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Emma Coffey and Liz Zepeda-Cantarero participated in the first-gen, first-year program in the Department of Political Science in VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences. (College of Humanities and Sciences)

First and foremost: Department of Political Science program propels its first-generation students

Sept. 5, 2024

In its second year, the initiative is serving as a model that might be replicated throughout the College of Humanities and Sciences.

VCU student Ria Mohan said her association with HOSA-Future Health Professionals “has empowered me and provided me with confidence.” (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Sophomore premed student Ria Mohan takes leadership role in global health professions group

Sept. 4, 2024

The forensic science major has a long association with HOSA and established VCU’s chapter.

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CHS announces the retirement of Sally Hunnicutt

Sept. 3, 2024

Sally served in the dean's office for four years, and was a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, where she also served as associate chair.

VCU faculty member Geoff Bouvier’s “Us From Nothing” is a sprawling, poetic history. (Photo provided by Geoff Bouvier)

Poet Geoff Bouvier covers billions of years in ‘Us From Nothing'

Sept. 3, 2024

Bouvier, who teaches in VCU’s Department of English, curates ‘my own history of everything’ to highlight humanity’s interconnectedness.

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The VCU Humanities Research Center to mark 10th anniversary with weeklong program in September

Sept. 3, 2024

In realms such as health, the environment and memory studies, VCU’s universitywide hub has launched multiple labs for interdisciplinary research.

(Left to right) Xuewei Wang, Ph.D., William L. Dewey, Ph.D., Shelli Fowler, Ph.D., VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D., Marcie S. Wright, Ph.D., Yan Zhang, Ph.D. and Charlene D. Crawley, Ph.D. (Photo by Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

42nd annual Faculty Convocation celebrates six VCU role models

Aug. 30, 2024

Honorees included faculty members from the Schools of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, College of Humanities and Sciences and the School of Public Health.

an aerial view of the promenade in front of Hibbs Hall on the v. c. u. campus.

CHS names three new faculty fellows

Aug. 28, 2024

Brooke Newman, Jon Waybright and Joshua Smith will assist the college in the areas of faculty affairs, academic affairs and experiential learning.

Six VCU faculty members will be honored at the 42nd annual Faculty Convocation on Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. (File photo)

42nd annual Faculty Convocation will honor six VCU educators and researchers

Aug. 27, 2024

The annual ceremony, which will be held on Aug. 29, celebrates outstanding teaching, scholarship and service.

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, VCU Libraries will host “Meg and Me: An Evening with Meg Medina” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the James Branch Cabell Library Lecture Hall. (Photo contributed by Meg Medina)

Award-winning youth literature author Meg Medina to appear at VCU’s Cabell Library on Sept. 17

Aug. 22, 2024

The Richmond-based writer will speak with assistant professor SJ Sindu about storytelling and creativity.

Brad Bakken working with patient on a treadmill at pauley heart center

After being diagnosed with a heart condition, KHS alum discovered how he can help others heal

Aug. 14, 2024

Brad Bakken now works as a clinical exercise physiologist at VCU Health Pauley Heart Center.