Research & discovery

Jan. 30, 2026

VCU researcher aims to refine how Alzheimer’s drugs are valued
Jan. 29, 2026

National Academy of Inventors honors VCU’s Shunlin Ren as a fellow
Jan. 28, 2026

Cristina Stanciu’s visiting professorship in France deepens VCU’s global humanities reach
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Jan. 27, 2026

Slavery was ‘foundational’ to the British monarchy, VCU author Brooke Newman reveals
Jan. 22, 2026

How I found my research: Dance leads the way for Valerie Shcherbakova
Jan. 22, 2026

VCU analysis of millions of records reveals telehealth surge, persistent barriers to access
Jan. 22, 2026

VCU researcher using $2M in new grants to explore cancer chemical biology
Jan. 21, 2026

Fadi Salloum shines a spotlight on the relationships that strengthen research
Jan. 20, 2026

To measure the force of TBIs, this VCU lab builds a better brain
Jan. 16, 2026

Class of 2025: Kiersten Fultz found her focus in forensic science
Jan. 16, 2026

No short cuts – but a bit of sugar – in the quest to fight cancer relapse
Jan. 15, 2026

VCU researcher partners with T-Mobile to expand VR mental health therapy for youths
Jan. 8, 2026

VCU innovators create device to mimic real blood flow to surgical training simulations
Jan. 5, 2026

How I found my research: Shruti Shrivastava’s interest in evolutionary biology takes her to Oxford
Dec. 29, 2025

VCU’s research expenditures cross $500 million for first time, ranking 46th nationally for fiscal 2024
Dec. 19, 2025

2025: The Year in Photos
Dec. 19, 2025

At VCU, impactful innovation follows multiple paths
Dec. 19, 2025

VCU oral health researchers lead project to create personalized tissue grafts in the lab
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Dec. 17, 2025

VCU receives $60k grant to support integration of religious pluralism in health professions learning
Dec. 17, 2025

VCU sturgeon expert collaborates with Upper Mattaponi Tribe to expand tracking
Dec. 15, 2025

Collection of GWAR flyers and art at VCU Libraries highlights Richmond’s counterculture history
Dec. 12, 2025

VCU Center on Society and Health partners to help U.S. cities close life expectancy gaps
Dec. 11, 2025

VCU launches the Office of Medicaid Evaluation
Dec. 10, 2025

Study reveals genetic overlap of 14 psychiatric disorders, explaining why patients often have multiple diagnoses
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Dec. 5, 2025

Class of 2025: Sagun Poudel trains her eye on novel drug delivery
Dec. 4, 2025

Addiction specialist Jasmin Vassileva earns a Fulbright – and a return home
Dec. 4, 2025

Class of 2025: Dani Montoya embraces public health and perseverance
Dec. 4, 2025

VCU research in action: Filling a prescription for nutrition
Dec. 2, 2025

Engineering access: How Medicines for All is making lifesaving drugs affordable
Dec. 1, 2025

Medicines for All Institute develops low-cost process to make HIV-prevention medication
Nov. 21, 2025

Investigating the long-term impacts of concussions on youth athletes
Nov. 20, 2025

He is putting addiction therapy in the hands, and headsets, of patients
Nov. 20, 2025

VCU’s new Green Labs program mixes science and sustainability
Nov. 19, 2025

How I found my research: Dickson Donu joins the battle against malaria
Nov. 19, 2025

VCU Innovators of the Year advance lifesaving aerosol therapy for newborns
Nov. 18, 2025

How to create new habits with mindfulness and habit stacking
Nov. 17, 2025

Less is more: New VCU study shows giving workers less autonomy improves their creativity
Nov. 17, 2025

Most people do not feel free to leave a police interrogation room, VCU research finds
Nov. 13, 2025

‘These aren’t bad kids’: Uncovering the roots of aggression in children
Nov. 11, 2025

The opioid epidemic in Virginia: 2,000+ saved lives, $5.2B in possible savings
Nov. 7, 2025

VCU research in action: Offering a leg up to patients with chronic kidney disease
Oct. 31, 2025

VCU and UAlbany earn $6.5M grant to launch a Wellstone muscular dystrophy center
Oct. 31, 2025

Why VCU is pursuing the acquisition of the Altria Center for Research and Technology
Oct. 30, 2025

The hidden dangers of vapes: VCU study reveals chemicals, risks and teen use
Oct. 28, 2025

Halloween’s biggest scare? It’s the price of candy
Oct. 28, 2025

How I found my research: Liam Babcock savors the challenges and lessons of discovery
Oct. 27, 2025

To fight cybercrime, VCU student unravels the layers of 3D printing
Oct. 27, 2025

VCU twins are a double-dose of health care service as EMTs and researchers
Oct. 17, 2025

VCU research in action: Teaching patients to take a deep breath
Oct. 16, 2025

He is bringing the Atlantic sturgeon back from the brink
Oct. 16, 2025

VCU team heads to Congress for Rally for Medical Research
Oct. 9, 2025

Proactive teams still need leadership and focus, VCU study finds
Oct. 8, 2025

Lana Sargent of the School of Nursing selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
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Oct. 8, 2025

VCU ecologist Chris Gough named new Rice Rivers Center executive director
Oct. 2, 2025

How many trees are on VCU’s campuses?
Oct. 2, 2025

VCU alum offers new hope for treating Tourette syndrome
Sept. 29, 2025

Andrew Chesnut selected as co-editor of religion encyclopedia
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Sept. 29, 2025

VCU’s second annual Humanities Week will highlight their transformative power for real-world challenges
Sept. 26, 2025

The molecule found at VCU that powered a Wall Street transaction
Sept. 25, 2025

VCU Libraries event to highlight Richmond police surveillance films from civil rights era
Sept. 19, 2025

VCU research in action: Using Photovoice to focus communication for job-seekers with IDD
Sept. 17, 2025

Christina Philips embraces her move from learner to mentor in orthodontics
Sept. 12, 2025

Social work project sees an ‘invisible population’: Homeless, unaccompanied youth
Sept. 11, 2025

His tiny invention could put a wrap on one of surgery’s painstaking challenges
Sept. 11, 2025

Students’ summer field research gets a payoff in the fall
Sept. 10, 2025

VCU announces recipients of 2025 faculty awards for scholarship, teaching excellence
Sept. 10, 2025

VCU researcher receives $3M for national study of how virtual reality can prevent youth violence
Sept. 9, 2025

VCU research in action: Understanding and treating problem gambling
Sept. 9, 2025

Wright Center administrator wins Fulbright award
Sept. 4, 2025

American Counseling Association honors VCU’s Daniel Gutierrez
Sept. 3, 2025

VCU’s race car team returns to the fast lane
Aug. 22, 2025

Are women better lawmakers than men? A nuanced yes, VCU researcher finds
Aug. 22, 2025

VCU research in action: Finding answers in the algae in Richmond’s lakes
Aug. 21, 2025

In stalking the ‘silent killer,’ he transforms health in the liver and beyond
Aug. 20, 2025

Richmond’s youth violence risk overlaps with historic redlining, new VCU research finds
Aug. 20, 2025

VCU hosts national safety workshop for river field studies
Aug. 20, 2025

VCU innovators look to streamline pacemaker procedures and safety
Aug. 19, 2025

How ‘Swift Futuring’ may help organizations rapidly achieve a positive climate and culture
Aug. 18, 2025

VCU summer program puts two heads together for migraine research
Aug. 14, 2025

Faith Parker relished her brain-tester of a summer
Aug. 13, 2025

Ancient teeth lead VCU researcher to new human ancestor
Aug. 11, 2025

A portable water tank from a VCU public-private partnership is designed to transform cancer radiation therapy
Aug. 11, 2025

Fellowship allows social work student to combine practice and policy
Aug. 8, 2025

From fashion to funk, virtual lecture series explores Afrofuturism
Aug. 8, 2025

Research office unveils alum Trinity Rucker’s paintings of Nobel Prize winners
Aug. 8, 2025

VCU study identifies potential therapeutic strategy for treating cocaine use disorder
Aug. 7, 2025

Burhan Buttar deepens his interest in medical career with internship at Wake Forest
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Aug. 6, 2025

NASA student scientist training program takes flight at VCU
Aug. 4, 2025

For the NFL, authenticity can’t be a trick play to Gen Z
July 24, 2025

In latest Commonwealth Poll, Virginians are split on state direction but cite concern over cost of living, potential Medicaid cuts and Trump orders
July 23, 2025

Primary care shortage affects 44% of Virginia’s neighborhoods and almost 3.8 million residents, new VCU study finds
July 21, 2025

