Top stories around VCU

Research & discovery

A photo of a church with a small graveyard in front of it.

July 2, 2026

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

American independence took root amid religious diversity and differences, VCU history professor Ryan Smith says.

Research & discovery

Massey researchers lead multi-decade analysis of new cancer incidence among survivors

Research & discovery

Catholic Church faces flare-up this week between traditionalists and the pope

University news

Steven DeLuca to serve as rector of VCU Board of Visitors

Latest headlines

View all

Events

VCU in the News

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

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

Massey researchers lead multi-decade analysis of new cancer incidence among survivors

Catholic Church faces flare-up this week between traditionalists and the pope

Steven DeLuca to serve as rector of VCU Board of Visitors

Latest headlines

Events

Health Hub After Dark: Gardening 101

Breathe and Rise

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

VCU in the News

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

VCU to build new dental school, acquire Altria building for nearly $700 million

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