, 2022
The book uses the words, thoughts and deeds of captives to reveal how urban environments in Anglo-America impacted and were affected by African descended people.
Honors student starts club to assist refugees in Richmond, raise awareness
March 7, 2022
‘Through volunteerism, and through conversations, we want VCU students to gain a better understanding of this local population of people that are often very underserved and falling through the cracks.’
'Putin is not interested in peace.' VCU expert explains crisis in Ukraine
Feb. 24, 2022
Judyth Twigg, a professor in the Department of Political Science, says the potential implications of Russia’s actions are “enormous and wide-ranging.”
Two VCU researchers elected as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors
Feb. 14, 2022
Massimo Bertino and Martin Mangino were among 83 academic inventors from 41 institutions included in the academy’s 2022 class.
RPS teacher and VCU alum builds community by serving others
Feb. 14, 2022
Jessica Diaz is making a career out of paying it forward as a teacher for Richmond Public Schools.