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VCU News Newsletter for 2024-11-19 ( 3 items )  
Deep Roots and Perseverance Highlight the Black Experience in Appalachia, VCU Professor and Co-Author Share (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * In a presentation tied to 'Tales of Koehler Hollow,' Christopher A. Brooks and Naomi Hodge-Muse trace a rich tradition in rural Virginia. * * * By Dina Weinstein A Virginia Commonwealth University professor and his latest book's co-author, whose family is at the heart of the story, highlighted in a recent public session the grit and richness of the Black experience in Appalachia. Christopher A. more PR

VCU Alum and Restaurateur Chris Tsui Will Be Featured Commencement Speaker (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2024: * * * Tsui, founder and president of EAT Restaurant Partners, will address the university's newest graduates at the Dec. 14 ceremony. * * * By Mike Porter Chris Tsui, founder and president of EAT Restaurant Partners, will be the featured speaker at Virginia Commonwealth University's December commencement. Tsui came to the United States at a young age, and his parents settled in Richm more PR

VCU: Class of 2024 - Auto Care Shop Owner Leslie Jarvis is Driven by Business, Sustainability and Parenthood (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * A pact with her son and an enduring commitment to environmental stewardship propelled her VCU journey. * * * By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College Leslie Jarvis is not afraid of a challenge. Running a small business, pursuing college as an adult learner, advocating for policy change - she does not shy away. Jarvis will graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University this fall more PR