VCU news

Research & discovery

An image of a an instrament made out of bones

VCU forensic science professor Tal Simmons, team discover 12,000-year-old flutes made from bird bones

Found in northern Israel, they are the first prehistoric sound instruments identified from the Near East – and the oldest imitating a bird call from any ancient civilization.

Campus & community

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Jodi Koste, VCU’s longtime archivist, retires after decades bringing history to life and to light

Arts & culture

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In support of young scholars, author David Baldacci connects VCU, libraries, Richmond and how communities can change

Arts & culture

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Same Bat-Time? Same Bat-Channel? Turns out, superhero cliffhangers came long before the classic 1960s Adam West ‘Batman’ TV series

Events

VCU in the News

Student success

Celebrating graduates.

May Graduation Scenes

Photographs from some of VCU’s many events celebrating the Class of 2023.

Health & medicine

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VCU Massey Cancer Center achieves comprehensive status from the National Cancer Institute

From VCU Health News

Student success

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From the heart, VCU student group promotes Latinx health equity

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From church choir to Broadway tour, VCUarts alum Tyler Fauntleroy let passion lead him to ‘Hamilton’

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20 years after the establishment of the African American studies major at VCU, a look back at the program’s history and impact

Arts & culture

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For a look behind the lens, VCU photographer Kevin Morley shares ‘Photoadventures’ from his decades in the field

Arts & culture

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With graphic novel ‘Shakti,’ SJ Sindu shares ‘the kind of story that I wanted to have’ as a child