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May 21, 2026

Class of 2026: Stephen Tivenan brings AI to climate forecasting

With his Ph.D. in systems modeling and analysis, he seeks greater precision and pattern identification in examining our evolving environment.

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She breathes life into the fight against pulmonary fibrosis

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VCU introduces a public health minor for fall 2026

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Class of 2026: Neha Veeramalla keeps psychology and mentorship at front of mind

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May 12, 2026

In pictures: May 2026 commencement celebrations

Photographers captured the jubilation, pride and emotions on display at VCU's universitywide commencement ceremony as well as at college-, school- and department-level ceremonies held in venues on and off campus. Here is a sampling of their images.

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Class of 2026: A Ram even in high school, Jessica Nguyen will carry VCU spirit into graduate school

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Common claim that most transgender youth renounce that identity is not supported by statistics, VCU research finds

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World@VCU: Atefe Sheikhyousefi from Iran

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World@VCU: Samantha Castro Teixeira from Brazil

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Class of 2026: Gati Wambura extends her reach as a ‘global health citizen’

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Class of 2026: From prison, Elizabeth Childress found a calling to social work