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Sept. 29, 2026

VCU launches interdisciplinary Center for Gun Violence Research

Based in the School of Public Health, the center will unite expertise across VCU to advance the science of gun violence prevention and translate evidence into strategies that save lives.

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VCU School of Education receives $7.2 million grant for student mental health support

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VCU clinic expands eating disorder treatment and training in Virginia

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VCU Brandcenter alum brings new life to ‘A Different World’

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Sept. 22, 2026

Why do we love pumpkin spice so much? We ‘fall’ for it.

VCU neuroscientist Catherine Franssen explains our seasonal addiction to the flavor and why we can’t wait for autumn every year.

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Through the lens, toward the truth: Ashley Davis finds their voice in documentary film

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An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

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With a firm belief in the importance of listening to patients, he changed the way sickle cell disease is understood and treated around the world

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Driven to close the gender gap in heart research, VCU student takes next step toward a Ph.D.

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VCU’s Aliza Ehrlich receives $3 million to study link between opioids and unexplored neuron structure

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Top stories around VCU

VCU launches interdisciplinary Center for Gun Violence Research

VCU School of Education receives $7.2 million grant for student mental health support

VCU clinic expands eating disorder treatment and training in Virginia

VCU Brandcenter alum brings new life to ‘A Different World’

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Events

Virtual Informational Session: Learn About the Ph.D. Program in Health Services Organization and Research

Role Players Needed for VCU Full-Scale Training Exercise

Full-Scale Exercise Roleplayers Needed

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AI, psychopathy and success

5 things to know about VCU work to develop a Lyme disease vaccine

Why Are Americans Dying Younger? Study Uncovers Several Surprising Causes

Anti-Trans Laws Fuel Nationwide Stress, U.S. Study Finds

Why do we love pumpkin spice so much? We ‘fall’ for it.

Through the lens, toward the truth: Ashley Davis finds their voice in documentary film

An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

With a firm belief in the importance of listening to patients, he changed the way sickle cell disease is understood and treated around the world

Driven to close the gender gap in heart research, VCU student takes next step toward a Ph.D.

VCU’s Aliza Ehrlich receives $3 million to study link between opioids and unexplored neuron structure

VCUarts alum wins prestigious Fulbright Award to continue ‘World Wide Water’ project in Scotland