The collection is the “perfect distillation of one of the Victorian era’s most remarkable writers.”

Since the spring, artists Dustin Klein and VCU graduate Alex Criqui have projected onto the monument images that have transformed it into a “symbol of liberation.”

The survey of 788 U.S. adults also found older people and Black people were less likely to be willing to get the vaccine.

Janice Choudhury (B.S.’12/H&S) finds joy in hosting dinner parties and themed get-togethers at her house for friends, and she’s never short on decor. One day, she realized she had accumulated an overabundance of decorations and put two and two together. Why not take her passion for parties and penchant for crafting and start a business?

The book provides a scholarly but accessible overview of American Indian archaeology before Europeans colonized Virginia.

An aspiring human rights lawyer, Friend achieved much in her short time at VCU and wants to help those who have been historically marginalized.

Getting through college was a difficult but rewarding journey for Hannah Johnson, who experienced homelessness as a child and now aims to help her students become the best versions of themselves.

Raven Witherspoon is the first VCU student to be named a Schwarzman scholar, and will travel to China to complete a master's degree in global affairs next summer.

The pandemic has upended the job search process, leading many VCU students and recent graduates to think creatively about how to land the right job out of school.

Juk Ting, D.O. (BS Chemistry ‘90), is an emergency medicine physician and commercial airline pilot who flew the first Wuhan evacuation airline.

In 2019, 67 women graduated from VCU with bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, fifth-most in the nation.

The VCU student-athlete’s involvement at the Virginia Department of Health and on a study-abroad trip to Jamaica provided “an eye-opening experience to public health,” and a possible future career.

The VCU psychology major is interning with Pan Peru USA and helping Peruvian women sell their alpaca products to U.S. markets.

As her academic achievements pave the way to a career in psychology, Guitz also has helped create a community at VCU for other transfer students.

Cristina Stanciu, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of English, where she has been a faculty member since 2011.

“Cemeteries participate in the rawest political drives… . They teach us about power and resistance as much as about spiritual beliefs.”

Parks is a doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology program with a concentration in child/adolescent development.

Clarence Thomas, Ph.D. is an associate professor of mass communications in the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture.

Smedley, a pioneering African American anthropologist and longtime VCU professor, passed away peacefully on Oct. 14 at her home in Beltsville, Md.

A fall term defined by COVID-19 has been anything but normal, as professors work to modify curriculum and meet the needs of students — and double check the WiFi connection.

Augustine Lewis graduated from the VCU School of Medicine in 1969. Now he's back at the university to pursue a bachelor's degree in French.

Can we ever trust polls again? Why did Biden crater among Latino voters in South Florida? And how can people know what news sources to trust?

The VCU student organization aims to give support to underrepresented undergraduates as they pursue medical school and careers in the field.

From art installations to podcasts to music, these profiles in audio provide a unique glimpse into a diverse field of study.

Gerron Scott is an undergraduate academic adviser in the Department of Biology.

Robert Godwin-Jones, Ph.D., professor in the School of World Studies, presents "Language Learning Today: Where is Technology Leading Us?"

VCU experts say early voting, voter turnout and the role of the suburbs could be key in this year’s elections.

On Oct. 26 VCU's Young Democrats and College Republicans faced off in a virtual debate about many of the key issues voters will consider in the 2020 election.

PrEDI is the Committee for the Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Department of Psychology.

Rebecca Alemu (Class of 2021) is a biology major with a passion for giving back to the community.

“America's Founding Monsters,” written and illustrated by Virginia Commonwealth University student Maggie Colangelo, is a fun take on Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin and George Washington — and their obsessed with prehistoric megafauna.

In this new video, Dean Malat discusses her background, what attracted her to VCU and what she values about the university community.

Author, journalist, performer and patron of the arts Harry Kollatz Jr. (B.S. English, ‘86) is a lifelong Richmonder and vibrant member of the community.