Is your job slowly burning you out?
July 14, 2025

Her mission: Clearing the air about the hidden danger in vapes
July 10, 2025

Engineering professor develops eco-friendly method of creating semiconductor materials for electronics
July 9, 2025

In creating an ad, using AI for scenes – but not people – may retain consumer trust
July 8, 2025

VCU researchers identify drug candidate for curbing alcohol misuse
July 7, 2025

Whose satisfaction is more important to your business? Your customers or your employees?
July 2, 2025

In the sky above Chile, astronomy – and a VCU sculptor – are shining
June 30, 2025

Psychologists urge an end to labeling antisocial traits as ‘dark’
June 27, 2025

VCU’s research helps power a national success story
June 26, 2025

Don’t cringe: Fecal waste prompts a patient-centric innovation from VCU Health nurse
June 24, 2025

How did VCU students help Virginia protect health data? By making ‘noise.’
June 24, 2025

To combat sexual violence among college students, VCU researcher turns to video games
June 20, 2025

For exploring COVID’s link to oral health, VCU’s Kevin Matthew Byrd wins international honor
June 17, 2025

VCU-born startup Evizia lands $2.2M NIH grant for commercialization of advanced DNA sequencing microscope
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June 16, 2025

Medical student investigates rare surgical complication that changed her grandfather’s life
June 16, 2025

VCU students embrace the call of the wild
June 12, 2025

VCU undergraduates visit the halls of power to advocate for pancreatic disease research and funding
June 11, 2025

Richmond’s historic Pump House ‘works’ again, thanks to VCU and VR
June 6, 2025

Highlighting education research and the real world, VCU scholars bring life to stories from the field
June 2, 2025

Luke Johnson wants to prepare for the worst
May 30, 2025

VCU Center for Drug Discovery realigns to advance innovative therapies
May 30, 2025

When did bedbugs become a common nighttime nuisance? VCU expert Brian Verrelli has an answer
May 27, 2025

VCU professor Yaoying Xu honored for lifetime scholarship in multicultural/multiethnic education
May 21, 2025

Bubbling with brainpower, VCU researcher’s device may transform infant respiratory care
May 19, 2025

African American studies professor Adam Ewing earns National Humanities Center fellowship
May 19, 2025

How I found my research: By studying grief, Diane Diaz hopes to transform ‘pain into purpose’
May 16, 2025

VCU inventors take a big step toward lifesaving therapy for premature infants in respiratory distress
May 12, 2025

Class of 2025: With dual master’s degrees, Kelci Straka-Mai promotes public health and social work
May 12, 2025

Two skills – English and research – take the spotlight at VCU symposium
May 9, 2025

Class of 2025: Doctorate comes before driver’s license for Lindai Xie
May 8, 2025

Class of 2025: Jerry John Rawlings Mensah fights disease through data science
May 8, 2025

From potato chips to catheter tips, VCU College of Engineering students show off their creative solutions
May 8, 2025

VCU chemistry professor Julio Alvarez receives grant to further explore the origins of life on Earth
May 5, 2025

Certain traits in romantic partners can amplify the impact of a person’s genetic risk for alcohol problems
May 1, 2025

Class of 2025: Holly Byers blends compassion for patients with scientific discovery
May 1, 2025

Class of 2025: Pharmaceutical sciences student from Brazil brings high-tech touch to health care projects
May 1, 2025

VCU-led research highlights semaglutide’s potential for treating fatty liver disease
April 29, 2025

New minor in research ecosystems to debut in fall 2025 at VCU
April 25, 2025

Research internships are a PET project with personal ties for junior Daniel Gharavi
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April 23, 2025

AI method can help brands save time and money in refining their advertising
April 23, 2025

Class of 2025: Jenna Hallinger gets her hands around history
April 22, 2025

In her short film based on Poe’s ‘Annabel Lee,’ VCUarts undergraduate finds inspiration from depression
April 22, 2025

Physics outreach program brings relatable science – and inspiration – to middle school students
April 21, 2025

Arts education major embraces research through an artistic lens
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April 21, 2025

Mellon Foundation grant will support launch of Indigenous Humanities Lab at VCU
April 21, 2025

Pope Francis’ legacy may be a ‘bridge between tradition and modernity’
April 21, 2025

Symposiums this week showcase how students are rising stars in VCU’s vibrant research community
April 18, 2025

VCU research remains strong, growing – and ‘above all’ impactful, VP Rao says in annual address
April 16, 2025

10 fun ways to teach kids about money
April 16, 2025

45 Honors College students present research and creative scholarship at prestigious showcase
April 16, 2025

Chemistry professor Brian Fuglestad honored with rising star award from drugmaker Eli Lilly
April 16, 2025

Inspired in his youth, undergraduate Jeremy Lopez goes with the flow in engineering
April 15, 2025

America’s smallest falcon captures the interest and insight of undergraduate researcher Kaylynn Breland
April 14, 2025

Class of 2025: With a head start in high school, engineering student Ellie Sabalewski solidified a passion for research
April 14, 2025

Researchers may have solved decades-old mystery behind benzodiazepine side effects
April 11, 2025

One scan at a time, VCU researchers give life to history in Richmond’s Black cemeteries
April 8, 2025

Connecting art, protest and local history, professor Laura Middlebrooks steps outside the classroom to make an impact inside it
April 8, 2025

How I found my research: Abby Bressette seeks a richer understanding of the natural world
April 4, 2025

VCU inventor gives lawmakers a look at the virtual reality treatment that is serving veterans’ mental health
April 2, 2025

VCU startup wins $800k grant to propel its infection-fighting surgical gel
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April 1, 2025

The van Gogh masterpiece ‘The Starry Night’ is more art than science, researchers report
April 1, 2025

VCU to celebrate innovations and breakthroughs during Research Weeks
March 31, 2025

At the huge Consumer Electronics Show, a tiny innovation from VCU gets a spotlight
March 31, 2025

VCU researcher finds insights into social media, activism and journalism by exploring unrest in Egypt
March 27, 2025

Two VCU researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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March 27, 2025

VCU author examines symbolic use of jewels in Cervantes’ work
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March 26, 2025

How I found my research: Cayla Ann DeGuzman studies AI’s role in training for nurse anesthetists
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March 26, 2025

New Library of Congress exhibit delves into Revolutionary War rivals with help from VCU’s Brooke Newman
March 26, 2025

Real estate professor Brent Smith selected as VCU’s newest Fulbright Specialist
March 25, 2025

With the Richmond area eyed for a world-first nuclear plant, VCU expert outlines the remarkable potential for clean energy – and the uncertainty
March 24, 2025

School of Education professor Paul Wehman receives national award for career impact through rehabilitation research
March 21, 2025

Social work student’s focus is entrepreneurship for everyone, everywhere
March 19, 2025

Belief in AI as a ‘Great Machine’ could weaken national security crisis responses, new VCU research finds
March 18, 2025

VCU researchers are developing a long-acting medication for opioid addiction
March 14, 2025

Two factors could help close the hiring gap for autistic job seekers, VCU researcher finds
March 10, 2025

Education researcher Luciana de Oliveira receives national award for contributions to second language scholarship
March 10, 2025

For war crimes defendants, media coverage can reflect how audiences see ‘local justice’ and ‘international justice’ differently
March 7, 2025

22 VCU health sciences schools and departments rank in top 50 for NIH research funding
March 7, 2025

A natural progression: VCU senior joins professor for Harvard research project into elections
March 6, 2025

By mapping millions of cells, VCU researchers are gaining new insights into pediatric respiratory conditions
March 6, 2025

Celebrity endorsements can drive advocacy by fans, VCU researcher finds
March 3, 2025

Chatbots, avatars and more: VCU researchers delve into AI’s potential in public health
March 3, 2025

VCU researchers assess land impacts of Virginia’s solar industry — now and in the future
Feb. 25, 2025

Honors College students show off research and creative scholarship – and 36 are heading to the national stage
Feb. 25, 2025

VCU researchers delve into one of biology’s scientific frontiers — by studying studies
Feb. 24, 2025

Two VCU researchers named National Academy of Inventors senior members
Feb. 21, 2025

‘Knowledge can be power’: Medical student’s research driven by childhood diagnosis
Feb. 19, 2025

Alzheimer’s, antennas and AI are highlighted in VCU faculty research receiving new Commercialization Fund awards
Feb. 17, 2025

How I found my research: Fosua Adu-Gyamfi learns from undergrad experiences at both VCU and the National Cancer Institute
Feb. 13, 2025

School salad bars raise fruit intake among kids and benefit economically diverse schools, VCU researchers find
Feb. 12, 2025

From fingers to toes, wearable and vibrating technology from VCU inventors could help Parkinson’s patients and others
Feb. 12, 2025

