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For the first time since 2021, Spit for Science – the nation’s largest genetic and environmental study of college students – is collecting samples for a new cohort, and researchers hope to recruit more than 1,000 students. (Photo by Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation).

VCU’s Spit for Science, the largest genetic and environmental study of college students in the U.S., is expanding

Sept. 25, 2024

Already with more than 13,000 participants, the registry will invite VCU’s new freshman class to join a research project that delivers insight into their health and well-being.

Elections can be particularly anxiety-inducing for young people, according to a VCU expert. (Getty Images)

Got election anxiety? Here’s what to know about the causes – and how to cope

Sept. 23, 2024

VCU psychology professor Michael Southam-Gerow shares insight about change and managing emotions.

Paula Krebs, executive director of the Modern Language Association, explained how “humanities thinking” shapes our understanding of the past and our vision for the present and the future. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Keynote speaker cites the timely need for what the humanities teach us – and how they can guide us

Sept. 19, 2024

Kicking off Humanities Week at VCU, Paula Krebs, executive director of the Modern Language Association, connects those lessons to science, technology, education and society.

In her new book, “Entitled Opinions: Doxa After Digitality,” English professor Caddie Alford explores how opinions inform and are shaped by social media. (Photo contributed by Caddie Alford)

English professor’s new book explores opinions – and their various types – in the age of social media

Sept. 19, 2024

Caddie Alford links an ancient concept to a modern landscape where algorithms influence our connections and thinking.

New courses this year explore the ethics and philosophy of AI, in which students will explore questions raised as AI’s influence expands. (Getty Images)

New VCU humanities courses consider nontechnical aspects of artificial intelligence

Sept. 18, 2024

The offerings include ethics and philosophy classes that make up a new microcredential digital badge.

VCU alum Anna Carter digitally scans the last Genuine Smithfield Ham during a trip to the Isle of Wight County Museum. (Photo provided by Bernard Means)

Nothing ham-handed about this project: VCU helps digitally preserve the last Genuine Smithfield Ham

Sept. 17, 2024

Bernard Means of the Virtual Curation Laboratory and his summer field school students hit the road to scan a serious – and slippery – hunk of Virginia history.

Students, faculty and staff at VCU are leading an array of efforts to help get people to the polls this year. (Getty Images)

This week’s National Voter Registration Day is a rallying point for student engagement

Sept. 17, 2024

VCU promotes student voting in a number of ways, and political science professor Amanda Wintersieck offers insight into how young voters are – and aren’t – engaging in the electoral landscape.

Oswaldo Moreno, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology, and Anita Nadal, a teaching assistant professor of Spanish, are the co-founders of El Centro, a new resource for Latine students, faculty and staff. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

VCU’s new El Centro will support Latine students, faculty and staff in academic success and community engagement

Sept. 16, 2024

The center, part of the Division of Inclusive Excellence, officially launches in September and is developing a range of programs.

VCU math professor Dewey Taylor, Ph.D., has been recognized by the Association for Women in Mathematics for the worldwide reach of her mentorship activities. (File photo)

Math professor Dewey Taylor earns national award for mentorship activities

Sept. 16, 2024

The Association for Women in Mathematics cites her impact on undergraduate education.

Thousands of new students, including more than 4,000 first-years, joined the VCU community this fall. Jasmyn Smith is looking forward to getting to know the students and faculty in her Doctor of Dental Surgery program. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Introducing the newest Rams

Sept. 13, 2024

Get to know six students who are just starting their VCU journeys and are eager to embrace the university community.