Through clinical advances, VCU Health is transplanting more kidneys than ever The VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center conducted more kidney transplants in 2018 than any other year in its history thanks to its participation in clinical trials that are expanding donor pools. Read more »
Virginians narrowly support public investment to land Amazon HQ2 VCU Wilder School poll also shows 63 percent willing to pay more taxes for public schools, a double-digit increase since last year. Read more »
Virginians evenly divided on the idea of armed teachers Forty-seven percent of Virginians are strongly or somewhat in favor of training teachers and administrators to be armed in schools, while 49 percent are strongly or somewhat opposed. Read more »
Alumna's sculpture creations explore the connective tissue between art and medicine By designing customized models for medical training, sculptor Morgan Yacoe presents new ways for doctors to practice their craft. Read more »
Phoebe Hall, former rector of the VCU Board of Visitors, dies A memorial service for Hall will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Altria Theater. Free public parking is available in VCU's West Main Street Deck. Read more »
Children of problem drinkers are more likely to marry someone with a drinking problem, study finds 12/17/2018
Research In 2018 elections, plurality of Virginia voters focused on responding to Trump administration Twenty-five percent of voters said the most important factor driving their vote for Senate was responding to the Trump administration. Twenty-four percent said the same about their vote for the House.
Health Sheltering Arms Institute names chief executive officer New CEO brings extensive knowledge of veterans affairs and rehabilitation issues
Students VCU joins network of colleges to strengthen campus mental health programs JED Campus is an initiative of the nonprofit JED Foundation, which applies a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention among teens and young adults.
Faculty and staff A solution for vulnerable energy and power grids? A defense that learns A VCU professor’s award-winning cybersecurity system evolves as it watches and learns from would-be hackers.
Alumni A visit to a rural hospital changed this VCU grad’s career Years ago, Harold Barnwell watched a nurse anesthetist’s kindness brighten experiences for patients. Now Barnwell is improving education for his students by making more time for human connections.
Community Year in review 2018: A look back at VCU’s top stories, Instagram pics, videos and more A lot can happen in a year at VCU. Here are the top stories, social media posts and videos of 2018.
VCU professor Andrew Chesnut has co-authored an article chronicling the resurgence of exorcism and exploring what is behind the trend. Read more »
