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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.
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’ 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.
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.
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.
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.
The voice of Lincoln offers compelling counterpoint to today’s zero-sum thinking, pastor and publisher says at Blake Lecture
April 10, 2025
Speaking three decades after his father kicked off the annual series, Peter Marty uses the past, the present and Christianity to reflect on the winners-and-losers mindset.
Connecting art, protest and local history, professor Laura Middlebrooks steps outside the classroom to make an impact inside it
April 8, 2025
A fall research trip to Spain is yielding more ideas to further integrate language instruction, public art and student engagement.
Longtime journalism professor and Capital News Service founder Wilma Wirt dies at 89
April 8, 2025
A beloved advisor and mentor with high standards, she created hands-on experiences that propelled students into communications and teaching careers.
How I found my research: Abby Bressette seeks a richer understanding of the natural world
April 8, 2025
The environmental studies major and burgeoning birder has already participated in research projects tackling such topics as warblers, caterpillars, invasive species and coastal restoration through both VCU and the NSF.