Undergraduate Student News
‘Energy’ fuels 24-hour CreateAthon@VCU’s return to in-person collaboration for local nonprofits
April 1, 2022
“We’re the little guys,” said one organization’s founder while expressing gratitude after students shared their vision for her organization and three other ‘scrappy’ nonprofits in the creative sprint’s 15th year.
Class of 2022: Akira Goden is passionate about mental health in the Black community
March 30, 2022
A double major in African American studies and psychology, her dream is to combine those two fields as a therapist.
VCU students open Hopewell grade schoolers’ eyes to science at STEAM Day
March 10, 2022
On their first day of spring break, VCU science, technology, engineering, arts and math students showed off science experiments to students at Patrick Copeland Elementary School.
Honors student starts club to assist refugees in Richmond, raise awareness
March 7, 2022
‘Through volunteerism, and through conversations, we want VCU students to gain a better understanding of this local population of people that are often very underserved and falling through the cracks.’
Starting over: Jessica Seppi took a class that caused her to change direction, and she couldn’t be happier
Jan. 13, 2022
The transfer student pivoted from broadcast journalism to statistics after discovering a love for applying math to the real world.
Students team up with local nonprofit to promote health wellness for young adults with disabilities
Dec. 14, 2021
Members of Jacob’s Chance have the opportunity to build independence and get in a great workout while also having a fun one-on-one experience with VCU interns and volunteers.
Student, three alumni selected for highly competitive fellowships
Dec. 9, 2021
The Pickering and Rangel programs funded by the U.S. Department of State provide graduate fellowships to qualified college seniors and graduates committed to joining the foreign service.
Class of 2021: Winfred Walker is an advocate for racial equity at VCU and better representation in comics
Dec. 7, 2021
The College of Humanities and Sciences student aims to help create a more racially just society through his work in the community and his research.
Class of 2021: After overcoming steep health challenges, Heather James now inspires others
Dec. 6, 2021
Her eight-year journey to a VCU degree was full of obstacles — including multiple organ transplants. Now, the public relations student aspires to a career in the field of organ donation advocacy.
Class of 2021: Luci Harris hopes to help immigrants navigate the U.S. immigration system
Dec. 2, 2021
A summer internship helped solidify her decision to pursue a law degree after graduation “so that I can help individuals feel recognized and heard.”