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Sept. 18, 2026

VCU ranks among top 16% in 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities

The rankings, published annually by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, reflect VCU’s global prominence.

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The Class of 2030 has arrived

Research & discovery

Anti-transgender legislation causes psychological distress even in states with trans-friendly laws, according to VCU research

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What to know about Anthropic’s new watermarking on AI text

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A photo of a man five times. On the left side, the man is red and orange. On the right side, the man is yellow and then orange. In the middle, the man has photo his natural color.

Sept. 17, 2026

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

Wally Smith’s groundbreaking research asked sickle cell disease patients to track their pain – and gave them the chance to be heard.

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

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An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

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When the game changed, Ben Rekosh found a new way to stay in it

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Driven to close the gender gap in heart research, VCU student takes next step toward a Ph.D.

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

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Top stories around VCU

VCU ranks among top 16% in 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities

The Class of 2030 has arrived

Anti-transgender legislation causes psychological distress even in states with trans-friendly laws, according to VCU research

What to know about Anthropic’s new watermarking on AI text

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Events

Master of Public Health Virtual Informational Session

Twin Casting Call for VCU Uncommon Hero Video

Hillel at VCU Yom Kippur Break Fast Dinner

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Drastically different donor portfolios funding 6th District campaigns

VCU researchers push forward with Lyme disease vaccine for humans

Perriello holds significant fundraising advantage over McGuire

VCU Police increase traffic enforcement amid pedestrian safety concerns

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

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

An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

When the game changed, Ben Rekosh found a new way to stay in it

Driven to close the gender gap in heart research, VCU student takes next step toward a Ph.D.

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

‘You learn how to put in hard work’: How sports can shape future physicians