VCU will honor distinguished faculty President Michael Rao, Ph.D., and Gail Hackett, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs, will preside over the 34th annual Opening Faculty Address and Convocation. Read more »
“The best year of my life:” Neurosurgery resident conducts brain tumor research in New Zealand Supported by a prestigious fellowship, Lisa Feldman is hoping to improve the lives of patients battling aggressive brain tumors. Read more »
VCU alumnus creates custom medical devices for service members Using sophisticated 3-D printers, Peter Liacouras, Ph.D., is helping shape the next generation of medical devices at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Read more »
Criminal justice majors gain law enforcement experience at Student Basic Jailor Academy Sixteen Wilder School students have completed the academy, which allows criminal justice majors to become certified as correctional deputies by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Read more »
Angela Flournoy wins VCU Cabell First Novelist Award for ‘The Turner House’ Debut novel — a National Book Award Finalist — tells the story of 13 adult siblings forced to reckon with their complex relationships and the deterioration of their east side Detroit neighborhood. Read more »
Scholarship provides financial and moral support to students researching cures for neurological diseases 8/17/2016
Engineering students design thermoregulated gloves that help people with Raynaud’s disease, including one of their own 8/15/2016
Engineering students design thermoregulated gloves that help people with Raynaud’s disease, including one of their own 8/15/2016
Research “The best year of my life:” Neurosurgery resident conducts brain tumor research in New Zealand Supported by a prestigious fellowship, Lisa Feldman is hoping to improve the lives of patients battling aggressive brain tumors.
Health Medical students travel to Ecuador to help with emergent care Participants spent three weeks in Cuenca to enhance the country’s coordination between firefighters, ambulances, 911 call centers and hospitals.
Students Magic gloves Engineering students design thermoregulated gloves that help people with Raynaud’s disease, including one of their own.
Faculty and staff VCU will honor distinguished faculty President Michael Rao, Ph.D., and Gail Hackett, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs, will preside over the 34th annual Opening Faculty Address and Convocation.
Alumni Scholarship provides support to students researching cures for neurological diseases Hilda Meth has spent the last two decades working to provide research opportunities for students through the Lowenthal Award, which honors her late husband.
Community VCU opens 2016-17 academic year with record freshman class Virginia Commonwealth University will welcome the largest group of freshmen in its history this week when the class of 2020 moves into the university’s on-campus residence halls.
The Associated Press on Tuesday published an investigative story on dental floss, asserting that there is insufficient proof to support the common claim that flossing is an essential part of oral hygiene. VCU School of Dentistry Assistant Professor Parthasarathy Madurantakam, D.D.S., Ph.D., recently answered questions about flossing for VCU News. Read more »