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Joseph Porter, a ‘dedicated scientist’ and psychology professor, retires after 46 years
May 19, 2021
He built his first lab at VCU with his own hands and taught thousands of students at the university. And his research broke ground in the understanding of antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs.
Thomas Inge, a trailblazer in comics scholarship and former VCU professor, dies at 85
May 19, 2021
Inge’s contributions of comics, art, memorabilia and letters were instrumental in the creation of VCU Libraries’ Comic Arts Collection.
How journalism can empower and engage audiences without making them feel depressed
May 18, 2021
A new book co-edited by VCU journalism professor Karen McIntyre Hopkinson explores eight socially-responsible news reporting practices.
A new VCU study explores the ‘nature is healing’ memes that dominated social media at the height of the pandemic
May 18, 2021
The jokes have been called the pandemic’s best meme. A study that originated out of a VCU class examines why.
Climate change is contributing to ‘state change’ in diverse ecosystems, including in Virginia
May 18, 2021
A new VCU-led study examines how small changes in an environmental driver are transforming the structure or function of some ecosystems.
Why this shot matters to me
May 17, 2021
VCU students and employees — and members of the Richmond community — share their hopes for the end of the pandemic, and why the COVID-19 vaccine matters to them.
The transition out of COVID may be stressful, too
May 17, 2021
We might experience stress and anxiety as society gradually opens back up and we reemerge from our bubbles. VCU psychology professor Michael Southam-Gerow says there are ways to cope.
Scenes from spring commencement
May 16, 2021
VCU photographers attended several of the university's in-person graduation events and captured the unique and emotional celebrations unfolding on and off campus.
Virginia Commonwealth University participates in the 2021 STEM for All Video Showcase: COVID, Equity & Social Justice
May 12, 2021
Erica R. Miller, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics, presented “Training Graduate Students in Inclusive and Equitable Teaching."