Hoping to inspire change, VCU undergraduates highlight their research for Virginia lawmakers
Feb. 10, 2025

Researchers identified 44 locations in Virginia where adding pharmacy services could benefit more than 10,000 residents
Feb. 7, 2025

How I found my research: Hannah Khan studies the connection between brain health and movement
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Feb. 6, 2025

Staff members’ feelings of preparedness to support student mental health varies across positions and schools
Feb. 5, 2025

62% of Virginians support abortion rights constitutional amendment
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Feb. 5, 2025

Much ado about tariffs
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Jan. 31, 2025

Remembering Amaza Lee Meredith, the groundbreaking architect
Jan. 30, 2025

How I found my research: Micah White examines the intersection of social media and African American identity
Jan. 27, 2025

Infant mortality rates declining, but Sudden Unexpected Infant Death is on the rise
Jan. 24, 2025

From the lab to the runway: Ph.D. candidate finds confidence through research
Jan. 24, 2025

Virginians overwhelmingly concerned about cost of living
Jan. 23, 2025

If ‘economics’ makes you shudder, consider a word we all understand: Choices
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Jan. 23, 2025

VCU author investigates U.S.-Mexico migration in the early 20th century – and its enduring legacy
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Jan. 23, 2025

VCU joins Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network
Jan. 22, 2025

Chemist Ka Un Lao receives prestigious National Science Foundation honor for early career faculty
Jan. 17, 2025

VCU researcher Fantasy Lozada receives early career honor from U.S. government
Jan. 16, 2025

With court ruling near, the potential TikTok ban’s wide-ranging implications come into focus, VCU homeland security expert says
Jan. 14, 2025

Two simple steps can mitigate worker fatigue during busy seasons, VCU research finds
Jan. 8, 2025

Through science, medicine and empathy, junior Naeem Ahmad hopes to serve across borders
Dec. 16, 2024

Salad bars in school cafeterias boost students’ dietary quality, new VCU study finds
Dec. 16, 2024

VCU secures $9M grant to establish Cancer Control Equity Research Center in Virginia
Dec. 13, 2024

2024 marks a landmark year for VCU’s research and innovation enterprise
Dec. 13, 2024

Class of 2024: Joey Picone explores the neuroscience of addiction
Dec. 13, 2024

Class of 2024: Nadia Tasnim Ahmed is the nation’s first to earn this degree
Dec. 12, 2024

VCU professor Bryce McLeod receives $1.8M federal grant for research into youth mental health care
Dec. 10, 2024

Genetic code deploys cancer mafia, new targeted drug gives them an offer they can’t refuse
Dec. 10, 2024

VCU’s P. Srirama Rao selected as a 2024 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
Nov. 22, 2024

VCU Innovator of the Year is ‘proof of pathway’ to success for physicists
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Nov. 19, 2024

In ‘The Bad Corset,’ VCU author Rebecca Gibson translates – and reframes – a medical text that goes beyond a woman’s waist
Nov. 18, 2024

Deep roots and perseverance highlight the Black experience in Appalachia, VCU professor and co-author share
Nov. 15, 2024

VCU School of Education earns $1.7M federal grant to support STEM learning for middle school students
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Nov. 13, 2024

Safeguarding students from school employee sexual misconduct requires a systemwide approach, VCU’s Charol Shakeshaft says
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Nov. 12, 2024

Latino Virginia oral history project gives voice to stories that supplant stereotypes
Nov. 12, 2024

VCU Institute for Women’s Health awarded $3.8M to advance gender diversity in STEMM
Nov. 12, 2024

VCU surgeon’s innovation is finding a quick stick in top operating rooms across the country
Nov. 7, 2024

How I found my research: Bao Chau harnesses cutting-edge tools in hopes of improving medication access
Oct. 31, 2024

VCU awarded $8.8 million for research into employment of individuals with disabilities
Oct. 30, 2024

The bearer of good snooze: Undergrad’s research project is behind the new nap pods on campus
Oct. 29, 2024

VCU School of Education team advances to finals of the 2024 Global Sustainability Challenge
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Oct. 25, 2024

Transformative Learning Week emphasizes the far-reaching value of experiential education
Oct. 24, 2024

Hurricane Helene’s mark in North Carolina might endure in unexpected ways, VCU professor says
Oct. 24, 2024

VCU surpasses $500 million in sponsored funding for the first time
Oct. 23, 2024

How I found my research: Hope Ward studies paths to more equitable actor training programs
Oct. 21, 2024

VCU group joins Rally for Medical Research to promote federal funding
Oct. 18, 2024

VCU-led research consortium identifies distinct long COVID symptoms in children and teens
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Oct. 17, 2024

New listing of the world’s most-cited scientists includes 11 VCU faculty who rank in the top 50 of their fields
Oct. 17, 2024

School of Nursing researcher Lisa Brown selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Oct. 16, 2024

Chemistry professor Ka Un Lao becomes first to earn three prestigious awards from American Chemical Society
Oct. 16, 2024

How I found my research: David T. Zhu explores why some communities suffer the most from substance use disorders
Oct. 16, 2024

In race and gender, Kamala Harris charts a historic and challenging course, VCU professor says
Oct. 9, 2024

Earning an associate degree has varying value for workers based on demographics, VCU researchers find
Oct. 9, 2024

How I found my research: Moira Neve studies visions of a queer utopia as described in an early 20th-century journal
Oct. 7, 2024

Chemistry major Ava Beaudin embraces the lab and the language
Oct. 2, 2024

Kamala Harris’ edge over Donald Trump slips slightly as she leads 43% to 37% in Virginia
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Sept. 30, 2024

Author Christopher Brooks looks at two pandemics – HIV and COVID – in latest book
Sept. 30, 2024

For vice presidential nominees and their debates, interest will likely exceed impact
Sept. 26, 2024

VCU receives $6 million from Department of Defense to study treatment for long-term concussion symptoms
Sept. 25, 2024

How I found my research: Aditya Kotha is exploring if some medications can be repurposed to treat other ailments
Sept. 25, 2024

VCU’s Spit for Science, the largest genetic and environmental study of college students in the U.S., is expanding
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Sept. 23, 2024

Four funds that support prominent research at VCU are accepting new applications
Sept. 20, 2024

Australian crater could offer fresh insight into Earth’s geological history
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Sept. 19, 2024

English professor’s new book explores opinions – and their various types – in the age of social media
Sept. 18, 2024

How I found my research: Josselyn Valenzuela helps pregnant mothers navigate depression
Sept. 17, 2024

Nothing ham-handed about this project: VCU helps digitally preserve the last Genuine Smithfield Ham
Sept. 11, 2024

A legacy of mentorship: Leading society on drug dependence names award in School of Medicine professor’s honor
Sept. 11, 2024

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump 46% to 36% in Virginia, new VCU Wilder School poll finds
Sept. 10, 2024

Biotech startup with strong VCU ties wins prestigious state grant for its DNA analysis tool
Sept. 5, 2024

What is the impact of cellphones in schools? The answer requires dialing into the details.
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Sept. 3, 2024

The VCU Humanities Research Center to mark 10th anniversary with weeklong program in September
Aug. 28, 2024

Christa Mathieu’s research-based internship strengthened her interest in health care
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Aug. 22, 2024

VCU Libraries to preserve footage from Civil Rights Movement in Richmond
Aug. 22, 2024

VCU team has designs on a game-changer in women’s cancer treatment
Aug. 19, 2024

VCU Rice Rivers Center sturgeon specialist takes his expertise from the James River to the U.K.
Aug. 15, 2024

Air Force awards $1.8M to VCU startup to advance development of drug treating massive blood loss
Aug. 13, 2024

Undergrad Aleah Nguyen embraces the chance ‘to write my own story’ in pediatric cancer research
Aug. 13, 2024

VCU youth homelessness expert M. Alex Wagaman is tapped for federal advisory role
Aug. 12, 2024

VCU School of Nursing duo secures funding for revision of maternal mental health screening tool
Aug. 8, 2024

For five VCU pharmacy students, clinical rotations took them to the edge, geographically
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Aug. 6, 2024

VCU professor Rebecca Gibson’s new book looks at the philosophy of the Matrix franchise
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Aug. 6, 2024

VCU staff turnover continues to decrease
Aug. 5, 2024

VCU’s acclaimed research portfolio bolstered by three letters – RIC – that go far beyond Richmond
July 31, 2024

Federal court’s Fearless Fund ruling is a key moment for entrepreneurial diversity, VCU expert says
July 26, 2024

How do I get out of a creative rut?
July 25, 2024

Pre-med student Zachary Hodgen is examining what worms can tell us about the aging process
July 22, 2024

