Posts Tagged Virginia Commonwealth University
New Poll: Unvaccinated Black Virginians More Likely to Get a Shot Than White Virginians
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 2, 2021
A new poll reveals racial disparity among people who are reluctant to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Michael Pope has details.
VCU to Offer New Minor in LGBTQ Studies
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 11, 2019
Students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond will have the opportunity next year to pursue a new minor in LGBT+ and Queer Studies. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
A Space Designed for Maximum Impact
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 19, 2018
Virginia Commonwealth University’s new Institute of Contemporary Art is a modern building in the heart of Richmond. (Credit: VCU ICA)
The corner of Broad and Belvidere is one of Richmond’s busiest intersections, and it’s about to get a bit busier. The intersection is now home to Richmond’s newest, and long anticipated, art museum. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
VCU “Medicines for All” Project Receives $25 Million from Gates Foundation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 25, 2017
Frank Gupton, an engineering professor at VCU, is leading a team trying to make drugs cheaper for those who need them in developing countries. (Credit: VCU School of Engineering)
Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond has received the largest private grant in history: 25 million dollars from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The money will support the school’s “Medicines for All” research. Virginia’s Governor was on hand at the announcement. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
With New Funding, VCU Professor Continues Research to Lower the Cost of Drugs
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 20, 2016
Frank Gupton, an engineering professor at VCU, is leading a team trying to make drugs cheaper for those who need them in developing countries. (Credit: VCU)
A professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Engineering in Richmond has partnered with the Gates Foundation and Clinton Health Access Initiative in research that is drastically lowering the cost of HIV drugs. But as Mallory Noe-Payne reports, his research could help bring down the cost of all drugs.
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From NPR News- U.S. Women's Gymnastics Takes The Mat To Compete For Team Gold July 27, 2021Going into the Tokyo Games, the U.S. was the odds-on favorite to repeat its gold in the team event from 2016. But the team from Russia had the highest score in the qualifier.
- Democracy Is Teetering In Tunisia, The Country Where The Arab Spring Began July 27, 2021President Kais Saied plunged the country into uncertainty after shutting down parliament and firing the prime minister as well as the country's defense and justice ministers.
- The Tokyo Games Could End Up Being The Hottest Summer Olympics Ever July 27, 2021Slushie machines, salt tablets, cooling jackets: the Tokyo Games have already proven to be a hot and humid affair, and experts say the role of climate change can't be overlooked.
- Families Splurge On Clothes And Electronics In Likely Record Back-To-School Spree July 27, 2021Last year it was all about chairs and headphones. This year it's time for T-shirts and sneakers — and more laptops. Back-to-school shopping in the U.S. is expected to top $37 billion.
- Here Are The 9 Lawmakers Investigating The Jan. 6 Capitol Attack July 27, 2021Seven Democrats and two Republicans — all selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — make up the committee tasked with investigating the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
- U.S. Women's Gymnastics Takes The Mat To Compete For Team Gold July 27, 2021
- From BBC News
- GB's Dean takes stunning gold in swimming July 27, 2021Tom Dean takes gold ahead of compatriot Duncan Scott, while Georgia Taylor-Brown wins triathlon silver as Great Britain's strong start to the Tokyo Games continues.
- 'Culture of cover-up' saw Lambeth care home children abused July 27, 2021More than 700 children suffered cruelty and sexual abuse at care homes in Lambeth, a report finds.
- Boris Johnson pledges to target drug abuse in anti-crime push July 27, 2021More local officers and tagging of ex-prisoners are also promised, but police demand extra funding.
- Mum hit by car at Denbighshire festival as daughter, 2, thrown to safety July 27, 2021"I genuinely believed my whole family had died", says Jenna O'Neill, who suffered serious injuries.
- Covid: Insurance threat for pinged holidaymakers July 27, 2021Some travel insurance policies will not cover cancellation costs for travellers told to self-isolate.
- GB's Dean takes stunning gold in swimming July 27, 2021
