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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.
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.
Ram Fridges will provide fresh produce and other perishable foods to VCU students
Nov. 6, 2024
In 2021, VCU alum Taylor Scott started RVA Community Fridges. That inspired VCU professor John Jones’ most recent effort to ease food insecurity.
VCU and VCU Health adopt land acknowledgment recognizing their presence on Native American homelands
Nov. 1, 2024
The institutions commit to cultivating meaningful relationships with Virginia’s 11 recognized tribes and highlighting their history and contributions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.