VCU Alumni's 10 Under 10 awards program recognizes the noteworthy and distinctive achievements made by alumni who earned their first VCU degree (undergraduate, graduate or professional) within the past 10 years.

The video from the Oct. 22 virtual event is now available.

In light of the pandemic, VCU scholarship recipients are introduced to the donors virtually to get to know one another.

2,200 pounds of supplies are being distributed in the city, which was devastated by an explosion in August.

VCU alumna Chandra Broadnax-Payne (BS ‘98/H&S, MS ‘02/B) is a critically acclaimed author, speaker, poet and filmmaker. She is an active and engaged member of the community who values the importance of giving back.

What motivates VCU students to put on their masks every day?

As Latinx Heritage Month comes to an end, we want to close with a student feature highlighting VCU student Adriana Pacheco’s experience collaborating on the College of Humanities and Sciences' nonpartisan election resource website.

Gilliam, the first Black woman reporter at the Post, covered key moments in the civil rights movement, all while being a pioneer for African American women in media.

To find ways to address gun violence, the CDC recently awarded 10 grants that seek to investigate how to prevent firearm-related violence and injuries. Three of the grants have connections to VCU.

John Edmonds (English ‘82) is a translator, interpreter, editor, copywriter and teacher in Italy. He caught the travel bug early in life and has been a wanderlust adventurer throughout his adulthood having lived in Richmond, Milan and Ravenna.

The social media platform’s 2019 policy to curb vaccine misinformation has led to an increase in the presence of verified medical sources, but a reduction in content visibility.

Whether you vote early, in person or by mail, the key is to make a plan and follow through on it — “decide that you’re going to vote, no matter what.”

The issues that underscored the civil rights movement of the 1960s are still with us, according to a panel of Richmond journalists and African American leaders.

Janet Lung is a proud VCU alumna and an incredible member of the community. She served as the director of the Office of Child and Family Services for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, where she connected hospital services to children and youth. Janet recently reflected on her time as a student at VCU and how her experience as a student impacted her professional life.

Rodrigo Arriaza (‘17) is a news writer and assistant editor at Richmond Magazine. While a multimedia journalism major, he was also an active member of the VCU Latinx community, minoring in Latin American history.

Belgrave will develop and implement a plan for improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the College and will elevate and promote the College's community-engaged research and teaching.

“Fulfilling the Promise: Virginia Commonwealth University and the City of Richmond, 1968–2009,” by Eugene Trani and John Kneebone illuminates the past and future of American public higher education.

Between the stress of midterms, the election and social justice movements, VCU students are finding joy in celebrating Latinx culture during Latinx Heritage Month.

Mallory Perryman’s book, “Mediated Democracy,” covers the complex relationship between media, politics and citizenship.

For entrepreneur Eric Edwards, the strong connections he built at VCU have led to ongoing partnerships, including a new one between his company, Phlow Corp., and the Medicines for All Institute.

Latinx Heritage Month is a celebration of the cultures, communities and contributions of all Latinx Americans that lasts between September 15 and October 15.

VCU Department of History alumnus ​Marc Noble​ (BA ‘72/H&S) generously established the Marc Noble Scholarship in the History of Technology award in 2013.

The website offers nonpartisan information about the Nov. 3 election for VCU voters and the general public.

“The main idea is to convince our peers of their own importance in every election if they want to see the change that they talk about all year round.”

VCU expert Marcus Messner said the decision might have a chilling effect for international media companies to enter and grow in the American market.

At a virtual forum, the VCU alumnus shares his thoughts on adapting during COVID-19, the summer protests, and his personal journey in journalism.

We are very excited to be celebrating Latinx Heritage Month at VCU, which pays tribute to the critical roles Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Spanish-speaking nations surrounding the Caribbean have made to both the United States and the university as a whole.

When Juan Steck arrived to attend VCU in January 2016 as a first-generation student, he had a clear picture of how his studies in the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture would support his dream of becoming a videographer. We recently caught up with Juan to find out about life after graduation.

