The University of Richmond opened the doors to its new Carole Weinstein International Center for the first time to students last week, even as one of its recent graduates in international studies was making headlines around the world for his humanitarian efforts to help victims of violence in the Congo. Charles Fishburne reports.

Jeff Schapiro offers his weekly analysis of Virginia political news.

Virginia State University has signed a deal with Flat World Knowledge, Inc. to provide electronic version of textbooks to the Reginald F. Lewis School of Business.

A exhibit opening Saturday at The Virginia Historical Society provides a fascinating look at the state’s contributions to the rock music of the 1950s.