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Nov. 22, 2024

VCU Innovator of the Year is ‘proof of pathway’ to success for physicists
Nov. 21, 2024

Like a fine poem, David Wojahn made a lasting impression
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Nov. 19, 2024

In ‘The Bad Corset,’ VCU author Rebecca Gibson translates – and reframes – a medical text that goes beyond a woman’s waist
Nov. 18, 2024

Deep roots and perseverance highlight the Black experience in Appalachia, VCU professor and co-author share
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Nov. 13, 2024

Safeguarding students from school employee sexual misconduct requires a systemwide approach, VCU’s Charol Shakeshaft says
Nov. 12, 2024

VCU surgeon’s innovation is finding a quick stick in top operating rooms across the country
Nov. 11, 2024

‘A light that continues to shine’: Friends and colleagues remember Flossie Segal, a colorful figure at VCU’s School of Social Work
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Nov. 11, 2024

cRam Session: Medieval Literature and the Weird
Nov. 11, 2024

Marlon F. Levy, M.D., appointed senior vice president for VCU Health Sciences and chief executive officer of VCU Health System
Nov. 6, 2024

Ram Fridges will provide fresh produce and other perishable foods to VCU students
Oct. 29, 2024

VCU School of Education team advances to finals of the 2024 Global Sustainability Challenge
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Oct. 28, 2024

cRam Session: Seeing, Playing, Deciding – This is Math?
Oct. 28, 2024

Gary Cuddeback named dean of VCU’s School of Social Work
Oct. 24, 2024

Hurricane Helene’s mark in North Carolina might endure in unexpected ways, VCU professor says
Oct. 21, 2024

VCU group joins Rally for Medical Research to promote federal funding
Oct. 16, 2024

Chemistry professor Ka Un Lao becomes first to earn three prestigious awards from American Chemical Society
Oct. 16, 2024

In race and gender, Kamala Harris charts a historic and challenging course, VCU professor says
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Oct. 14, 2024

cRam Session: Understanding Disability Through Media
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Sept. 30, 2024

Author Christopher Brooks looks at two pandemics – HIV and COVID – in latest book
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Sept. 30, 2024

cRam Session: The New Good Death
Sept. 30, 2024

For vice presidential nominees and their debates, interest will likely exceed impact
Sept. 23, 2024

Got election anxiety? Here’s what to know about the causes – and how to cope
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Sept. 19, 2024

English professor’s new book explores opinions – and their various types – in the age of social media
Sept. 16, 2024

Math professor Dewey Taylor earns national award for mentorship activities
Sept. 11, 2024

A legacy of mentorship: Leading society on drug dependence names award in School of Medicine professor’s honor
Sept. 5, 2024

What is the impact of cellphones in schools? The answer requires dialing into the details.
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Sept. 3, 2024

Poet Geoff Bouvier covers billions of years in ‘Us From Nothing'
Aug. 30, 2024

42nd annual Faculty Convocation celebrates six VCU role models
Aug. 19, 2024

VCU Rice Rivers Center sturgeon specialist takes his expertise from the James River to the U.K.
Aug. 15, 2024

Air Force awards $1.8M to VCU startup to advance development of drug treating massive blood loss
Aug. 13, 2024

VCU youth homelessness expert M. Alex Wagaman is tapped for federal advisory role
Aug. 12, 2024

VCU School of Nursing duo secures funding for revision of maternal mental health screening tool
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Aug. 9, 2024

Pharmacy professor earns national award as emerging teaching scholar
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Aug. 6, 2024

VCU professor Rebecca Gibson’s new book looks at the philosophy of the Matrix franchise
Aug. 5, 2024

How can I practice conscious consumption?
July 31, 2024

Federal court’s Fearless Fund ruling is a key moment for entrepreneurial diversity, VCU expert says
July 26, 2024

How do I get out of a creative rut?
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July 26, 2024

Meet-a-Ram: The Graduate School’s Melissa Tyler puts a strong foot forward for Ph.D. diversity
July 17, 2024

