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Creative leader and Richmond native Vann Graves named director of VCU Brandcenter

June 18, 2018 RVAHub Staff

Vann Graves, a creative leader with more than 25 years of experience directing and producing award-winning work for top agencies and brands, has been named the new executive director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Brandcenter.

VCU depression expert: If someone you know is struggling, don’t be afraid to ask about it

June 12, 2018 RVAHub Staff

The recent news of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade’s deaths by suicide have served as solemn reminders of the significant toll that depression can take on people who struggle with the disease. An expert at VCU weighs in with some tips on how to talk with those in your life who may be struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts.

VCU breaks ground on new $93 million College of Engineering building

June 6, 2018 RVAHub Staff

The new Engineering Research Building, scheduled to open in 2020, will support advanced research and economic development with a design that emphasizes makerspaces, collaborative research facilities, and flexible gathering areas.

VCU releases plan for high school graduation ceremonies

May 29, 2018 Richard Hayes

In the coming weeks 25 schools from Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and New Kent counties, Saint Gertrude High School and ECPI University will be holding their graduation ceremony at Siegel Center.

Break-in and sexual assault on Park Avenue

May 8, 2018 Richard Hayes

On May 5, 2018, at about 3 a.m., a suspect entered an unlocked apartment in the 1000 block of Park Avenue and sexually assaulted a resident.

In depth: VCU strives to assist sexual assault survivors

May 7, 2018 Capital News Service

College-age women are three times more likely to be sexually assaulted than women of any other age group, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Students at Virginia Commonwealth University are no exception.

VCU program gives students an up-close-and-personal view of the General Assembly

May 2, 2018 Capital News Service

Among the assortment of legislators, aides and staff members who call the Capitol home, 23 Virginia Commonwealth University students experienced a close-up view of the General Assembly’s 2018 session.

INTERACTIVE: Students weigh in on whether VCU should ban smoking school-wide

May 1, 2018 Capital News Service

To reduce cigarette smoking on university grounds, students and school officials nationwide have adopted policies that make it difficult to light up on campus. VCU students are weighing in on the issue.

INTERACTIVE: Tuition, student debt quickly on the rise at VCU and across state

April 30, 2018 Capital News Service

Most students who graduated from Virginia’s public colleges and universities last year left not only with a degree but also with a financial burden: an average student loan debt of about $30,000. That reflects the fact that tuition and fees have risen sharply over the past decade.

Disharmony in the Peppas: Has VCU’s famous pep band lost its spirit?

April 26, 2018 Capital News Service

In 2016, The Washington Post published an article headlined “VCU pep band could be a lot less spicy next season after director steps down.” Nearly two years later, that prediction could not have been more spot-on, according to current and former band members.

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