Promoting diversity in the field of chemistry In 2019, 67 women graduated from VCU with bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, fifth-most in the nation. Read more »
Experiential learning, long a key piece of a VCU education, is as important as ever The university has a long history of hands-on learning, and a new digital resource will help students identify new opportunities and showcase their skills and achievements outside the classroom. Read more »
VCU is developing a national model for using analytics to bolster diversity and inclusion The project is part of the university’s commitment to provide a fair, open and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. Read more »
‘It just breaks my heart’: VCU Health workers share what it’s like on the front line In a series of filmed interviews, health care workers describe the emotional toll of COVID-19 and provide an intimate look at what it means to walk in their shoes. Read more »
Weekly calls blossom into friendships between seniors and VCU health sciences students “It gave us a way to connect with other people in a time when no one is meeting,” said one student of the group’s conversations with Henrico retirees. Read more »
How personal tragedy set this former VCU trainee on the path to become a urologic oncologist 12/1/2020
New VCU program focuses on expanding mental health professionals’ knowledge to address community needs 12/1/2020
In memoriam: Stan Pauley, philanthropist and namesake of the VCU Health Pauley Heart Center 11/30/2020
Research School segregation by race and poverty is deepening in Virginia, report finds The report, “School Segregation by Boundary Line in Virginia: Scope, Significance and State Policy Solutions,” was produced by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Penn State.
Health How personal tragedy set this former VCU trainee on the path to become a urologic oncologist After his grandmother died of cancer, Randy Vince Jr. decided to pursue medicine to address the health care inequalities that exist for African Americans.
Students Promoting diversity in the field of chemistry In 2019, 67 women graduated from VCU with bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, fifth-most in the nation.
Faculty and staff VCU part of $111M cybersecurity manufacturing partnership The five-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy and a consortium of 59 member institutions is being led by the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Alumni 'A drive to be out in the field': How Mirinda Gormley connects research with emergency medicine The VCU epidemiology graduate and emergency medical services provider conducts research on addiction and substance abuse.
Community New program focuses on expanding mental health professionals’ knowledge to address community needs Online continuing education course offerings will develop learners’ understanding of topics to develop a community of learning.
Teaching about social justice can lead to tense moments. A new book co-edited by a VCU professor is helping educators navigate them. In “Navigating Difficult Moments in Teaching Diversity and Social Justice,” Kim Case and her fellow editors aim to help teachers better handle challenging topics. “We are going to make mistakes” in being effective allies, Case said. “But we must take the leap.” Read more »