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VCU Launches New Global Education Living-Learning Program
The vision of VCU’s strategic plan Quest for Distinction continues to become a reality with the launch of VCU Globe, a global education living-learning community.
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The Not-So-Weary Traveler
It’s a small world, and it’s getting even smaller. (6/13/13)
Commonwealth Times Wins 23 Awards from Virginia Press Association
VCU’s independent student-produced newspaper, The Commonwealth Times, won 23 awards in the Virginia Press Association’s college contest. The awards included nine first-place finishes, and Chris Conway swept the sports photo category, winning all three awards. (5/31/13)
VCU Biomedical Sciences Hosts Laboratory Research Colloquium
First-year doctoral students presented research projects (5/31/13)
VCU Celebrates 5th Annual Rice Center Research Symposium
From exploring the ecology of the James River, to developing a water distribution system to deliver potable water to an indigenous village in Bolivia, to understanding the behavior of migratory songbirds, the ultimate goal of research at the VCU Rice Center is to conserve the world in which we live. (5/23/13)
VCU Alumna Confirmed to Lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Marilyn Tavenner, a two-time VCU alumna, won confirmation last week from the United States Senate to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (5/20/13)
Alliance for Minority Participation Gains Second NSF Grant
VCU and three other Virginia research institutions are gaining an edge on recruiting and retaining more minority students in STEM and health care fields through their participation in the Virginia-North Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation. (5/16/13)
Engineering Student Thrives in Research
Craig Yates stood before the judges, hiding his nervousness while pointing out features of his biomedical engineering research on the characteristics of chitin whisker reinforced hydrogels. (5/16/13)
Planning class participates in RVA ‘Reality Check’
A spirited discussion about the Richmond region’s future took place at the Siegel Center on Wednesday when approximately 300 people turned out for RVA Reality Check, an exercise that maps out future growth across the area. (5/16/13)
VCU Launches New Global Education Living-Learning Program
The vision of VCU’s strategic plan Quest for Distinction continues to become a reality with the launch of VCU Globe, a global education living-learning community. (5/15/13)
A ‘Catalyst’ for Fashion
Annual juried fashion show shows off work of top student designers (5/9/13)