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Sponsored Content: Celebrating VCU’s “best year ever”

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As we wrap up the semester, I’m excited to share good news. Recently Virginia Commonwealth University announced that we have risen to 47 in the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s rankings of public research universities. We’ve exceeded our goal to be in the top 50! This NSF ranking is a testament to VCU’s commitment to research… Read more »

Sponsored Content: VCU leads Virginia in supporting military families. But the cost is rising unsustainably

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By Brian McNeill Marisa Colon attends Virginia Commonwealth University through the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, which covers the cost of tuition and fees for spouses and children of military service members who were killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or 90% or more disabled as a result of their military service. For her, Colon… Read more »

Sponsored Content: Junior Achievement of Central Virginia’s JA Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame

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Honoring the best in business to inspire the next in business Junior Achievement of Central Virginia is a nonprofit that helps inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. This is accomplished through programs that focus on smart money management, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. The organization works with schools and nonprofit partners… Read more »

Sponsored Content: Long & Foster Leads the Industry

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Giving back is one of the core values at Long & Foster Real Estate. From donating gifts to Toys for Tots to raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association, Long & Foster’s real estate agents and employees come together regularly to give back to the communities where they live, work and play.  The… Read more »

Sponsored Content: Celebrating the life of George Cole Scott III

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George Cole Scott III, a respected investment adviser who pioneered coverage of the closed-end fund industry, died October 25, 2023, in Richmond, VA after a long illness. George was a man whose existence had four main components: family, work, faith and service to/for others, and they were often combined in a busy and active life…. Read more »

Sponsored Content: VCU sets a record for sponsored research funding

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A Message from: Virginia Commonwealth University By Mike Porter Virginia Commonwealth University announced the highest sponsored research funding in its history today, continuing its growing national distinction as a top urban, public research university. The latest institutional record of $464.6 million total sponsored funding for fiscal year 2023 marks a 71% increase over five years… Read more »

Sponsored Content: Fulton Bank Launches Diverse Business Banking Program in Virginia

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Fulton Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT), recently celebrated the launch of its new Diverse Business Banking program in the Virginia market at Virginia Union University in Richmond. Fulton Bank employees, industry professionals and community leaders gathered for networking and to learn more about the program. A group of panelists spoke… Read more »