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July 13, 2026

Student's drowning prevention research earns federal support

Jackie Okao, a doctoral student in the Wilder School, will use a Virginia Sea Grant Graduate Fellowship to pursue her study of how to prevent rip current-related drowning deaths in Virginia Beach.

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VCU community connected: Reacquiring the soul of Jackson Ward

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Postcard From … Andrew Fennel in Germany

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‘Quadruple threat’ John L. Beyer treats older adults’ mental health as their needs grow more acute

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June 22, 2026

She shines the light – and leads the way – on the national challenge of gambling addiction

As director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, VCU researcher Carolyn Hawley has helped create a pioneering statewide treatment network.

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New research examines the experiences of Black girls in Richmond

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VCU ranks among world’s top 20% of global universities

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State approves funding for VCU to construct School of Dentistry building and acquire Altria Center for Research and Technology

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As the pedals turn, RamBikes helps drive sustainability at VCU

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New course empowers VCU students to support their peers’ recovery

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Chris Reading pushes for physical therapy’s place in the healthcare system