A new VCU study explores the ‘nature is healing’ memes that dominated social media at the height of The jokes have been called the pandemic’s best meme. A study that originated out of a VCU class examines why. Read more »
Climate change is contributing to ‘state change’ in diverse ecosystems, including in Virginia A new VCU-led study examines how small changes in an environmental driver are transforming the structure or function of some ecosystems. Read more »
Black and Latinx surgeons continue to hit glass ceiling in America Among the upper echelons of academic surgery, Black and Latinx representation has remained flat over the past six years, according to a new VCU-led study. Read more »
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 »
A new VCU study explores the ‘nature is healing’ memes that dominated social media at the height of the pandemic The jokes have been called the pandemic’s best meme. A study that originated out of a VCU class examines why. 5/18/2021
Climate change is contributing to ‘state change’ in diverse ecosystems, including in Virginia A new VCU-led study examines how small changes in an environmental driver are transforming the structure or function of some ecosystems. 5/18/2021
How journalism can empower and engage audiences without making them feel depressed A new book co-edited by VCU journalism professor Karen McIntyre Hopkinson explores eight socially-responsible news reporting practices. 5/18/2021
VCU Board of Visitors approves 2021-22 budget with no tuition increase Board also authorizes the VCU administration to consider mandatory vaccinations, extends president’s contract. 5/14/2021
Black and Latinx surgeons continue to hit glass ceiling in America Among the upper echelons of academic surgery, Black and Latinx representation has remained flat over the past six years, according to a new VCU-led study. 5/13/2021
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