VCU Quest Fund provides grants to 21 faculty-led projects that target society’s biggest challenges
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July 15, 2024

VCU professor Christopher A. Brooks’ new book explores the Black Appalachian experience
July 11, 2024

VCU School of Business faculty member Adolph Brown is named a Fulbright Specialist
July 10, 2024

‘VCU has been my life’: B. Ellen Byrne retiring after a half-century of commitment
July 9, 2024

VCU women’s health researcher Dace Svikis honored by the Rosalind Franklin Society
July 2, 2024

VCU Breakthroughs Fund provides grants to 10 more faculty-led projects that pursue transformative innovation
July 2, 2024

Wilder School event explores health policy consequences of Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision
June 25, 2024

The sure bet? Sports gambling will become an even bigger player, VCU researcher says
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June 20, 2024

What will it take for artificial intelligence to be safe and secure? VCU expert considers election integrity and other threats that lie ahead.
June 18, 2024

Joseph Seipel, who helped transform VCU and Greater Richmond through the arts, dies at 76
June 17, 2024

Beyond the fab and the fun, the ballroom scene has deep meaning with deep roots
June 10, 2024

VCU biostatistics professor Nolan Wages earns prestigious fellowship from Society for Clinical Trials
June 4, 2024

From cancer to road safety, VCU innovators explore solutions with new round of funding
June 4, 2024

VCU professor Jan Rychtář wins national teaching award from the Mathematical Association of America
May 13, 2024

Two VCU psychology professors earn national awards for dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion
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May 9, 2024

Frank Baskind, dean emeritus of social work, retiring after 32 years at VCU
April 22, 2024

Faculty and staff ‘who have moved this institution forward’ honored at Service Recognition Celebration
April 18, 2024

‘We are diversity’: Five VCU community members honored at the 2024 PACME ceremony
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April 18, 2024

VCU professor’s new book observes how dreams can be a powerful tool
April 16, 2024

VCU English professor Nicholas Frankel honored with prestigious Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellowship for 2024
April 4, 2024

How does exercise affect the health of women and men differently?
April 3, 2024

Powerhouse professor Mychal Smith is one of the world’s strongest men
March 26, 2024

A fashion statement of support: Research led by VCU professor looks at the impact of what you wear to work
March 25, 2024

Here’s what you should know about the upcoming eclipse
March 25, 2024

With school segregation persisting, VCU education professor urges a multifaceted, concerted effort to fix it
March 20, 2024

VCU expert: Record Clery Act fine is ‘a wake up call’ to all colleges on campus safety
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March 15, 2024

In new book, Daryl Cumber Dance chronicles her ties to revered author and VCU colleague Paule Marshall
March 14, 2024

Chemical designed by pharmacy professor launches as tool for cholesterol research and future drug discovery
March 14, 2024

Patricia Kinser appointed interim dean of VCU School of Nursing
March 14, 2024

VCU professor uses 3D to bring life – and accessibility – to upcoming museum exhibit
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March 7, 2024

There’s a right way and a wrong way to deliver negative feedback
March 1, 2024

National Academy of Inventors names two VCU faculty as senior members for their research into treating diseases
Feb. 26, 2024

‘Full circle’ of honor: VCU social work leader Denise Burnette earns historic career award for dedication to older adults, their families and communities
Feb. 23, 2024

Cristina Stanciu, director of VCU’s Humanities Research Center, elected to advisory board of global consortium
Feb. 23, 2024

From nasal casts to emergency intubation, newly honored VCU innovators explore fresh frontiers
Feb. 21, 2024

VCU education professor explores how history can shift like the tides
Feb. 20, 2024

VCU psychology professor wins NIH award for research into pediatric pain management
Feb. 19, 2024

In Feb. 24 address, VCU history professor will highlight early America’s urban slavery in human terms
Feb. 16, 2024

Former VCU journalism instructor Mary Ann Owens is recalled for her passion to the craft and to her students
Feb. 15, 2024

VCU researchers team up with Salvation Army to promote financial literacy for Richmond families while targeting the roots of poverty
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Feb. 14, 2024

