Virginia State’s ‘College Hill’ Homecoming Brings ESPN, Music and Trojan Traditions to Petersburg
Virginia State University celebrates Homecoming Oct. 3–10 with ESPN’s First Take, concerts, a parade, alumni events, tailgating and Trojan football.
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Virginia Union Homecoming Brings Panther Pride Back to Campus
Virginia Union University welcomes alumni back to campus Oct. 18–25 for Homecoming 2026, featuring Yard Fest, a step show, tailgating, football, music and more.
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ESPN’s First Take to Broadcast Live From Virginia State University During Homecoming
ESPN’s First Take will broadcast live from Virginia State University on Oct. 9 during VSU Homecoming, bringing Stephen A. Smith and Shae Cornette to campus as part of the show’s HBCU Tour.
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Building the Future: Chesterfield Celebrates Major Construction Milestone for West Ridge High School
Chesterfield County celebrates a major construction milestone for the state-of-the-art West Ridge High School. Discover how this modern facility, opening in August 2027, will shape local education, culture, and community growth.
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Former Virginia Union Football Player William Davis Dies at 22
Former Virginia Union University football player William Davis has died at age 22, leaving behind a legacy that stretched from Richmond’s HBCU football scene to the FBS level at West Virginia and Sam Houston State.
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Virginia Union University has rewritten a piece of its athletic history.
Virginia Union captured its first CIAA men’s outdoor track championship since 1934, ending a 92-year drought and sending athletes on to the NCAA Division II Championships.
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RPS Superintendent Honors Sadie Terry After Fatal Highland Park Shooting
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras is remembering Henderson Middle School student Sadie Terry as “a vibrant personality” following her death from injuries sustained in a domestic violence shooting that also claimed the life of her brother, Zion.
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VCU-Commissioned Report Cites $7.8B Economic Impact, Raises Broader Questions
A VCU-commissioned report estimates the university generated $7.8 billion in economic impact across the Richmond region, supporting more than 80,000 jobs. While the findings highlight VCU’s scale, the analysis does not examine how growth affects housing, infrastructure or local businesses.
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Virginia Union Taps Alum A.J. English to Lead Men’s Basketball Program
Virginia Union introduces A.J. English as head coach, signaling a culture-first rebuild rooted in legacy, discipline, and student-athlete development.
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Richmond-Trained Dentist Dr. Cerina Fairfax’s Death Marks Loss to Virginia Healthcare Community
Dr. Cerina Fairfax, a VCU trained dentist recognized for her academic excellence and community focused care, is being remembered for her contributions to patients and the broader healthcare community.