Lake Anna writing retreat helps Ph.D. social work students build their dissertations – and friendships
July 22, 2024

Trauma-informed research: A multifaceted exploration of PTSD
July 18, 2024

‘Diagnose, treat and prevent:’ School of Medicine scientists develop test and vaccine for common veterinary infection
July 17, 2024

VCU Quest Fund provides grants to 21 faculty-led projects that target society’s biggest challenges
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July 15, 2024

VCU professor Christopher A. Brooks’ new book explores the Black Appalachian experience
July 12, 2024

A calling to serve: Social Work doctoral student Samuel Ochinang targets military mental health
July 10, 2024

13% of patients with dementia may instead have cognitive decline from cirrhosis
July 9, 2024

VCU women’s health researcher Dace Svikis honored by the Rosalind Franklin Society
July 9, 2024

What you need to know about kidney disease
July 2, 2024

VCU Breakthroughs Fund provides grants to 10 more faculty-led projects that pursue transformative innovation
June 26, 2024

Is napping good for you? If you do it the right way, VCU researcher says.
June 25, 2024

The sure bet? Sports gambling will become an even bigger player, VCU researcher says
June 20, 2024

VCU basketball player Joe Bamisile offers a big assist for mental health
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June 20, 2024

What will it take for artificial intelligence to be safe and secure? VCU expert considers election integrity and other threats that lie ahead.
June 18, 2024

VCU researchers explore a promising pathway to treating fibrosis
June 17, 2024

High hopes: Ram Rocketry at VCU competes in prestigious contest this week, with one member who has already reached rare air
June 13, 2024

Barrier islands and dunes protect our coastline – but how are environmental changes affecting them and adjacent land?
June 12, 2024

Study indicates positive outcomes for new approach to Medicare/Medicaid dual enrollment
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June 11, 2024

VCU ranked in nation’s Top 100 for university utility patents for second year
June 10, 2024

VCU biostatistics professor Nolan Wages earns prestigious fellowship from Society for Clinical Trials
June 6, 2024

Women have a higher genetic risk for PTSD, according to study by VCU and Swedish researchers
June 4, 2024

From cancer to road safety, VCU innovators explore solutions with new round of funding
May 31, 2024

Drug candidate shows promise in easing chronic pain, new study finds
May 29, 2024

Virtual-reality surgical trainer earns top spot in first Pitch Day event for VCU faculty entrepreneurs
May 22, 2024

Class of 2024: Briona Phillips brings life experience to her exploration of dental care and equity
May 22, 2024

Global study on forgiveness was rooted in the work of VCU professor emeritus Everett Worthington
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May 15, 2024

10 innovative research projects earn latest funding from VCU’s Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund
May 13, 2024

Two VCU psychology professors earn national awards for dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion
May 7, 2024

Hundreds of posters reveal one compelling story of VCU student research
May 6, 2024

Rising child mortality in the U.S. has the most impact on Black and Native American youth
May 2, 2024

From infant care and virtual reality to art preservation and submarines, VCU Engineering students show off their creative problem-solving
May 2, 2024

New study shows liver patients see benefits after going meatless for one meal
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May 1, 2024

Four VCU students and two recent alums selected for prestigious National Science Foundation funding
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April 30, 2024

Class of 2024: Family and diversity inspire Sheila Hernández-Rubio on her path toward medicine and community
April 29, 2024

For VCU students, foreign expedition offered a river of knowledge and memories
April 25, 2024

VCU students and alums deliver the entrepreneurial pitch at Demo Day
April 24, 2024

Class of 2024: Mohammed AlAwadh delves into the intricacies of drug development
April 24, 2024

VCU Data Science Lab wins inaugural National Institutes of Health award for promoting trust in research
April 23, 2024

With a game show as his guide, VCU researcher uses AI to predict deception
April 22, 2024

Professor honored for paper on willingness to get the COVID vaccine
April 22, 2024

Substance use disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated among formerly incarcerated Virginians, new VCU-led study finds
April 19, 2024

Former CDC leader Rochelle Walensky highlights the connection of research, public health and trust
April 17, 2024

Should age matter in politics? VCU professor discusses ageism in the 2024 presidential election and society
April 16, 2024

VCU English professor Nicholas Frankel honored with prestigious Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellowship for 2024
April 15, 2024

Drawn to a nest of secrets, student researcher explores a small songbird’s breeding habits amid a changing climate
April 12, 2024

Charmi Patel goes bone-deep behind the scenes at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
April 12, 2024

Through the eye of a young filmmaker, a journey into the heart
April 11, 2024

VCU celebrates ‘one of the best’ years for its growing and renowned research enterprise
April 10, 2024

Class of 2024: Standout runner Karah Moore remains on pace for more academic excellence
April 10, 2024

Interior design student finds the thread that connects his work and his studies
April 8, 2024

Class of 2024: Charles Baker works to protect venomous snakes and reptiles – and has already made a mark in Central America
April 8, 2024

New VCU study captures how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered Richmond-area residents’ perceptions and lifestyles
April 8, 2024

VCU researcher makes the case for improving employment for people with disabilities
April 5, 2024

Graduate student James Vulcanoff hopes to make solar power more efficient
April 5, 2024

The sound of science: VCU students compose electronic music that incorporates environmental data gathered at VCU Rice Rivers Center
April 5, 2024

To fight liver disease worldwide, ‘MASH School’ at VCU welcomes Brazilian specialists
April 4, 2024

How does exercise affect the health of women and men differently?
April 3, 2024

VCU School of Population Health now on formal path to accreditation as a school of public health
April 2, 2024

VCU students, faculty document oral history of the East Marshall Street Well Project
March 28, 2024

First public event from VCU’s Memory Studies Lab features prominent history scholar Edward Ayers
March 28, 2024

Research Weeks to feature dozens of events celebrating VCU’s quest for discovery
March 27, 2024

How I found my research: Jennoa Fleming studies the small wonders of the rock pools to understand our future on Earth
March 26, 2024

A fashion statement of support: Research led by VCU professor looks at the impact of what you wear to work
March 26, 2024

VCU’s inaugural Innovation Month will highlight creativity, entrepreneurship and groundbreaking research
March 25, 2024

Here’s what you should know about the upcoming eclipse
March 25, 2024

With school segregation persisting, VCU education professor urges a multifaceted, concerted effort to fix it
March 20, 2024

VCU expert: Record Clery Act fine is ‘a wake up call’ to all colleges on campus safety
March 14, 2024

Chemical designed by pharmacy professor launches as tool for cholesterol research and future drug discovery
March 11, 2024

19 VCU health sciences departments and schools ranked in top 50 for NIH funding for public institutions
March 7, 2024

How I found my research: Jaelyn Jenifer hopes to be a ‘guardian of public health’
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March 7, 2024

There’s a right way and a wrong way to deliver negative feedback
March 6, 2024

VCU’s new Startup Accelerator will propel university research that has market potential
March 5, 2024

Regular e-cigarette use could lead to premature vascular dysfunction, VCU study finds
March 1, 2024

National Academy of Inventors names two VCU faculty as senior members for their research into treating diseases
March 1, 2024

With expertise ranging from comics to economics, VCU alum earns honor from History Department
Feb. 29, 2024

How I found my research: Stanley Cheatham explores the gut’s reaction to chemotherapy
Feb. 28, 2024

New VCU initiative – ‘Every Ram’s a Researcher’ – will expand transformative learning for undergraduate students
Feb. 23, 2024

Cristina Stanciu, director of VCU’s Humanities Research Center, elected to advisory board of global consortium
Feb. 23, 2024

From nasal casts to emergency intubation, newly honored VCU innovators explore fresh frontiers
Feb. 21, 2024

VCU education professor explores how history can shift like the tides
Feb. 20, 2024

VCU psychology professor wins NIH award for research into pediatric pain management
Feb. 19, 2024

In Feb. 24 address, VCU history professor will highlight early America’s urban slavery in human terms
Feb. 15, 2024

In mind, body and digital souls, VCU doctoral student examines racism through the lenses of adolescence and parenting
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Feb. 14, 2024

In Vietnam, VCU professor shares insight into how artificial intelligence can support teaching languages
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Feb. 14, 2024

VCU co-author of ‘A Darwinian Survival Guide’ reframes climate change – and the paths forward – through the lens of evolution
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Feb. 12, 2024

Book co-authored by VCU education professor tops list of 2023 titles in Cambridge University Press series
Feb. 8, 2024

VCU Rice Rivers Center provides training to Chickahominy Tribe to help preserve ancestral land
Feb. 1, 2024

VCU computer science professor Lukasz Kurgan named a fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
Jan. 31, 2024