In Vietnam, VCU professor shares insight into how artificial intelligence can support teaching languages
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Feb. 14, 2024

VCU co-author of ‘A Darwinian Survival Guide’ reframes climate change – and the paths forward – through the lens of evolution
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Feb. 12, 2024

Book co-authored by VCU education professor tops list of 2023 titles in Cambridge University Press series
Feb. 1, 2024

VCU computer science professor Lukasz Kurgan named a fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
Jan. 31, 2024

Art Saavedra brings people-first approach to his role as dean of School of Medicine
Jan. 24, 2024

If you break your promise to exercise, a VCU researcher is exploring why
Jan. 22, 2024

Brian Brown named interim dean of the VCU School of Business
Jan. 16, 2024

Freedom of the press is more of a ‘roller coaster’ than a straight line, VCU professor says in new book
Jan. 12, 2024

At Hollywood conference, VCUarts professor Yossera Bouchtia enjoys a close-up of the television industry
Jan. 12, 2024

Renowned medicinal chemist, mentor and lyricist of VCU alma mater Lemont Kier dies at 93
Jan. 8, 2024

Two major events will celebrate Gov. L. Douglas Wilder and his impact this month
Nov. 17, 2023

VCU’s Mignonne C. Guy receives award for outstanding contributions through health-equity research
Nov. 15, 2023

Retired U.S. Ambassador Anthony Godfrey shares decades of wisdom with his VCU students
Nov. 14, 2023

Pam Parsons, ‘a relentless champion’ for community health, dies at 67
Nov. 6, 2023

Inventor of ‘world standard’ for determining ICU patient comfort named VCU Innovator of the Year
Nov. 2, 2023

Snake species named after VCU professor
Nov. 2, 2023

VCU’s Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn connects equity and outcomes as a ‘pracademic’ – a practitioner-academic
Oct. 31, 2023

VCU author SJ Sindu explores isolation and artistry in short story collection ‘The Goth House Experiment’
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Oct. 27, 2023

With potential for drug development, treatment of cancer and other diseases, VCU professors’ projects earn national award
Oct. 25, 2023

Biology professor, ‘Bug Lab’ director Karen Kester retires after 26 years
Oct. 24, 2023

A new VCU-led project will support high-risk youth transitioning out of incarceration
Oct. 18, 2023

VCU’s Kenneth Kendler achieves No. 1 lifetime ranking among published psychiatry scholars
Oct. 17, 2023

Behind the scenes, they help power VCU’s growing research enterprise
Oct. 17, 2023

Half a world away, VCU’s Tony Gentry shares his wisdom on technology and autism
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Oct. 11, 2023

VCU announces first class of faculty scholars honored for ‘exceptional accomplishments’
Oct. 9, 2023

Ahead of FDA ban, a new project will assist providers in helping patients quit menthol cigarettes
Oct. 2, 2023

Getting to the root of oral health
Sept. 27, 2023

In ‘Joy Rides Through the Tunnel of Grief,’ VCU author Jessica Hendry Nelson tackles loss and growth
Sept. 26, 2023

Unequal distribution of pharmacies in Virginia leaves vulnerable populations at risk, study shows
Sept. 22, 2023

VCU Engineering professor is shaping electronics design in inventive ways
Sept. 18, 2023

Faye Belgrave, Ph.D., is named VCU vice president and chief diversity officer
Sept. 14, 2023

Climate tech startup licenses VCU-created insulation for homes, commercial buildings
Sept. 11, 2023

A ‘modern-day alchemist,’ VCU’s Puru Jena brings a longtime spirit of innovation to one of society’s top challenges
Sept. 7, 2023

Excellence – and commitment – celebrated at VCU Faculty Convocation
Aug. 31, 2023

Faculty Convocation will honor seven VCU educators and researchers for excellence
Aug. 28, 2023

VCU researchers developing affordable, noninvasive treatment for RDS in newborns
Aug. 25, 2023

Physics professor Shiv Khanna retiring after 39 years at VCU and discoveries that have changed science
Aug. 25, 2023

