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VCU researchers assess land impacts of Virginia’s solar industry — now and in the future
March 3, 2025
Large-scale ‘solar farms’ currently occupy more than 30,000 acres as the state’s energy portfolio continues to evolve.
At the movies: Professors review Oscar-nominated films through the lens of their expertise
Feb. 27, 2025
Ahead of the Academy Awards, professors discuss what worked – or didn’t – in five of the 2025 nominees.
Checking in with VCU’s Black history makers
Feb. 26, 2025
For more than four decades, VCU has honored students with Black History in the Making Awards – and here are updates on six accomplished recipients.
World@VCU: Mahmoud Kaid from Egypt
Feb. 26, 2025
‘Watching both my boys grow here has added a whole new perspective to my work and life.’
New concentration in digital forensics will propel graduate students into a growing field
Feb. 26, 2025
Debuting in fall 2025, the specialized curriculum in the forensic science master’s program reflects how electronic evidence is an expanding frontier in fighting crime.

Black History in the Making Award alumni highlight: Catch up with 2017 Award Recipient, Jaz-Munn Johnson
Feb. 25, 2025
For Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Black History in the Making Award recipients.

Black History in the Making Award alumni highlight: Catch up with 2019 award recipient, Tonecia Brothers-Sutton
Feb. 24, 2025
For Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Black History in the Making Award recipients.
Two VCU researchers named National Academy of Inventors senior members
Feb. 24, 2025
Youngman Oh and Jason Reed are honored for their innovative work in cancer therapy and DNA technology.

Black History in the Making Award alumni highlight: Catch up with 2019 Award Recipient, Taylor Pattie
Feb. 21, 2025
For Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Black History in the Making Award recipients.

Black History in the Making Award alumni highlight: Catch up with 2020 award recipient, Sasha Pierre-Louis
Feb. 19, 2025
For Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Black History in the Making Award recipients.