President Biden’s climate change pledge sets a global example, VCU expert says Biology professor Chris Gough says Biden’s pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half is a move in the right direction, but solving climate change will take a global effort. Read more »
43% of respondents report feeling depressed after losing sense of smell or taste related to COVID-19 VCU researchers conducting an ongoing COVID-19 smell and taste loss survey identify array of potential short-term and long-term health impacts. Read more »
Here’s how New York City survived a deadly outbreak — in the 1790s Through the eyes of front-line medical worker Alexander Anderson, a forthcoming book by VCU history professor Carolyn Eastman will explore how New York grappled with yellow fever epidemics. Read more »
A VCU class on contemplative practices offers important lessons on how to be present “Sociology of Contemplative Practices” draws on techniques from across the globe, and helps students calm their minds. Read more »
A VCU family of vaccinators A pharmacy and business dual-degree student and his parents — both VCU alums — help administer COVID-19 vaccinations to the public. Read more »
43% of respondents report feeling depressed after losing sense of smell or taste related to COVID-19 4/22/2021
VCU and George Mason University partner to advance sustainable fashion in joint educational project 4/22/2021
ICA at VCU celebrates third anniversary, announces spring and summer exhibitions and programs 4/16/2021
Research Romantic relationships mitigate effects of trauma on alcohol use among college students A new study led by VCU researchers shows students exposed to interpersonal trauma prior to college are more likely to engage in risky alcohol use.
Health 43% of respondents report feeling depressed after losing sense of smell or taste related to COVID-19 VCU researchers conducting an ongoing COVID-19 smell and taste loss survey identify array of potential short-term and long-term health impacts.
Students VCU, George Mason University partner to advance sustainable fashion in joint educational project Two universities. Nine student teams. One massive digital education and advocacy campaign in support of Fashion Revolution Week, April 19-23.
Faculty and staff President Biden’s climate change pledge sets a global example, VCU expert says Biology professor Chris Gough says Biden’s pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half is a move in the right direction, but solving climate change will take a global effort.
Alumni School of Medicine speaker series offers students a sense of connection and a glimpse of the future “Who We Are,” a series of events featuring VCU medical school graduates, kicked off in February to bolster experiential learning during COVID-19.
Community Philanthropy Week highlights the impact of private giving at VCU Students are invited to participate in socially distanced activities April 26-30 that show how private philanthropy has enriched their VCU experience.
President Joe Biden has pledged the United States will cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half from 2005 levels by 2030. Chris Gough, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Biology in the College of Humanities and Sciences who studies forest ecology and has conducted research into the role of forests in climate change mitigation, said the announcement is a step in the right direction and returns the U.S. to a leadership role in the complex challenge of addressing climate change. Read more »