VCU forensic science professor hopes a better THC breathalyzer will increase road safety
Aug. 22, 2023

VCU Engineering’s James Ferri named to leadership role at national institute for pharmaceutical manufacturing and education
Aug. 17, 2023

VCU professor Suzanne Ruder to receive national award for excellence in chemistry instruction
Aug. 16, 2023

OB-GYN faculty chair honors pioneering leader
Aug. 4, 2023

Catherine Ingrassia named dean of VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences
Aug. 3, 2023

With support from the State Department, VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership is leading sports diplomacy missions in Africa
Aug. 1, 2023

VCU faculty share insight at climate roundtable with Rep. Jennifer McClellan and NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy
July 21, 2023

VCU-led study finds discrimination over time leads to poor sleep
July 13, 2023

Controlled cruelty: New study from VCU finds aggression can arise from successful self-control
July 11, 2023

More than ever, startups at VCU are turning ideas into businesses
July 5, 2023

History well-spoken: VCU professor Carolyn Eastman to explore speechifying in the Revolutionary Era
June 30, 2023

After more than four decades, guitarist John Patykula reaches his coda at VCU
June 30, 2023

VCU Cybersecurity Center leader Milos Manic honored by the National Academy of Inventors
June 29, 2023

The One VCU Research initiative awards more than $4 million to projects that target transformative innovation
June 27, 2023

Creating a pathway to leadership
June 23, 2023

LGBTQIA+ award namesakes Chris Burnside and Sarah Barbara Watstein reflect on their journeys before, during and after VCU
June 20, 2023

Coaching surgeons
June 20, 2023

Five new Blick Scholars reflect how VCU junior faculty are making their mark in medical research
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June 15, 2023

Nicholas Farrell, VCU chemist with a major legacy in cancer treatment, retires after 30 years
June 15, 2023

What to watch: Get into the spirit of Juneteenth
June 14, 2023

U.N. counterterrorism program features VCU’s Jessica Trisko Darden
June 12, 2023

Rima Franklin named interim vice provost of VCU Life Sciences
June 8, 2023

Albert Farrell, mentor, researcher and founder of VCU’s Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development, retires after 43 years
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June 5, 2023

Same Bat-Time? Same Bat-Channel? Turns out, superhero cliffhangers came long before the classic 1960s Adam West ‘Batman’ TV series
June 2, 2023

Fueled by new National Cancer Institute grant, VCU’s Priscilla Hwang delves deeper into cancer metastasis
June 1, 2023

R. McKenna Brown, founding director of VCU’s School of World Studies, retires after 28 years
May 26, 2023

With graphic novel ‘Shakti,’ SJ Sindu shares ‘the kind of story that I wanted to have’ as a child
May 15, 2023

Gary Cuddeback named interim dean of VCU School of Social Work
May 12, 2023

Brandcenter at VCU says goodbye to two of its trailblazers
May 1, 2023

Blending equity and sustainability, Damian Pitt shapes the future of energy policy
May 1, 2023

Fit for a (new) king? Charles can move the British monarchy forward, VCU Brandcenter leader says
May 1, 2023

Representing medical advances and transdisciplinary research, 22 VCU researchers are inducted into National Academy of Inventors
April 27, 2023

More than 2,700 VCU and VCU Health employees are honored for reaching service milestones
April 26, 2023

VCU’s Lane Carasik honored by American Nuclear Society for diversity efforts
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April 4, 2023

Four members of the VCU community honored at 17th annual Burnside Watstein Awards
March 29, 2023

George Nan, former head of VCU photography, dies at 88
March 27, 2023

Col. Herb Watson, a ‘legend’ in nurse anesthesia education, dies at age 94
March 9, 2023

Two VCU faculty ranked among 2022’s top female scientists in nation and world
Feb. 28, 2023

Drug delivery, new therapies, AI, VR: Array of VCU inventors receive Commercialization Fund awards
Feb. 27, 2023

Professor’s project showcases the art of Black motherhood
Feb. 24, 2023

Arnethea Sutton selected for National Cancer Institute Early Investigator Advancement Program

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