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Sept. 17, 2026

Through the lens, toward the truth: Ashley Davis finds their voice in documentary film

Davis became the first student from VCU’s photo and film department selected for the prestigious Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art, an achievement that reflects a journey that began with learning film from the ground up.

Health & medicine

With a firm belief in the importance of listening to patients, he changed the way sickle cell disease is understood and treated around the world

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An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

Research & discovery

VCU’s Aliza Ehrlich receives $3 million to study link between opioids and unexplored neuron structure

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Campus & community

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Sept. 3, 2026

How VCU and the community work together to bring about positive change

Community engagement has been central to VCU’s mission since the university’s founding in 1968.

Student success

Lane Siebert brings her life story to the big picture of social work

Research & discovery

Kalyn McDonough Smith honored with Early Career Scholar Award

Student success

In VCU neuroscience lab, undergraduate Aarushi Rao brought brainpower to new software

Campus & community

Historical marker to tell story of VCU’s first LGBTQ+ student organization

Research & discovery

VCU’s Daniel Gutierrez receives $3 million grant to train mental health professionals worldwide on spiritually competent care

Student success

Top stories around VCU

Through the lens, toward the truth: Ashley Davis finds their voice in documentary film

With a firm belief in the importance of listening to patients, he changed the way sickle cell disease is understood and treated around the world

An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

VCU’s Aliza Ehrlich receives $3 million to study link between opioids and unexplored neuron structure

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Events

Save the Date: 2026 Associate Professor Conference

Fall 2026 Just Write Series: What a Dissertation Looks Like

Register Today: 2026 Associate Professors Conference

VCU in the News

Perriello holds significant fundraising advantage over McGuire

VCU Police increase traffic enforcement amid pedestrian safety concerns

VCU approves building contract for $206 million dormitory

VCU board approves $37M in contracts for new dental school

How VCU and the community work together to bring about positive change

Lane Siebert brings her life story to the big picture of social work

Kalyn McDonough Smith honored with Early Career Scholar Award

In VCU neuroscience lab, undergraduate Aarushi Rao brought brainpower to new software

Historical marker to tell story of VCU’s first LGBTQ+ student organization

VCU’s Daniel Gutierrez receives $3 million grant to train mental health professionals worldwide on spiritually competent care

VCU’s new Saxbys cafe is blending lattes with learning