RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson For decades, Virginia Commonwealth University's journalism students have taken on the mantle of local and state news coverage, reporting on real issues for real readers. Now, as the award-winning Capital News Service and VCU InSight programs celebrate important milestones, educators are more focused than ever on introducing budding reporters to the realities of the industry. CNS, whi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Emily Richardson, VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Paul Woody grew up reading the columnists in his hometown newspaper in Roanoke. "They were clever, they could be biting, they could be insightful, they could be sympathetic," said Woody, who earned two degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. "You read those guys, and you read the way they do things and approach things, and you think, 'I  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Dina Weinstein From a car sun visor to a language translation system - and with healthy pet treats in between - the eighth annual Demo Day at the da Vinci Center for Innovation on April 19 showcased the impressive breadth of student and alumni entrepreneurship at Virginia Commonwealth University. As seen on TV's "Shark Tank" program, Demo Day is framed around entrepreneurs pitching their product and  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson The friendships of her youth have made a powerful impression on Angela-Marie Rone. Growing up in Yorktown, she became interested in child welfare based on the experiences of friends who had spent time in the system. Now, as Rone graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University in May with a master's degree in social work, those close ties continue to power her journey. "Growing up, I   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * After graduation, he will return to Saudi Arabia as a professor, teaching others the techniques he has learned at VCU. * * * By Joan Tupponce Mohammed AlAwadh's interest in discovering and developing new drugs that fight against infectious diseases piqued while he was finishing his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. "Treating infections has  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * As a double-major student, EMT and aspiring doctor, he embraces his natural curiosity and commitment to community. * * * By Sian Wilkerson Ty Phillips doesn't have a lot of free time. When the Virginia Commonwealth University student isn't busy in the classroom, working as treasurer of the Philosophy Club or serving as preceptor for his genetics lab class, he can often be found aboard an ambula  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The 2011 VCU graduate now represents Arlington County in Virginia's General Assembly. * * * By Leila Ugincius Adele McClure is eager to put others first - even as she continues to achieve some firsts of her own. McClure, who earned her undergraduate economics degree in 2011 from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Business, was the first in her family to attend college. She also serve  more