VCU researchers have been awarded a $3 million grant to study the risk factors and consequences of drinking in one’s 30s and 40s.

The event was held at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts but only a limited number of people were allowed to participate because of the coronavirus. The majority of people watched online.

Brumfield is field director for Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty and the author of 10 previous books.

Scrub typhus can have a fatality rate as high as 70%. But thanks to Jason Carlyon, more is known about the cause of the disease than ever before.

All but one of the Confederate statues have been removed from Richmond’s famous boulevard. Four VCU experts provide their thoughts on where we go from here.

Faculty Convocation 2020 will look different than in previous years. The virtual ceremony will take place Sept. 10 at 3 p.m.

Prior to the pandemic, psychologists reported performing 7.07% of their clinical work with telepsychology. During the pandemic, that number has soared to 85.53%.

Millions of trees die each year from invasive pests and pathogens, threatening the ability of forests to serve as a natural solution to climate change.

A team of VCU undergraduates was one of 38 recognized out of 1,400 entries in the COVID-19 Student Action Fund.

The grant is part of a collaborative project at three universities to improve undergraduate STEM education across the country by training TAs in engaging, inclusive and equitable instruction.

A study of more than 300,000 couples in Sweden finds marriage to a spouse exposed to parental alcohol misuse increases a person’s likelihood of developing a drinking problem.

P. Srirama Rao and Everett Carpenter, inventors on 15 U.S. patents between them, are recognized for their innovative work.

As the new semester begins, Dean Malat offers a welcome and shares information about campus safety initiatives and a new position in the dean's office focused on equity and community partnerships.

Parental divorce and separation and parental marital discord are known correlates of offspring alcohol use disorder.

Chioke I’Anson, an assistant professor of African American Studies at VCU, will serve as the center's inaugural director of community media.

A VCU-led analysis of content on Pinterest related to the flu vaccine may hold clues that could help public health officials combat potentially deadly misinformation.

VCU alumna Saffeya Ahmed, a CNN researcher and a former Capital News Service and Commonwealth Times reporter, is a finalist for the Society of Professional Journalists’ top student journalism award.

“When you protest, you have a series of demands. When you write your rep … it’s a chance to give them resources and to lobby your point.”

Catch up with all the latest and greatest news from CHS alumni.

A partnership with VCU has allowed the Pamunkey Regional Library system to offer “great literacy experiences to our community” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pilot is part of a larger university goal of creating a talent pipeline that addresses high-demand workforce needs and retains talent within Virginia.

Employees from the Facilities Management Division along with staff from across the university have been busy making modifications and assembling supplies to make campus as safe as possible this fall as the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus.

The Levis Reading Prize honors the memory of the poet Larry Levis, who was a VCU faculty member at the time of his death in 1996.

The highly competitive award, funded by the US-UK Fulbright Commission, enables outstanding U.S. students to participate in three- or four-week programs at prestigious universities throughout the United Kingdom.

VCU student Syeda Fatima immigrated to the U.S. four years ago. She’s now a recipient of the highly competitive NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program.

VCU alumna and professor collaborate to share extended interviews from the making of their documentary on Levis’ life and work.

With fewer than 100 days to the general election between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, Paarlberg said much is at stake when it comes to U.S.-Latin America relations.

Anirban Mahanty is the third VCU undergraduate in four years to receive the highly competitive NIH Undergraduate Scholarship.

These academic year awards can fund independent research or creative projects, graduate study or English teaching opportunities in more than 140 countries around the globe.

The longtime School of World Studies professor taught a variety of courses in religion and the arts. “The variety and energy of our students made every class session a challenge and an inspiration.”

The study led by VCU researchers addresses an important area for medicine, industry and science: Understanding how liquids — mainly water — interact with surfaces.

Rachel Beanland’s “Florence Adler Swims Forever,” is a Barnes & Noble Book Club pick and Amazon’s Featured Debut this month.

