The Robertson School shifts to online learning for students

Mar 17, 2020

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VCU has announced that Spring Break will be extended for students until March 22 and that starting on Monday, March 23, all classes will be taught remotely for the foreseeable future.

Influencers return to Robertson School to share advice, strategies

Mar 3, 2020

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“I am just going to keep it real ... I am grateful,” said rap artist and influencer Nickelus F about his experience at the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture. Alongside travel and lifestyle influencer Joey Zauzig and beauty influencer Kait Curnow, the rapper was part of a panel for the Robertson School’s Speaker Series about the influencer movement on Feb. 25 at the VCU Commons Theater.

Media Innovation Lab workshop on poster design

Mar 3, 2020

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The Robertson School of Media and Culture is excited to announce the launch of a new workshop series, sponsored by its Media Innovation Lab. The first workshop will be about poster design and theories. It will be led by Professor Bizhan Khodabandeh, assistant professor of advertising.

Robertson School statement in support of The Commonwealth Times

Feb 28, 2020

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The faculty and staff of the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture at Virginia Commonwealth University wish to express their alarm at an incident this week in which copies of The Commonwealth Times newspaper apparently were removed in bulk from racks in several locations on campus and discarded. Of even greater concern are reports that the removal might have been connected to a critical report in the newspaper about VCU’s Student Government Association.

7 Members of Robertson School Receive 'Black History in the Making' Award

Feb 27, 2020

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The Department of African Studies from the College of Humanities and Science of VCU recognized seven members of the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture with the “Black History in the Making” award. The award recognizes the achievements of African American students, faculty and staff members who have made an important contribution to their communities and programs.

Robertson School hosts networking event for alumni and friends

Feb 25, 2020

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Students, faculty members and alumni of the Richard T. Robertson School gathered for a lively evening at the Hardywood Park Craft Brewery on Feb. 20. The networking event offered around 50 members of the Robertson School community an opportunity to connect and develop new professional relationships.

Professor Josh Smith appointed to PRSA board of directors

Feb 17, 2020

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Robertson School Assistant Professor Professor Josh Smith, who is also Coordinator of the Public Relations Sequence, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Richmond chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Graduate students get up-close look of three prestigious news organizations.

Feb 17, 2020

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Graduate students in the multimedia journalism program at the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture visited National Public Radio, CQ Roll Call and China Global Television Network in Washington D.C. on Feb. 3.

Robertson School hosts alumni networking event

Feb 11, 2020

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The Robertson School of Media and Culture is inviting its alumni and seniors for a networking event on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond.

Speaker Series event brings influencers to Robertson School

Feb 10, 2020

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The Robertson School of Media and Culture is excited to announce its next Speaker Series event, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6-7 p.m. in the Student Commons Theater. The event is titled "The Influencer Movement: How Vloggers, Bloggers and Social Media Celebrities Influence the Masses."