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 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, ...

Pink and orange hues decorated all corners of Abner Clay Park as queer spirit radiated among the smiles of lesbian participants, while cheerleaders dressed in their unique outfits applauded those in ...

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“VCUarts Fashion has made my work into a minstrelsy,” read a post by third-year student Taylor Hodge last Thursday — less than a week before the annual VCUarts Fashion and Merchandising show at the ...

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 ...

A furiously friendly attendee of the Richmond Fur Fair poses in front of the VCU sign on Main Street. Photos by Camden Powell. The CT strives for accuracy. If you believe we have made an error, please ...

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 ...

Students spot birds in the trees through their binoculars on an expedition for VCU's avian ecology course. Photo by Andrew Kerley. Andrew Kerley, Executive Editor Every week, a dozen or so students ...

VCU’s first Disability Advocacy Week occurred from March 30 to April 4 and saw students collaborate with organizations on and off campus with the goal of raising awareness for students with ...

The under-construction ‘The View at Belle Isle’ apartment complex at 812 Hull St. — one of multiple developments being supported by affordable housing grants from the City of Richmond. Photo by John ...