The announcement that Virginia’s rape kit backlog has been eliminated is a “momentous occasion,” said Tracey Dawson Cruz, professor and chair of the Department of Forensic Science at Virginia Commonwealth University.

The podcast from the Tretter Transgender Oral History Project at the University of Minnesota is co-hosted by VCU professor Myrl Beam and Minneapolis City Council member Andrea Jenkins.

A grant from the National Institute of Mental Health will enable VCU researchers to study whether evidence-based mental health programs in schools continue after research support is removed.

Longtime VCU professor Julie Honnold supported countless faculty in their research endeavors through her work at VCU’s Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory.

Though previous research has found that marriage protects against risky alcohol use, that protection is not uniform, and getting married early can exacerbate risk for alcohol use among individuals who are genetically predisposed to drink more.

“If we can find ways to prevent the virus from getting into cells in the first place, we might be able to prevent people from becoming infected.”

Daisy Matias, a recent GSWS grad, was accepted in the summer workshop at the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers at Philips Andover.

John Englehardt's debut novel tells the aftermath story of a shooting at a fictional southern university.

With summer internship opportunities a casualty of the coronavirus economic downturn, VCU advertising students created their own program for a global group of peers.

Jesse Vaughn is a 30-time Emmy award winner, a 2018 Virginia Communications Hall of Fame inductee and a VCU 2013 Alumni Star.

The state celebrating the holiday “should signal the beginning of increased efforts to address our nation’s legacy of racial inequality.”

With science changing rapidly, the need for clear, accurate messages regarding public health is crucial, said Jeanine Guidry, who runs the Media+Health Lab.

Gregory Smithers is co-author of the 2015 book “Racism in American Popular Media: From Aunt Jemima to the Frito Bandito.”

Dean Malat comes to VCU from the University of Cincinnati where she most recently served as divisional dean for social sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Now a successful alumna, Jalynn remembers the confidence earning a scholarship instilled in her and has made a gift in support of the very funds that she benefitted from as a student.

The first two — one on the slave trade in Richmond and the other on food access — will debut at 7 tonight on VPM PBS Plus.

VCU English professor David Coogan is hosting a podcast version of the book “Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail” that he co-wrote with 10 former Richmond City Jail inmates.

A new type of sensor for cancer markers could mean improved chances of survival for patients.

On Feb. 4, Grayson Weiler, 26, died at VCU Medical Center of complications from severe head trauma he had suffered the previous summer. A VCU student majoring in interdisciplinary studies, he would have been a member of the VCU Class of 2020.

Sara MacRae’s research project for her master’s degree is a study of the history of the school and its current site, which was once a smallpox quarantine zone following the Civil War.

"These are extraordinarily difficult times, but I believe that the College can be part of building a more equitable future."

While the rest of the university went remote, these employees continued showing up to keep things running during the coronavirus pandemic.

The pandemic hasn’t dampened CHS alum Danielle Austen’s enthusiasm for her residency training in family medicine.

Public relations and advertising faculty have received a grant to examine how digital media messaging could more effectively promote public action to improve the river’s water quality.

How do you honor graduates while a global pandemic rages on? Personalized slideshows, Zoom ceremonies and commencement speakers.

The Community Impact Award is part of the student awards category of the Virginia Public Relations Awards, hosted by the Richmond Chapter.

In a forthcoming paper in The Lancet, a VCU psychology professor says such training should be grounded in a clinical translational framework to address racial and ethnic disparities in health care.

The College of Humanities and Sciences extends congratulations to these students for rising to the top and achieving recognition within their respective fields of study.

Soon, clinics across the state will have access to interpreters, physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, dietitians, social workers, and more through Zuhayr Shaikh’s growing network.

Catch up with all the latest and greatest news from CHS alumni.

A new study conducted by VCU researchers sheds light on the mechanisms underlying the formation of “successful” psychopaths.

