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March 5, 2026

Bryant Mangum devoted his career to literature and now he’s sharing his life’s work with VCU

Mangum, who taught for 51 years at VCU, is donating not only his personal papers but a collection of rare books, including highly sought-after first editions of the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Student success

'Medicine is a team sport': How mentorship has shaped a medical student's path

Research & discovery

Rare earth elements, joint pain and addiction treatment are highlighted in VCU faculty research receiving new awards

Campus & community

cRam Session: The Future of Work

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A photo of a sign by a cross walk that says \"HEADS UP\" \"PHONES DOWN\" with arrows pointing up and down. Behind the sign people are walking across the street and down a sidewalk.

March 2, 2026

‘It just has to stop’: Why VCU is accelerating pedestrian safety action

Building on three years of collaboration and confronting recent tragedies, the university and the city of Richmond are implementing bold, aggressive measures to protect the community.

Campus & community