Undergraduate Student News
Class of 2023: From the Fed to SpaceX, Tara Ram Mohan seeks ways of making an impact
April 28, 2023
Ram Mohan served four internships while at VCU, including one on the Starlink project that led to a full-time job after graduation.
Class of 2023: Fraser Trotter went back to college after dropping out years earlier. At VCU, he earned straight A’s and is headed to a top law school.
April 25, 2023
Trotter, a philosophy major, thought he’d missed his chance at a college degree but found success at Virginia Commonwealth University.
VCU summer program gave psychology major Vanessa Olazabal a GREAT research subject: fellow Rams
April 24, 2023
She explored links among Latine students’ ethnic-racial identity, relationships, the pandemic and how alcohol use and anxiety were affected.
Class of 2023: Sierra Tutwiler puts her energy into energy
April 24, 2023
First-generation college grad, a double major in physics and mechanical engineering, directs her passion for science and research into power.
Biology major Andy Shar discovers 3D printable ink that ‘everyone was looking for,’ physics professor says
April 20, 2023
Daeha Joung, Ph.D., supports his sophomore research mentee’s independence and success, which now includes published research.
Class of 2023: Saniyah Phillips finds her stage beyond the theater
April 20, 2023
Activism and community are central for political science major, who next will pursue a Master of Public Administration degree at VCU.
VCU undergraduate earns Goldwater Scholarship, a highly sought-after honor for students in STEM fields
April 19, 2023
As a Goldwater Scholar, biology researcher and Richmond native Gabriella Daire pursues her interest in space medicine.
Class of 2023: With a mind on crime, Olive Blackstone pursues justice and understanding
April 18, 2023
Blackstone has explored criminal justice and psychology at VCU, both in and out of the classroom.
Four VCU students, three alumni selected for prestigious NSF grant
April 14, 2023
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides three years of financial support to help exceptional graduate students advance their studies in STEM-based disciplines.
Class of 2023: Akhila Kunuthuru finds path to medical school and a community she can count on at VCU
April 13, 2023
Pennsylvania native, drawn to VCU and the city of Richmond, reflects on valuable lessons in storytelling and interdisciplinarity while “connecting the dots” between her education and her career goals.