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‘Learn, discover, and innovate’: VCU celebrates the opening of its new STEM building
April 26, 2023
VCU held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its 168,000-square-foot building dedicated to STEM with space for more than 10,000 students who will take up to 70 courses each semester.
Class of 2023: Fraser Trotter went back to college after dropping out years earlier. At VCU, he earned straight A’s and is headed to a top law school.
April 25, 2023
Trotter, a philosophy major, thought he’d missed his chance at a college degree but found success at Virginia Commonwealth University.
VCU summer program gave psychology major Vanessa Olazabal a GREAT research subject: fellow Rams
April 24, 2023
She explored links among Latine students’ ethnic-racial identity, relationships, the pandemic and how alcohol use and anxiety were affected.
Class of 2023: Sierra Tutwiler puts her energy into energy
April 24, 2023
First-generation college grad, a double major in physics and mechanical engineering, directs her passion for science and research into power.
Biology major Andy Shar discovers 3D printable ink that ‘everyone was looking for,’ physics professor says
April 20, 2023
Daeha Joung, Ph.D., supports his sophomore research mentee’s independence and success, which now includes published research.
Class of 2023: Saniyah Phillips finds her stage beyond the theater
April 20, 2023
Activism and community are central for political science major, who next will pursue a Master of Public Administration degree at VCU.
VCU undergraduate earns Goldwater Scholarship, a highly sought-after honor for students in STEM fields
April 19, 2023
As a Goldwater Scholar, biology researcher and Richmond native Gabriella Daire pursues her interest in space medicine.
With $1.52M grant, VCU chemistry professor seeks a solution to benefit chemo and dialysis patients
April 18, 2023
Xuewei Wang and his team are targeting the risk of clotting and infection in a common medical implant in veins.
Class of 2023: With a mind on crime, Olive Blackstone pursues justice and understanding
April 18, 2023
Blackstone has explored criminal justice and psychology at VCU, both in and out of the classroom.
VCU to celebrate opening of new STEM building
April 18, 2023
The 168,000-square-foot building, located at the site of the former Franklin Street Gym, will expand lab, classroom and office space for the College of Humanities and Sciences.