Faculty Research News
From theory to practice: New stable, magnetic superatom could power innovations in nanomaterials
May 18, 2022
Developed by VCU, Columbia and Harvard researchers, the structure of this superatom could serve as a building block for the creation of new materials for semiconductors, microchips, cellphones and more.
VCU expert: FDA proposed ban on menthol cigarettes ‘historic and long overdue’
April 29, 2022
Mignonne Guy, Ph.D., was recently appointed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.
For centuries, Two-Spirit people had to carry out Native traditions in secret. Now, they’re ‘making their own history.’
April 25, 2022
History professor Gregory Smithers’ new book, “Reclaiming Two-Spirits,” centers the narrative of Two-Spirits in their role as keepers of knowledge.
VCU chapter of National Academy of Inventors inducts eight faculty researchers
April 13, 2022
The university’s research enterprise is growing stronger because of a ‘culture of collaboration’ that benefits people and changes lives, said VCU President Michael Rao.
VCU researcher awarded three-year grant for tobacco investigation
April 11, 2022
The study will be the first of its kind to develop an equity-centered road map focused on eliminating tobacco-related inequities among Black tobacco users.
Dynamic Duos
April 11, 2022
When professors from different disciplines team up to work on projects they’re passionate about, that’s when the magic happens.
Professor’s new book explores African American travel and imagination
March 25, 2022
Michael Ra-shon Hall’s interest was sparked when he encountered a rare copy of the 'Green Book' as a graduate student.
‘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.”