A mission to protect vulnerable children Providing support to families is key to reducing child abuse and neglect, said VCU alumna Robin Foster, M.D., director of CHoR’s Child Protection Team Read more »
Dental education then and now: Teaching students to practice in the future As the practice of dentistry has evolved, the changes have influenced oral health education. Read more »
Female-focused murals help VCU alumna build an enthusiastic following Emily Herr’s first mural in her ‘Girls! Girls! Girls!’ series — painted on a garage door in Richmond — became an instant hit, drawing visitors for photos and social media posts. Read more »
Alumna’s $1M gift creates new scholarship for gender, sexuality and women’s studies at VCU Iris Harrell and wife Ann Benson are creating the scholarship to support students who often face additional challenges beyond paying for college. Read more »
Biomedical engineering graduate wins OZY Genius Award Alexandria Ritchie is one of 10 winners selected nationally for her idea to develop a pressure-sensing epidural needle device. Read more »
‘Without this scholarship, my life would be in a totally different place’ Through handwritten notes and video messages, students say ‘thanks’ to donors. 9/12/2018
Annual charity challenge helps tackle hunger for many in Central Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University alumni will bring canned goods and school spirit to the sixth annual Alumni Charity Challenge on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond. 9/5/2018
A mission to protect vulnerable children Robin Foster, M.D., has barely slept. She worked a night shift in VCU Health’s pediatric emergency department, she explains as she navigates the hallways of the Children’s Pavilion at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. 8/27/2018
For transgender activist Rhonda Williams, a life of dramatic change provides inspiration for others Rhonda Williams has lived a life of dramatic change. She left Halifax County in rural Virginia after high school for the bustling state capital, Richmond. 8/13/2018
Out and about: Five bike- and bus-friendly trips you can take from VCU’s campuses Bike share, a new bus network and the Pulse make it easier than ever to get around Richmond without a car. 8/10/2018
Dental education then and now: Teaching students to practice in the future As the practice of dentistry has evolved, the changes have influenced oral health education. 8/3/2018
Renowned surgeon, mentor and teacher Hunter Holmes McGuire Jr. dies at 88 Hunter H. McGuire Jr., M.D., whose leadership helped shape the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine during an influential 35-year career, died Monday morning at his home in Richmond. He was 88. 8/3/2018
VCU raises $125.8M in record-setting fundraising year Virginia Commonwealth University had its most successful fundraising year to date in fiscal year 2018, raising $125.8 million. 7/31/2018