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In new book, Daryl Cumber Dance chronicles her ties to revered author and VCU colleague Paule Marshall
March 15, 2024
Photo memoir by retired English professor documents a friendship and legacy that the ‘truth warriors’ nurtured for decades.
VCU alum Jeffrey Blount shares the inspiration for his new novel – and a life lesson that still resonates
Feb. 29, 2024
Author and 1981 graduate highlights panel discussion about creativity, redemption and the power of connection.
Cristina Stanciu, director of VCU’s Humanities Research Center, elected to advisory board of global consortium
Feb. 23, 2024
She will provide intellectual leadership and nurture collaboration tied to prominent issues of public concern.
Meet Christine Haines Greenberg (B.S. ’09): Urban Set Bride and Hive Wedding Co.
Feb. 13, 2024
For Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Black alumni business owners. Meet the many grads of VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences that have tapped into their entrepreneurial spirit.
Ram romances: Fraternity fine wasn’t too high a price to pay for Brandes S.G. Ash and Terrell Matthews
Feb. 12, 2024
Soon marking 20 years since their first ‘official’ encounter, the VCU alums mix loud and quiet to find the right volume together.
Ram romances: For one VCU couple, everything started with a pencil
Feb. 9, 2024
In 2010, Shakeema and Jamarr Daniels met as students in Cabell Library – and they share a bit of ink to mark the memory.
Through research and activism, VCU doctoral student explores gender, race, violence and culture – and wins American Society of Criminology award
Feb. 1, 2024
In their studies, in front of a classroom and in digital work, Kay Coghill sheds light on misogynoir and helps survivors of sexual violence.
VCU online literary journal Blackbird launches new website and publishing schedule
Jan. 31, 2024
Digital redesign will highlight writing, visual art and audio/video – with improved search and accessibility – for four issues annually.
Class of 2023: Nicholas George felt like a failure as a child, but now he’s an internationally credentialed expert on John Milton
Jan. 8, 2024
George, who has autism and epilepsy, built on his love of reading to earn an M.A. in English at VCU and to join fellow Milton experts from around the world at a conference in Toronto.
VCU doctoral student Kristen Stewart is intrigued by the historical influence of men’s clothing
Dec. 18, 2023
Former curator at the Valentine is exploring masculinity, power and gender bias in clothing from early America.