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Jenna Hallinger (right) during an Outdoor Adventure Club outing. Hallinger was a student leader for the group. (Contributed photo)

Class of 2025: Jenna Hallinger gets her hands around history

April 23, 2025

Her path to archaeology was molded by VCU classes, a VMFA internship and field work in Romania.

A VCU program seeks to introduce and promote physics to local middle and high school students. (Molly Manning, College of Humanities and Sciences)

Physics outreach program brings relatable science – and inspiration – to middle school students

April 22, 2025

Professor Patrick Woodworth and VCU science majors make show-and-tell visits that offer hands-on learning.

Esha Sharma, an Honors College student, has participated in more than a half-dozen research projects as an undergraduate at VCU. (William Lineberry, Honors College)

Class of 2025: Esha Sharma finds harmony through humanities and hard science

April 21, 2025

From diverse research projects as an undergraduate, the aspiring ER physician embraced the link between anthropology and medicine.

VCU’s undergraduate and graduate research symposiums span the arts and sciences across the university. (file photo)

Symposiums this week showcase how students are rising stars in VCU’s vibrant research community

April 21, 2025

The graduate and undergraduate events display the breadth and depth of discovery on campus.

An 18-month, $150,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation will support a new Indigenous Humanities Lab in VCU’s Humanities Research Center. (File photo)

Mellon Foundation grant will support launch of Indigenous Humanities Lab at VCU

April 21, 2025

Through a partnership of the Humanities Research Center and the College of Humanities and Sciences, Cristina Stanciu and Catherine Ingrassia are expanding the university’s focus on Native programs.

Pope Francis, pictured here in 2014, was the first Latin American pope elected in the Catholic Church’s history. (Getty Images)

Pope Francis’ legacy may be a ‘bridge between tradition and modernity’

April 21, 2025

Religious studies professor Andrew Chesnut outlines the history-making pontiff’s impact – and where the Catholic Church may turn next.

Brian Fuglestad, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2024 Young Investigator Award, given each year to a future leader in the field of analytical chemistry. (Contributed photo)

Chemistry professor Brian Fuglestad honored with rising star award from drugmaker Eli Lilly

April 16, 2025

His lab is exploring the analysis of proteins tied to a number of diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

(Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study

April 15, 2025

The four, who have ties to the Honors College, will pursue programs related to diplomacy and science.

VCU undergraduate student Kaylynn Breland spent last summer break studying American kestrels in Highland County. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

America’s smallest falcon captures the interest and insight of undergraduate researcher Kaylynn Breland

April 15, 2025

The environmental studies student embraces field work that has taken her straight into the nest.

VCU undergraduate Brooklyn Griffin takes a 3D scan of a grave in Richmond’s Woodland Cemetery. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

One scan at a time, VCU researchers give life to history in Richmond’s Black cemeteries

April 11, 2025

With 3D scanning technology, the Virtual Curation Lab is documenting the deceased and giving descendants a chance to connect with their families’ pasts.