Business: Professor spreads the science of human resources

Scientific findings are curated and communicated to the public less efficiently than crockpots, says VCU School of Business professor Frank Bosco, Ph.D. You can go on Amazon.com, search for a slow cooker and easily limit search results based on brand name and the price you want. Or liquid capacity and customer reviews. Read more.

Brandcenter: Scholarship recognizes alumnus’s perseverance

“I’m still in awe that it exists,” Ted Burdett (M.S.’08) said of the scholarship created in his name at the Virginia Commonwealth University Brandcenter. Read more.

Business: The State of VCU Business

Join us for a talk by Ed Grier, dean of the School of Business. Dean Grier’s talk, “The State of VCU Business,” will focus on the VCU School of Business today and our plans for the future. Read more.

Business: Alumna wins a trip around the world

“Legally Blonde,” the 2001 film about an idealistic sorority girl who decides to go to Harvard Law School, became a sleeper hit for MGM, raking in $141.7 million worldwide. Almost 15 years later, the film remains as beloved as ever with its themes of girl power, friendship and determination. Read more.

Charles G. Thalhimer Sr., longtime supporter of VCU, dies at 94

Charles G. Thalhimer Sr., longtime friend and benefactor of Virginia Commonwealth University, died Sept 2. He was 94. Read more.

Robertson: Surprise scholarship recognizes childhood 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.

Athletics: 2 former Rams stars to play in 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.

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

VCU Brandcenter Friday Forum 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 19

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

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