Education

Grant to accelerate professor’s startup study

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An advocate of Richmond’s startup scene is getting a boost in her research of business accelerators. University of Richmond professor Susan Cohen has been awarded a three-year grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to aid her study of effective accelerator programs, such as Richmond’s own Lighthouse Labs. The grant, which totals about $95,800, will… Read more »

Elephant head gets some Spider spotlight

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There was an elephant in the room at Queally Hall Wednesday morning and he was doing all the talking. Elephant Auto Insurance CEO Kevin Chidwick was the guest for the latest installment of the Robins School of Business’ C-Suite Conversation series on the University of Richmond campus. Chidwick spoke with Richard Coughlan, associate professor of… Read more »

Northside school buys former hospital campus

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A large private school is continuing its campus expansion with the recent purchase of a three-building former hospital facility, and it has its eye on more space nearby.

$1M donation buoys private school renovation

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Nearing the finish line on a $10 million capital campaign, a Southside private school got a boost from a local couple that will fund renovations to the campus theater.

VCU plans $7.5M dorm renovation

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A 350-student residence building along Broad Street next to the Siegel Center is set for a major interior renovation to its dorm rooms after 14 years of minimal maintenance.