VCU Brandcenter alums bringing Everything But the Booze ‘shocktails’ to market
What started as a class project has matured into a venture, with cans that offer the spirit of the party but without the alcohol. Anew line of canned beverages will bring some alcohol-free buzz to the party this fall. Phat Ass Mule; It’s Sangria, Biotch; and Margarita, That’s Hot will herald the arrival of Everything But […]
Anant National University And Virginia Commonwealth University Sign Groundbreaking MoU
Ahmedabad : Anant National University, India’s innovative DesignX University based in Ahmedabad, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). This strategic partnership aims to drive innovation and community engagement across media and entertainment, arts and product design, health research and entrepreneurship projects. With this, Anant also becomes India’s first university […]
Office of Sustainability unveils online guide to help Richmonders go green
RVAgreen 2050 will host four workshops to accompany online resources The Office of Sustainability has created a new online Sustainability Guide to help Richmonders looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle. The guide has five modules aimed at teaching participants the basics of sustainable living. The modules are: The guide is designed to accompany workshops put on […]
Combining documentary and animation, Kiara Brown inventively explores family history and Vietnamese medicineVCU da Vinci Center student combines arts and research for artistic oral history project on Richmond locations.
VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation student combines arts and research for artistic oral history project on Richmond locations.Combining documentary and animation, Kiara Brown inventively explores family history and Vietnamese medicineVCU da Vinci Center student combines arts and research for artistic oral history project on Richmond locations. For someone who’s been on the dean’s list […]
This ‘hidden gem’ of a city wants the tech world to take notice
Although it’s home to 11 Fortune 1,000 companies, Richmond, Va., has a ‘modesty problem’ A hidden gem in the Mid-Atlantic region has plenty to brag about, if it could only muster a bit of braggadocio. Although it’s home to 11 Fortune 1,000 companies, including CarMax Inc. KMX, -1.49%, Arko Corp. ARKO, -0.69%, Markel Group Inc. […]
VCU students and alums deliver the entrepreneurial pitch at Demo Day
From a car sun visor to a language translation system – and with healthy pet treats in between – the eighth annual Demo Day at the da Vinci Center for Innovation on April 19 showcased the impressive breadth of student and alumni entrepreneurship at Virginia Commonwealth University. As seen on TV’s “Shark Tank” program, Demo […]
‘A real scents of pride’: VCU launches signature fragrance
The team of students behind Ewe de Rodney, which hits the shelves at Shift Retail Lab this month, hopes it will be love at first spritz for students, faculty, staff and alums. Starting today, there’s a new way for Rams to show their VCU pride. Except in this case, they won’t actually show it – […]
VCU’s inaugural Innovation Month will highlight creativity, entrepreneurship and groundbreaking research
Programming coincides with VCU Research Weeks to promote and propel the advances that improve the human experience. Virginia Commonwealth University will hold its first Innovation Month in April, celebrating creators, innovators, researchers and entrepreneurship across VCU. “Innovation is at the heart of every VCU education, and this Innovation Month recognition is a terrific way not only to […]
Kickstarter CEO Visits VCU
Friday, February 16, 2024 VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation was excited to host a day with Everette Taylor, Kickstarter CEO, the world’s premiere crowdfunding platform for creative projects. Taylor, a seasoned entrepreneur since the age of 19 with his company EZ Events, has garnered recognition, including being listed on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” in […]
Sonali Shetty, da Vinci Center adjunct faculty, talks about her twenty plus years in the field of Innovation
“In an era marked by the convergence of innovation, technology and business, Sonali Shetty has been at the forefront, helping companies and individuals to grow and thrive. With a background that spans over twenty years, she has consulted for Fortune 500 companies, started an AI/ML company, served as a CTO, and trained top executives. Additionally, […]
