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June 1, 2023

The U.S. life expectancy disadvantage is worse than previously believed

New research suggests that for more than 70 years, citizens of other developed nations have been outliving Americans – and more than 50 countries on six continents have surpassed the United States.

Arts & culture

For a look behind the lens, VCU photographer Kevin Morley shares ‘Photoadventures’ from his decades in the field

20 years after the establishment of the African American studies major at VCU, a look back at the program’s history and impact

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Practicing compassion: Influential course helps medical students better understand their patients

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May 16, 2023

May Graduation Scenes

Photographs from some of VCU’s many events celebrating the Class of 2023.

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VCU Massey Cancer Center achieves comprehensive status from the National Cancer Institute

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From the heart, VCU student group promotes Latinx health equity

From church choir to Broadway tour, VCUarts alum Tyler Fauntleroy let passion lead him to ‘Hamilton’

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With graphic novel ‘Shakti,’ SJ Sindu shares ‘the kind of story that I wanted to have’ as a child

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Class of 2023: Once ‘a seed planted in the wrong soil,’ Fatima Nazir blossomed at VCUarts Qatar

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The U.S. life expectancy disadvantage is worse than previously believed

For a look behind the lens, VCU photographer Kevin Morley shares ‘Photoadventures’ from his decades in the field

20 years after the establishment of the African American studies major at VCU, a look back at the program’s history and impact

Practicing compassion: Influential course helps medical students better understand their patients

Latest headlines

Events

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence

Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Apps

Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

VCU in the News

Robert Winn tells us how he led VCU Massey to obtain Comprehensive designation

Going Back to Kali: Author SJ Sindu's "Shakti" brings gay-positive fantasy to the middle school space

Dr. Caitlin Black: the Impact of Community-Engaged Mural Projects on Preservice Art Educators (Podcast)

VCU basketball players teach Roanoke students important lesson

May Graduation Scenes

VCU Massey Cancer Center achieves comprehensive status from the National Cancer Institute

From the heart, VCU student group promotes Latinx health equity

From church choir to Broadway tour, VCUarts alum Tyler Fauntleroy let passion lead him to ‘Hamilton’

With graphic novel ‘Shakti,’ SJ Sindu shares ‘the kind of story that I wanted to have’ as a child

Class of 2023: Once ‘a seed planted in the wrong soil,’ Fatima Nazir blossomed at VCUarts Qatar

Eskandarian named dean of the VCU College of Engineering