Alumna challenges VCU’s newest graduates

During fall commencement ceremonies last month, Tonya S. Mallory (B.S.’88/H&S; M.S.’90/H&S), a VCU alumna and co-founder, president and CEO of Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc., challenged graduates to be curious, determined and passionate as they embrace whatever the future holds. Read more.

VCU basketball players praised for hospital video

A lip dub video featuring five VCU men’s basketball players and about 60 children and staff at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s downtown and Brook Road locations garnered national attention in the sports world. Read more.

Year in review: A sample of VCU's innovative research

From delving into ways to best help veterans cope with the aftermath of traumatic head injuries to understanding what makes our tickers talk on the molecular level and educating our local communities about maintaining and preserving the Atlantic sturgeon, research at Virginia Commonwealth University made a resounding impact in 2013. Read more.

VCU provost to become Kent State president

Beverly J. Warren, Ed.D., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, was introduced as Kent State University’s new president at a meeting of its governing board. Read more.

Athletics: Basketball tickets available

Havoc Lives Here in Richmond! A limited number of tickets are available for the upcoming VCU men’s basketball game at the Siegel Center. Order your tickets today for the chance to see the Rams this season! Read more.

Engineering: Collaborative project and prototyping facility opens

Virginia Commonwealth University has opened a collaborative project and prototyping facility, called the Translational Research Innovation Projects Center, to assist in moving research projects into prototype development and toward commercialization. Read more.

Athletics: ESPN Infiniti Charity Challenge is back

The ESPN Infiniti Coaches’ Charity Challenge is back! Vote every day to help Coach Smart win $100,000 for the Friends Association for Children. Read more.

VCU Homecoming Parade1-1:30 p.m. Jan. 18

San Francisco Chapter watch party: VCU vs. Duquesne1-3:30 p.m. Jan. 18

VCU vs. Dayton pregame social in Dayton, Ohio5-7 p.m. Jan. 22

Portland Chapter “Brunch with the Rams”9-11:30 a.m. Jan. 25

VCU vs. La Salle pregame social in Philadelphia9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 25

RVA GOLD watch party series: La Salle Noon-2 p.m. Jan. 25