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Yu Dance Arts performs “Happy Birdies” at last year’s Asian American Festival, at the Richmond Convention Center.

Yu Dance Arts performs “Happy Birdies” at last year’s Asian American Festival, at the Richmond Convention Center.

Published on May 15, 2025
Ami Brabson

Ami Brabson

Published on May 15, 2025

Published on May 15, 2025
Bethel Booth

Bethel Booth

Published on May 15, 2025
Jaiden Picot, with the assistance of a robotic exoskeleton, was one of many graduates to walk across the stage at Virginia Union University’s spring commencement on Saturday morning at Hovey Field. Picot, a business student paralyzed in an accident last year, was among the 352 members of the VUU spring Class of 2025. The class includes 170 bachelor’s degrees, 168 master’s degrees and 15 doctoral candidates. The ceremony also marked VUU’s ongoing 160th anniversary celebration. Meanwhile, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, approximately 4,900 graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University were recognized, including over 3,100 undergraduate degrees, 980 master’s degrees, 365 first-professional degrees and about 300 doctoral degrees.

Jaiden Picot, with the assistance of a robotic exoskeleton, was one of many graduates to walk across the stage at Virginia Union University’s spring commencement …

Published on May 15, 2025
Paralyzed from the chest down after an accident, 22-year-old Jaiden Picot uses advanced robotic technology to walk across the stage and receive his diploma from Virginia Union University’s Sydney Lewis School of Business on Saturday, May 10.

Paralyzed from the chest down after an accident, 22-year-old Jaiden Picot uses advanced robotic technology to walk across the stage and receive his diploma from …

Published on May 15, 2025
Ariel Jones Sr. (right) and Brianna Galloway (left) graduated from the School of Arts & Sciences at Virginia Union University.

Ariel Jones Sr. (right) and Brianna Galloway (left) graduated from the School of Arts & Sciences at Virginia Union University.

Published on May 15, 2025
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock received an honorary doctor of laws degree and delivered the commencement address during Virginia Union University’s ceremony.

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock received an honorary doctor of laws degree and delivered the commencement address during Virginia Union University’s ceremony.

Published on May 15, 2025
Abigail Akyea embraces presenters on stage after receiving the 2025 Board of Visitors Award at VCU. The award recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership, academic excellence and a commitment to service.

Abigail Akyea embraces presenters on stage after receiving the 2025 Board of Visitors Award at VCU. The award recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership, academic …

Published on May 15, 2025
Family, friends and supporters celebrate graduates’ achievements at VCU’s commencement.

Family, friends and supporters celebrate graduates’ achievements at VCU’s commencement.

Published on May 15, 2025
Keynote speaker and South Side Richmond native Everette Taylor addresses graduates during Virginia Commonwealth University’s commencement May 10 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, received an honorary doctor of humane Letters.

Keynote speaker and South Side Richmond native Everette Taylor addresses graduates during Virginia Commonwealth University’s commencement May 10 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Taylor, …

Published on May 15, 2025
Libbie Mill Midtown in Henrico County is a 90-acre mixed-use development built on the site of post-World War II housing, which was demolished in 2004. The project is one of the largest revi- talization efforts in Henrico’s 400-year history and includes residential, retail and public spaces. The development continues to grow, with new residential and retail projects in the pipeline, such as Harp’s Landing and Wrighthaven Square Apartments.

Libbie Mill Midtown in Henrico County is a 90-acre mixed-use development built on the site of post-World War II housing, which was demolished in 2004. …

Published on May 15, 2025
Cherry blossoms on North Side

Cherry blossoms on North Side

Published on May 15, 2025
Everette Taylor, Kickstarter CEO who rose from homelessness in Richmond’s South Side to tech industry success, returns to his hometown to deliver VCU’s spring commencement address May 10.

Everette Taylor, Kickstarter CEO who rose from homelessness in Richmond’s South Side to tech industry success, returns to his hometown to deliver VCU’s spring commencement …

Published on May 9, 2025

Published on May 9, 2025

Published on May 9, 2025
Jim Dent watches his ball from the 18th tee Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, during the first round of the GTE Classic at The Tournament Players Club in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Martin, File)

Jim Dent watches his ball from the 18th tee Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, during the first round of the GTE Classic at The Tournament Players …

Published on May 9, 2025
Jason Kamras

Jason Kamras

Published on May 8, 2025

Published on May 8, 2025
The Rev. Leslie Copeland-Tune speaks at a rally near the U.S. Supreme Court on May 5 in Washington.

The Rev. Leslie Copeland-Tune speaks at a rally near the U.S. Supreme Court on May 5 in Washington.

Published on May 8, 2025