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Award recipients of the VCU AHSS Fund are identified through a peer review process with an emphasis on projects that expand imagination, innovation, self-reflection and society as well as cultural identity. (File photo)

VCU drives societal change with 10 new Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund awards

June 3, 2026

Nearly $100,000 is being awarded to fund projects on teacher education, AI, environmental governance, the history of Black dentistry and more.

In her role as co-executive director of VCU Votes, VCU senior Roqia Ali’s goal is to meet her peers where they are as she spreads the word about civic engagement. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Family journey inspires Roqia Ali’s passion for civic engagement

June 2, 2026

The VCU Votes leader champions democracy and doesn’t take it for granted.

Four new VCU Fulbright recipients will travel to Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Brazil. (File photo)

Two current VCU students, two recent alums receive prestigious Fulbright awards

June 2, 2026

The selections continue VCU’s upward trend of honorees in the federal cultural exchange program.

Philanthropist Inger Rice stands in front of the lodge named in her honor at the Rice Rivers Center in 2017. (File photo)

Inger Rice, whose vision and support helped establish the VCU Rice Rivers Center, dies at 96

May 22, 2026

The Richmond-based philanthropist’s initial gift of 342 acres along the James River has bolstered life sciences education at VCU.

Seeing double: VCU anthropologist Bernard K. Means’ latest project includes 3D-printing his own skull. (Jonathan Haff, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Hit by a cyclist, VCU professor has a 3D brainstorm

May 22, 2026

Bernard K. Means, director of the Virtual Curation Lab, turned his CT scan into a skull model that could offer lots of creative opportunities.

Recent VCU grad Stephen Tivenan aims to use systems modeling and analysis to advocate for the environment. (Jonathan Haff, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2026: Stephen Tivenan brings AI to climate forecasting

May 21, 2026

With his Ph.D. in systems modeling and analysis, he seeks greater precision and pattern identification in examining our evolving environment.

Neha Veeramalla, a psychology major and business minor, participated in a host of experiential learning opportunities while at VCU, including several research projects. (Contributed image)

Class of 2026: Neha Veeramalla keeps psychology and mentorship at front of mind

May 19, 2026

Veeramalla’s well-rounded undergraduate research experience included studies related to substance use, spinal cord injury patients, and pregnant and postpartum women.

Angela Gates, a Pharm.D. graduate from VCU, matched for a residency at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, where she will focus on ambulatory care and have deep interaction with patients. (Contributed image)

Class of 2026: Pharm.D. graduate and runner Angela Gates knows her courses

May 15, 2026

She earned her second degree from VCU, and her path ahead includes more marathons and a residency with the local VA medical center.

Teaching in the Age of AI: VCU Convenes Faculty, Students, and Partners for Daylong Summit

May 14, 2026

The summit explored how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of classroom innovation and academic integrity.

Evolution may alter or improve the long-term effectiveness of nature-based solutions for urban resilience, new VCU research finds. (Getty Images)

VCU researcher examines nature-based solutions for changing cities – by taking evolution into account

May 14, 2026

Evolutionary geneticist Brian Verrelli usually studies the past. Now, he’s looking to the future as cities adapt to climate change.