RICHMOND, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Elinor Frisa Starting today, there's a new way for Rams to show their VCU pride. Except in this case, they won't actually show it - it's more like they'll exude it. The university is launching its first-ever signature fragrance this week, sold exclusively - for now - at the Shift Retail Lab on the Monroe Park Campus. The gender-neutral fragrance, Ewe de Rodney, was created by an interdisciplinary tea  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 27 (TNSres) -- Christendom College issued the following news: Christendom College philosophy professor Dr. John Cuddeback has launched a new podcast titled, "The Intentional Household (https://life-craft.org/podcast/)." Born out of his LifeCraft initiative, Cuddeback's podcast invites listeners to consider a radical renewal of homelife, focusing on such topics as crafting personal relationships, planting, prayer, and more. Cuddeback has been teaching, speaking, and  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The April 2 symposium highlights the wide-ranging aspects and ramifications of how we interpret the past. * * * By Sian Wilkerson From ancient history to modern health, the broad field of memory studies encompasses how we make sense of the past and the present. At Virginia Commonwealth University, a unique lab's debut public event will share insight into the evolving field. The Memory Studies   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Amelia Heymann A faculty member who advanced marriage equality, a prominent student advocacy group and a pharmacy alum who founded PrideRx are among the 2024 recipients of the Burnside Watstein Awards, which recognize individuals who enrich the Virginia Commonwealth University community and make a significant difference in the lives of LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff and students. "This group of recipients   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 26 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: Nine McGuireWoods lawyers were selected to serve on Law360's 2024 editorial advisory boards, reflecting their knowledge and experience as top legal and policy advisers. Board members counsel the legal newswire on trends and issues facing companies, investors, organizations, law firms and attorneys to help shape Law360's coverage of practice areas and industries. Mike Andrews (Native American board) is   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 29 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The Robertson School's Joshua Smith hopes lawmakers consider other approaches amid security concerns tied to the social media app. * * * By Sian Wilkerson The popular social media app TikTok is facing an uncertain future in the U.S. amid concerns about national security. In Congress, the House passed a bill recently that would lead to a nationwide ban of the platform if its China-based  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College Amid the turmoil of his youth - the death of his parents, separation from his siblings - George Richardson had the steady comfort of sports. But the "identity crisis" he faced as a college athlete led to a reckoning - and led him to Virginia Commonwealth University, where his upcoming degree will help him pay forward the life lessons he has lear  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Keynote address from former CDC director highlights programming that explores the wide-ranging impact and growth of university projects. * * * By David Oglethorpe Virginia Commonwealth University will celebrate VCU Research Weeks 2024 in April with more than 40 events that highlight the unlimited impact of the university's research efforts. Highlighted by a keynote address from Rochel  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Lisa Gagliano and Rochelle Upshur join rare company in the federal leadership development program. * * * By Dina Weinstein Lisa Gagliano and Rochelle Upshur were separated by a year in their recent MBA studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, and they are pursuing different fields of expertise. But supporting each other, they now share a rare distinction: the honor of being named P  more