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Last month new students marched down the streets during Spirit Walk, an annual tradition at the start of the school year. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)

Unlimited spirit

Sept. 15, 2022

More than 5,000 new Rams arrived on campus last month. We talked to eight of them to get their unique perspectives and plans for their time at VCU.

Growing tensions between China and the U.S. over Taiwan reflect "the possible reshaping of the international system," according to William Newmann, Ph.D., an associate professor of political science at VCU. (Getty Images)

Presidential decision-making in the 1960s and 1970s tells us a lot about what’s next for Taiwan, China and Russia, scholar says

Sept. 14, 2022

William W. Newmann, author of “Isolation and Engagement: Presidential Decision Making on China from Kennedy to Nixon,” shares his thoughts on current events in China through the lens of presidential decision-making.

Kadidia Macki Samake, who received a bachelor's degree in international studies at VCU, works as American Center deputy director and EducationUSA adviser for the American Embassy of Mali. (Contributed photo)

VCU alum starts ‘dream job’ at the American Embassy of Mali

Sept. 14, 2022

Among her duties, Kadidia Macki Samake provides guidance for students planning to study in the U.S.

Tax delinquency of company-owned properties was the only variable in the researchers' model that predicted violence in all but four of Richmond's 148 neighborhoods. (Getty Images.)

What best predicts violence in Richmond neighborhoods? Negligent landlords.

Sept. 13, 2022

A study by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers found that the tax delinquency of company-owned properties was the only variable that predicted violence in all but four of the city’s 148 neighborhoods.

Queen Elizabeth II in March 2015. (Joel Rouse/ Ministry of Defence)

Historian reflects on Queen Elizabeth II and the longest reign in the British monarchy

Sept. 12, 2022

Brooke Newman discusses how the world changed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and what King Charles III’s reign might look like.

A new research project will provide a comprehensive assessment of how genetic counselors’ training, demographics, attitudes and beliefs factor into aspects of the cancer genetic counseling process. (Getty Images)

VCU-led, NCI-funded project aims to reduce racial disparities in cancer genetic counseling

Sept. 12, 2022

Researchers hope their $3 million five-year study’s findings will help educators improve communication practices for genetic counselors in training and reduce cancer disparities between Black and white patients.

Rhea Tammireddi received support from the VCU Internship Funding Program. (Tom Kojcsich, University Marketing)

VCU student spends summer researching new HIV treatment

Sept. 9, 2022

Through internship program, Rhea Tammireddi was able to pursue her interest in virology.

Alaina Holt, a VCU doctoral student, demonstrates the researchers' experiment in the VCU Center for the Study of Tobacco Products, along with Akansha Anbil, a research assistant in the center. (Photo by Thomas Kojcsich, University Marketing.)

Can vaping cause you to fail a sobriety test?

Sept. 8, 2022

While ethanol is often a hidden ingredient in e-liquids, a new study finds vaping won’t trigger a false positive sobriety test – but only if police employ a proper waiting period.

Major gift funds new position for an interdisciplinary mass spectrometry faculty

Sept. 7, 2022

The $500,000 gift is the second largest one-time donation in the department’s history.

A nighttime view of the new VCU letters at the corner of Harrison and Main streets. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)

What’s new at VCU for 2022-23?

Sept. 7, 2022

Easier ways to access mental health resources, a more prominent campus “front door,” an influx of “un” words and more.