Faculty Research News
‘The human costs of Russia’s aggression are staggering’
March 9, 2022
VCU expert Judy Twigg explains where things stand in Ukraine, the impact that sanctions on Russia are having, and the role of the U.S. moving forward.
‘Almost Dead,’ by VCU history professor, reveals how the urban Atlantic was shaped by Black lives
March 8, 2022
The book uses the words, thoughts and deeds of captives to reveal how urban environments in Anglo-America impacted and were affected by African descended people.
'Putin is not interested in peace.' VCU expert explains crisis in Ukraine
Feb. 24, 2022
Judyth Twigg, a professor in the Department of Political Science, says the potential implications of Russia’s actions are “enormous and wide-ranging.”
Two VCU researchers elected as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors
Feb. 14, 2022
Massimo Bertino and Martin Mangino were among 83 academic inventors from 41 institutions included in the academy’s 2022 class.
Patients undergoing treatment for cancer more susceptible to COVID-19 misinformation, study finds
Feb. 11, 2022
‘Understanding who is more likely to believe certain types of misinformation brings us closer to understanding why this is the case, which in turn may help us address this concerning issue.’
Meet the 5 interdisciplinary scholars who will be residential fellows this year at VCU’s Humanities Research Center
Jan. 19, 2022
The fellowship program provides faculty the opportunity to work on projects around a similar theme.
VCU researcher receives major grant to design and test a comprehensive assessment of sexual health
Jan. 10, 2022
The grant is the largest in the history of VCU’s Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies.
As 19th century ancestral remains arrive at VCU, researchers aim to learn more about who they were
Jan. 7, 2022
The remains were uncovered 28 years ago in an abandoned well on the MCV Campus. Researchers hope their efforts “help to bring some sense of closure to the community.”
Professor to serve on FDA’s Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee
Jan. 5, 2022
Mignonne Guy’s research focuses on factors that contribute to health inequities among minority populations and other marginalized groups.
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.