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VCU alum Anna Carter digitally scans the last Genuine Smithfield Ham during a trip to the Isle of Wight County Museum. (Photo provided by Bernard Means)

Nothing ham-handed about this project: VCU helps digitally preserve the last Genuine Smithfield Ham

Sept. 17, 2024

Bernard Means of the Virtual Curation Laboratory and his summer field school students hit the road to scan a serious – and slippery – hunk of Virginia history.

Students, faculty and staff at VCU are leading an array of efforts to help get people to the polls this year. (Getty Images)

This week’s National Voter Registration Day is a rallying point for student engagement

Sept. 17, 2024

VCU promotes student voting in a number of ways, and political science professor Amanda Wintersieck offers insight into how young voters are – and aren’t – engaging in the electoral landscape.

Oswaldo Moreno, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology, and Anita Nadal, a teaching assistant professor of Spanish, are the co-founders of El Centro, a new resource for Latine students, faculty and staff. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

VCU’s new El Centro will support Latine students, faculty and staff in academic success and community engagement

Sept. 16, 2024

The center, part of the Division of Inclusive Excellence, officially launches in September and is developing a range of programs.

VCU math professor Dewey Taylor, Ph.D., has been recognized by the Association for Women in Mathematics for the worldwide reach of her mentorship activities. (File photo)

Math professor Dewey Taylor earns national award for mentorship activities

Sept. 16, 2024

The Association for Women in Mathematics cites her impact on undergraduate education.

Thousands of new students, including more than 4,000 first-years, joined the VCU community this fall. Jasmyn Smith is looking forward to getting to know the students and faculty in her Doctor of Dental Surgery program. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Introducing the newest Rams

Sept. 13, 2024

Get to know six students who are just starting their VCU journeys and are eager to embrace the university community.

Amy Rector named AD for faculty and academic affairs, sciences and mathematics

Sept. 11, 2024

Amy is an associate professor of anthropology in the School of World Studies and has served as the school's director for the past three years.

MFA student Josh Galarza’s debut book has been longlisted for this year’s National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. (Photo contributed by Josh Galarza)

VCU creative writing student Josh Galarza’s debut novel longlisted for National Book Award for Young People’s Literature

Sept. 11, 2024

The finalists will be announced Oct. 1 by the National Book Foundation.

Noor Chouman’s internship responsibilities at Health Brigade included patient intake, health screenings and reviewing medical histories. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

VCU senior Noor Chouman felt a lasting connection at Health Brigade

Sept. 11, 2024

Chouman has completed two internships at the Richmond free clinic that provides empathetic medical care.

VCU-backed startup Evizia co-founders Sheila Corcoran, left, and Jason Reed, Ph.D., professor, VCU Department of Physics and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, right, are photographed at the company’s Richmond office. (Dan Carrigan/Kelley)

Biotech startup with strong VCU ties wins prestigious state grant for its DNA analysis tool

Sept. 10, 2024

Physics professor and Massey researcher Jason Reed co-founded Evizia to propel scientific breakthroughs and improve patient outcomes.

Amany Bouali (left) with Regine Rucker, education project manager with Oak Ridge Associated Universities, at the Department of Energy this summer. (Contributed photo)

VCU junior Amany Bouali brought a spark to work on energy reliability for storm-battered Puerto Rico

Sept. 9, 2024

Her summer stint with the Energy Department in Washington was supported by VCU’s Internship Funding Program.