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The Loose Parts project’s first event, “The Fountain,” transformed a portion of Reedy Creek in Forest Hill Park into a temporary adventure playground. (Courtesy photo)

Loose Parts connects art and play to the serious work of child development

Sept. 20, 2023

Building on an overseas tradition, a VCUarts and humanities team is creating engaging local play spaces where children won’t hear the common refrains “Don’t touch” or “Get down.”

Anita Nadal, an assistant professor of Spanish in the School of World Studies, and her students served as volunteers at the naturalization ceremony at the Stuart C. Siegel Center on Sept. 18. (Photo by Brian McNeill, Enterprise Marketing and Communications).

VCU service-learning students offer bilingual support and gain perspective in Becoming Citizens

Sept. 20, 2023

Citizenship class at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture helps forge a path to this year’s ceremony at the Siegel Center.

Established more than 20 years ago, the Virginia Microelectronics Center at the VCU College of Engineering was the first of its kind in Virginia to support research and development in the field of semiconductor chips. (Dan Wagner, VCU College of Engineering)

VCU’s Virginia Microelectronics Center joins new statewide network for semiconductor innovation

Sept. 19, 2023

The Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology is a collaboration of six institutions to advance semiconductor research and workforce opportunities.

Nearly 600 people from 85 countries became American citizens in a ceremony at the Stuart C. Siegel Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

At VCU, nearly 600 people from 85 countries become new U.S. citizens

Sept. 18, 2023

At the Constitution Day ceremony on Monday, American pride was reflected in personal journeys and an embrace of diversity.

Faye Belgrave, Ph.D., who will serve as vice president and chief diversity officer, said she is committed to systemic change at VCU as reflected in the university’s strategic plan. (File photo)

Faye Belgrave, Ph.D., is named VCU vice president and chief diversity officer

Sept. 18, 2023

Renowned psychology professor and equity advocate, who joined VCU in 1997, is elevated to new role on Oct 23.

The science behind ThermaGel, which has developed insulation material using aerogels, comes from the laboratory of physics professor Massimo Bertino, Ph.D. (Photo by Jeff Kelley)

Climate tech startup licenses VCU-created insulation for homes, commercial buildings

Sept. 14, 2023

Aerogel innovation from physics professor Massimo Bertino could power an energy-efficient upgrade from fiberglass and other materials.

VCU welcomed thousands of new students at the start of the academic year, from first-year undergradates to professional students.

Welcome to the Ramily

Sept. 13, 2023

Get to know a few of this year’s roughly 8,000 new students who add to VCU’s diverse and expansive community.

Gina Chan took a course this summer at the American College of Greece, which was founded in 1875 and is the oldest American-accredited college in Europe. (Contributed photo)

For VCU psychology major, studying abroad was time well-spent – and money well-saved

Sept. 12, 2023

To wrap up her three-year degree, Gina Chan studied in Greece with a Gilman Scholarship facilitated by VCU’s Global Education Office.

Four people posing with naming plaques - Michal Coffey, Mike and Sally Hunnicutt, and Catherine Ingrassia

A heartwarming tribute emerges in VCU's new STEM Building - 817WF

Sept. 11, 2023

Dr. Mike Hunnicutt honors longtime VCU chemistry professor, administrator Dr. Sally Hunnicutt, with named spaces in new STEM Building - 817WF

Puru Jena is a distinguished professor in the Department of Physics and director of the new Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment. (Photo by Clement Britt)

A ‘modern-day alchemist,’ VCU’s Puru Jena brings a longtime spirit of innovation to one of society’s top challenges

Sept. 11, 2023

With a half-century of impressive achievements, the renowned physicist and materials scientist is leading VCU’s new Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment.