Virginia Commonwealth University said today that VCU Health System and Children’s Hospital will meet with employees of the two organizations Wednesday to discuss the possibility of merging their operations. The two sides announced in March that they were in formal talks to explore the prospect of joint operations under the VCU Health System umbrella. The… Read more »
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WaPo: VCU budget cuts “unfolding disaster”
The Washington Post published a scathing editorial on how budget cuts for public universities in the state is threatening to undo the strides made by Virginia Commonwealth University over the last decade. The Post describes VCU has the fastest growing school in state history, citing the addition of more than 8,000 students over the last… Read more »
VCU study: Public divided on offshore drilling
In the wake of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, President Barack Obama plans to reverse his decision to allow lease sales for oil exploration off the coast of Virginia. That is a setback for Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, who has made a push for offshore drilling a key part of his… Read more »
160-unit complex planned near VCU
A Rhode Island developer wants to build a 160-unit apartment complex near VCU in Richmond.
Altria donates $1 million to VCU School of Education
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education has received a $1 million gift from Altria, the Richmond-based parent company of Philip Morris.
Former Ukrop’s now a VCU building
VCU bought the property last year for $9 million from out of state investors.
VCU names new Biz School dean
Ed Grier will replace Michael Sensnowitz, who stepped down in July. Grier has been working at Disneyland.
Study: VCU high death rate for heart attacks
VCU Health System has the third highest death rate for heart attack victims in Virginia and a higher mortality rate than the national average, according to a recent study.
Death rate high for heart attack victims at VCU
A study by the government’s Center for Medicare and Medicaid did a survey of 4,200 hospitals nationwide. The study showed that VCU Medical Center had 19.8 percent death rate for people who are admitted with heart attacks
VCU retail struggles to take hold on Broad
The rapid growth of VCU attracted a number of new businesses hoping to cash in on the expanding student body. But apparently students are a fickle bunch: Several businesses around campus have shuttered their doors in recent months, including Cuppa Tea and Common Groundz.