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A photo of a woman wearing a t-shirt and apron smelling an orange. In the background, four blurry figures also wearing aprons are standing around a kitchen.

Nov. 12, 2026

In a nationwide survey on COVID-19 smell loss, over 50% of respondents still have symptoms after five years

The VCU-led study highlights the pervasiveness of COVID-19 smell loss as a chronic condition rather than just a temporary symptom of infection.

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Mexico and medicine inspire transfer student Alberto Robles Portillo

Research & discovery

Research into bone loss linked to spaceflight and aging receives $3M NIH grant

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Here’s how VCU’s RVA Eviction Lab helps Virginia tenants

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Oct. 27, 2026

Across and down, it’s VCU’s Collin Drown in the New York Times crossword

The School of Education doctoral student and puzzle constructor debuted in July in the esteemed Sunday edition, and two more NYT puzzles have been accepted for publication.

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VCUarts professor combines AI and virtual reality to enhance immigrant stories

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VCU’s 500+ student-led clubs build communities of interest and forge friendships

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Vitamin K deficiency on the rise as more parents decline recommended shots for their newborns

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VCU-developed home sensor system could spot loneliness in older adults

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Win, lose and draw conclusions: What the 2026 midterm election tells us

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Top stories around VCU

In a nationwide survey on COVID-19 smell loss, over 50% of respondents still have symptoms after five years

Mexico and medicine inspire transfer student Alberto Robles Portillo

Research into bone loss linked to spaceflight and aging receives $3M NIH grant

Here’s how VCU’s RVA Eviction Lab helps Virginia tenants

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Events

The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health To Offer Free Liver Screenings at Richmond Marathon's Health and Fitness Expo

Monthly Forum for Department Chairs – Master Your Time; Maximize Your Impact

Paralegal Certificate Program Virtual Informational Session

VCU in the News

Experts weigh in after RPS cybersecurity attack

'Less pills': VCU study uses breathing exercises to help veterans with concussions

Gun violence prevention programs saved Virginia hospitals more than $100 million

A journey through Cherokee history through the secret life of rivers

Across and down, it’s VCU’s Collin Drown in the New York Times crossword

VCUarts professor combines AI and virtual reality to enhance immigrant stories

VCU’s 500+ student-led clubs build communities of interest and forge friendships

Vitamin K deficiency on the rise as more parents decline recommended shots for their newborns

VCU-developed home sensor system could spot loneliness in older adults

Win, lose and draw conclusions: What the 2026 midterm election tells us

Family medicine professor elected to National Academy of Medicine