Answer to untrustworthy academic research findings? VCU professor outlines steps to address 'crisis of confidence.'
Jan. 31, 2024

VCU forensic science professor receives ASPCA grant to support animal cruelty investigations
Jan. 30, 2024

Over half of Virginians would vote to give every individual the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions
Jan. 30, 2024

VCU-led research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides
Jan. 25, 2024

VCU doctoral student hopes his book on factory farming will inspire animal advocates
Jan. 24, 2024

If you break your promise to exercise, a VCU researcher is exploring why
Jan. 22, 2024

With nearly $1M federal grant, VCU School of Dentistry researcher examines the impact of Virginia’s new Medicaid dental policies
Jan. 19, 2024

Transdisciplinary project uses robotics to advance concussion recovery
Jan. 18, 2024

VCU research promotes a business paradigm shift that emphasizes people, not just profit
Jan. 17, 2024

The opioid epidemic cost Virginians $5 billion in 2021, new data shows
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Jan. 16, 2024

For online food delivery, VCU researcher explores how the three-sided relationship affects pricing and service
Jan. 16, 2024

Freedom of the press is more of a ‘roller coaster’ than a straight line, VCU professor says in new book
Jan. 10, 2024

VCU researchers awarded $3M to study early signs of dementia
Dec. 19, 2023

Class of 2023: Doctoral student Samuel Holmes combines medicinal chemistry and computational modeling at a small scale
Dec. 18, 2023

Hotter weather caused by climate change could mean more mosquitos, according to VCU-led study
Dec. 18, 2023

VCU doctoral student Kristen Stewart is intrigued by the historical influence of men’s clothing
Dec. 13, 2023

Newly digitized maps at VCU Libraries offer a detailed look at 19th-century Richmond
Dec. 12, 2023

A tool in battling COVID: Simple liver test developed by VCU researcher is highly predictive of a patient’s need for respirator
Dec. 12, 2023

Convened by Virginia congressman, roundtable with National Science Foundation director at VCU highlights how STEM education will drive tomorrow’s workforce
Dec. 12, 2023

How I found my research: Cameron Toler’s interest in the pathobiology of human disease is fueled by his own experience
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Dec. 8, 2023

VCU climbs to No. 47 among U.S public research universities
Dec. 7, 2023

Civil Rights Movement organization taps two VCU Libraries oral history collections for national archive
Dec. 6, 2023

Ahead of commencement, NSF director Sethuraman Panchanathan assesses the research landscape today and reflects on the importance of empowering students
Dec. 4, 2023

‘Remember and Commit': School of Medicine researchers tackle obstacles and developments in HIV treatment
Dec. 4, 2023

Class of 2023: Alaina Holt’s research into vaping and THC-related products is helping keep the public safe
Nov. 28, 2023

How I found my research: Krista Dalton studies the genetics of cancer to give pediatric patients a brighter future
Nov. 17, 2023

VCU’s Mignonne C. Guy receives award for outstanding contributions through health-equity research
Nov. 16, 2023

Data gathered at Rice Rivers Center provides new insight into how ecosystems respond to climate change
Nov. 15, 2023

When cells touch, their genetics change – and in pinpointing how, VCU researchers may open a new front in understanding cancer
Nov. 10, 2023

A new VCU project seeks to reduce gun violence with the help of virtual reality
Nov. 9, 2023

How I found my research: Victoria Cashio promotes equality and well-being for people who identify within the gender-diverse community
Nov. 8, 2023

Navy veteran and VCU doctoral student Jennifer Weggen is serving her military colleagues on many fronts
Nov. 6, 2023

Inventor of ‘world standard’ for determining ICU patient comfort named VCU Innovator of the Year
Nov. 3, 2023

Expanding pharmacists’ role for patients with hypertension could prevent 15 million heart attacks and save $1.1 trillion over 30 years, VCU-led study finds
Nov. 2, 2023

Snake species named after VCU professor
Oct. 30, 2023

VCU team receives National Science Foundation grant to investigate vaccine inequity and acceptance
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Oct. 27, 2023

With potential for drug development, treatment of cancer and other diseases, VCU professors’ projects earn national award
Oct. 26, 2023

VCU researcher to be awarded grants totaling more than $6.3M to fight pediatric cancers
Oct. 25, 2023

How I found my research: Paloma Rodriguez Saucedo seeks to study the toughest challenges that underrepresented communities face
Oct. 24, 2023

A new VCU-led project will support high-risk youth transitioning out of incarceration
Oct. 23, 2023

New VCU-led research shows how stress from racism influences disparities in heart health
Oct. 20, 2023

3D-printed hairs: Ph.D. candidate, professor developing tiny sensors to detect flow and environmental changes
Oct. 19, 2023

With VCU contributors watching, NASA spacecraft begins its journey to the center of a planet
Oct. 18, 2023

VCU’s Kenneth Kendler achieves No. 1 lifetime ranking among published psychiatry scholars
Oct. 17, 2023

Behind the scenes, they help power VCU’s growing research enterprise
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Oct. 11, 2023

VCU announces first class of faculty scholars honored for ‘exceptional accomplishments’
Oct. 10, 2023

Department of Defense awards $9M to create research institute at the VCU College of Engineering
Oct. 10, 2023

VCU students’ online story maps highlight the history of Richmond’s Barton Heights and Woodland cemeteries
Oct. 9, 2023

Ahead of FDA ban, a new project will assist providers in helping patients quit menthol cigarettes
Oct. 9, 2023

It’s Earth Science Week. Explore how VCU’s ‘river campus’ prepares students for careers in earth sciences.
Oct. 3, 2023

Engineering professor receives $5 million federal grant to build a diverse STEM workforce
Oct. 2, 2023

Getting to the root of oral health
Sept. 26, 2023

Unequal distribution of pharmacies in Virginia leaves vulnerable populations at risk, study shows
Sept. 26, 2023

VCU presents 31st annual Real Estate Trends Conference on Oct. 12
Sept. 22, 2023

VCU Engineering professor is shaping electronics design in inventive ways
Sept. 21, 2023

VCU awarded $3 million from the NIH to continue research training of students underrepresented in the sciences
Sept. 21, 2023

VCUarts undergrad brings her eye to a unique canvas: the university’s research hub
Sept. 19, 2023

VCU’s Virginia Microelectronics Center joins new statewide network for semiconductor innovation
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Sept. 18, 2023

VCU ranked among top 20 most innovative public universities in the U.S.
Sept. 15, 2023

VCU sets a record for sponsored research funding
Sept. 14, 2023

Climate tech startup licenses VCU-created insulation for homes, commercial buildings
Sept. 14, 2023

In Cape Town, social work professor Maurice Gattis found 'the whole city was my learning lab'
Sept. 12, 2023

VCU ranks in top 100 for patents
Sept. 11, 2023

A ‘modern-day alchemist,’ VCU’s Puru Jena brings a longtime spirit of innovation to one of society’s top challenges
Sept. 7, 2023

Aspiring medical scientist Anne Skelton wants to use her research to become a better surgeon
Sept. 5, 2023

With talent ranging from the lab to the stage, VCU senior sees a future in medicine and mental health advocacy
Sept. 1, 2023

Take a video tour of VCU’s new STEM building on Franklin Street
Aug. 30, 2023

VCU engineering professor helps light the way toward more powerful computing
Aug. 29, 2023

Two VCU Engineering undergrads will use their SMARTs to pursue education and Defense Department work
Aug. 28, 2023

VCU researchers developing affordable, noninvasive treatment for RDS in newborns
Aug. 25, 2023

Mural by VCUarts student reveals the invisible danger of heat island effect
Aug. 25, 2023

Physics professor Shiv Khanna retiring after 39 years at VCU and discoveries that have changed science
Aug. 25, 2023

VCU forensic science professor hopes a better THC breathalyzer will increase road safety
Aug. 23, 2023

First undergraduate McNair Scholars at VCU use summer research program to propel doctoral dreams
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Aug. 22, 2023

Minding the gap: Richmond Brain Health Initiative
Aug. 22, 2023

VCU Engineering’s James Ferri named to leadership role at national institute for pharmaceutical manufacturing and education
Aug. 22, 2023

VCU’s Shift Retail Lab wins Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Award
Aug. 21, 2023

How will the Hollywood strike end? VCU sociology professor and union expert shares what history tells us.
Aug. 17, 2023

VCU professor Suzanne Ruder to receive national award for excellence in chemistry instruction
Aug. 15, 2023

Through undergraduate research program, student works to shift paradigm for disability inclusion in virtual reality research
Aug. 15, 2023

VCU liver institute expands international ties to train next generation of specialists
Aug. 14, 2023

