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In debut novel, VCU creative writing student Josh Galarza brings life to teen experience
The release of his debut novel this month is more than a writer’s milestone for Josh Galarza. It’s a reflection of personal growth – and healing. Galarza, who is in his third year of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Virginia Commonwealth University, returned to adolescence for “The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky.” Imbued with elements of Galarza’s identity and life story, the young adult title marks the author’s evolution in life and writing.
New initiative expands internships for students in Federal Work-Study program
VCU Career Services is elevating opportunities that offer direct mentoring, personal reflection and hands-on learning. Virginia Commonwealth University students looking for a paid internship have a new option: the Transforming Federal Work-Study Internship Program. The pilot initiative helps elevate a set of on-campus FWS opportunities into internships that promote career readiness.
McEwen '27 and Gyscek Sweep Men's Golf VaSID Major Awards
LEXINGTON, Va. - Washington and Lee University's Jonathan McEwen '27 and Thomas R. Wall, IV '80 Head Men's Golf Coach Pete Gyscek garnered top honors from the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) in the College Division Men's Golf All-State Teams. McEwen, a standout First-Year from Portsmouth, Va., was named both Rookie and Player of the Year, while Gyscek was recognized as Coach of the Year.
'Miscommunication' causes no-swim advisory to be issued 2 weeks after original report
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The details of what led up to the no-swim advisory for portions of the James River remain murky. It was initially issued on July 16. However, a Facebook post from the James River Association states that the leak had been reported two weeks earlier. According to...
Two inches of rain per hour possible: Flood watch issued by National Weather Service
National Weather Service has issued a time sensitive severe alert. A flood watch is in effect Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. this evening. WHAT: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. ...
Global IT outage impacts air travel for a fourth day
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Many air travelers still feel the pain of last Friday’s Global tech outage. Across the country, thousands of flights have been canceled or significantly delayed since the Microsoft Windows Crowdstrike glitch. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has seen the most cancellations. However, air passengers feel...
Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth With 15,000 New Jobs Added in June
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 15,000 in the month of June, totaling 258,000 more jobs since January 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained […]
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