Undergraduate Student News

VCU student Danielle Beale, a certified peer recovery specialist, has worked to bring VCU Rams in Recovery services, such as the free naloxone bike, to area community colleges. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

From a perspective of experience, VCU student Danielle Beale links Rams in Recovery to local community colleges

Jan. 21, 2025

The transfer student who 'messed up a lot' earlier in life is helping extend the program’s benefits.

Biology student Naeem Ahmad hopes to pursue a career in the medical field after graduation. (Contributed photo)

Through science, medicine and empathy, junior Naeem Ahmad hopes to serve across borders

Jan. 8, 2025

Influenced by a pre-college experience and VCU’s Diversity P.A.T.H.S. office, the biology major is nurturing his commitment to health care and humanitarianism.

VCU students pursuing a new academic minor explored how the media cover AI – and how they often are framed together. (Getty Images)

As part of a new minor in practical AI, students explore its intersection with mass media

Jan. 7, 2025

Robertson School professor Joshua J. Smith’s class is developing a dataset that examines coverage of the technologies’ benefits, drawbacks – and the communications industry itself.

Sydney Griffin hopes to make community the center of her professional career as a psychology researcher. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2024: For Sydney Griffin, a passion for psychology is personal

Dec. 17, 2024

Inspired by her brother, she found new direction when returning to college.

Chemistry major Ashlee Blankenship has charted her own path at VCU, serving on the board of the university’s American Chemical Society student affiliate organization. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2024: After initial misgivings, Ashlee Blankenship found VCU offered a perfect formula for success

Dec. 9, 2024

The chemistry major has promoted science and, inspired by an internship overseas, hopes to promote women’s health as a physician assistant.

A new album produced by a VCU class seeks to “capture Richmond’s mantra.” (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

On the fast tracks: Media entrepreneurship class produces an album with Ram rhythm

Dec. 5, 2024

Robert Milazzo’s students curate and release ‘Mantra, Vol. 1’ as their semester project.

The Mellon Pathways Program provides students with a solid foundation from which they can successfully study the arts and humanities at VCU. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Mellon Pathways Program supports and guides Brightpoint, Reynolds students transferring to VCU

Dec. 4, 2024

From intensive advising to on-campus meals, the partnership creates a welcoming pipeline from the community colleges to VCU’s opportunities for research, internships and more.

Mass communications major Hazel Hoffman will bring a radio background into their blossoming career in podcast production. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2024: Hazel Hoffman put their stamp on the inaugural Student Podcast Day

Dec. 4, 2024

From marketing to emceeing, Hoffman did a little of everything. Now, they will embark on a D.C.-based podcast internship.

English major Barbara Kornhauser will earn her bachelor’s degree this month. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2024: Barbara Kornhauser is a second-generation Ram in reverse

Dec. 3, 2024

A half-century after her initial foray into college, the English major will follow in her son’s footsteps with a degree from VCU.

Kathleen Russo has twice studied abroad as a VCU student, including spending a semester in Argentina, where this photo was taken. (Contributed image)

Class of 2024: Nearby and far away, Kathleen Russo expands her horizons and commitment

Nov. 25, 2024

The biology graduate from Chesterfield embraces community service and study abroad ahead of medical school.