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Gabriela León-Pérez poses with her Latino Virginia students and undergraduate research assistants. (Photo contributed by Gabriela León-Pérez)

Latino Virginia oral history project gives voice to stories that supplant stereotypes

Nov. 12, 2024

The collaboration from VCU professors Gabriela León-Pérez and Daniel Morales will form a public database documenting the state’s fastest-growing minority population.

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cRam Session: Medieval Literature and the Weird

Nov. 11, 2024

3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with Adin Lears, whose course explores early stories to consider questions of fate, destiny and our place in the cosmic order.

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A year-end review of students and alums who earned prestigious scholarships through the National Scholarship Office

Nov. 11, 2024

Recipients represent a variety of fields and backgrounds, and their scholarships will provide invaluable opportunities to deepen their studies, gain new perspectives and grow in their fields.

Bob Pryor, a Navy veteran and political science student, is vice president of the Student Veterans Association at VCU and works in the district office of U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

By sea and now land, Navy veteran expands his service mindset as a VCU student

Nov. 8, 2024

Bob Pryor is finishing his undergraduate degree, preparing for his master’s in public administration – and staying incredibly busy beyond the classroom.

The Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation certificate exposes students to interpreting in medical, legal, immigration, educational and other specialized fields. (Getty Images)

Unique VCU certificate program blends Spanish translation and interpretation with real-world practice

Oct. 31, 2024

The School of World Studies offering builds practical skills and cultural competence to support medical, legal and other realms.

VCU student Anirudh Mepperla (seated) and Kirk Richardson, associate professor in the Department of Focused Inquiry, with one of the nap pods recently installed on the fifth floor of Grace E. Harris Hall. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

The bearer of good snooze: Undergrad’s research project is behind the new nap pods on campus

Oct. 30, 2024

Anirudh Mepperla and his Focused Inquiry professor, Kirk Richardson, put classwork into action.

Samaneh Oladi’s new book is “Women, Faith and Family: Reclaiming Gender Justice through Religious Activism.” (Photo contributed by Samaneh Oladi Ghadikolaei)

Women’s faith and activism in Iran offer a lesson in using religious tradition to promote gender justice, VCU author says

Oct. 29, 2024

In her new book ‘Women, Faith, and Family,’ religious studies professor Samaneh Oladi reveals advocacy and strategies that challenge Western perspectives.

VCU to celebrate 14 notable alumni at biennial Alumni Stars event

Oct. 28, 2024

Honorees will be recognized at a Nov. 15 event at the Science Museum of Virginia.

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cRam Session: Seeing, Playing, Deciding – This is Math?

Oct. 28, 2024

3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with Andy Bristow, whose course explores a number of intriguing angles – from board games to the ballot box.

Hope Ward’s work as a professional actor has inspired her research as a Ph.D. student at VCU. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

How I found my research: Hope Ward studies paths to more equitable actor training programs

Oct. 23, 2024

Ward, a Ph.D. student, actor and director, finds inspiration in theater but also recognizes where it needs closer study and a commitment to marked improvement.