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Pope Francis, pictured here in 2014, was the first Latin American pope elected in the Catholic Church’s history. (Getty Images)

Pope Francis’ legacy may be a ‘bridge between tradition and modernity’

April 21, 2025

Religious studies professor Andrew Chesnut outlines the history-making pontiff’s impact – and where the Catholic Church may turn next.

Brian Fuglestad, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2024 Young Investigator Award, given each year to a future leader in the field of analytical chemistry. (Contributed photo)

Chemistry professor Brian Fuglestad honored with rising star award from drugmaker Eli Lilly

April 16, 2025

His lab is exploring the analysis of proteins tied to a number of diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

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Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study

April 15, 2025

The four, who have ties to the Honors College, will pursue programs related to diplomacy and science.

VCU undergraduate student Kaylynn Breland spent last summer break studying American kestrels in Highland County. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

America’s smallest falcon captures the interest and insight of undergraduate researcher Kaylynn Breland

April 15, 2025

The environmental studies student embraces field work that has taken her straight into the nest.

VCU undergraduate Brooklyn Griffin takes a 3D scan of a grave in Richmond’s Woodland Cemetery. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

One scan at a time, VCU researchers give life to history in Richmond’s Black cemeteries

April 11, 2025

With 3D scanning technology, the Virtual Curation Lab is documenting the deceased and giving descendants a chance to connect with their families’ pasts.

Peter W. Marty, a retired pastor and editor/publisher of The Christian Century magazine, delivered the VCU Department of History’s 30th annual William E. and Miriam S. Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity. (Andrea Wight, Department of History)

The voice of Lincoln offers compelling counterpoint to today’s zero-sum thinking, pastor and publisher says at Blake Lecture

April 10, 2025

Speaking three decades after his father kicked off the annual series, Peter Marty uses the past, the present and Christianity to reflect on the winners-and-losers mindset.

Prepared meals that haven’t been consumed are being distributed to the new Ram Fridges, which serve food-insecure students on campus. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Dining Services has a full menu of projects focused on sustainability

April 9, 2025

From simple composting to high-tech tracking of food waste and reusable containers, VCU’s meal team is refining its operational recipe.

During a semester of educational leave from VCU, Laura Middlebrooks, Ph.D., took thousands of photos and videos of public art throughout Spain. (Contributed photo)

Connecting art, protest and local history, professor Laura Middlebrooks steps outside the classroom to make an impact inside it

April 8, 2025

A fall research trip to Spain is yielding more ideas to further integrate language instruction, public art and student engagement.

In 2005, Wilma Wirt speaks at an end-of-semester job fair she held each semester to give her students experience with interviewing and to help graduating seniors find jobs. (Photo by Thomas Gehring)

Longtime journalism professor and Capital News Service founder Wilma Wirt dies at 89

April 8, 2025

A beloved advisor and mentor with high standards, she created hands-on experiences that propelled students into communications and teaching careers.

Abby Bressette said she has gained confidence in herself as a scientist through her undergraduate research experiences. (Contributed photo)

How I found my research: Abby Bressette seeks a richer understanding of the natural world

April 8, 2025

The environmental studies major and burgeoning birder has already participated in research projects tackling such topics as warblers, caterpillars, invasive species and coastal restoration through both VCU and the NSF.