In rural Jamaica, VCU students offer healthy living outreach and education “Students’ positive perceptions of themselves as well as the world were literally transformed” during the trips, said Joann T. Richardson, Ph.D., who teaches the service learning course. Read more »
Two students, two unique paths converge at VCU’s annual School of Medicine white coat ceremony Shira Lanyi, a former professional ballerina, and Sam Kraus, a student following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father and brother, are among those beginning their medical school journeys. Read more »
In Poland, this VCU student is helping startups get off the ground Michael Mahoney is working with a Polish accelerator program called Clipster that supports a number of developing companies. Read more »
Hyperloop at VCU heading home after strong showing at SpaceX The VCU team, one of just nine from the United States to reach the Hyperloop finals, passed many tests during a week of pre-race safety and performance checks. Read more »
Fascinated by technology and drawn to art, Tammi Chen brings eye for detail to VCU’s Hyperloop quest Chen, the lead machinist on VCU’s Hyperloop team, honed skills she learned in her high school robotics competitions. Read more »
Block Party, Library Fest, Common Book discussions highlight a busy Welcome Week Events on campus mark the beginning of the university’s academic year. 8/17/2018
Richmond Symphony named artist-in-residence at the VCU School of Business The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business has selected the Richmond Symphony as its artist-in-residence for the 2018-19 academic year. 8/16/2018
VCU welcomes record-setting freshman class for 2018-19 academic year Virginia Commonwealth University will welcome its largest freshman class this week when the class of 2022 moves into the university’s residence halls, launching the annual Welcome Week schedule of activities that marks the opening of the academic year. 8/16/2018
In rural Jamaica, VCU students offer healthy living outreach and education A dozen Virginia Commonwealth University students traveled to Jamaica this summer as part of a service learning course that conducts health promotion and health education activities in rural communities. 8/15/2018
Lighthouse U receives $1M award to foster student entrepreneurship across Virginia A new project by nationally ranked Richmond startup accelerator Lighthouse Labs and the da Vinci Center, Virginia Commonwealth University’s student hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, was awarded a $1 million grant on Tuesday to train and support entrepreneurial college students across Virginia interested in launching startups. 8/15/2018
Two VCU students share insights gained at Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Katie Schwienteck set a goal several years ago to one day attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings in Lindau, Germany. 8/13/2018
Out and about: Five bike- and bus-friendly trips you can take from VCU’s campuses Bike share, a new bus network and the Pulse make it easier than ever to get around Richmond without a car. 8/10/2018
Two students, two unique paths converge at VCU’s annual School of Medicine white coat ceremony Shira Lanyi, a former professional ballerina, and Sam Kraus, a student following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father and brother, are among those beginning their medical school journeys. 8/8/2018