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Campus & community

Oct. 10, 2024

Sold-out RESONATE Podcast Festival draws storytellers to Richmond on Oct. 25-26
Oct. 7, 2024

‘Science as energy’: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science director to give public lecture at VCU symposium
$A photo of a woman standing to the right of Rodney the Ram. Rodney is giving a thumbs up and the woman is making a peace sign with her right hand. In her left hand she is holding a sheet of paper with a QR code and yellow text that reads \"WILL WE SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER?\"$
Oct. 7, 2024

With a growing footprint, VCU Votes makes the case for student civic engagement
$An aerial view of the VCU Student Commons Plaza with people walking across it. In the middle of the plaza is a circle made of yellow and black bricks. The yellow bricks spell out the letters \"VCU.\"$
Oct. 4, 2024

New initiative reflects VCU’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on campus
Oct. 4, 2024

Student Podcast Day on Oct. 24 provides industry insights for newcomers
$A photo of a crowd of people walking past a sign that says \"VCU\" in giant yellow letters.$
Oct. 3, 2024

VCU recognized as a Diversity Champion for sixth straight year
Oct. 2, 2024

U.S. Department of Education awards $2.3 million to VCU’s RTR Teacher Residency
$A photo of a man looking sadly down at tomb stones. The one he is looking directly at is shaped like a pixilated hand with the index finger pointed upwards. In the upper left corner is white and yellow text on a black triangle that reads \"3 -2 - 1 ... cRAM!\"$
Sept. 30, 2024

cRam Session: The New Good Death
Sept. 27, 2024

Nationally recognized school superintendent among VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 Award recipients
Sept. 25, 2024

VCU’s Spit for Science, the largest genetic and environmental study of college students in the U.S., is expanding
Sept. 24, 2024

VCU promotes Michael Cimis to associate vice president for safety and risk management
Sept. 23, 2024

Got election anxiety? Here’s what to know about the causes – and how to cope
Sept. 19, 2024

Keynote speaker cites the timely need for what the humanities teach us – and how they can guide us
$A photo of a yellow ent with black letters that reads \"EDUCATION ABROAD\" on the front and \"www.global.vcu.edu\" on the side. The top of the tent has black text that reads \"VCU.\" Under the tent is a table with a black table cloth that says \"VCU\" in yellow letters on the front. A woman behind the table is talking to a student on the other side. There are two other student's standing to the right of the tent, and a man standing to the left of the tent.$
Sept. 18, 2024

Global Learning Fair this month highlights both directions of international education at VCU
$A photo of a woman from the nose down wearing a denim jacket and a button with an american flag and the word \"VOTE\" on it. Behind her are three people standing at voting booths.$
Sept. 17, 2024

This week’s National Voter Registration Day is a rallying point for student engagement
Sept. 16, 2024

Math professor Dewey Taylor earns national award for mentorship activities
Sept. 16, 2024

VCU’s new El Centro will support Latine students, faculty and staff in academic success and community engagement
$A photo of a woman from the waist up. She is wearing a yellow t-shirt with the shape of Virginia printed on it. Inside the state's silhouette is yellow text that reads \"UNCOMMON.\" Behind the woman are people walking past her and a mural of three rams.$
Sept. 13, 2024

Introducing the newest Rams
Sept. 12, 2024

VCU Police will conduct a checkpoint Friday evening on the Monroe Park Campus
Sept. 12, 2024

VCU School of Education marks 60th anniversary – and is still adapting to the times
$A photo of two men standing on either side of a defibrillator. The man on the left is holding an oragne box that says \"Opiod Emergency Kit.\"$
Sept. 10, 2024

VCU expands lifesaving stations on campus
Sept. 9, 2024

VCU to conduct VCU Alert siren test on Wednesday, Sept. 11
$A photo of L. Douglas Widler to the left of text that reads \"L. DOUGLAS WILDER SYMPOSIUM ELECTIONS 2024 THE IMPRTANCE OF LISTENTING TO THE PEOPLE.\" Under that is a blue stripe with the VCU logo and white text that reads \"L. Douglas Wilder School of GOvernment and Public Affairs.\"$
Sept. 9, 2024

Wilder Symposium on Sept. 17 will spotlight Virginia’s top political analysts and the 2024 election
Sept. 6, 2024

Youth shared-housing program that serves Richmond could be a model far beyond it
Sept. 5, 2024

How VCU’s more than 1,800 security cameras contribute to campus safety
Sept. 4, 2024

VCU Police expands use of e-bike patrols
Sept. 3, 2024

VCU to conduct full test of VCU Alert systems on Sept. 4 at noon
Sept. 2, 2024

New tech upgrades improve safety and ease of use at VCU’s parking decks
Aug. 30, 2024

42nd annual Faculty Convocation celebrates six VCU role models
$A photo of a plastic white bracelet sitting on a pile of pins. The bracelet says \"YOU HAVE OPTIONS\" in green letter. The circular pins the bracelet is sitting on say \"Start by Believing.\"$
Aug. 30, 2024

In offering choices for investigation, VCU Police empower survivors of sexual assault
Aug. 29, 2024

For Rams finding their way, VCU introduces new interactive campus map
Aug. 29, 2024

Jay Bilas, Willy Walker featured speakers at 32nd annual Real Estate Trends Conference on Oct. 10
Aug. 27, 2024

42nd annual Faculty Convocation will honor six VCU educators and researchers
Aug. 26, 2024

Safety ambassadors add a layer of protection and engagement on VCU campuses
Aug. 22, 2024

Award-winning youth literature author Meg Medina to appear at VCU’s Cabell Library on Sept. 17
Aug. 22, 2024

RamSafe specializes in transporting precious cargo: You
Aug. 21, 2024

A lively first day of classes
Aug. 21, 2024

How VCU and the city of Richmond are working together to keep pedestrians safe
Aug. 21, 2024

VCU brings together employee well-being experts to share best practices
Aug. 20, 2024

New Student Convocation and Block Party spark excitement for new year
Aug. 19, 2024

Hellos and goodbyes: Scenes from move-in
Aug. 19, 2024

New Student Convocation moved to virtual event format; Spirit Walk canceled
Aug. 16, 2024

How VCU’s text and email alerts keep students and the community informed
Aug. 16, 2024

Looking for VCU swag? It’s in the bag at new online storefront
Aug. 15, 2024

First-year students set to arrive at VCU this week for move-in days
Aug. 15, 2024

In VCU’s residence halls, two key missions – safety and community – are right at home
Aug. 15, 2024

Welcome to the Ram Rodeo: A look at what’s in store for this year’s Weeks of Welcome
Aug. 14, 2024

After a bold introduction, Shawn Meredith found his niche in U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s office