‘They knew what was right’: A restaurant sit-in and the story of the Richmond 34 A new book, written by VCU and Virginia Union University professors, tells the story of the VUU students who took a stand during the civil rights movement. Read more »
Researchers bring their expertise on issues of the day to lawmakers Virginia Commonwealth University faculty are helping to ensure policymakers are fully informed on key decisions through the Translational Research Fellows program. Read more »
University librarian named academic librarian of the year Dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been named the 2020 Association of College & Research Libraries’ Academic/Research Librarian of the Year. Read more »
Cottom earns top honor from American Sociological Association VCU professor recognized for advancing public understanding of sociology. Read more »
Researcher thinking ‘like a cell’ to devise better dental and orthopedic implants Dean of the College of Engineering, Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D., is designing a new kind of implant that is customized to the individual patient and rapidly integrates itself into the body. Read more »
New ‘Bad Boys’ film taps expertise of VCU’s Santa Muerte scholar “Much of her pop culture appeal is connected to surging interest in narco-culture, and one of Santa Muerte’s many diverse roles as folk saint is that of narco-saint,” says VCU expert Andrew Chesnut. Read more »
‘They knew what was right’: A restaurant sit-in and the story of the Richmond 34 A new book, written by VCU and Virginia Union University professors, tells the story of the VUU students who took a stand during the civil rights movement. 2/19/2020
Computer science professor named Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers fellow Krzysztof “Krys” Cios, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science in the VCU College of Engineering, has been named an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers fellow for 2020. He is being recognized for outstanding contributions to data mining and machine learning. 2/19/2020
Nicole Dailey named assistant chief of VCU Police The Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department’s new assistant chief is no stranger to the university. Nicole Dailey, a 21-year veteran of the agency, was promoted to assistant chief in a ceremony yesterday at police headquarters. 2/18/2020
Q&A: Why folk saint Santa Muerte should be considered the ‘matron saint of the Mexican drug war’ A new paper by VCU professor R. Andrew Chesnut, Ph.D., and University of Alberta professor Kate Kingsbury, Ph.D., reveals the death deity is venerated by both sides of the drug war. 2/18/2020
For older adults, ‘hope’ may be a key piece for improving health, psychological and social well-being VCU professor emeritus Everett Worthington, Ph.D., is co-author of a new study that sheds light on the role of hope in improving the lives of an aging population. 2/14/2020
New grant for faculty and staff promotes experiential learning efforts The REAL Challenge Grant program will fund professional and curriculum development for faculty and staff that enhances experiential learning initiatives for students. 2/13/2020
VCU researchers to develop next-generation, long-lasting batteries Virginia Commonwealth University researchers in the College of Engineering Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering will receive a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop next-generation rechargeable batteries. 2/13/2020
Researchers bring their expertise on issues of the day to lawmakers “We bring experts with no agenda. When you build that partnership and trust, we become part of the process, and we make policy better for the commonwealth,” said Robyn McDougle, director of the VCU Center for Public Policy. 2/12/2020