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July 22, 2026

Nurtured by nature: Investigating the potential of outdoor education as medicine

Inspired by a local park, third-year medical student Eleanor Dalsass wants to understand how nature can impact lifelong well-being, including how nature therapy could benefit those with adverse childhood experiences.

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David Freed reflects on 90 years of life, art and friendship

Research & discovery

Rachel Gevlin earns AAUW fellowship to support book on sexual mores in domestic fiction

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Theatre alum Amita Rao is stealing scenes in breakout comedies ‘Adults’ and ‘Deli Boys’

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July 10, 2026

Meet-a-Ram: VCUarts alum John Winn brings his debut musical to the stage

The musician and lyricist worked with Richmond theater veteran Irene Ziegler on ‘Safety.’

Student success

Family journey inspires Roqia Ali’s passion for civic engagement

Student success

Postcard From … Andrew Fennel in Germany

Student success

Student's drowning prevention research earns federal support

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New course empowers VCU students to support their peers’ recovery

Campus & community

Resident joins School of Dentistry faculty, eager to start new journey as a pediatric dentist and educator

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Nurtured by nature: Investigating the potential of outdoor education as medicine

David Freed reflects on 90 years of life, art and friendship

Rachel Gevlin earns AAUW fellowship to support book on sexual mores in domestic fiction

Theatre alum Amita Rao is stealing scenes in breakout comedies ‘Adults’ and ‘Deli Boys’

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Events

40th Anniversary Community Guitar Ensemble Concert

Attend Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp, a Professional Development Ccourse

Attend Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp, a Professional Development Course

VCU in the News

Emails show how Virginia regulators downplayed data center health concerns

Minimal oversight allows hazards in legal hemp products

Tick Bites Are Causing Red-Meat Allergies. What to Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Congressional report says Virginians have paid $1.8 billion more for gas since Iran war started

Meet-a-Ram: VCUarts alum John Winn brings his debut musical to the stage

Family journey inspires Roqia Ali’s passion for civic engagement

Postcard From … Andrew Fennel in Germany

Student's drowning prevention research earns federal support

New course empowers VCU students to support their peers’ recovery

Resident joins School of Dentistry faculty, eager to start new journey as a pediatric dentist and educator

How are AI use and policy changing in schools? New VCU research identifies key gaps