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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 speaking at a podium

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

Students taking part in this summer’s Civil Rights Trail trip had the opportunity to attend a lecture at the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Georgia. (Contributed photo).

Civil Rights Trail trip is historical and personal for VCU students

Sept. 17, 2025

The summer journey from the Department of Political Science is experiential learning and, for senior Alexandra Hardesty and others, a reinforcement of passion.

Bryce McLeod, Stephanie Violante and Micheal Southam-Gerow stand in front of a brick building wearing graduation regalia

Alumni Q+A: Stephanie Violante, Ph.D., (M.S. ’18, Ph.D. ’23) utilizes her training from VCU to treat childhood anxiety

Sept. 16, 2025

The Department of Psychology and CREATE Lab alumna works to support and empower children.

Nelson Wikstrom, the educator, researcher, author and public speaker, impressed colleagues and students alike with his vast political science knowledge. (File photo)

Nelson Wikstrom, longtime professor of political science, dies at 85

Sept. 16, 2025

The former department chair co-authored a leading textbook on intergovernmental relations.

Heather Jones, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology, co-directs the Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative. (Contributed photo)

VCU professor awarded two grants totaling $3.6M to help build the behavioral health workforce

Sept. 16, 2025

VCU’s Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative serves both patients in need and future counselors.

A group of people in blue uniforms pose for a photo inside a lab; a person in the center of the group holds a flat item with four lit candles

Alumni Q+A: Devleena Samanta, Ph.D. (M.S. ’12) is guiding the next generation of nanoscientists

Sept. 15, 2025

The Department of Chemistry alumna utilizes her experiences at VCU to guide her own students in her lab at the University of Texas at Austin.

Students Jimmy Perez Hernandez, Savvy Figueroa, Layla Hashish and Ashley Dominguez helped to collect donated items, which will be provided to Southwood Apartments residents. (Contributed photo)

VCU students help collect sweatshirts and more for local families

Sept. 12, 2025

The recent donation drive connects the classroom to the community, College of Humanities and Sciences organizer says.