VCU Police officers had just gotten out of a morning briefing when the department received an unusual call. “Somebody told them they thought it might be a big Rottweiler or something, and they saw it ...

I came to VCU lost, dazed and enthralled — a freshman with no concrete major who questioned: “What the hell am I gonna do for the next four years?” One week and a signed clipboard later, the answer to ...

VCU’s payroll shows a substantial gap between the salaries of administrators and other staff. Data shows that gap has increased nationwide, and VCU salaries are consistent with those of other ...

When I first received my acceptance letter for VCU’s masters in teaching program, I was so excited to finally be getting a foothold in my future. I’d struggled all through undergrad trying to figure ...

VCU’s year-long search for a new second-in-command and chief academic officer finally came to a close last week. Arturo Saavedra, the former School of Medicine dean and interim provost since December, ...

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A coalition of college campus workers, home caregivers and other union members — including VCU associate professor Mark Wood — hold a demonstration in support of legislation giving public workers ...

Who are you? What is your background and how did you end up here? Saavedra: “So my name is Art Saavedra. I am the executive vice president and provost for Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to ...

Virginians will vote this November on amending the state constitution to protect same-sex marriage rights against any future, federal-level threats — and polling indicates they will likely vote “yes.” ...

Richmond’s elections office is voicing concerns over government support for its running of recent and upcoming Virginia elections. The electoral office has been making strenuous efforts to overcome ...

The third annual All About Palestine event invited Richmonders to experience Palestinian culture through joy, community and resistance at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on April 4. Inspired by ...