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Health & medicine

Three people in surgical masks and scrubs looking downward.

July 6, 2026

Meet-a-Ram: Medicine alum Thomas Scalea is head of the nation’s only freestanding trauma center

When treating patients facing life-threatening injuries and illnesses, Scalea, chief of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, says, ‘I simply go into my zone.’

Student success

VCUarts brings animation talent to famous Tribeca Festival

Research & discovery

What do the Middle Ages tell us about mental health then and now? VCU historian Leigh Ann Craig has answers

Research & discovery

Understanding the role of faith and religion in the founding of the United States

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Research & discovery

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.

Campus & community

New research examines the experiences of Black girls in Richmond

University news

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

University news

State approves funding for VCU to construct School of Dentistry building and acquire Altria Center for Research and Technology

Campus & community

As the pedals turn, RamBikes helps drive sustainability at VCU

Student success

New course empowers VCU students to support their peers’ recovery

Campus & community

Top stories around VCU

Meet-a-Ram: Medicine alum Thomas Scalea is head of the nation’s only freestanding trauma center

VCUarts brings animation talent to famous Tribeca Festival

What do the Middle Ages tell us about mental health then and now? VCU historian Leigh Ann Craig has answers

Understanding the role of faith and religion in the founding of the United States

Latest headlines

Events

Health Hub After Dark: Gardening 101

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VCU Writing Center Workshop: Reading and Incorporating Academic Sources Into Your Writing

VCU in the News

Pope begins his summer break after decisive flexing of muscle on international and church stage

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025

VCU launches $30 million lab to study liver health

VCU nurses stage bedside wedding before patient’s emergency C-section

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

State approves funding for VCU to construct School of Dentistry building and acquire Altria Center for Research and Technology

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