A VCU class, Digital Media Strategies for the COVID-19 Crisis, is helping people learn how to effectively communicate in unprecedented times.

Kelly Nguyen, a junior majoring in political science in the College of Humanities and Sciences and in international studies within the School of World Studies, is one of the recipients.

A glance at the innovative ways professors and students continued their work in these unprecedented times.

"The idea was to present a completely transparent screen to the listener," said Ben Fluet, the show's co-creator.

The university’s Virtual Curation Laboratory is providing fun, educational activities — including constructing replicas of a mastodon tooth, a giant beaver skull and even an Egyptian mummy.

Holding the event online allowed many beyond the VCU community to celebrate the winners’ achievements.

Lewis, who broke her back and neck in five places in a car crash in 2017, will accomplish a long-held goal this month of graduating from VCU in four years.

“How often does the subject of your seminar actually appear in your seminar?”

“Construct Validation of Experimental Manipulations in Social Psychology," a study conducted by VCU's David Chester and Emily Lasko, focuses on the practice of experimental manipulations.

“Solutions journalism is an innovative approach, especially in these times of crisis, to go beyond the headlines.”

Daeha Joung, Ph.D., uses physics and three-dimensional printing technology to make live models of tumor cells for VCU Massey Cancer Center investigators to better understand disease progression and explore new therapeutic opportunities.

“Hoy en RVA” is a daily video that helps the Richmond Hispanic audience understand developments that could affect them.

Kahin Adam, MPH, MSW, LGSW, is a community health specialist at CentreCare, one of the biggest health centers in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

While it seems just like yesterday, it was actually more than 50 years ago when as teenage boy just out of high school, I walked into a college political theory class for the first time. There was nothing extraordinary about that except I happened to have no clue what political theory was all about. And that is where this story begins.

Desiree Longmire’s conversations with her grandparents about their health influenced her decision to become a physician assistant and led to a research project to determine how many physician assistant programs in the U.S. offer a gerontology curriculum.

Nguyen’s dynamic efforts, unifying energy and interest in people brought an influx of programming to VCU’s ad program.

“Creating work for our client … allowed me to channel my newfound free time into something productive and beneficial for an organization that I've come to truly care about over the course of the semester.”

“There are real questions about the ability of these health systems to handle something major.”

When her mother unexpectedly died, Lonnes found herself attending to the estate and living in a home without broadband. She's been teaching her four classes by tapping into a local library’s Wi-Fi.

Geen, executive editor at The Commonwealth Times and a VCU journalism student, is set to start an internship this summer at the Los Angeles Times.

Every Friday for the past four years, Virginia Commonwealth University students volunteering with the student organization United2Heal have been sorting through surplus medical supplies collected from local hospitals and clinics.

Three Virginia Commonwealth University students have been selected for the 2020 Critical Language Scholarship, a highly competitive scholarship funded by the U.S. Department of State for the study of 15 languages deemed critical to the United States’ diplomatic and security interests.

Everybody is stuck at home and everybody is seemingly baking bread. VCU biology professor Fernando Tenjo shares why yeast and fermentable foods are so captivating.

Alumnus Stephen Andrews, Ph.D., finds his post-retirement calling helping VCU students.

When the organizers behind One Richmond One Book, a citywide elementary school reading program, were deciding to give Richmond Public Schools students “The Toothpaste Millionaire” by author Jean Merrill as its common book this spring, program coordinator TaLees Owens realized there was a problem: There wasn’t a Spanish translation for the material.

Iresha Picot (B.A., African American Studies and Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies) M.Ed, LBS, is a licensed behavior specialist and the clinical lead at The Center for Autism in Philadelphia.

After 23 years at the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture, Jeff South, an associate professor of journalism, will retire in May.

‘Everyone seems, even if momentarily, uplifted by the idea of helping our colleagues on the MCV campus respond to those that are most vulnerable.’

A VCU community service visit to Arizona earlier this semester offered students a chance to move beyond theory and better understand the reality of immigration in the United States.

