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 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 »
Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause: What the rare blood clotting issue means The link to the vaccine isn’t definite, and cases are rare, but caution is necessary to ensure patient safety. Read more »
VCU and VCU Health suspend use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine The suspension comes after federal health agencies on Tuesday called for an immediate pause in use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Read more »
ICA at VCU celebrates third anniversary, announces spring and summer exhibitions and programs 4/16/2021
VCU anticipates higher percentage of in-person classes, continued health and safety measures this fall 4/12/2021
E-cigarettes with a cigarette-like level of nicotine are effective in reducing smoking and exposure to carcinogen, study finds 4/12/2021
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 VCU and VCU Health suspend use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine The suspension comes after federal health agencies on Tuesday called for an immediate pause in use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Students Class of 2021: George Kahingo helps his fellow students grow as leaders Kahingo, a biology major, is a leadership involvement ambassador in the Division of Student Affairs, a role that connects him with dozens of student organizations and hundreds of peers across campus.
Faculty and staff Fotis Sotiropoulos appointed VCU provost and 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.
Alumni Art and animation: A conversation with Pixar director and VCU grad Valerie LaPointe The director of the Disney+ short “Lamp Life” speaks with VCU News about the creativity, humor, endurance and collaboration that goes into creating the characters and worlds we love.
Community 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.
A recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 1 in 3 Americans said they would not get a COVID-19 vaccine. That type of hesitancy could hurt the chances of stopping the spread of the disease. To better understand, and talk about, this hesitancy, VCU News spoke with Jeanine Guidry, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture in the College of Humanities and Sciences and director of VCU’s Media+Health Lab. Read more »