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VCU to celebrate 14 notable alumni at biennial Alumni Stars event
Oct. 28, 2024
Honorees will be recognized at a Nov. 15 event at the Science Museum of Virginia.
cRam Session: Seeing, Playing, Deciding – This is Math?
Oct. 28, 2024
3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with Andy Bristow, whose course explores a number of intriguing angles – from board games to the ballot box.
How I found my research: Hope Ward studies paths to more equitable actor training programs
Oct. 23, 2024
Ward, a Ph.D. student, actor and director, finds inspiration in theater but also recognizes where it needs closer study and a commitment to marked improvement.
Panelists assess historical shadows and modern perspectives on DEI and restorative justice
Oct. 22, 2024
The discussion, offered by VCU’s Project Gabriel and Common Book program, highlights personal connections and broad-based insights.
Clean energy, technology and economics shape a promising but challenging landscape, federal leader says
Oct. 21, 2024
Harriet Kung of the Department of Energy’s Office of Science highlights VCU’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment symposium.
With Broadway debut, VCU alum Alysha Morgan is dancing into a childhood dream
Oct. 18, 2024
The 2016 graduate is part of the cast bringing ‘A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical’ to the world-renowned theater district.
New listing of the world’s most-cited scientists includes 11 VCU faculty who rank in the top 50 of their fields
Oct. 17, 2024
The 2024 Stanford Elsevier report highlights the top 2% globally, and VCU’s broad presence reflects its expanding research portfolio.
In race and gender, Kamala Harris charts a historic and challenging course, VCU professor says
Oct. 16, 2024
Jatia Wrighten, who researches Black women in politics, shares insight into the presidential nominee’s unique political landscape.
Chemistry professor Ka Un Lao becomes first to earn three prestigious awards from American Chemical Society
Oct. 16, 2024
Lao’s most recent honor, the junior faculty award, recognizes his work in computational chemistry, which could propel molecular design and drug development.
Led by VCU, the inaugural Virginia Government Simulation gives college students an exercise in engagement
Oct. 11, 2024
The three-day event, put on by the Institute for Democracy, Pluralism and Community Empowerment, involved 45 students from nine campuses across the state.