Massey-led program advances diversity in clinical trials
Aug. 14, 2023

VCU-led study: Teachers perceive more conflict with Black boys, closer relationships with white girls
Aug. 11, 2023

New resource brings together two of VCU’s research gems – the Mid-Atlantic Twin Registry and Spit for Science – to promote more study into human health
Aug. 8, 2023

Virginians see inflation and rising cost of living as most important issue facing the state, according to new VCU Wilder School Commonwealth Poll
Aug. 3, 2023

VCU Wilder School Commonwealth Poll shows Virginians favor Youngkin over Biden for president
Aug. 1, 2023

VCU faculty share insight at climate roundtable with Rep. Jennifer McClellan and NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy
July 27, 2023

VCU doctoral student Paola Roldan builds on her research into stigmas that transgender workers face
July 26, 2023

With a prestigious Mellon Foundation grant, VCU Libraries is enhancing its digital Social Welfare History Project
July 24, 2023

VCU Alcohol Research Center is awarded an NIH grant to fund research training on the ‘most dangerous drug in the world’
July 21, 2023

VCU-led study finds discrimination over time leads to poor sleep
July 20, 2023

VCU a finalist for Innovation and Economic Prosperity awards
July 18, 2023

Honors student, faculty member research how to improve medical trust in Kenya
July 17, 2023

Interdisciplinary study from VCU reveals health care costs of extreme heat
July 14, 2023

Recent albuterol shortage sparks VCU study on improving the manufacturing process
July 13, 2023

Controlled cruelty: New study from VCU finds aggression can arise from successful self-control
July 11, 2023

More than ever, startups at VCU are turning ideas into businesses
July 10, 2023

Like humans, coral reefs have a healing process – and VCU researchers are working to understand it
July 7, 2023

VCU expert is examining how Russia’s war in Ukraine is transforming the criminal ecosystem in Europe
July 5, 2023

History well-spoken: VCU professor Carolyn Eastman to explore speechifying in the Revolutionary Era
June 30, 2023

VCU Cybersecurity Center leader Milos Manic honored by the National Academy of Inventors
June 29, 2023

The One VCU Research initiative awards more than $4 million to projects that target transformative innovation
June 28, 2023

Dying too soon: New report reveals deep and persistent health disparities in Northern Virginia
June 27, 2023

In VCU’s Wilder School, Keandra Davis explores the intersection of housing equity and the environment
June 20, 2023

Five new Blick Scholars reflect how VCU junior faculty are making their mark in medical research
June 16, 2023

VCU's Damian Pitt shares insight into Virginia’s withdrawal from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
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June 15, 2023

Nicholas Farrell, VCU chemist with a major legacy in cancer treatment, retires after 30 years
June 14, 2023

U.N. counterterrorism program features VCU’s Jessica Trisko Darden
June 9, 2023

VCU forensic science professor Tal Simmons, team discover 12,000-year-old flutes made from bird bones
June 5, 2023

Risk of smell loss from COVID-19 is as low as 6% compared with initial variants
June 2, 2023

Fueled by new National Cancer Institute grant, VCU’s Priscilla Hwang delves deeper into cancer metastasis
June 1, 2023

The U.S. life expectancy disadvantage is worse than previously believed
May 24, 2023

Pauley Heart Center named as a recipient for $15 million research project on chronic stress and heart health
May 23, 2023

Muna Saleh’s focus on refugee health has roots at home, in Somali community
May 23, 2023

Risk of death from liver disease is twice as high in lower-income countries, new research suggests
May 22, 2023

VCU award winners are Keeping it REAL in research, community engagement and global education
May 22, 2023

VCU history professor Ryan Smith to explore ‘Liberty and Death in St. John’s Churchyard’ on May 25
May 19, 2023

Healing with a headset: Virtual Reality shows promise in treating substance use disorders
May 18, 2023

New safety videos focus on representing everyone who enters the lab
May 18, 2023

Professor’s mobile app making it easier for health care providers to ask hard questions
May 18, 2023

VCU, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partner to restore migratory fish in Virginia rivers
May 17, 2023

Fighting fentanyl
May 16, 2023

10 projects awarded funding from the VCU Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund
May 15, 2023

DNA methylation markers for increased risk of schizophrenia identified for first time in newborns
May 11, 2023

Medicines for All awarded $18.7 million to increase global access to lifesaving medications
May 11, 2023

Students present innovative research and prototypes at VCU College of Engineering design expo
May 9, 2023

In pictures: One VCU Research Weeks 2023
May 5, 2023

What it means to be an 'R1' top-tier research university
May 4, 2023

What the life and death of a whale can tell us about our ties to the natural world
May 3, 2023

At national conference, two dozen VCU undergraduates present research on sitcoms, science and more
May 2, 2023

From smoking to scenic rivers, VCU students spotlight their insight at research symposiums
May 1, 2023

Blending equity and sustainability, Damian Pitt shapes the future of energy policy
May 1, 2023

Representing medical advances and transdisciplinary research, 22 VCU researchers are inducted into National Academy of Inventors
April 27, 2023

Students to present innovative research and prototypes at VCU College of Engineering design expo
April 27, 2023

Symposium explores the ‘everything problem’ of climate change – and the path to combat it
April 25, 2023

VCU-led study will examine how traumatic brain injuries impact Alzheimer’s disease development
April 24, 2023

Class of 2023: Sierra Tutwiler puts her energy into energy
April 24, 2023

VCU summer program gave psychology major Vanessa Olazabal a GREAT research subject: fellow Rams
April 21, 2023

From concept to crowdfunding, a monster story comes to life for VCUarts student
April 21, 2023

With a hint of ‘Spider-Man,’ VCU engineering senior looks to build a better tiny scaffold
April 20, 2023

Biology major Andy Shar discovers 3D printable ink that ‘everyone was looking for,’ physics professor says
April 20, 2023

VCU researchers fight cybercrime with new digital tools and techniques
April 19, 2023

VCU undergraduate earns Goldwater Scholarship, a highly sought-after honor for students in STEM fields
April 18, 2023

With $1.52M grant, VCU chemistry professor seeks a solution to benefit chemo and dialysis patients
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April 17, 2023

CBS report on sexual abuse in schools cites VCU scholar as resource
April 12, 2023

Seeing a new revolution, AI pioneer Terry Sejnowski kicks off Research Weeks at VCU
April 11, 2023

Class of 2023: Santiago Lopez immigrated to the U.S. at a young age. At VCU, he excelled in STEM and won a prestigious NSF fellowship.
April 7, 2023

AI pioneer to speak on ‘ChatGPT and the Talking Dog’ at VCU
April 6, 2023

VCU history professor Brooke Newman serves as lead researcher for Guardian’s investigation of British monarchy’s ties to slavery
April 4, 2023

Virtual VCU worlds used to train, teach and treat in the real one
March 31, 2023

VCU physics researchers’ discovery could offer a new strategy for capturing CO2
March 23, 2023

River management west of the 100th Meridian: VCU students visit Texas to attend a conference, explore the Rio Grande via canoe
March 23, 2023

Tiny nanoparticle could have big impact on patients receiving corneal transplants
March 21, 2023

Digital map of Richmond’s Barton Heights Cemeteries to be unveiled
March 20, 2023

VCU celebrates innovation with One VCU Research Weeks 2023
March 17, 2023

As a microbiology ambassador, Annie Hinson helps establish new student group and promotes science in the community
March 17, 2023

At VCU, our support for students is unrivaled
March 17, 2023

At VCU, you’re ready to start your career
March 17, 2023

Discover excellence at VCU that you won’t find anywhere else
March 17, 2023

VCU is an inclusive community unlike any other
March 17, 2023

VCU is in the middle of it all
March 17, 2023

What makes VCU uncommon? We’re glad you asked
March 16, 2023

NIH grant supports VCU project to help Virginia teachers foster interest in health careers
March 16, 2023

Persistent pandemics: Alum lung researcher studies long-term impacts for global health
March 15, 2023

Class of 2023: Nicole Ng is dedicated to advancing the field of hepatology for underserved patients
March 14, 2023

NIH renews grant for VCU center that takes new treatments from basic research to the community
March 13, 2023

Child and teen mortality in the U.S. experiences largest increase in decades
March 10, 2023

Into the wild: Three alumni share a passion for high-altitude and wilderness medicine
March 9, 2023

Class of 2023: Alexis Fakunmoju finds solving research puzzles highly rewarding while pursuing dentistry career
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March 9, 2023

RVA Eviction Lab shines a spotlight on Virginia’s high eviction rate
March 9, 2023

Two VCU faculty ranked among 2022’s top female scientists in nation and world
March 8, 2023

Professor’s virtual reality research looks to pave way for more equitable police interrogations of young adults
March 7, 2023

