Business: Jane G. Watkins is 2013 Alumni Star

Twice in her life, Jane G. Watkins (B.S.’75/B) found inspiration and a new sense of direction in places bearing the initials VCU. From her days as a Virginia Commonwealth University freshman to her current post as CEO for the Virginia Credit Union, Watkins blazed a trail for businesswomen, as an accountant to an executive leader, at a time when she says women were not as welcome in her chosen field as they are today. Read more.

Business: Real estate program receives $1 million gift

Virginia Commonwealth University announced a $1 million gift from Richmond businessman Sam Kornblau to advance the real estate program in the VCU School of Business. Read more.

Business: Student advances in national Walmart competition

When Olugbenga “Tumi” Oredein was growing up in Chesapeake, Va., he wanted to draw all the time. He also collected silicone wristbands that shot to popularity at the height of Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong campaign, a support group for people with cancer. He put those two interests together in Skribs, customizable wristbands that he created. Read more.

VCU Libraries: New building on fast track

Recently, the VCU Libraries community tangibly heard and felt our near future: The rat-a-tat-tat of jackhammers at dawn. A crew was exploring how the concrete aggregate panels are attached to Cabell Library in order to finalize construction specs for the new library on the Monroe Park Campus. Read more.

Alumni enjoy discount for ‘War Horse’

“War Horse” is showing Oct. 29-Nov. 3 at the Landmark Theater in Richmond, Va. All VCU alumni are invited to buy tickets to select performances at a 25 percent discount! Read more.

Latest update from President Rao

The latest university update from Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, Ph.D. Read more.

VCU Alumni Chicago Chapter happy hour social6-8 p.m. Oct. 17

Business Talks Business speakers series: "The State of VCU Business"7-9 p.m. Oct. 17

HandsOn Day: Richmond9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19

VCU Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale Noon Oct. 21-5 p.m. Oct. 25

VCU Alumni at VCU vs. LaSalle men's soccer game 7-10 p.m. Oct. 25

John and Mary Sue Oehler Lecture 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 30