H&S: Professor’s book explores rise of post-WWI black political movement

In a new book, Adam Ewing, Ph.D., examines the rise and spread of Garveyism — a race-first political movement led by Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey — across the United States, the Caribbean and Africa following World War I. Read more.

H&S: Grant fuels civil rights training for teachers

Teachers from across the country will spend a week at Virginia Commonwealth University next summer to learn about the history of school desegregation and the civil rights movement in Virginia. Read more.

H&S and Education: Researchers receive $1.6M grant

A $1.6 million grant awarded to two Virginia Commonwealth University professors will help improve services aimed at preschool children with problem behaviors in early childhood education and Head Start classrooms. Read more.

H&S: Professor reveals story behind ‘folly’ of a founder

In a new biography, Virginia Commonwealth University professor Ryan Smith, Ph.D., reveals the story of the downfall of Robert Morris, an important, yet largely forgotten, figure from the American Revolution Read more.

H&S: 2 former Rams stars to play in the pros

About five months ago, the Siegel Center was packed for its 50th-straight sellout to celebrate the careers of Juvonte Reddic (B.S.’14/H&S) and Rob Brandenberg (B.S.’13/H&S). Today, both have degrees from VCU and both have signed professional contracts. Read more.

18 VCU alumni appointed to McAuliffe administration

Last month, VCU Alumni started keeping a tab on the total number of Virginia Commonwealth University alumni newly appointed to the McAuliffe administration. As of Aug. 29, the count was eight. Read more.

VCU Libraries: Wecker wins VCU Cabell First Novelist Award

Helene Wecker has been named the winner of the 2014 Virginia Commonwealth University Cabell First Novelist Award for “The Golem and the Jinni,” a novel that blends elements of fantasy and historical fiction to tell the story of two magical creatures who arrive separately on the streets of 19th-century New York City. Read more.

Robertson: Surprise scholarship recognizes friend

George “Steve” Loder (B.S.’71/B) and Richard T. “Dick” Robertson (B.S.’67/MC; H.L.D.’05) have been friends for more than 50 years. From their high school days in Norfolk, Virginia, the two have remained close and communicate often. Read more.

Arts: ‘Twins’ exhibition highlights link between the School of the Arts and the medical campus

When Joe Seipel thinks of medicine and art, he sees the limitless possibilities created when you bring together two disciplines that most people think have little in common. Read more.

Title IX training: A message from President Rao

VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D., shared this message with the university community. VCU Alumni wanted to share the message with all alumni, as key university constituents, as well. Read more.

Alumni Charity Challenge 5-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17

RPI Alumni Council Meeting2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 18

VCU Broad Street Mile10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 20

Sanger Series Lecture by Lawrence Tabak Noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 22

5th Annual Massey on the River6-10 p.m. Sept. 20

Black & Gold Ball 8 p.m. Sept. 26