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VCU historian’s new book navigates a pillar of Cherokee history: Water in southern Appalachia

In ‘The Water Carriers,’ history professor Gregory D. Smithers explores an overlooked but enduring element of Indigenous culture.

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Win, lose and draw conclusions: What the 2026 midterm election tells us

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Researchers pursue alternative to GLP-1s to target obesity and reduce the risk of cancer

Arts & culture

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Celebrated sculptor Tara Donovan returns to campus for a discussion of her work

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Student success

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Across and down, it’s VCU’s Collin Drown in the New York Times crossword

The School of Education doctoral student and puzzle constructor debuted in July in the esteemed Sunday edition, and two more NYT puzzles have been accepted for publication.

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VCUarts professor combines AI and virtual reality to enhance immigrant stories

Health & medicine

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Expanded opioid care in Virginia contributes to steep drop in overdose deaths and $1.3B in reduced costs

Student success

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VCU’s 500+ student-led clubs build communities of interest and forge friendships

Student success

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Farnese Motto gravitated to public health advocacy at a young age

Research & discovery

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The PHP security crisis: Here’s why you recently may have failed to reach some websites

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VCU-developed home sensor system could spot loneliness in older adults