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VCU researcher Matthew C.T. Hartman and his team are fighting cancer at the molecular level as part of their work in chemical biology. (Contributed photo)

VCU researcher using $2M in new grants to explore cancer chemical biology

Jan. 22, 2026

The lab of Matthew Hartman is working toward molecules that could help drugs target disease-linked proteins.

cRam Session: Philosophy of Games

Jan. 21, 2026

3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with James Fritz, whose course poses an advanced question at the basic level: Do you even know what a game is?

Kiersten Fultz was in the first cohort of students in VCU’s accelerated forensics program. (Contributed image)

Class of 2025: Kiersten Fultz found her focus in forensic science

Jan. 16, 2026

The transfer student is among the first graduates from VCU’s accelerated master’s program, and she is heading way out west to work as a DNA analyst.

CHS welcomes Corey Moore to the Dean's Office

Jan. 9, 2026

Corey will serve as associate dean for enrollment and student success.

Shruti Shrivastava is pictured dressed in the Oxford Sub Fusc, the traditional academic attire required at Oxford University. Shrivastava is in front of Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre and Bodleian Library. (Contributed image)

How I found my research: Shruti Shrivastava’s interest in evolutionary biology takes her to Oxford

Jan. 5, 2026

Shrivastava is studying how biological diversity might change over time due to the effects of climate change.

VCU’s research expenditures cross $500 million for first time, ranking 46th nationally for fiscal 2024

Dec. 29, 2025

The top 50 placement for the fourth straight year among public universities reflects the growing impact of VCU’s research and innovation enterprise.

At VCU, impactful innovation follows multiple paths

Dec. 19, 2025

Here is how researchers turn inventions into ventures — and why industry and government are taking notice.

Kyler Gilliam served as director of the VCU InSight broadcast program, a staff writer and producer for The Commonwealth Times and president of the National Association of Black Journalists at VCU. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2025: Kyler Gilliam completes unique degree path

Dec. 17, 2025

Gilliam, who has gained experience as a writer, producer and director, marked a VCU first with his double-major in broadcast journalism and multimedia production.

The Faith & Health Campus Grant will support two projects at VCU – one focused on undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, and a second focused on research collaborations among humanities researchers and clinicians. (File photo)

VCU receives $60k grant to support integration of religious pluralism in health professions learning

Dec. 17, 2025

The two-year award from Interfaith America will support projects related to teaching, mentoring and research collaborations.

Chelsea Rushbrook focused on addiction studies as part of her psychology major at VCU. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2025: Chelsea Rushbrook finds, and shares, success in recovery

Dec. 12, 2025

Powered by her experience with substance use disorder and the justice system, the psychology major wants her studies and her peer support to continue.