Careers in education and foreign service lead two brothers to nursing degrees After years working in other fields, new VCU graduates Will and Christian Hayes say compassion and a desire to help people who are physically vulnerable prompted them to embrace a new challenge. Read more »
To help boost recruitment, Chesterfield County police taps the advice of VCU PR students A Robertson School senior-level capstone program — Agency — is providing marketing and PR services to Chesterfield County police, Boys Home of Virginia and CARITAS. Read more »
Cherron Gilmore was denied a heart transplant four times. Then she came to VCU Health. A fatal diagnosis after pregnancy and declining health left Gilmore preparing for death. A medical team at Pauley Heart Center saved her life. Read more »
These four VCU students aim to help navigate the future of the nation’s rivers The inaugural recipients of the River Studies and Leadership Certificate at VCU will go on to work in river sciences, policy, management, recreation and education. Read more »
From tornadoes to campus tours, student makes an imprint on the university he loves Hassen Hafiz said it thrills him to help people tackle challenges and find solutions when answers seem particularly elusive. Read more »
Engineering professor named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science 12/7/2018
The worst teachers at Hogwarts — and the best: A professor's study of the fictional school's faculty 11/14/2018
Research VCU completes enrollment for national study on childhood brain development The landmark study on brain development and child health is increasing the understanding of factors that affect brain and cognitive development and can disrupt a person’s life trajectory.
Health VCU researchers test effectiveness of anti-opioid vaccine The vaccine, developed by the Scripps Research Institute in California, is meant to block the effects of heroin and fentanyl in patients with opioid use disorder.
Students Coleman challenges VCU graduates to find meaningful paths that change the world Christy Coleman, CEO of the American Civil War Museum, called on graduates to find purposeful paths during Virginia Commonwealth University’s fall commencement ceremony.
Faculty and staff Images of superheroes make us want to help others, study finds Heroes might serve an important cultural purpose of motivating prosocial behavior at the societal level.
Alumni 50 years after founding, VCU works to fulfill its vision At VCU 50 symposium, alumni and faculty reflect on a university born during a time of change and turmoil, and how it has changed since the MCV-RPI merger.
Community To help boost recruitment, Chesterfield County police taps the advice of VCU PR students A Robertson School senior-level capstone program — Agency — is providing marketing and PR services to Chesterfield County police, Boys Home of Virginia and CARITAS.
Researchers are testing anti-opioid vaccines. How will they work? Pharmacologist Matthew Banks, Pharm.D, Ph.D., who is testing a vaccine against opioid abuse, explains how such a vaccine could affect substance abuse treatment. Read more »
