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The stories of 2021
Dec. 17, 2021
Jill Biden’s visit. The 10th anniversary of VCU’s historic Final Four run. Rabia Kamara takes the ice cream world by storm. Here are the VCU News stories of the year.
VCU philosophy professor receives national award for article exploring morality and rationality of beliefs
Dec. 16, 2021
“It’s a tremendous honor to have my work selected by the American Philosophical Association for the Routledge, Taylor & Francis Prize,” said James Fritz.
Take a virtual tour of VCU’s new STEM building
Dec. 15, 2021
The 168,000-square-foot facility set to open in 2023 will feature a variety of unique learning environments.
VCU lab testing delta-8 products finds misleading labeling, lack of safety standards
Dec. 15, 2021
“At the end of the day, it’s a consumer safety issue. For the most part, people are not aware of what they’re buying and cannot make informed decisions about what they consume.”
Students team up with local nonprofit to promote health wellness for young adults with disabilities
Dec. 14, 2021
Members of Jacob’s Chance have the opportunity to build independence and get in a great workout while also having a fun one-on-one experience with VCU interns and volunteers.
Study reveals how interpersonal trauma can influence whether college students form romantic relationships
Dec. 14, 2021
The study found that those exposed to interpersonal trauma before coming to college were more likely to be in a romantic relationship during college. Those exposed to trauma during college were less likely to be in a relationship.
VCU students and employees donate more than 100 winter coats to Richmond southside apartment complex
Dec. 14, 2021
The coat drive benefited residents of the Southwood Apartments.
History students uncover the personal stories of Virginians killed in the Vietnam War
Dec. 10, 2021
The project was done in partnership with the Virginia War Memorial as part of its work to gather information about the 1,303 Virginians listed on the memorial’s Shrine of Memory.
Student, three alumni selected for highly competitive fellowships
Dec. 9, 2021
The Pickering and Rangel programs funded by the U.S. Department of State provide graduate fellowships to qualified college seniors and graduates committed to joining the foreign service.
Class of 2021: Winfred Walker is an advocate for racial equity at VCU and better representation in comics
Dec. 7, 2021
The College of Humanities and Sciences student aims to help create a more racially just society through his work in the community and his research.