Low academic achievement can lead to drug abuse decades later, research finds Researchers measured the correlation between academic achievement at 16 years of age and drug abuse by analyzing nationwide data from Swedish-born individuals. Read more »
Majority of Virginians see community colleges, public universities as worth the cost Eighty percent of Virginians agree strongly or somewhat that community colleges are the worth cost, while 66 percent said the same about public four-year schools. Read more »
Midlife mortality rates are increasing across U.S. racial-ethnic populations, VCU-led study finds Researchers say conditions will worsen without bold policy action to address root causes of the increase. Read more »
VCU-led study finds supportive evidence for community-based diabetes management program The findings endorse implementation of similarly structured programs to address health disparities Read more »
VCU’s Center for the Study of Tobacco Products receives prestigious prize The prize from the American Psychological Association recognizes an interdisciplinary research team that includes one or more psychological scientists in major roles. Read more »
Draft of VCU’s new master plan focuses on unifying campuses, advancing interdisciplinary work The draft provides the VCU community with a first look at how the Monroe Park and MCV campuses will evolve over the next 12-15 years. 9/20/2018
VCU’s Center for the Study of Tobacco Products receives nearly $20M grant to predict outcomes of tobacco product regulations The Center for the Study of Tobacco Products at Virginia Commonwealth University has received a $19.78 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to launch a five-year project focused on predicting the outcomes of government regulations of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. 9/17/2018
Low academic achievement can lead to drug abuse decades later, research finds A Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has found that poor academic achievement can lead to substance abuse. 9/12/2018
What's new at VCU for 2018-19 Every year, VCU introduces exciting new programs, people and places to the university and local communities. 9/7/2018
$3M grant will greatly expand STEM female faculty recruitment, retention and advancement at VCU The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.99 million grant to an interdisciplinary team of faculty women leaders at Virginia Commonwealth University that will increase the recruitment, retention and advancement of STEM female faculty across the university. 8/29/2018
VCU opens academic year with recognition of distinguished faculty Six faculty recognized for teaching, scholarship and service achievement at the university’s Opening Faculty Address and Convocation. 8/23/2018
Distinguished faculty to be honored at convocation event Six distinguished faculty will be recognized for teaching, scholarship and service achievement Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Virginia Commonwealth University’s 36th annual Opening Faculty Address and Convocation. 8/17/2018