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$A photo of a woman next to a photo of a book cover. The book cover shows has illustration of a woman wearing a historical 18th century dress, corset, hat, and costume mask. Above the woman text reads \"THE BAD CORSET.\" Under the woman text reads \"A Feminist Reimagining\" \"REBECCA GIBSON\" \"BLOOMSBURY.\" To the right of the book cover is a photo of a woman wearing glasses from the neck up.$
Nov. 19, 2024

In ‘The Bad Corset,’ VCU author Rebecca Gibson translates – and reframes – a medical text that goes beyond a woman’s waist
Nov. 18, 2024

Deep roots and perseverance highlight the Black experience in Appalachia, VCU professor and co-author share
Nov. 15, 2024

VCU School of Education earns $1.7M federal grant to support STEM learning for middle school students
$A picture of a book cover next to a portrait of a woman. The book shows a merry go round with police tape on it. Yellow text reads \"ORGANIZATIONAL BETRYAL\" \"HOW SCHOOLS ENABLE SEXUAL MISCOUNDUCT AND HOW TO STOP IT.\" On the left is a photo of a woman from the shoulders up. She is wearing a red shirt.$
Nov. 13, 2024

Safeguarding students from school employee sexual misconduct requires a systemwide approach, VCU’s Charol Shakeshaft says
$A group photo of 10 people in front of a book case. Above the bookcase are letters on a wall that spell out \"VCU SOCIOLOGY\"$
Nov. 12, 2024

Latino Virginia oral history project gives voice to stories that supplant stereotypes
Nov. 12, 2024

VCU Institute for Women’s Health awarded $3.8M to advance gender diversity in STEMM
Nov. 12, 2024

VCU surgeon’s innovation is finding a quick stick in top operating rooms across the country
Nov. 7, 2024

How I found my research: Bao Chau harnesses cutting-edge tools in hopes of improving medication access
Oct. 31, 2024

VCU awarded $8.8 million for research into employment of individuals with disabilities
Oct. 30, 2024

The bearer of good snooze: Undergrad’s research project is behind the new nap pods on campus
Oct. 29, 2024

VCU School of Education team advances to finals of the 2024 Global Sustainability Challenge
$A photo of a crowd of people walking past a sign that says \"VCU\" in giant yellow letters.$
Oct. 25, 2024

Transformative Learning Week emphasizes the far-reaching value of experiential education
Oct. 24, 2024

Hurricane Helene’s mark in North Carolina might endure in unexpected ways, VCU professor says
Oct. 24, 2024

VCU surpasses $500 million in sponsored research funding for the first time
Oct. 23, 2024

How I found my research: Hope Ward studies paths to more equitable actor training programs
Oct. 21, 2024

VCU group joins Rally for Medical Research to promote federal funding
Oct. 18, 2024

VCU-led research consortium identifies distinct long COVID symptoms in children and teens
$An aerial view of the VCU Student Commons Plaza with people walking across it. In the middle of the plaza is a circle made of yellow and black bricks. The yellow bricks spell out the letters \"VCU.\"$
Oct. 17, 2024

New listing of the world’s most-cited scientists includes 11 VCU faculty who rank in the top 50 of their fields
Oct. 17, 2024

School of Nursing researcher Lisa Brown selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Oct. 16, 2024

Chemistry professor Ka Un Lao becomes first to earn three prestigious awards from American Chemical Society
Oct. 16, 2024

How I found my research: David T. Zhu explores why some communities suffer the most from substance use disorders
Oct. 16, 2024

In race and gender, Kamala Harris charts a historic and challenging course, VCU professor says
Oct. 9, 2024

Earning an associate degree has varying value for workers based on demographics, VCU researchers find
Oct. 9, 2024

How I found my research: Moira Neve studies visions of a queer utopia as described in an early 20th-century journal