Man and machine: Bridging the gap through dance
March 6, 2023

VCU Libraries’ Commonwealth Council of the Girl Scouts of Virginia Collection is now available to researchers
Feb. 28, 2023

Drug delivery, new therapies, AI, VR: Array of VCU inventors receive Commercialization Fund awards
Feb. 27, 2023

Professor’s project showcases the art of Black motherhood
Feb. 24, 2023

Arnethea Sutton selected for National Cancer Institute Early Investigator Advancement Program
Feb. 20, 2023

Doctoral student wins award to help fund research into gender equity and housing instability
Feb. 17, 2023

Addressing social isolation may be key in preventing mass shootings, study finds
Feb. 16, 2023

New ‘Triple Pandemic’ book shows COVID’s effects on our world are far from over
Feb. 16, 2023

VCU history professor receives prestigious MacDowell fellowship
Feb. 15, 2023

Teri Stockham: Godmother to the CSI generation
Feb. 13, 2023

VCU Massey Cancer Center's Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., honored as American Cancer Society’s Researcher of the Year
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Feb. 9, 2023

New clinical study is analyzing how gut microbe transplants could help curb alcohol use
Feb. 8, 2023

Researchers strive to predict satellite resilience to weapons of mass destruction in space
Feb. 7, 2023

NSF director visits VCU and calls it one of the U.S. universities that ‘matter for the future’
Feb. 6, 2023

Artificial intelligence and genetics could help doctors treat alcohol addiction, VCU-led research shows
Feb. 2, 2023

Professor’s project aims to grow equity, opportunity for entrepreneurs in former ‘Black Wall Street of the South’
Feb. 2, 2023

Transdisciplinary Environmental Research Incubator funds four new research collaborations
Feb. 1, 2023

NSF director, elected officials to visit VCU
Jan. 31, 2023

Is a return to the office inevitable? Should it be?
Jan. 30, 2023

Indian Chemical Society recognizes Puru Jena for contributions to chemistry
Jan. 27, 2023

National Academy of Inventors names Michael Hindle an NAI fellow
Jan. 26, 2023

Teaching clergy how to prevent domestic violence
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Jan. 26, 2023

VCU professor Cristina Stanciu on her new book, ‘The Makings and Unmakings of Americans’
Jan. 23, 2023

Provost reflects on career journey in light of prestigious engineering award
Jan. 18, 2023

Half of Virginians approve of President Biden’s handling of his job, per VCU Wilder School Commonwealth Poll
Jan. 9, 2023

iCubed scholar Rachel Gómez inspires students to take pride in their history
Jan. 9, 2023

VCU professor, Fulbright specialist travels to India to train community leaders on substance use disorder treatment
Jan. 6, 2023

Ukraine’s need for women in war conflicts with nation’s gender norms, VCU professor’s new research finds
Jan. 5, 2023

Wilder School Commonwealth Poll reveals Gov. Youngkin’s approval rating, Virginians’ declining perceptions on the value of a college education
Jan. 4, 2023

Walking in urban green spaces is better for us than walking in gray spaces
Jan. 3, 2023

19th-century ‘Connecticut vampire’ receives forensic facial reconstruction with help from VCU researchers
Dec. 16, 2022

VCU breaks into top 50 of public research universities in the U.S.
Dec. 16, 2022

VCU project will train Va. pediatricians, offer parents resources to promote healthy child development
Dec. 13, 2022

Oscar Wilde would be a New Yorker critic or late-night TV host if he were alive today, says editor of new collection of Wilde’s writings
Dec. 9, 2022

Class of 2022: Four standouts in research training program for underrepresented students earn their doctorates
Dec. 8, 2022

Growing up in the segregated South inspires professor to pursue avenues that bring people together
Dec. 6, 2022

Class of 2022: Dhruv Fomra thrived in rich research environment at VCU
Dec. 6, 2022

Fighting misinformation with science-based messages can improve public perceptions of HPV vaccines
Dec. 6, 2022

How virtual reality training may improve ‘blind’ surgery to treat female urinary incontinence
Dec. 2, 2022

Class of 2022: Constance Bolte studied climate change’s impacts on pine trees
Nov. 28, 2022

Class of 2022: Sabrina Sims follows in the footsteps of TV hero ‘Bones’
Nov. 22, 2022

Food for thought
Nov. 18, 2022

Class of 2022: In the ‘Bug Lab,’ Eric Escobar-Chena gained a passion for research and a respect for insects
Nov. 18, 2022

Hand-and-nerve surgeon-scientist named VCU Innovator of the Year
Nov. 18, 2022

Inaugural symposium highlights liver research progress at VCU: An interview with Arun Sanyal
Nov. 18, 2022

U.S. News & World Report ranks VCU among the best global universities
Nov. 16, 2022

Divorce or relationship discord between parents may indicate children’s genetic risk for future alcohol misuse
Nov. 16, 2022

VCU forensic science department wins three research awards
Nov. 15, 2022

VCU professor shares gerrymandering expertise with ‘CBS Sunday Morning’
Nov. 11, 2022

How saying ‘Yes, and …’ is helping veterans who are experiencing homelessness
Nov. 10, 2022

MCV Foundation awards $4M to VCU to advance student DEI on health sciences campus
Nov. 10, 2022

The smartest person in the Marvel universe, how ‘Black Panther’ – and its sequel – changed Hollywood and why representation in pop culture matters
Nov. 10, 2022

Virginia youth from areas with high rates of crime and economic disadvantage are at the highest risk of recidivism, VCU study finds
Nov. 9, 2022

VCU grad learns the art of the startup through DIY project
Nov. 7, 2022

Virginia Museum of History & Culture acquires VCU researcher's trauma care collection
Nov. 4, 2022

Physical models of a patient’s brain help researchers treat neurological disorders and diseases
Nov. 3, 2022

VCU launches Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment
Nov. 2, 2022

Structural biologist Carlos Escalante is breaking down barriers for student researchers
Oct. 27, 2022

NIH awards $2.4M grant to VCU psychology professor to study racial disparities in pain management
Oct. 26, 2022

VCU, VCU Health leaders unveil Quest 2028: One VCU Together We Transform
Oct. 25, 2022

VCU joins national research initiative to combat infectious disease threats to public health
Oct. 25, 2022

Virginia Department of Health and VCU partner to launch an opioid cost calculator
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Oct. 21, 2022

Through Fulbright, VCU alum applies data science to COVID outbreaks in the Philippines
Oct. 21, 2022

VCU chemistry professor appointed to direct a research program at NSF Chemistry Division
Oct. 14, 2022

On the RISE: Transforming research for all with the Research Institute for Social Equity
Oct. 12, 2022

VCU to lead $114 million Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program established by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation
Oct. 11, 2022

Multi-institutional project awarded $31M to study promising heart failure therapy
Oct. 10, 2022

Experience that pays off
Oct. 7, 2022

Angela Lehman helps untangle Virginia’s school desegregation history
Oct. 7, 2022

VCU Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health will hold first academic symposium on Oct. 13-14
Oct. 6, 2022

Liver symposium to discuss future of care, international research advancements
Oct. 4, 2022

For first time, study identifies top trends in the biological impacts of urbanization
Sept. 28, 2022

Evangelical Christians were less likely to get COVID-19 vaccine after conversations with faith leaders
Sept. 27, 2022

Adults who misused alcohol as teens report dissatisfaction and poor health in midlife, study finds
Sept. 20, 2022

Student wins award for nuclear reactor safety research
Sept. 16, 2022

VCU breaks record with more than $400M for sponsored research
Sept. 14, 2022

Presidential decision-making in the 1960s and 1970s tells us a lot about what’s next for Taiwan, China and Russia, scholar says
Sept. 13, 2022

What best predicts violence in Richmond neighborhoods? Negligent landlords.
Sept. 12, 2022

VCU-led, NCI-funded project aims to reduce racial disparities in cancer genetic counseling
Sept. 9, 2022

New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens
Sept. 9, 2022

VCU student spends summer researching new HIV treatment
Sept. 8, 2022

Can vaping cause you to fail a sobriety test?
Sept. 8, 2022

Rep. Wittman visits VCU’s Rice Rivers Center, observes an experimental way to more efficiently harvest invasive blue catfish
Sept. 2, 2022

Richmond-Petersburg regional coalition, including VCU, awarded $53 million in Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Aug. 31, 2022

DNA responses to childhood trauma offer clues on which children will have long-term health issues as an adult
Aug. 26, 2022

At VCU, Sen. Warner says CHIPS Act will bring semiconductor research, cutting-edge manufacturing back to US, Virginia
Aug. 26, 2022

