RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 43rd annual Faculty Convocation celebrates seven VCU educators and researchers Honorees represent the School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, College of Humanities and Sciences, and University College. * By Amelia Heymann Seven standouts in the classroom, in the research lab and in their fields of expertise were celebrated Wednesday at Virginia Commonwealth University's 43rd annual Faculty Conv  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Are women better lawmakers than men? A nuanced yes, VCU researcher finds However, women serving on less professional state legislatures struggle to overcome lower-ranked committee assignments and entrenched sexism. * By Madeline Reinsel Women face an uphill battle to political election, and they continue to confront barriers to success afterward. But the type of legislature in their states can   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Eugene Vindman Voted Against Saving Virginians $3,553 * A new report found out of touch Democrat Eugene Vindman voted AGAINST saving Virginia taxpayers $3,553 by opposing expanded child tax credits, pro-business policies, and commonsense relief like No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and a Social Security tax cut. Radical Democrat Eugene Vindman instead vowed to massively raise taxes on  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From Shockoe to Stuttgart, VCU program shapes urban planning The Wilder School's Trans-Atlantic Seminar partners with a German university to address historic preservation, climate change and other 'wicked problems.' * As a classroom without borders and a collaboration with global stakes, the Trans-Atlantic Seminar brings together Virginia Commonwealth University and a partner school in Germany t  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Roanoke College students guaranteed admission to Radford's graduate athletic training program Radford University's Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.) degree program now offers Roanoke College students a smooth and efficient pathway into its curriculum. Through a recent agreement between the schools, Radford will guarantee two graduate seats each year for Roanoke students interested in ath  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 22 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Student's Mobile Upcycled Clothing Business Turns Trash Into Treasures * When junior Ava Lubkemann, an environmental engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was growing up, her parents taught her the sensibility of re-using goods, thrifting what she needed and making the best use of everything she had. Around her Bentonville, Virginia, home, she picked up things at auctions, thri  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Top Virginia Democrat Floats Abolishing Virginia Redistricting Commission, Gerrymandering Virginia "Just Like California" Virginia Democrats are continuing their efforts to turn our Commonwealth into "California East," this time by abolishing the Virginia Redistricting Commission so that Democrats can draw hyper-partisan electoral maps and permanently gerrymander Republicans out of power. On Wedn  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * VCU Police to conduct administrative checkpoint on Saturday evening this weekend The initiative, which focuses on license and registration checks, is part of the federal 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign. * By Jake Burns, VCU Police The Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department will conduct an administrative checkpoint in downtown Richmond near the Monroe Park   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Research in Action: Through the algae in Richmond's lakes Researchers wade into the fluorescent blooms of summer, which threaten human health and the region's waterways. * By Madeline Reinsel Research in Action is a VCU News series that highlights how faculty, students, labs, community-engaged programs and other VCU initiatives are improving life through an unwavering quest for discovery.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU School of Public Health to offer online M.P.H. degree Suited to working professionals, the master's program will allow students to complete coursework at their own pace. * By Maggie Christ Starting in the upcoming spring 2026 semester, Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Public Health will offer a fully online version of its Master of Public Health program that allows students to e  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * In stalking the 'silent killer,' he transforms health in the liver and beyond VCU transplant hepatologist Arun Sanyal targets liver disease and its wide-ranging implications. * Arun Sanyal, M.D., would like nothing better than to put himself out of a job. That's because he has dedicated his career to wiping out liver disease, known as the "silent killer" because the liver won't tell you when thi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Virginia Democrats Silent on Racist Sign From Abigail Spanberger Door Knocker As Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears arrived to speak at an Arlington Public Schools School Board meeting on Thursday, a protestor who has since been identified as a volunteer for Abigail Spanberger's gubernatorial campaign held up a disgusting racist sign. Virginia Republicans, including Lt. Gov. Sears, John Reid, and A  more