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Barrier islands and dunes protect our coastline – but how are environmental changes affecting them and adjacent land?
June 13, 2024
In a new report, VCU biology professor Julie Zinnert shares findings from studying Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Hands-on learning – for fifth-graders and VCU students – is the natural reaction for Chemistry in the Community
June 6, 2024
Professor Mychal Smith’s service-learning course brings science alive for Richmond Public Schools and lets his college students apply their knowledge.
VCU professor Jan Rychtář wins national teaching award from the Mathematical Association of America
June 4, 2024
He is the first VCU instructor to receive the Haimo Award for classroom excellence; colleague Dewey Taylor also honored by a regional MAA section.
From cancer to road safety, VCU innovators explore solutions with new round of funding
June 4, 2024
Spring 2024 grants from the Commercialization Fund aim to propel campus inventions into the marketplace.
Study abroad inspired VCU alums to pursue global careers
May 31, 2024
Now far from campus, Calvin Watson and Aisha Kamara built on their academic experiences to embrace international opportunities.
VCU alum Avanti Yamamoto, who pivoted from medicine to math, is Virginia’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
May 30, 2024
The 2012 graduate credits professor Craig Larson for pointing her toward her public education career in the Richmond area.
Virtual-reality surgical trainer earns top spot in first Pitch Day event for VCU faculty entrepreneurs
May 29, 2024
Urogynecology team led by Lauren Siff is among the inaugural cohort of the Startup Accelerator, which propels campus innovation toward commercial markets.
Global study on forgiveness was rooted in the work of VCU professor emeritus Everett Worthington
May 22, 2024
Unprecedented four-continent research project, plus a direct campaign in Colombia, highlight the benefits of learning to forgive.
Class of 2024: After completing the human genetics certificate program, Alanna Varca Gentile is translating personal experience to practice
May 21, 2024
Varca Gentile, who previously earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from VCU, now will pursue a master’s degree in genetic counseling.
Five recent VCU graduates receive Fulbright awards for the 2024-25 academic year
May 20, 2024
In earning one the country’s top academic honors, they push VCU’s total to near 100 since establishment of its National Scholarship Office.