Life Sciences: Restoration of the sturgeon

A year ago, a fish older than the dinosaurs swam up the James River to have a look around. It was a homecoming of sorts. This month, for the first time in his career, veteran river guide Mike Ostrander, who takes people catfishing and eagle watching, booked a sturgeon trip on the James. Read more.

VCU named ‘Up and Comer’ in U.S. News

U.S. News and World Report named Virginia Commonwealth University a 2014 “Up and Comer” among national universities in its annual Best Colleges rankings. VCU ranked 14th among national universities, tying with Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Tulane University and six others. Read more.

VCU welcomes first group of Globe students

Weeks before most VCU students returned to campus for the start of the fall semester, the corner of West Grace and South Shafer streets was already abuzz as students and their families unloaded belongings in preparation for the new school year. Read more.

Latest update from President Rao

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

September is Membership Month!

It's VCU Alumni Membership Month! Join or renew by Sept. 30 and you will be entered into the Membership Month prize drawing. Read more.

VCU Alumni Los Angeles Chapter happy hour social6-8 p.m. Sept. 19

4th Annual Markel Black & Gold Ball8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 11

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