Student’s research leads to DC Comics internship Thea Cheuk’s paper on Dick Grayson — the fictional superhero known as Robin — led to an opportunity to work for one of the comic industry’s most iconic brands. Read more »
Is Mo Alie-Cox about to make the leap? The former VCU basketball standout wowed pro football last season with a one-handed touchdown catch. Is he the next hoops star to shine in the NFL? Read more »
Structurally complex forests better at carbon sequestration A new study led by VCU researchers may have implications for mitigation of climate change. Read more »
Quest Fund awardees share a common goal: improving the human condition Eighteen research projects — including three that focus on the cognitive and mental health of older adults — were awarded financial support this year from the Presidential Research Quest Fund. Read more »
State approves nation’s first Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering State approves nation’s first Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering. Read more »
‘Puppeteering’ the healing process: How immune system cells orchestrate the mending of broken bones 8/20/2019
Research VCU, UR study on spread of gypsy moths amid climate change receives prestigious award The Royal Entomological Society will recognize the study at its annual science meeting this month in London.
Health ‘I loved every second of it’: A local high school graduate’s summer at VCU Medical Center Aspiring nurse Kaylee Eckert, now a freshman at Longwood University, spent her summer participating in an EMS fellowship in the emergency department.
Students 'A new start': Sights and sounds from move-in day Incoming students share their excitement as they arrive at VCU.
Faculty and staff In memoriam: Paule Marshall, acclaimed writer and VCU professor emeritus Marshall published nine books and was the recipient a MacArthur Fellowship in 1992.
Community How the consumer health library in VCU Medical Center serves the community The recently renamed VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library has provided accessible health information since 2002.
Urban heat islands in Richmond can be 16 degrees warmer than in other parts of the city. Why are some spaces too hot — and how can we cool them off? Read more »