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The class Sustainable Community Development, part of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU, developed story maps in partnership with descendant and community groups associated with Barton Heights and Woodland cemeteries. (Contributed photo)

VCU students’ online story maps highlight the history of Richmond’s Barton Heights and Woodland cemeteries

Oct. 10, 2023

The project was developed in close partnership with groups of descendants and volunteers associated with the two historic African American cemeteries in Richmond.

A new initiative at VCU called the College-to-Career Blueprint program is working to make career-readiness a part of the conversations students and their professors are having as soon as they set foot on campus. (Getty Images)

Career readiness for students is the goal for VCU’s new College-to-Career Blueprint

Oct. 6, 2023

The program, launched this year in collaboration with nine departments in the College of Humanities and Sciences, will make career conversations, experiential learning and internships a more seamless part of students’ experience.

My Salvadoran Heritage

Sept. 22, 2023

VCU history student Mel Sheehan digs into her roots and shares the culture of her Salvadoran family.

I Shall Stay Day: Unpacking Brazil’s Fight for Independence

Sept. 6, 2023

September 7 is Brazil's independence day. History student Mel Sheehan invites you to explore the history of the Brazilian fight for independence.

Kai Frazier, who graduated from VCU with a bachelor’s degree in history, founded Kai XR, a metaverse platform for educating children. (Contributed photo)

VCU alum Kai Frazier brings the world to students through virtual field trips

Aug. 31, 2023

Combining her background in teaching and museum work, 2008 history graduate broadens access for youths to immerse themselves in life-changing learning.

Prioritizing the Fragments of History: Brooke Newman’s journey in writing “The Queen’s Silence”

June 8, 2023

Brooke Newman, Ph.D. describes her soon to be published book "The Queen's Silence" and how she researched the history of the royal family and their connections with the slave trade.

State Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg receives alumni achievement award

April 13, 2023

State Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg is the third person to receive the history department's highest honor for graduate alumni.

Former VCU History Student Miguel Torres Yunda: Unafraid and Unstoppable

Nov. 10, 2022

VCU history student Nyah Graham chatted with former VCU history student Miguel Torres Yunda to learn about his journey at VCU, his pursuit of a Ph.D. and his future plans.

From Two-Spirits to Long Man, Smithers brings contemporary understanding to Indigenous heritage

Nov. 7, 2022

The professor of history works to provide “intellectual multivitamins” to students and readers, inspiring them to do their own research.

Humanity, Equality and Peace: The Life and Vision of Nelson Mandela

July 18, 2022

VCU history student Nyah Graham talks with Assistant Professor Priscilla Shilaro about the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.