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VCU Student Named NSF Graduate Research Fellow
A Virginia Commonwealth University graduate student has received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
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VCU Researchers Find Alteration of Gene May Disrupt Our Bodies Internal Rhythm, Causing Sleep Disorder
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have found that a gene known as RAI1 controls one of the most important genes in circadian rhythm, CLOCK. (5/15/12)
VCU to Join Atlantic 10 Athletic Conference
Virginia Commonwealth University announced today it will join the Atlantic 10 Conference effective July 1, 2012. (5/15/12)
VCU Parkinson’s Center Teams Up with Other Local Health Organizations and Davis Phinney Foundation for The Victory Summit®
VCU experts to join panel to discuss latest research advances and treatment options (5/14/12)
VCU Student Named NSF Graduate Research Fellow
A Virginia Commonwealth University graduate student has received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. (5/14/12)
Watts tells VCU graduates to welcome challenges
RICHMOND, Va. (May 12, 2012) – During spring commencement ceremonies today, former U.S. congressman J.C. Watts Jr. told Virginia Commonwealth University’s newest graduates that forgiveness, family and friends, generosity and a willingness to be challenged were critical principles to a stable, successful life. (5/12/12)
Budget Reflects Faculty and Student Priorities
The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors today approved an operating budget of $920 million that maintains the university’s commitment to academic quality and student success. (5/11/12)
Dressed to impress
VCU fashion design students leave it all on the catwalk at the annual juried fashion show (5/11/12)
National Search for New VCU Athletics Director under Way
Two committees formed to assist in recruitment (5/11/12)
School of Pharmacy to award posthumous diploma to Neil Allen Van Pelt
Graduation from VCU School of Pharmacy was a day to which Neil Van Pelt eagerly looked forward. An excellent student and proud member of the class of 2012, he loved his family, football, running and dirt-biking. Despite his near legendary brownie-making skills, he had lost more than 100 pounds in his second year at pharmacy school and was planning a future with his girlfriend and classmate, Hillary Hudgins. (5/11/12)
VCU Health System CEO Named NAPH Executive Committee Member
Sheldon Retchin, M.D., CEO of Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and vice president for health sciences at VCU, has been elected a 2012-2013 National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems executive committee member. His term will begin July 1. (5/11/12)