With its student body up nearly 50 percent since the pandemic began, a growing Catholic school has kicked off the first new-construction project on its campus in six decades.
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VCU buys ABC site across from The Diamond for $16M
The 20-acre property was the last piece needed for the university’s planned Athletics Village, which is to take shape next to the forthcoming Diamond District development.
Northstar Academy sells main campus in Henrico for $1.4M
The private school plans to relocate to the former Strayer University facility at 11501 Nuckols Road, which it purchased last year.
Mayo Island owners sue VCU over parking lot lease dispute
The lawsuit claims the university owes $240,000 for 10 months of back rent but VCU says the landlord failed to meet the lease terms.
VCU raises tuition by 3 percent for upcoming school year
In-state undergraduate students enrolled in 15 credits a semester would pay about $15,600 in tuition and fees for the 2022-23 academic year and roughly $37,600 out-of-state students.
Regency mall makes the grade for franchisees of early-education center
A new Goddard School, which already has nine locations in the Richmond region, will open in late 2022 across from the former JCPenney.
University of Richmond enrolls in carbon emissions offset program
The university is collecting travel data of prospective students who attend campus tours and paying a nonprofit to offset the environmental impact.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 3.29.22
A Richmond ad man joins an agency in Ashland, businesses in Hopewell get marketing assists through a pandemic-relief program, and VCU ad students volunteer for nonprofits.
Deal secures land for $7M riverfront education center
The James River Association acquired a 0.85-acre parcel at 2825 Dock St., where it’s planning to build a $7 million environmental education center.
VCU weighs 3-6 percent tuition hike as part of fiscal year 2023 budget
The proposed increase is in response to a state-mandated salary hike, inflation and the need for additional student financial aid.