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"Ellie Waltman, Managing Editor Maddy Thurber, Staff Writer The Latino Virginia Oral History Project presented 70 interviews with Latino Virginians at the Hispanic Heritage celebration at the Sacred Heart Center on Sept. 16. The expansive oral history project captures the experiences of Latinos in Virginia and was conducted by VCU professors and undergraduate and graduate students, according to VCUnews. The event featured opening remarks from Catherine Ingrassia, the dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, both professors who co-led the project and students who helped conduct the interviews.  Virginia’s Latino population continues to be a significant percentage of the state’s population, with over 8.8 million in the entire state. Richmond’s population of people self-identifying as Hispanic or Latino is 226,522, or 10.7%, according to census.gov. Daniel Morales, an associate professor of history at VCU, said that despite the growing number of Latinos in Virginia and their status as the largest minority in the U.S., academic research and projects on the population are often overlooked.  “What we’re trying to show is that this is something that’s worthy of study and importance,” Morales said. “One in five Americans is Latino, they have the fastest-growing population in Virginia. It’s generally not considered"

"Harshini Kanala, Contributing Writer  VCU School of Arts Dean Carmenita Higginbotham announced she will be stepping down from her position as dean at the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. The university will conduct a national search for Higginbotham’s successor throughout the academic year, according to VCU News. Higginbotham plans to return to VCU as faculty to focus on her research and scholarship after taking a brief leave. During Higginbotham’s tenure, VCUarts ranked No. 1 in public fine arts for graduate programs and No. 2 overall in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. VCUarts received funding for the CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation and integrated the Institute for Contemporary Art into the School of the Arts. VCU approved the consolidation of several arts departments during her tenure, according to a previous report by the CT. During Higginbotham’s tenure in 2025, the school’s decision to discontinue a standalone fall commencement ceremony prompted student backlash and a petition calling for its reinstatement, according to a previous report by the CT. In March, faculty members publicly raised concerns about faculty departures, alleged racially motivated faculty termination, tenure policies and low morale within the school, with some alleging a lack"

"Catherine Colombo, Contributing Writer Hispanic Heritage Month is supposed to be a celebration of culture, history and identity. However, when September rolls around, that celebration becomes increasingly difficult to separate from commercialization. Brands release limited-edition products and create themed advertisements.  Companies often turn cultural identity into something that can be packaged, marketed and sold. There is a fine line between celebrating a culture and using it as a marketing tool.  Culture should not become something people consume for a month.  Every September, the shift is noticeable. Social media feeds, advertisements and grocery shelves begin reflecting Hispanic Heritage Month. Suddenly, products are decorated with Spanish phrases, brands highlight Hispanic-inspired collections and companies launch campaigns centered around Hispanic consumers.  Although these efforts can seem positive, the question becomes whether these campaigns are actually celebrating Hispanic culture or simply finding another way to sell to Hispanic consumers. If these companies truly want to celebrate Hispanic culture, that celebration should extend beyond the checkout counter. Big brands and corporations could dedicate a portion of those sales to Hispanic-owned businesses, organizations and nonprofits. This would turn Hispanic Heritage Month from a marketing opportunity into an opportunity to invest in the communities being celebrated.  But commercialization"

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