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Sept. 18, 2026

VCU ranks among top 16% in 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities

The rankings, published annually by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, reflect VCU’s global prominence.

Research & discovery

VCU researchers join national call for NIH funding

Research & discovery

Anti-transgender legislation causes psychological distress even in states with trans-friendly laws, according to VCU research

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What to know about Anthropic’s new watermarking on AI text

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A photo of a man five times. On the left side, the man is red and orange. On the right side, the man is yellow and then orange. In the middle, the man has photo his natural color.

Sept. 17, 2026

With a firm belief in the importance of listening to patients, he changed the way sickle cell disease is understood and treated around the world

Wally Smith’s groundbreaking research asked sickle cell disease patients to track their pain – and gave them the chance to be heard.

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Through the lens, toward the truth: Ashley Davis finds their voice in documentary film

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An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

Student success

When the game changed, Ben Rekosh found a new way to stay in it

Research & discovery

Driven to close the gender gap in heart research, VCU student takes next step toward a Ph.D.

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VCU’s Aliza Ehrlich receives $3 million to study link between opioids and unexplored neuron structure

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Top stories around VCU

VCU ranks among top 16% in 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities

VCU researchers join national call for NIH funding

Anti-transgender legislation causes psychological distress even in states with trans-friendly laws, according to VCU research

What to know about Anthropic’s new watermarking on AI text

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VCU in the News

Perriello holds significant fundraising advantage over McGuire

VCU Police increase traffic enforcement amid pedestrian safety concerns

VCU approves building contract for $206 million dormitory

VCU board approves $37M in contracts for new dental school

With a firm belief in the importance of listening to patients, he changed the way sickle cell disease is understood and treated around the world

Through the lens, toward the truth: Ashley Davis finds their voice in documentary film

An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

When the game changed, Ben Rekosh found a new way to stay in it

Driven to close the gender gap in heart research, VCU student takes next step toward a Ph.D.

VCU’s Aliza Ehrlich receives $3 million to study link between opioids and unexplored neuron structure

Little Ram Pantries receive upgraded technology to help address student food insecurity