How VCU students’ pocket change is helping low-income families in a rural Virginia community If all her students chipped in a quarter, Rebecca Durfee thought, she could send $60 to provide necessities for families in Quicksburg. Two years later, her students have donated more than $1,000. Read more »
‘We're happiest in the trenches’: Brothers, veterans walk new path together in medical school Alex and Chris Pais served in the Middle East. Now they are pursuing careers in medicine as students at VCU. Read more »
VCU commits to increasing technology graduates; joins governor’s tech talent initiative The university is part of a consortium of schools committed to producing an additional 25,000 graduates in computer science and computer engineering over the next 20 years. Read more »
First-generation students are starting something new at VCU Resources expand, collective pride grows as VCU participates in national first-gen student success initiative. Read more »
VCU to help expand substance use recovery programs at eight other Virginia universities Rams in Recovery, VCU’s collegiate recovery program, will serve as a model and provide oversight for the other schools as they develop and broaden their on-campus recovery resources. Read more »
Finding Freddy: A VCU student is using a horror-based video game to build a more benevolent AI Computer engineering student Jorge Vargas is using “A Nightmare on Elm Street” to develop “assistive agents” that help a human player advance through the game. Read more »
How VCU students’ pocket change is helping low-income families in a rural Virginia community If all her students chipped in a quarter, Rebecca Durfee thought, she could send $60 to provide necessities for families in Quicksburg. Two years later, her students have donated more than $1,000. 11/11/2019
‘Different thinking exists:’ Temple Grandin talks labels, video games and education At VCU, the disability rights advocate weighs in on the need for more diversity of thought, and why she wants children to learn by building things. 11/8/2019
‘We're happiest in the trenches’: Brothers, veterans walk new path together in medical school Alex and Chris Pais served in the Middle East. Now they are pursuing careers in medicine as students at VCU. 11/8/2019
Qatar Day and Majlis Day in photos Hundreds of students, faculty and staff attended the annual events on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses. 11/8/2019
First-generation students are starting something new at VCU Resources expand, collective pride grows as VCU participates in national first-gen student success initiative. 11/6/2019
Nursing grad, who went from community college to VCU, now helps students on a similar path Tracye Proffitt began her career as a registered nurse before earning a bachelor’s degree. Today she is pursuing her Ph.D. in nursing and running VCU’s RN to B.S. program. 11/4/2019
VCU recognized as top college for diversity This is the second consecutive year VCU has received the HEED Award, and the first time in its history to be designated a Diversity Champion. 11/4/2019