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State marker unveiled at Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground
June 14, 2022
The remains of more than 20,000 Black Americans are buried on the site.
For VCU alum and 25,000 others using her platform, meaningful connections start with brunch
June 13, 2022
Melissa Mason’s business, Brown Skin Brunchin’, has helped thousands of minority women connect, personally and professionally, in 71 cities across three countries.
Richmond Fire Department teams with VCU to help overcome language barriers
June 13, 2022
Having someone on a fire or medical emergency call who speaks Spanish can bring calm to some situations, said Richmond firefighter Cody Oliver.
Exploring strategic connections between populism and the debate on pipelines
June 9, 2022
In his new book, VCU assistant professor Kai Bosworth looks at the theory of populism and how it relates to the world today.
Traversing the James River to learn about its biodiversity and history
June 8, 2022
Students participating in VCU’s experiential Footprints on the James course are also helping professors from across the U.S. test new river-based field lessons.
Naomi Ghahrai embraces new study abroad opportunity in Taiwan
June 6, 2022
VCU grad is conducting research, taking a class and teaching young students as part of the program.
Professor says war crimes investigation in Ukraine could take years
June 3, 2022
“It’s critical to find both the physical, testimonial, and the documentary evidence of war crimes,” said Tal Simmons, who has examined evidence at multiple scenes, including in Sri Lanka and the former Yugoslavia.
VCU student selected for prestigious STEM scholarship
June 2, 2022
As a Goldwater scholar, MiJin Cho will conduct research in translational neuroscience and endocrinology focusing on stress and trauma.
Former VCU Humphrey fellow in Ukraine gets assistance from university community
June 1, 2022
The goal is to raise $100,000 to purchase equipment that could be lifesaving in the case of possible nuclear, biological or chemical warfare.
New book on captivity in literature offers ‘a very different picture of England’ in 1600-1700s
June 1, 2022
Catherine Ingrassia, a VCU English professor, is the author of ‘Domestic Captivity and the British Subject, 1660-1750.’