SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Chandra Owenby Hopkins: Empowering the Next Generation of Female Leaders * Written by Amanda Mathis Maya Angelou once wrote, "Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it, possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women." For Dr. Chandra Owenby Hopkins, her work as Dean of Converse College for Women (CCW) is a commitment to supporting and celebrating women both within and beyond the classroom. Not one who seeks the li more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * As cyberscams intensify, VCU offers three simple words for protection A large-scale threat in early August highlights the vigilance needed from students, faculty and staff. By Jake Burns On Aug. 4 and 5, a group of cybercriminals emailed 7,000 Virginia Commonwealth University students. The goal: Compromise their email accounts and use them to scam other VCU students, faculty and staff. Posing as "VCU IT Department," the scammers threatened to  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Patient-founded fund helps medical student showcase her ALS research Ally Tegner is interested in the mental health aspects of treating patients with chronic progressive diseases, such as ALS, which can be challenging to diagnose. By Chelyen Davis Virginia Commonwealth University fourth-year medical student Ally Tegner wouldn't normally attend the American Academy of Neurology's annual conference in Chicago. For one thing, she aspires to becom more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * What's under construction at VCU? A roundup of major construction and renovation projects that are underway or currently being planned. By Brian McNeill A number of major construction projects - including a new student housing facility, a center for arts and innovation, and an off-campus Athletic Village - are currently underway at Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU News recently checked in on these and a few other major projects, all of w more PR