Top stories around VCU

Student success

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In this unique VCU class, students role-play their way into history

The Honors College course Clash of Ideas embraces the style of a game and the leadership of classmates.

Research & discovery

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VCU receives $3.8 million NIH grant to study potential heart failure therapy

Research & discovery

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VCU Innovators of the Year are unlocking new insights into human disease

Research & discovery

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NBC News and ‘Today’ feature VCU’s Stephen Fong in report on data centers and public health

Events

VCU in the News

Student success

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Across and down, it’s VCU’s Collin Drown in the New York Times crossword

The School of Education doctoral student and puzzle constructor debuted in July in the esteemed Sunday edition, and two more NYT puzzles have been accepted for publication.

Research & discovery

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VCUarts professor combines AI and virtual reality to enhance immigrant stories

Health & medicine

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Expanded opioid care in Virginia contributes to steep drop in overdose deaths and $1.3B in reduced costs

Student success

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VCU’s 500+ student-led clubs build communities of interest and forge friendships

Student success

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Farnese Motto gravitated to public health advocacy at a young age

Research & discovery

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The PHP security crisis: Here’s why you recently may have failed to reach some websites

Research & discovery

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VCU-developed home sensor system could spot loneliness in older adults