Here’s how New York City survived a deadly outbreak — in the 1790s Through the eyes of front-line medical worker Alexander Anderson, a forthcoming book by VCU history professor Carolyn Eastman will explore how New York grappled with yellow fever epidemics. Read more »
A VCU class on contemplative practices offers important lessons on how to be present “Sociology of Contemplative Practices” draws on techniques from across the globe, and helps students calm their minds. Read more »
A VCU family of vaccinators A pharmacy and business dual-degree student and his parents — both VCU alums — help administer COVID-19 vaccinations to the public. Read more »
ICA at VCU celebrates third anniversary, announces spring and summer exhibitions and programs Season features solo exhibitions with new commissions and public programs that include collaboration, creation and mutual learning. Read more »
Fotis Sotiropoulos appointed VCU provost and senior vice president for academic affairs Sotiropoulos has served as dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Stony Brook University for the past five years. Read more »
School of Medicine speaker series offers students a sense of connection and a glimpse of the future 4/21/2021
Research Study: E-cigarettes with a cigarette-like level of nicotine are effective in reducing smoking The study provides important information for smokers who may be trying to use e-cigarettes as a means to cut down on their smoking habit.
Health How Richmond and Petersburg can become leaders in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing The VCU College of Engineering and leaders in economic development and private business have a plan to strengthen the region as an emerging business cluster.
Students Class of 2021: Dennis Hopkinson goes from VCU to Rwanda and beyond The VCU Health doctor will take lessons learned from international research and VCU programs to a fellowship in North Carolina.
Faculty and staff Here’s how New York City survived a deadly outbreak — in the 1790s Through the eyes of front-line medical worker Alexander Anderson, a forthcoming book by VCU history professor Carolyn Eastman will explore how New York grappled with yellow fever epidemics.
Alumni School of Medicine speaker series offers students a sense of connection and a glimpse of the future “Who We Are,” a series of events featuring VCU medical school graduates, kicked off in February to bolster experiential learning during COVID-19.
Community Philanthropy Week highlights the impact of private giving at VCU Students are invited to participate in socially distanced activities April 26-30 that show how private philanthropy has enriched their VCU experience.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration have recommended a pause in administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to combat COVID-19. In keeping with the CDC and FDA recommendation, VCU and VCU Health System are no longer using the J&J vaccine. Jeffrey Donowitz, M.D., a VCU Health expert in infectious diseases, discussed what the pause means. Read more »