VCU, Penn State researchers shed light on racial, economic segregation in Virginia schools The researchers also reveal extensive racial, ethnic and socioeconomic gaps in AP course-taking among Virginia’s high school students. Read more »
Real research: Future nurse finds rewards in research’s potential to better understand others Nayab Mughal has been involved in three studies, giving her the chance to learn how the pandemic has affected the experiences of both pregnant and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients. Read more »
Romantic relationships mitigate effects of trauma on alcohol use among college students A new study led by VCU researchers shows students exposed to interpersonal trauma prior to college are more likely to engage in risky alcohol use. Read more »
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. Read more »
U.S. deaths normally change less than 2% each year. In 2020, they rose nearly 23%. Black Americans experienced highest per capita excess death rates, while regional surges contributed to higher excess death rates from COVID-19 and other causes, a VCU-led JAMA study finds. Read more »
VCU professor to explore ‘emotional code switching’ among African American youth Psychology professor Fantasy Lozada received an NSF CAREER award to study emotion regulatory flexibility among African American youth, which helps them to protect against racism. 5/5/2021
Class of 2021: Humanity and humility are key to Julie Russo’s success In the face of her own personal tragedy and grief, the graduating Master of Public Health student has focused on providing support to family, friends and loved ones of human trafficking survivors. 5/3/2021
‘It takes a village to succeed’: Student earns national scholarship to finish her Ph.D. Josly Pierre-Louis’ parents immigrated to America from Haiti. Their daughter, a VCU grad, is the rising tide for all boats when it comes to her success in chemistry and health research. 4/30/2021
VCU, Penn State researchers shed light on racial, economic segregation in Virginia schools The researchers also reveal extensive racial, ethnic and socioeconomic gaps in AP course-taking among Virginia’s high school students. 4/28/2021
Real research: Future nurse finds rewards in research’s potential to better understand others Nayab Mughal has been involved in three studies, giving her the chance to learn how the pandemic has affected the experiences of both pregnant and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients. 4/27/2021
Real research: Stephanie Osei pursues passion for medicine in the classroom and the lab Osei has been working in a lab that studies why patients with cystic fibrosis have been less likely to acquire COVID-19. 4/27/2021
43% of respondents report feeling depressed after losing sense of smell or taste related to COVID-19 VCU researchers conducting an ongoing COVID-19 smell and taste loss survey identify array of potential short-term and long-term health impacts. 4/22/2021
President Biden’s climate change pledge sets a global example, VCU expert says Biology professor Chris Gough says Biden’s pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half is a move in the right direction, but solving climate change will take a global effort. 4/22/2021