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Sept. 29, 2026

VCU launches interdisciplinary Center for Gun Violence Research

Based in the School of Public Health, the center will unite expertise across VCU to advance the science of gun violence prevention and translate evidence into strategies that save lives.

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VCU School of Education receives $7.2 million grant for student mental health support

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VCU clinic expands eating disorder treatment and training in Virginia

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VCU Brandcenter alum brings new life to ‘A Different World’

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A photo of an orange mug topped with whipped cream surrounded by spices like cinnamon, all spice, and ginger. Behind the cup are four pumpkins.

Sept. 22, 2026

Why do we love pumpkin spice so much? We ‘fall’ for it.

VCU neuroscientist Catherine Franssen explains our seasonal addiction to the flavor and why we can’t wait for autumn every year.

Student success

Through the lens, toward the truth: Ashley Davis finds their voice in documentary film

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An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

Health & medicine

With a firm belief in the importance of listening to patients, he changed the way sickle cell disease is understood and treated around the world

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To target liver disease, VCU researcher turns to a molecule our bodies already have

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How VCU’s pioneering homeland security and emergency preparedness program is evolving with changing times – and new threats

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Top stories around VCU

VCU launches interdisciplinary Center for Gun Violence Research

VCU School of Education receives $7.2 million grant for student mental health support

VCU clinic expands eating disorder treatment and training in Virginia

VCU Brandcenter alum brings new life to ‘A Different World’

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Events

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VCU Writing Center Workshop: Introduction to AI

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Paraphrasing

VCU in the News

VCU hosts annual Black and Gold game for sneak peak at basketball teams

Moving Pictures: CAP(S)ULE focuses on the next generation of VCU documentary and nonfiction filmmakers.

Why We Need to Talk to Kids About Consent Sooner Than We Think

Richmond first responders train for mass casualty event at VCU

Why do we love pumpkin spice so much? We ‘fall’ for it.

Through the lens, toward the truth: Ashley Davis finds their voice in documentary film

An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

With a firm belief in the importance of listening to patients, he changed the way sickle cell disease is understood and treated around the world

To target liver disease, VCU researcher turns to a molecule our bodies already have

How VCU’s pioneering homeland security and emergency preparedness program is evolving with changing times – and new threats

Ray Ifanga sharpens his worldview at VCU