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A heartwarming tribute emerges in VCU's new STEM Building - 817WF
Sept. 11, 2023
Dr. Mike Hunnicutt honors longtime VCU chemistry professor, administrator Dr. Sally Hunnicutt, with named spaces in new STEM Building - 817WF
A ‘modern-day alchemist,’ VCU’s Puru Jena brings a longtime spirit of innovation to one of society’s top challenges
Sept. 11, 2023
With a half-century of impressive achievements, the renowned physicist and materials scientist is leading VCU’s new Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment.
Deborah Polo receives the Distinguished Teaching Award at Convocation
Sept. 7, 2023
Polo has taught at VCU since her undergrad days in the early 1980s, and has taught most introductory courses in the Department of Chemistry.
Excellence – and commitment – celebrated at VCU Faculty Convocation
Sept. 7, 2023
Seven educators and researchers are highlighted at 41st annual ceremony, where President Michael Rao links education and empathy.
With talent ranging from the lab to the stage, VCU senior sees a future in medicine and mental health advocacy
Sept. 5, 2023
Madison Cruz has mixed research, patient care, volunteer work and even the Miss Virginia pageant in her undergraduate experience.
Take a video tour of VCU’s new STEM building on Franklin Street
Sept. 1, 2023
The College of Humanities and Sciences’ building dedicated to STEM will serve more than 10,000 students in up to 70 courses each semester.
Faculty Convocation will honor seven VCU educators and researchers for excellence
Aug. 31, 2023
Annual ceremony on Sept. 6 highlights teaching, scholarship and service.
VCU alum Kai Frazier brings the world to students through virtual field trips
Aug. 31, 2023
Combining her background in teaching and museum work, 2008 history graduate broadens access for youths to immerse themselves in life-changing learning.
![“I would say to anybody who's thinking about [studying abroad] that they should look into it as soon as possible and start looking into scholarships and talk to the advisers, because they will make it happen,” Frances Burson said. (Contributed photo)](https://news.vcu.edu/image/ddf913ab-550f-4422-85df-6632c3ef39c2/tn)
VCU senior found a French connection at study abroad fair
Aug. 30, 2023
Public relations major Frances Burson spent a month in Lyon this summer learning about international human rights through a different cultural lens.
Physics professor Shiv Khanna retiring after 39 years at VCU and discoveries that have changed science
Aug. 25, 2023
Renowned for his groundbreaking work on superatoms, Khanna says teaching and inspiring students has been central to his legacy.