Digital Media Strategies for the COVID-19 Crisis is being offered by the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture in the College of Humanities and Sciences, in partnership with the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education.

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced the student newspaper to stop printing, but staff continue to publish stories online.

Interim Dean Don Young offers resources for alumni and friends for coping with our current challenges.

VCU psychology professor Michael Southam-Gerow offers advice for preserving mental health amid the coronavirus.

The sociology course, taught by Gabriela León-Pérez, examines the history of immigration and how the current debate ties to the past.

Adin Lears, Ph.D., an assistant professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been named a fellow at the Society for the Humanities at Cornell University for the 2020-21 academic year.

This video is part of a new series, "This Alumni Life," where we highlight exceptional CHS alumni who are making a difference in today's world.

Malat currently serves as divisional dean for social sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati.

“People are not planning for out-migration,” said Andrea Simonelli, an assistant professor of political science. “They are focused on preserving their way of life for as long as they can.”

Joey Zauzig, Kait Curnow and Nickelus F are part of an industry diverting millions of dollars from traditional advertising. In the worlds of fashion, beauty and hip-hop, they wield massive influence.

Catch up with all the latest and greatest news from CHS alumni.

The mummy, Nesiur, was “digitally unwrapped” using CT scans. VCU student Mason Smith, along with a VCU forensic anthropologist, used the data to generate a facial approximation.

50 years after he and classmates formed Students for Afro-American Philosophy, McLeod — VCU’s first black basketball player — reflects on why he fought for change.

A new paper by VCU professor R. Andrew Chesnut, Ph.D., and University of Alberta professor Kate Kingsbury, Ph.D., reveals the death deity is venerated by both sides of the drug war.

Jonathan Coley, Ph.D., an assistant professor of sociology at Oklahoma State University, will speak about his book on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 250 of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

VCU professor emeritus Everett Worthington, Ph.D., is co-author of a new study that sheds light on the role of hope in improving the lives of an aging population.

As part of the Bishop Walter F. Sullivan Lecture Series at Virginia Commonwealth University this spring, three scholars will deliver public talks on topics such as the material culture of Catholic men, the Cold War’s liberation theology legacy, and “Catholic UFOs.”

VCU professor recognized for advancing public understanding of sociology.

Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate, we've profiled three couples who found love at CHS. Find out what made the sparks fly between these love birds.

“My literature classes prepared me for the business world more than anything. I draw from my English degree all the time. I’m absolutely convinced my liberal arts background has been a great point of leverage for me.”

Jordan Rasure was one of 11 students who participated in the Patagonia National Parks Comparative Analysis of Wilderness Policy course/study abroad trip during winter break 2019.

The Humanities Research Center will also feature speakers as part of a series on “Borders, Boundaries and Global Frontiers.”

Conor Lobb, Chip Lauterbach and Jeffrey Knight volunteered to cover the massive rally on Monday that brought 22,000 gun rights advocates to the State Capitol in Richmond.

She told the crowd of students to learn everything possible and to be open to a variety of journalism career opportunities.

A class of VCU political science students spent 10 days embedded in the New Hampshire primary, and met Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, Andrew Yang and others.

Robertson School graduate discovered talents that guided her career path in an unexpected direction.

“Much of her pop culture appeal is connected to surging interest in narco-culture, and one of Santa Muerte’s many diverse roles as folk saint is that of narco-saint,” says VCU expert Andrew Chesnut.

Participants were encouraged to “drive toward solutions and breaking down of silos” among law enforcement, medical, scientific and treatment professionals.

VCU faculty share outside-the-box New Year’s resolutions that can help you get the most bang for your buck.

Thomas Eissenberg of the Center for the Study of Tobacco Products at VCU was one of six experts who investigated the claim and found it unreliable and outdated.

“We are interested in understanding the different ways that cells internalize material,” said Derek Prosser, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology.