The Commonwealth Times

As many of us prepare to move on from VCU, we, The CT staff, are reflecting on the period of substantial growth and change we have undergone this past academic year — and the meaningful stories you allowed us to retell. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/a-l…

Summer is coming full blast to Richmond and there are many things to do across the city. Whether you are planning ahead or just taking things one day at a time, something is always happening. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/sum…

VCU’s payroll shows a substantial gap between the salaries of administrators and other staff. Data shows that gap has increased nationwide, and VCU salaries are consistent with those of other universities — with some notable exceptions. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/doe…

VCU’s “NEXT Step” dual-admission program has expanded to include Richard Bland College and Brightpoint Community College. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/vcu…

VCU’s Department of History now offers a new course, Intro to Asian American History, the first of its kind in the university’s history. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/pro…

VCU Police issued 1760 traffic summons this semester amid their “Operation Safer Streets” enforcement effort. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/vcu…

Pink and orange hues decorated all corners of Abner Clay Park as queer spirit radiated among the smiles of lesbian participants, while cheerleaders dressed in their unique outfits applauded those in the midst of a decisive round of tug-of-war. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/les…

The Women’s National Basketball Association and the Women’s National Basketball Player Association announced a new collective bargaining agreement in March. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/pre…

Virginia lawmakers rejected Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s proposed amendments on legislation to create a retail cannabis market during the General Assembly’s reconvened session on April 22. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/vir…

As peace talks between the United States and Iran continue on an unpredictable path, a student from VCU’s Qatar campus spoke to The CT regarding his experiences of living through threats of bombing and a peace in the balance. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/qat…

When I first received my acceptance letter for VCU’s masters in teaching program, I was so excited to finally be getting a foothold in my future. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/as-…

I have deleted Instagram — my primary vice — many times, and each time I’ve felt my body become instantly lighter, my energy increase and my anxiety ebb, even if only slightly. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/10-…

The Richmond Animation festival started as a creative initiative of three artists and animators — Zack Williams, Jordan Bruner and Dash Shaw. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/fou…

The Virginia General Assembly’s special session to work out Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s amendments to pending legislation has come and gone with no finalized budget and the rejection of several of the governor’s recommendations. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/dem…

It was a normal day in Scuffletown Park, the birds were chirping, the flowers were blooming and the punks and ravers were moshing and dancing. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/pun…

VCU women’s tennis is setting a new standard for the program. The Rams won their second straight conference championship tournament in the Atlantic 10, marking their 10th title since 2013. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/aft…

VCU’s year-long search for a new second-in-command and chief academic officer finally came to a close last week. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/vcu…

Service workers represented by chapter 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union began a public effort to ensure a fair negotiation as their contract is set to expire on June 30. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/wer…

“VCUarts Fashion has made my work into a minstrelsy,” read a post by third-year student Taylor Hodge last Thursday — less than a week before the annual VCUarts Fashion and Merchandising show at the VMFA. commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/29/stu…

The CT obtained VCU and VCU Health’s payrolls for active employees through a Freedom of Information Act request. The data is publicly available information.  commonwealthtimes.org/2026/04/28/see…