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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.

Amy Rector

Amy Rector named AD for faculty and academic affairs, sciences and mathematics

Sept. 11, 2024

Amy is an associate professor of anthropology in the School of World Studies and has served as the school's director for the past three years.

MFA student Josh Galarza’s debut book has been longlisted for this year’s National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. (Photo contributed by Josh Galarza)

VCU creative writing student Josh Galarza’s debut novel longlisted for National Book Award for Young People’s Literature

Sept. 11, 2024

The finalists will be announced Oct. 1 by the National Book Foundation.

Noor Chouman’s internship responsibilities at Health Brigade included patient intake, health screenings and reviewing medical histories. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

VCU senior Noor Chouman felt a lasting connection at Health Brigade

Sept. 11, 2024

Chouman has completed two internships at the Richmond free clinic that provides empathetic medical care.

VCU-backed startup Evizia co-founders Sheila Corcoran, left, and Jason Reed, Ph.D., professor, VCU Department of Physics and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, right, are photographed at the company’s Richmond office. (Dan Carrigan/Kelley)

Biotech startup with strong VCU ties wins prestigious state grant for its DNA analysis tool

Sept. 10, 2024

Physics professor and Massey researcher Jason Reed co-founded Evizia to propel scientific breakthroughs and improve patient outcomes.

Amany Bouali (left) with Regine Rucker, education project manager with Oak Ridge Associated Universities, at the Department of Energy this summer. (Contributed photo)

VCU junior Amany Bouali brought a spark to work on energy reliability for storm-battered Puerto Rico

Sept. 9, 2024

Her summer stint with the Energy Department in Washington was supported by VCU’s Internship Funding Program.

Emma Coffey and Liz Zepeda-Cantarero participated in the first-gen, first-year program in the Department of Political Science in VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences. (College of Humanities and Sciences)

First and foremost: Department of Political Science program propels its first-generation students

Sept. 5, 2024

In its second year, the initiative is serving as a model that might be replicated throughout the College of Humanities and Sciences.

VCU student Ria Mohan said her association with HOSA-Future Health Professionals “has empowered me and provided me with confidence.” (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Sophomore premed student Ria Mohan takes leadership role in global health professions group

Sept. 4, 2024

The forensic science major has a long association with HOSA and established VCU’s chapter.

sally hunnicutt

CHS announces the retirement of Sally Hunnicutt

Sept. 3, 2024

Sally served in the dean's office for four years, and was a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, where she also served as associate chair.

VCU faculty member Geoff Bouvier’s “Us From Nothing” is a sprawling, poetic history. (Photo provided by Geoff Bouvier)

Poet Geoff Bouvier covers billions of years in ‘Us From Nothing'

Sept. 3, 2024

Bouvier, who teaches in VCU’s Department of English, curates ‘my own history of everything’ to highlight humanity’s interconnectedness.