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A rendering of the new School of Dentistry building.

June 29, 2026

State approves funding to build VCU School of Dentistry building

The new facility, which has an anticipated completion date of late 2029, will improve access to care, strengthen the healthcare workforce and serve communities across Virginia.

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Virginia authorizes funding for VCU to purchase Altria Center for Research and Technology

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The next chapter: From CERT student to medical student

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COVID-era renter protection law slashed Virginia evictions, VCU research finds

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A photo of a woman sitting at a table covered in gambling chips and bronze statues of two people, a house, a pile of books with a graduation cap on top, a piggy bank, and a car.

June 22, 2026

She shines the light – and leads the way – on the national challenge of gambling addiction

As director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, VCU researcher Carolyn Hawley has helped create a pioneering statewide treatment network.

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New research examines the experiences of Black girls in Richmond

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VCU ranks among world’s top 20% of global universities

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Radiation-resistant coating developed by VCU engineer will protect future Artemis astronauts

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As the pedals turn, RamBikes helps drive sustainability at VCU

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New course empowers VCU students to support their peers’ recovery

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Top stories around VCU

State approves funding to build VCU School of Dentistry building

Virginia authorizes funding for VCU to purchase Altria Center for Research and Technology

The next chapter: From CERT student to medical student

COVID-era renter protection law slashed Virginia evictions, VCU research finds

Latest headlines

Events

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing Center Informational Session and Writing With Confidence

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Professional Communication

Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Apps

VCU in the News

Investigation looks at what’s really in those popular hemp products

Forget work. Passive income is the new American dream.

The greatest commercials never go away—and that’s exactly the point

Lawmakers approve almost $700M for VCU to buy Altria building, build dental school

She shines the light – and leads the way – on the national challenge of gambling addiction

New research examines the experiences of Black girls in Richmond

VCU ranks among world’s top 20% of global universities

Radiation-resistant coating developed by VCU engineer will protect future Artemis astronauts

As the pedals turn, RamBikes helps drive sustainability at VCU

New course empowers VCU students to support their peers’ recovery

New initiative to reduce food waste, increase composting at VCU and VCU Health