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Fourth-year sociology major and VCU men’s soccer star Moussa Ndiaye credits his formative years with nine older siblings for his competitive edge. (VCU Athletics)

VCU soccer star Moussa Ndiaye is made for the moment

Nov. 5, 2025

From Senegal to Richmond, the fourth-year sociology major and stalwart defender takes advantage of his opportunities everywhere he goes, head coach Dave Giffard says.

From the onset of mass incarceration in the early 1970s to the 21st century, a new book, compiled and edited by David Coogan, brings together accounts from figures including political activist Assata Shakur, journalist Wilbert Rideau, and author and death row inmate Jarvis Jay Masters. (Contributed images)

Prison writing tells an American story of mass incarceration

Nov. 3, 2025

VCU author David Coogan’s new collection highlights perspective from behind bars.

Michelle Peace, Ph.D., a professor of forensic science at VCU, works with a colleague in a forensic toxicology lab. (Nathan Hanger, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

The hidden dangers of vapes: VCU study reveals chemicals, risks and teen use

Oct. 30, 2025

Researcher Michelle Peace and her team examine nicotine, cannabinoids, ethanol and other ingredients in nearly 1,300 products from K-12 schools in Virginia.

Senior advisor Nicolette Zbell works with students as part of a new resiliency program through the College of Humanities and Sciences. (Jonathan Mehring, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Feeling overwhelmed? Resiliency program teaches skills to VCU students

Oct. 30, 2025

In the College of Humanities and Sciences, they are learning to navigate school and life.

Of working in two research labs, Liam Babcock, a VCU senior, said, “It’s exciting to see ideas become reality, especially knowing that my work could one day restore quality of life to people who need it.” (Jonathan Mehring, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

How I found my research: Liam Babcock savors the challenges and lessons of discovery

Oct. 28, 2025

The biology major is working in research labs investigating therapeutics on the MCV Campus.

Arjun (left) and Akash Jagdeesh, senior biology majors at VCU, work as emergency medical technicians for the Richmond Ambulance Authority. (Jonathan Mehring, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

VCU twins are a double-dose of health care service as EMTs and researchers

Oct. 27, 2025

Akash and Arjun Jagdeesh connect campus, community and cancer insights along the Honors College path toward medical school.

Students in a class focused on the poet John Milton visited historically significant sights related to the literature they were studying. Here, the group is in the Wren Library at Trinity College. (Contributed image)

VCU students follow in John Milton’s footsteps — literally

Oct. 24, 2025

Summer study abroad program from the Department of English embraces the life and times of the ‘Paradise Lost’ poet

College students working with the Television Academy Foundation’s The Interviews Curriculum for media studies. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)

TV icons have creatively joined a new Robertson School course

Oct. 22, 2025

Archival interviews from the Television Academy Foundation are at the heart of a modern curriculum built by professor Joshua J. Smith.

a crowd of students walking around outside of cabell library at v.c.u. on a sunny day

Grant supports fast-track development of open textbook

Oct. 21, 2025

Faculty in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies are partnering with VCU Libraries to produce a new openly licensed textbook for GSWS 201 students.

The 10 Under 10 awards program celebrates notable alumni who have earned their first VCU degree within the past 10 years.

VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 award recipients to be honored for noteworthy achievements

Oct. 21, 2025

Distinguished graduates from throughout the university will be recognized at a private ceremony Oct. 25.