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VCU receives $2.3 million federal grant to support student military veterans

The three-year award will expand staffing, space and programming in the Military Student Services Office.

Research & discovery

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Have you spotted the spotted lanternfly? Here’s the scoop on this invasive species

Health & medicine

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Interrupting the cycle of neuroplastic pain: A personal journey through pain reprocessing therapy

Health & medicine

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Dental students gain enhanced training through new rotation focused on emerging, complex specialties

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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.

Research & discovery

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VCUarts professor combines AI and virtual reality to enhance immigrant stories

Student success

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

Research & discovery

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Vitamin K deficiency on the rise as more parents decline recommended shots for their newborns

Student success

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Farnese Motto gravitated to public health advocacy at a young age

Research & discovery

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

Research & discovery

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