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VCU News Newsletter for 2024-11-22 ( 7 items )  
American Marketing Association Names VCU's Grant Heston the Higher Education Marketer of the Year (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Heston said the award recognizes the achievements of Enterprise Marketing and Communications, particularly the launch of the UNcommon brand platform for VCU and VCU Health. * * * By Brian McNeill The American Marketing Association and the AMA Foundation have named Grant Heston, vice president for Enterprise Marketing and Communications for Virginia Commonwealth University and VC more PR

Class of 2024: Jonathan Lundquist Didn't Have to Look Far for Inspiration That Led to Three Degrees From VCU (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The Navy veteran saw his wife's perseverance, and his Ph.D. in engineering marks another milestone in their journey. * * * By Leila Ugincius In 2016, Jonathan Lundquist had a great job, a great boss and a great deal of uncertainty about getting an undergraduate degree. He also has a great wife. "Sometimes we support each other directly, but we also strive to be a source of inspiration to each  more PR

Kaine, Cotton, Spanberger, & Smith Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral End Drug Shortages Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), alongside U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) introduced the End Drug Shortages Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help reduce the prevalence and severity of drug shortages. Drug shortages can adversely affect cl more PR

SCHEV Awards $3.9 Million to Increase Internship Opportunities (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia issued the following news: The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), in collaboration with the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP), will allocate over $3.9 million in grants to 20 institutions including the Virginia Community College System. These funds will support the expansion of paid internships and work-based learning opportunities for students, enhancing their career readiness more PR

Sens. Smith, Cotton, Kaine, and Spanberger Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral End Drug Shortages Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) introduced the End Drug Shortages Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help reduce the prevalence and severity of drug shortages. Drug shortages can adversely affect clinical care and patient outcomes--and in the most severe of cases, can lead to delayed care, inferior tre more PR

Students and Scholars From Across the Globe Come Together for Thanksgiving Dinner at VCU (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The annual gathering from the Global Education Office has become its own popular tradition on campus. * * * By Amelia Heymann An American tradition had a worldly flavor Tuesday night as Virginia Commonwealth University's Global Education Office hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner for international students. From turkey and stuffing to mashed potatoes and green beans, international students a more PR

VCU: Like a Fine Poem, David Wojahn Made a Lasting Impression (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The esteemed English professor and Pulitzer Prize finalist retires after two decades at VCU, where his words and warmth endure. * * * By Joan Tupponce Not everyone can say they loved their job, but David Wojahn can. "I am someone who is grateful for having done exactly what I have wanted and in ways that a lot of other people don't get the opportunity to do," said Wojahn, who retired May 30 aft more PR