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New listing of the world’s most-cited scientists includes 11 VCU faculty who rank in the top 50 of their fields
Oct. 17, 2024
The 2024 Stanford Elsevier report highlights the top 2% globally, and VCU’s broad presence reflects its expanding research portfolio.
In race and gender, Kamala Harris charts a historic and challenging course, VCU professor says
Oct. 16, 2024
Jatia Wrighten, who researches Black women in politics, shares insight into the presidential nominee’s unique political landscape.
Chemistry professor Ka Un Lao becomes first to earn three prestigious awards from American Chemical Society
Oct. 16, 2024
Lao’s most recent honor, the junior faculty award, recognizes his work in computational chemistry, which could propel molecular design and drug development.
Led by VCU, the inaugural Virginia Government Simulation gives college students an exercise in engagement
Oct. 11, 2024
The three-day event, put on by the Institute for Democracy, Pluralism and Community Empowerment, involved 45 students from nine campuses across the state.
How I found my research: Moira Neve studies visions of a queer utopia as described in an early 20th-century journal
Oct. 9, 2024
Neve said, 'I love the feeling of being in my own niche corner of this larger literary tradition, sifting through the archives only to arrive at new surprises every day.'
‘Science as energy’: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science director to give public lecture at VCU symposium
Oct. 7, 2024
The annual Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment symposium will explore the challenges society faces in sustainable energy and environment.
Chemistry major Ava Beaudin embraces the lab and the language
Oct. 7, 2024
The junior and aspiring doctor sees her recent summer internship in cancer research as a lesson in communication.
With a growing footprint, VCU Votes makes the case for student civic engagement
Oct. 7, 2024
This week’s National Voter Education Week features several on-campus events designed to increase awareness among student voters.
‘The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky,’ by VCU student Josh Galarza, named National Book Award finalist
Oct. 1, 2024
Galarza’s debut novel is one of five finalists for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
Author Christopher Brooks looks at two pandemics – HIV and COVID – in latest book
Sept. 30, 2024
Focusing on Kenya, the VCU anthropology professor expands his ongoing exploration.