In memoriam: VCU faculty remember former colleague Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of jazz’s royal family Marsalis’ former VCU colleagues recall a man who was quiet, kind to everyone, loved teaching and who was not impressed by celebrity. Read more »
‘I’ve never seen anyone do a better job’: Longtime VCU journalism professor Jeff South to retire South, who taught at VCU for 23 years and led the Capital News Service program for 17, helped instill in students an appreciation for freedom of the press and a focus on getting their work published. Read more »
Tools, tips and advice as students and faculty transition to online courses At VCU and around the world, students and educators are moving to virtual classrooms. Collaboration and asking for help are key, said online education expert Jonathan Becker. Read more »
Economic uncertainty abounds as effects of the coronavirus escalate VCU Business professor Jeff Smith talks about the long road to recovery for global supply chains once virus ‘runs its course.' Read more »
VCU business faculty are helping entrepreneurs around the world develop their creative ideas Michaela Bearden, Katie Gilstrap and others at the School of Business are assisting entrepreneurs from varying backgrounds as they start and build their businesses. Read more »
VCU, University of Richmond libraries work together to publish new, free edition of ‘The Politics of Annexation’ The long-out-of-print book exploring Richmond’s annexation of Chesterfield County in 1970 is available for download today. 4/6/2020
In memoriam: VCU faculty remember former colleague Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of jazz’s royal family Marsalis’ former VCU colleagues recall a man who was quiet, kind to everyone, loved teaching and who was not impressed by celebrity. 4/3/2020
VCU’s ALT Lab helps the university go virtual The lab, which develops online and technology-enhanced courses, is helping faculty reshape curriculum for students scattered across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. 4/2/2020
‘I’ve never seen anyone do a better job’: Longtime VCU journalism professor Jeff South to retire South, who taught at VCU for 23 years and led the Capital News Service program for 17, helped instill in students an appreciation for freedom of the press and a focus on getting their work published. 4/1/2020
Amid global crisis, VCU’s Child Development Center remains community focused Staff members are caring for children of VCU Health System employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3/25/2020
For LGBTQ+ youth, pets may help with depression and anxiety in times of COVID-19 and social isolation VCU School of Social Work research into stress among LGBTQ+ youth has been expanded during the pandemic to include how pets can help with mental health. 3/24/2020
Tools, tips and advice as students and faculty transition to online courses At VCU and around the world, students and educators are moving to virtual classrooms. Collaboration and asking for help are key, said online education expert Jonathan Becker. 3/20/2020
How to cope with COVID-19 anxiety, stress, irritability and uncertainty VCU psychology professor Michael Southam-Gerow offers advice for preserving mental health amid the coronavirus. 3/18/2020