Arts: M.F.A. alumnus ‘paints’ pictures with sound

Three moments at various points in Vaughn Garland’s (M.F.A.'03/A; Ph.D.'13/H&S) life impacted him so greatly that together they formed the inspiration for his latest project: “Right Here Once: The Soundways of Route 5,” a collection of thought-provoking sound bites from Virginia’s historic Route 5. Read more.

Arts: ‘Terrifying and magical’ award gratifies professor

A student visiting Elizabeth King’s Church Hill studio noticed an interesting mannequin in a display case. Read more.

Arts: Alumnus drums on Broadway

Music alumnus Alvester Garnett (B.M.’93/A) recently wrapped up “After Midnight,” a Broadway show in which he was the drummer. During the show’s run, Garnett kept some well-known company. Read more.

Arts: Cinema alumni nab honorable mention

Looking for a way to exercise their “creative muscles,” Miles Coulton-Thompson and Daniel Ardura (B.A.’13/A) entered last month’s 48 Hour Film Project. Read more.

Arts: Is the Institute for Contemporary Art Richmond’s missing piece?

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU has produced this slick video explaining why the ICA is exactly what this city needs. Scheduled to open in two years at the cost of $35 million, the ICA hopes to be a “cultural linchpin for the city of Richmond” and show off a rotating series of exhibits. Read more.

Arts: Alumnus selected as organist in residence

Christopher Martin (B.M.’92/A) was the organist in residence July 23-27 at Canterbury Cathedral, Kent. During the week, Martin accompanied the Chancel Choir from River Road Church, Baptist (Richmond), who sang five nightly Evensongs and the Sunday Morning Choral Eucharist. Read more.

VCU Police is No. 1 for traffic safety initiatives

The International Association of Chiefs of Police has selected the Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department as first in the nation among colleges and universities for the organization’s 2014 National Law Enforcement Challenge. Read more.

It’s here: Broad Street issue 1.2 'Hunt, Gather'

The last issue of Broad Street Magazine, “Hunt, Gather,” has arrived, and has been sent to all subscribers and contributors! Broad Street is a nonprofit magazine featuring great true stories told in many different ways. Read more.

Student advancing on ‘Idol’ quest

Joi Hamm, Virginia Commonwealth University student and a specialist in the U.S. Army, auditioned for the second round of tryouts for “American Idol” on Monday, Aug. 11, in Kansas City, Missouri. Read more.

Athletics: VCU welcomes 4-year-old to RamNation

She is still learning how to spell her name, but 4-year-old Lauryn Lewis had to sign it on a very special piece of paper at VCU. Read more.

Music for Massey 5:30-11 p.m. Aug. 21

VCU Alumni Day at Nationals Park4-7 p.m. Aug. 23

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

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

"Falling Back to Grace" concert8-10 p.m. Sept. 11-13