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Adam Ewing, Ph.D., will spend the year in residence in North Carolina, joining more than 30 other scholars as he works on his new book, a history of popular pan-Africanism in the 20th century. (Contributed photo)

African American studies professor Adam Ewing earns National Humanities Center fellowship

May 19, 2025

He will spend the upcoming academic year working on his book about 20th-century pan-Africanism.

cRam Session: Health Science in the Time of Uncertainty – Public Health and the Politicization of Science

May 15, 2025

3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with Kevin Brosnan, whose course showcases how the humanities can deepen our understanding of medicine, science and public trust.

Sophie Laman is an Honors College student who graduated this month with a forensic science degree (biology concentration) and minors in chemistry, biology and pre-medicine. (Contributed photo)

Class of 2025: Sophie Laman aimed straight for VCU’s forensic science program

May 13, 2025

The Tennessee native will continue exploring crime investigation and medical research this summer.

Krystal Zelaya, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, is wearing a special keepsake for the ceremony: A graduation stole decorated by the dozens of children she has helped nurture as a child care aide on campus. (Photo by Anthony Cardenas)

Class of 2025: Many, many thumbs-up for aspiring teacher Krystal Zelaya

May 9, 2025

The VCU Health child care aide’s graduation gear will feature the colorful handiwork of her young charges.

Julio Alvarez, Ph.D., an associate professor in VCU’s Department of Chemistry, aims to identify mechanisms that could have contributed to the emergence of the Last Universal Common Ancestor. (Photo by the College of Humanities and Sciences)

VCU chemistry professor Julio Alvarez receives grant to further explore the origins of life on Earth

May 8, 2025

His research lab is targeting the Last Universal Common Ancestor, which would connect 4 billion years of history.

Tamara Eddy embraced the outdoors while at VCU – both for research and fun. (Contributed photo)

Class of 2025: Tamara Eddy was happily ‘bitten by the bat’

May 6, 2025

The biology major’s love of nature blossomed on an unexpected path framed by the pandemic.

VCU undergraduates awarded Gilman Scholarships for 2025

May 6, 2025

The federal program supports study abroad for students with financial need.

Felicia Fowler will graduate in May with a degree in religious studies from VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2025: Felicia Fowler relishes the long journey to her VCU degree

May 5, 2025

The Residential Life and Housing staff member, who is graduating more than three decades after starting her studies, represents ‘a remarkable story of persistence.’

(Left to right) Tobi Ojo, a health services and sociology major; Noor Chouman and Jumana Meri, co-presidents of VCU P.R.I.M.E; VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D.; Judith Crenshaw, assistant professor in the Robertson School of Communication; Christopher Brooks, Ph.D, professor of anthropology in the School of World Studies; and Chelsea Gary, director of recruitment and student programs in the College of Health Professions. (Photo by Skip Rowland)

Four honorees spotlighted for multicultural enrichment at VCU

April 29, 2025

‘You welcome all who come,’ Rao says at the 2025 PACME ceremony.

Merilyn Arikkat, who will graduate in May, is co-executive director of VCU Votes, a student-led, nonpartisan initiative. (Contributed photo)

Class of 2025: VCU Votes co-leader Merilyn Arikkat drives civic engagement among fellow students

April 28, 2025

The biology major and aspiring doctor is among national honorees for championing democracy.