RICHMOND, Virginia, March 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 14, 2025: * * * Staff Senate Awards for Excellence reflect shared commitment across VCU campuses 10 winners and dozens of other nominees are recognized for enhancing the workplace and bolstering the VCU community. By Amelia Heymann Students may have been on spring break this week, but for Virginia Commonwealth University employees, their service was unbroken. So it was a fitting time for the   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Two factors could help close the hiring gap for autistic job seekers, VCU researcher finds Neurodiversity training for employers and autism diagnosis disclosure by applicants could help level the playing field, says Christopher Whelpley of the School of Business. By Madeline Reinsel Autistic people often face an uphill battle when searching for a job, especially during interviews. New Virginia   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 14, 2025: * * * Uncommon 'teammates' join forces to help VCU student-athletes consider life beyond sport The new initiative from the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling and VCU Athletics brings clinical expertise and structured assessments to career exploration. By Jeff Kelley A new program at Virginia Commonwealth University is addressing a hard truth that confronts many student-athletes  more