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Back Row: Penelope Sayago (McNair Scholar), Stanley Cheatham (McNair Graduate Assistant), Aceyonna Watkins (McNair Scholar), Ayana Carter (McNair Scholar), Nyla Anderson (McNair Scholar), Saron Bereket (McNair Scholar), Cindy Vigil (McNair Scholar), Jamie Graves (McNair Scholar). Front Row: Juanita Agbenouwope (McNair Scholar), Skye Thurston (McNair Scholar). Front Center: Shay Lumpkin (McNair Program Coordinator). (Photo by Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

First undergraduate McNair Scholars at VCU use summer research program to propel doctoral dreams

Aug. 23, 2023

Recent federal grant promotes graduate studies for underrepresented students, and their interests cover a range of disciplines.

Breyana Stewart has managed a variety of duties as an intern with the Richmond International Film Festival, which starts Sept. 26. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

At Richmond film festival and local PR firm, VCU mass communications major makes the most of summer

Aug. 17, 2023

VCU’s Internship Funding Program is helping rising senior Breyana Stewart explore professional career paths.

Robertson Alumna Receives National Association of Government Communicators Award

March 28, 2023

VCU Robertson School alumna Dena Potter recognized for communications work related to COVID-19 vaccination efforts, the removal of the Robert E. Lee Monument and the Inauguration of a new governor by the National Association of Government Communicators.

First, second and third place graphic of winners.

VCU Robertson School Students and Faculty shine at 2023 Addy Awards.

March 27, 2023

Gold, silver and best in show awards for Robertson School.

Gary Garbett Picture

VCU alumni and Robertson Media and Leadership student selected as Fulbright Specialist.

March 27, 2023

The Fulbright Specialist Program selects VCU Robertson Media and Leadership student as a Fulbright Specialist, marking a significant milestone in his journey of mentorship and educational outreach.

Robertson School Media Production student short film chosen by The Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program at the Seattle Film Institute.

March 27, 2023

Media Production student, Milo Richards, project "Her Birthday Balloons" gets an original, professionally produced and composed sound-track, recorded by professional musicians in a world class recording studio.

Longtime Robertson staff and instructor, Gary Gillam, retires.

Dec. 28, 2022

Gary Gillam, longtime Robertson School Media Production instructor retires from career in video production and teaching spanning over 35 years.

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Bryan-Campos isn’t just teaching journalism, she’s cultivating citizens

Oct. 31, 2022

Capital News Service students leverage technology in a new context.

Collaboration across different, and sometimes unexpected, disciplines, like the work of game designer/illustrator Jason Bennett (left) and forensic psychologist Nicholas Thomson, Ph.D., often leads to remarkable results and fruitful friendships. (Photo: Tom Kojcsich, University Marketing; Mural: Brent Fagg)

Dynamic Duos

April 11, 2022

When professors from different disciplines team up to work on projects they’re passionate about, that’s when the magic happens.

Bella Lubinskas, a junior majoring in advertising and a student team lead at CreateAthon@VCU, speaks to the rest of the team on March 25 during the first hour of CreateAthon. The team spent the next 23 hours preparing materials and presentations to help a collection of local nonprofits with their branding and communications needs. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)

‘Energy’ fuels 24-hour CreateAthon@VCU’s return to in-person collaboration for local nonprofits

April 1, 2022

“We’re the little guys,” said one organization’s founder while expressing gratitude after students shared their vision for her organization and three other ‘scrappy’ nonprofits in the creative sprint’s 15th year.