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'Putin is not interested in peace.' VCU expert explains crisis in Ukraine
Feb. 24, 2022
Judyth Twigg, a professor in the Department of Political Science, says the potential implications of Russia’s actions are “enormous and wide-ranging.”
Two VCU researchers elected as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors
Feb. 14, 2022
Massimo Bertino and Martin Mangino were among 83 academic inventors from 41 institutions included in the academy’s 2022 class.
RPS teacher and VCU alum builds community by serving others
Feb. 14, 2022
Jessica Diaz is making a career out of paying it forward as a teacher for Richmond Public Schools.
Rams at heart
Feb. 11, 2022
Couples share their Ram romances, from study dates at Cabell Library to a match made on a study abroad trip.
Patients undergoing treatment for cancer more susceptible to COVID-19 misinformation, study finds
Feb. 11, 2022
‘Understanding who is more likely to believe certain types of misinformation brings us closer to understanding why this is the case, which in turn may help us address this concerning issue.’
When the Underground Railroad ran to Mexico
Feb. 9, 2022
In upcoming talk, VCU professor will detail when an estimated 10,000 people journeyed south to escape slavery.
Professor’s ‘nightlife-in-residency’ explores queer nightlife, club culture
Feb. 2, 2022
‘My hope is that this project, which is so focused on feeling, sensation, lingering and community, reminds people to feel,’ madison moore said.
What will be the impact of Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court?
Jan. 26, 2022
Breyer will retire from the court after serving for more than 27 years, allowing President Joe Biden to nominate a successor.
Meet the 5 interdisciplinary scholars who will be residential fellows this year at VCU’s Humanities Research Center
Jan. 19, 2022
The fellowship program provides faculty the opportunity to work on projects around a similar theme.
‘Heart of Atlanta’: Alum’s book tells the story behind the first legal challenges to the Civil Rights Act
Jan. 19, 2022
Ronnie Greene writes about the bravery of five Black ministry students and pastors who became unsung heroes of the civil rights movement.