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VCU School of Life Sciences and Sustainability professor Chris Gough has been named the new executive director of the Rice Rivers Center, the university’s field station along the James River. (Photo by Megan May)

VCU ecologist Chris Gough named new Rice Rivers Center executive director

Oct. 8, 2025

As the field station marks its 25th anniversary, he shares three top goals as it expands its footprint.

Clint McCown, an author of poetry, fiction and nonfiction, taught creative writing at VCU until his retirement in 2024. (Contributed photo)

Clint McCown looks back on a rich and storied career

Oct. 7, 2025

From working as an actor to investigating organized crime, the VCU professor emeritus, who retired last year after 45 years of teaching, has followed his curiosity to compelling places, helping to fuel his ‘vivid and cinematic’ writing.

The student team documenting the trees across VCU’s Monroe Park and MCV campuses include Margaret Pletcher, Declan O'Donnell, Daniella Asnicar and Kaleb Rezac. (Contributed image)

How many trees are on VCU’s campuses?

Oct. 2, 2025

Student interns with the Rice Rivers Center are counting trees, and the comprehensive inventory could highlight the environmental and financial impact of the urban forest.

As one of two states this year with a gubernatorial election, Virginia is at the forefront of the national political conversation. (Getty Images)

VCU experts available to discuss Virginia election topics

Oct. 1, 2025

Political science educators Alex Keena and Jatia Wrighten can offer analysis and perspective on voting, voter turnout, campaign finance and more.

Adriene Marshall (B.S. ’91, M.T. ’94) is making mathematics more accessible for K-12 students

Sept. 29, 2025

The Maryland-based educator works in every level of the state’s education system to decrease students’ anxiety around mathematics

VCU’s second annual Humanities Week will highlight their transformative power for real-world challenges

Sept. 29, 2025

Hosted by the Humanities Research Center, the Oct. 20-24 program includes public sessions on careers, artificial intelligence and more.

VCU professor R. Andrew Chesnut will play a key role in assembling a comprehensive overview of religious groups and individuals from Latin America. (File photo)

Andrew Chesnut selected as co-editor of religion encyclopedia

Sept. 29, 2025

The VCU professor and Catholicism scholar will shape the second edition of the ‘Encyclopedia of Latin American Religions.’

Participants in the “Civil Discourse and Collaboration Initiative” will be encouraged to contribute to the greater good in meaningful and lasting ways.(File photo)

David and Michelle Baldacci launch the ‘Civil Discourse and Collaboration Initiative’ with VCU and the Library of Virginia

Sept. 25, 2025

Their $13M joint contribution will promote constructive dialogue in a polarized world through experiential learning, a tailored curriculum, public events and programming spaces.

VCU tied at No. 72 among best public universities in U.S. News ranking

Sept. 23, 2025

Five undergraduate programs also are cited in the 2026 report, and VCU is in the top 100 of Best Colleges for Veterans.

Peter Zucker, Ph.D., (M.S. ’81, Ph.D. ’83) is paying it forward with gratitude

Sept. 22, 2025

The Department of Psychology alumnus reflects on his educational journey, its influence on his career in organization attunement and the joy of helping current students.