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Research & discovery

An image of a an instrament made out of bones

June 9, 2023

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

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

Arts & culture

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

Arts & culture

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

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Student success

May 16, 2023

May Graduation Scenes

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

Health & medicine

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

From VCU Health News

Student success

From the heart, VCU student group promotes Latinx health equity

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

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

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

Arts & culture

VCU news

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

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

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

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

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Events

Pause and Reflect - Monroe Park Tragedy

Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning

Master of Science in Health Administration Informational Session

VCU in the News

VCU to launch new forensic firearms certificate program for crime lab analysts

Robert Winn tells us how he led VCU Massey to obtain Comprehensive designation

Going Back to Kali: Author SJ Sindu's "Shakti" brings gay-positive fantasy to the middle school space

Dr. Caitlin Black: the Impact of Community-Engaged Mural Projects on Preservice Art Educators (Podcast)

May Graduation Scenes

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

From the heart, VCU student group promotes Latinx health equity

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

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

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

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