Graduate Student News
VCU students, faculty document oral history of the East Marshall Street Well Project
April 2, 2024
The Health Humanities Lab, a research lab at VCU’s Humanities Research Center, is conducting the project in collaboration with the Family Representative Council.
Regular e-cigarette use could lead to premature vascular dysfunction, VCU study finds
March 5, 2024
As the devices grow in popularity, researchers warn that young adult users are showing reduced blood vessel function
In mind, body and digital souls, VCU doctoral student examines racism through the lenses of adolescence and parenting
Feb. 15, 2024
Developmental psychology researcher Stephen Gibson explores the intersection of teen mental health, online experiences and parent-child communication.
Through research and activism, VCU doctoral student explores gender, race, violence and culture – and wins American Society of Criminology award
Feb. 1, 2024
In their studies, in front of a classroom and in digital work, Kay Coghill sheds light on misogynoir and helps survivors of sexual violence.
Class of 2023: Nicholas George felt like a failure as a child, but now he’s an internationally credentialed expert on John Milton
Jan. 8, 2024
George, who has autism and epilepsy, built on his love of reading to earn an M.A. in English at VCU and to join fellow Milton experts from around the world at a conference in Toronto.
VCU doctoral student Kristen Stewart is intrigued by the historical influence of men’s clothing
Dec. 18, 2023
Former curator at the Valentine is exploring masculinity, power and gender bias in clothing from early America.
Class of 2023: Nick Driver changed his tune and, with three VCU degrees, is now shooting for the stars
Dec. 14, 2023
With a Ph.D. in nanoscience, he is bringing his lifelong love of astronomy to NASA projects.
Navy veteran and VCU doctoral student Jennifer Weggen is serving her military colleagues on many fronts
Nov. 8, 2023
Her research focus on PTSD, traumatic brain injury and heart health, and her work with student and alumni military groups, reflect a longstanding passion with family roots.
3D-printed hairs: Ph.D. candidate, professor developing tiny sensors to detect flow and environmental changes
Oct. 20, 2023
Uses could include surgical robots that better detect minute changes in pressure or temperature, industrial machines that measure air or water flow, a robot that reads braille, or debris detection on a highly sensitive camera lens.
VCU communications professional Gary Garbett is named a Fulbright Specialist
Sept. 27, 2023
He will bring his creative talents and Technology Services experience to international projects.