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April 22, 2026

Arturo Saavedra named VCU’s executive vice president and provost

Saavedra, who has served in the role on an interim basis since December 2025, previously was dean of the VCU School of Medicine and executive vice president for medical affairs.

Campus & community

Scenes from a (very) RVA Renaissance Faire

Student success

Class of 2026: In hopes of sharing more good karma, Harrish Ganesh heads to medical school

Research & discovery

Will the performance of new NFL athletes be worth the price?

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April 17, 2026

The future of data centers and AI might surprise you

Why are AI data centers expanding so fast? VCU’s Peter Aiken explains data center trends, energy concerns, and what’s next.

Research & discovery

How I found my research: Manuella Escobar dives deep into the Latino college experience

Research & discovery

cRam Session: The Physics of Baseball

Campus & community

New shared-meal project aims to support senior health

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Researcher’s invention could make Hollywood-grade 3D scanning more accessible for movies, video games and more

Student success

Class of 2026: At 61, Celia Cooper has truly earned her degree

Campus & community

Top stories around VCU

Arturo Saavedra named VCU’s executive vice president and provost

Scenes from a (very) RVA Renaissance Faire

Class of 2026: In hopes of sharing more good karma, Harrish Ganesh heads to medical school

Will the performance of new NFL athletes be worth the price?

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Events

Bicycle Commuter Basics: A Thrift Store Tour

Graduate Research Symposium

Workshop: Structuring Your Writing for Your Audience

VCU in the News

Virginia can’t govern AI security with yesterday’s rules

DEQ awards $8M to institutions for food rescue, composting efforts

Honoring Dr. Wally R. Smith with the Community Enhancement Award

VCU police conclude Operation Safer Streets with increased enforcement

The future of data centers and AI might surprise you

How I found my research: Manuella Escobar dives deep into the Latino college experience

cRam Session: The Physics of Baseball

New shared-meal project aims to support senior health

Researcher’s invention could make Hollywood-grade 3D scanning more accessible for movies, video games and more

Class of 2026: At 61, Celia Cooper has truly earned her degree

Student-led PECS program lends a hand to Richmond-area college applicants