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Virginia Commonwealth University is considering withdrawing students who are not vaccinated from campus, after faculty members expressed concerns that those students’ presence could pose a danger to others.

As of Friday, Juneteenth is a national holiday celebrating the emancipation of African Americans. It also coincides with World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The disease, which is more common in people of African descent, affects between 2,500 and 4,500 African Americans in Virginia.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced the change earlier this month following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance that vaccinated individuals could safely congregate in almost any setting. The state’s message has been to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Richmond Police and Virginia Commonwealth University are investigating the death of student Adam Oakes. Several social media accounts point to hazing as the cause of his death over the weekend.

Marcelle Wilson Davis began last week at VCU Health as their first director of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Many VCU students apply for absentee ballots to vote in their hometowns. But others choose to register at their Richmond addresses, casting their votes at one of the polling locations near campus.

Organizations and residents in Richmond are bracing for potential activity related to the U.S. presidential election results.

On Friday, public policy researchers, government officials and local food bank leaders convened remotely to discuss ways to improve food access for Richmond citizens.

This weekend, police departments around the state are offering secure drop-off locations for expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. It’s all part of National Drug Take Back Day, a Drug Enforcement Agency initiative to address the opioid epidemic.

A new VCU theatre production will stream online to comply with COVID-19 requirements.