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For some enslaved people in the south, escape to Mexico offered their best route to freedom. (Illustration/Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

When the Underground Railroad ran to Mexico

Feb. 9, 2022

In upcoming talk, VCU professor will detail when an estimated 10,000 people journeyed south to escape slavery.

The new cohort of scholars at VCU's Humanities Research Center includes faculty from the College of Humanities and Sciences and schools of the Arts and Education. (File photo)

Meet the 5 interdisciplinary scholars who will be residential fellows this year at VCU’s Humanities Research Center

Jan. 19, 2022

The fellowship program provides faculty the opportunity to work on projects around a similar theme.

VCU student Keaton Thorum; Anita Nadal, an assistant professor of Spanish in the School of World Studies and the faculty fellow for community engagement in the College of Humanities and Sciences; and VCU students Abigail Andrade and Ishaan Nandwani. (Thomas Kojcsich, University Marketing)

VCU students and employees donate more than 100 winter coats to Richmond southside apartment complex

Dec. 14, 2021

The coat drive benefited residents of the Southwood Apartments.

Three VCU graduates and one current student have been selected for prestigious fellowships funded by the U.S. Department of State. (File photo)

Student, three alumni selected for highly competitive fellowships

Dec. 9, 2021

The Pickering and Rangel programs funded by the U.S. Department of State provide graduate fellowships to qualified college seniors and graduates committed to joining the foreign service.

Luci Harris. “The immigration system is incredibly complicated and can be very traumatic for the individuals who go through it,” she said. “I hope to be able to use my Spanish skills and cultural competencies to make that process an easier one for immigrants in Virginia.” (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)

Class of 2021: Luci Harris hopes to help immigrants navigate the U.S. immigration system

Dec. 2, 2021

A summer internship helped solidify her decision to pursue a law degree after graduation “so that I can help individuals feel recognized and heard.”

VCU students can get a taste of other cultures and learn from peers from around the world by participating in programs like Global Cafe. These programs make global education accessible to students with international interests but who aren't able to study abroad. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)

Beyond borders: How VCU is expanding opportunities so all students have access to a global education

Nov. 17, 2021

From Global Café to Cultural Conversations, nearly a dozen new programs at the university aim to provide students with international experiences.

Biology student Anubhav Thapaliya in Erich Damm's wet lab. (Maggie Nguyen)

From red cell development to cultural preservation, VCU’s Baldacci scholars continue to further their studies

Oct. 25, 2021

The grant program, created by a gift from alum David Baldacci and his wife, Michelle, provides students with funds to pursue experiential learning opportunities.

Anita Nadal. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)

As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, it’s important to recognize the diversity within the Latinx community

Sept. 17, 2021

Through her classes, research and public forums, VCU professor Anita Nadal aims to bring more awareness of what it means to be Black and Latinx.

Two virtual events will be held this fall as part of the Bishop Walter F. Sullivan Lecture Series at VCU. (File photo, University Marketing)

Bishop Sullivan Lecture Series fall events announced

Sept. 15, 2021

Migrant workers and religion and the body language Catholics use to express devotion will be the focus of the two Zoom events.

VCU alum breaks into Richmond restaurant scene

Aug. 19, 2021

Ashley Patino is founder of local bakery and pizza shop, Pizza Bones.