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Research & discovery

A photo of the International Space Station floating above earth.

June 18, 2026

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

Arvind Agarwal worked with NASA to create a flexible, durable material for spacesuits and spacecraft – and his invention will splash back down on Earth in August.

Campus & community

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

Health & medicine

John Duval, a visionary VCU Health leader, dies at 73

Campus & community

As the pedals turn, RamBikes helps drive sustainability at VCU

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Six people sit at desks in a circle in a classroom and talk.

June 17, 2026

New course empowers VCU students to support their peers’ recovery

Faculty and staff with Rams in Recovery, the School of Social Work and the Institute for Research on Behavioral and Emotional Health built the elective to prepare students for state certification.

Campus & community