“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.

More than 170 law enforcement, addiction treatment, medical, education, and community services professionals gathered in James Branch Cabell Library on Tuesday to discuss and collaborate on ways to address the opioid crisis.

'The goal is to better understand how King's message applies to us now and how we can act on it in current times,' said Archana A. Pathak, special assistant to the vice president of the VCU Division for Inclusive Excellence.

Virginia is the first to conduct a survey of newly eligible members to understand their health care experiences prior to enrolling in Medicaid.

U.S. News & World Report placed three Virginia Commonwealth University programs among the top 50 online graduate programs in the country in their categories.

Kathleen Brady is among the first to bridge psychiatric and addiction fields, and now leads research at the Medical University of South Carolina.

“We are interested in understanding the different ways that cells internalize material,” said Derek Prosser, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology.

Thomas Eissenberg of the Center for the Study of Tobacco Products at VCU was one of six experts who investigated the claim and found it unreliable and outdated.

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU was one of 44 centers in four countries testing Trikafta, which was approved by the FDA in October.

2019 was a very full year for Virginia Commonwealth University.

Devonne Harris said it’s a technique he learned in VCU’s Jazz Studies program.

The poll also provides a snapshot of potential 2020 presidential election matchups in Virginia.

Schrier, who was named Miss Virginia in June, competed on a platform that highlighted STEM education and drug safety.

David Waltenbaugh’s startup, Root VR, won the inaugural VCU Alumni Pitch Competition in November.

Comic artist Chris Visions shares how he got his start and what it’s like to create characters. “One of the most important things I was taught was to create from my own experiences.”

The bestselling novelist and alumnus challenged graduates to be engaged citizens at Saturday's commencement ceremony.

The class, part of VCU’s Media, Art and Text doctoral program, provides students a crash course in the technical aspects of sound and sound production.

Doctors in the U.S. go through rigorous training in medical school and residencies to ensure they are prepared to treat patients. But some medical schools struggle to address issues with students who may not be well-suited for medical practice.

The program — the first by a law enforcement agency in the state — helps recruit officer candidates who are passionate about community policing.

Mind and body programs — including chair yoga, meditation, strength training and nutrition — will be offered starting in January through Human Resources and Rec Sports partnership.

Barr, an expert in drug absorption research, helped shape the school’s growth in a four-decade career at VCU.

A desire to work with people led Albright to leave environmental science behind and pursue a degree in VCU’s accelerated nursing program.

The bestselling novelist and VCU alumnus will be the featured speaker at Saturday’s commencement.

Get to know some of the students graduating in December and how they made the most of their time at VCU.

Their research efforts focus on decreasing the risk of heart attack or stroke by reducing plaque in the artery walls.

10 years after starting her undergraduate studies, Nicholson’s journey to a bachelor’s degree is a personal achievement — and a point of pride.

Keen combined his interest in social work, public relations and LGBTQ studies to create his own path at VCU.

The school has entered into agreements with seven institutions and expects to expand by three more in 2020.