Scholar says Santa Muerte, 'the newest plague saint,' has been a beacon of hope during COVID-19
Aug. 25, 2022

Research office creates new institutes, centers to enrich VCU innovation, scholarship and creativity
Aug. 10, 2022

Student’s internship in Germany brings valuable research experience
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Aug. 8, 2022

Can we avoid a recession?
July 28, 2022

Commonwealth Poll: Virginians disapprove of President Biden but satisfied with status of Virginia’s abortion laws
July 26, 2022

Commonwealth Poll: Gov. Youngkin’s approval at 49%; Virginians support tax relief, funding for HBCUs, and innovation lab schools
July 22, 2022

Humanities Research Center co-leads Indigenous media symposium
July 21, 2022

DEI administrators face five barriers to effective action in intercollegiate sports, research finds
July 21, 2022

Honors student, faculty member collaborate to improve HIV education
July 21, 2022

Medicaid beneficiaries report less financial stress following enrollment, VCU study finds
July 18, 2022

Scholar on Minority Serving Institutions: VCU’s new status marks ‘an opportunity for active reflection’
July 18, 2022

VCU Rice Rivers Center provides environmental expertise to Pamunkey, Chickahominy Tribes to help protect their lands
July 15, 2022

VCU PT students win fundraising challenge to benefit physical therapy research
July 14, 2022

NIH awards $3M to VCU to develop researchers in women’s health
July 7, 2022

Income-based life expectancy gap in California grew by 4 years from 2019-2021
July 6, 2022

New VCU engineering test beds will boost security of state’s NextG, medical devices and smart cities
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July 1, 2022

VCU professor featured in Sky News documentary on British monarchy’s links to slavery
June 29, 2022

Being mindful can improve your interactions with co-workers, new study finds
June 29, 2022

Exploring the impact of Dobbs v. Jackson
June 28, 2022

Innovation Gateway supports six new projects with the Commercialization Fund
June 27, 2022

VCU invests nearly $4.4 million in faculty innovators to address societal grand challenges
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June 24, 2022

Getting to know Q
June 17, 2022

Why do school shootings keep happening in the United States?
June 16, 2022

Us versus them: Harming the ‘outgroup’ is linked to elevated activity in the brain’s reward circuitry
June 15, 2022

Expiration of renters’ protections sparks fear of increased evictions
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June 9, 2022

Exploring strategic connections between populism and the debate on pipelines
June 8, 2022

Traversing the James River to learn about its biodiversity and history
June 3, 2022

Professor says war crimes investigation in Ukraine could take years
June 2, 2022

Native American life expectancy fell sharply during the pandemic, new research shows
June 2, 2022

Rep. McEachin and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Mallory visit VCU Rice Rivers Center
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June 1, 2022

New book on captivity in literature offers ‘a very different picture of England’ in 1600-1700s
May 26, 2022

In Mongolia, VCU professor emeritus is teaching data journalism
May 25, 2022

Feeling the effects of higher interest rates? Expect all borrowing to get more expensive
May 19, 2022

Making sure workers have a ‘good’ day gives companies a competitive advantage
May 18, 2022

From theory to practice: New stable, magnetic superatom could power innovations in nanomaterials
May 18, 2022

Investigating Richmond’s history of displaced communities
May 12, 2022

Forensic science graduate student collaborates with VCU Police sergeant on bullet casing research
May 11, 2022

Smell and taste loss less likely with newer COVID-19 variants
May 6, 2022

Building a sustainable urban park – from the ground up
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May 5, 2022

Students pitch promising business ideas to investors at VCU Demo Day
May 5, 2022

VCU researchers tag 2,000th Atlantic sturgeon in the James River
May 3, 2022

VCU’s Shift Retail Lab recognized by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards
April 29, 2022

Engineering students showcase elegant solutions to real-world problems at Capstone Design Expo
April 29, 2022

VCU expert: FDA proposed ban on menthol cigarettes ‘historic and long overdue’
April 28, 2022

Meet-a-Ram: Jessica Trisko Darden, who studies the role of women in genocide
April 26, 2022

VCU Demo Day to showcase student entrepreneurship, innovation
April 25, 2022

For centuries, Two-Spirit people had to carry out Native traditions in secret. Now, they’re ‘making their own history.’
$Erika Misseri in front of a background of \"I voted\" stickers. In the upper left corner is a yellow banner that says \"Research Weeks\" in black text.$
April 22, 2022

Undergraduate co-founds, leads nonprofit to give U.S. voters easier access to info on local candidates’ campaign finances
$Jeffrey Duah in front of a black background with math equations. In the upper left corner is a yellow banner that says \"Research Weeks\" in black text.$
April 21, 2022

Computer science major helps create app for underserved population
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April 20, 2022

How a homeland security major ended up contributing to oral health research
April 18, 2022

Class of 2022: One conversation led to exciting research projects and ‘a new passion’
$Audrey Enge with a clock, building and lightning bolt behind her. In the upper left corner is a yellow box that says \"researchw weeks.\"$
April 18, 2022

VCU junior gets an inside look at the ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy
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April 14, 2022

How do bones change in outer space? This chemistry major is doing research to find out
April 14, 2022

Research and design prototypes on display for Capstone Design Expo
April 13, 2022

VCU chapter of National Academy of Inventors inducts eight faculty researchers
April 11, 2022

Dynamic Duos
April 11, 2022

VCU researcher awarded three-year grant for tobacco investigation
April 7, 2022

U.S. life expectancy continued to fall in 2021
April 7, 2022

VCU School of Dentistry ranks 17th among U.S. dental schools in NIH funding
March 24, 2022

COVID-19 treatments: What’s the latest?
March 23, 2022

Widely published psychology alum hopes to help create 'a more compassionate world'
March 18, 2022

How the country’s largest twin registry is supporting cancer research at VCU
March 16, 2022

Massey joins new consortium to fight racial inequities in lung cancer
March 14, 2022

Pharmacy alum excels as biomedical researcher and dedicated mentor
March 14, 2022

Responding effectively to intimate partner violence
March 11, 2022

State policies are increasingly affecting the health of Americans
March 11, 2022

VCU’s Research Weeks return to in-person events
March 8, 2022

‘Almost Dead,’ by VCU history professor, reveals how the urban Atlantic was shaped by Black lives
March 7, 2022

Opioids and HIV: The mystery of the ‘bouncer’ in the brain
March 4, 2022

Personal connection at the heart of Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab
March 2, 2022

Advanced materials for missions to the moon — and beyond
March 1, 2022

Exploring North Korea’s history and evolving threats
March 1, 2022

Short-term, agile planning proved to be best approach during pandemic supply chain disruption
Feb. 24, 2022

'Putin is not interested in peace.' VCU expert explains crisis in Ukraine
Feb. 18, 2022

Out of this world research: VCU engineering researcher sends experiments to International Space Station
Feb. 17, 2022

Researcher receives NSF CAREER Award for investigations into the function of leader cells
Feb. 17, 2022

Study of heart health and genetic factors in Filipinos could lead to targeted treatments
Feb. 16, 2022

VCU engineering team investigates advanced materials for improved reactor safety
Feb. 15, 2022

Arun Sanyal is determined to transform the lives of people with liver disease around the world
Feb. 15, 2022

The donor behind the gift that will transform liver care at VCU
Feb. 14, 2022

Two VCU researchers elected as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors
Feb. 11, 2022

Patients undergoing treatment for cancer more susceptible to COVID-19 misinformation, study finds
Feb. 10, 2022

With personalized medicine, a shelved cancer drug could get another shot
Feb. 7, 2022

Probing spaceflight conditions to help solve age-related musculoskeletal decline
Feb. 3, 2022

Connecting environmental planning to social equity
Feb. 1, 2022

‘Policing Joy’ documentary explores Black women’s and girls’ experience with hair bias
Jan. 31, 2022

VCU reaches a new national research ranking
Jan. 26, 2022

VCU-led project to reduce homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth, pregnant and parenting youth receives major grant
Jan. 19, 2022

Meet the 5 interdisciplinary scholars who will be residential fellows this year at VCU’s Humanities Research Center
Jan. 12, 2022

Study to develop new measure of prosthesis awareness in individuals with lower limb loss
Jan. 11, 2022

Unfolding history: VCU students contribute to massive Holocaust research project
Jan. 10, 2022

Engineering professor named National Academy of Inventors fellow
Jan. 10, 2022

VCU researcher receives major grant to design and test a comprehensive assessment of sexual health
Jan. 10, 2022

What VCU’s Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health means for our community — and the world
Jan. 5, 2022

Professor to serve on FDA’s Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee
Dec. 17, 2021

The stories of 2021
Dec. 16, 2021

School of Medicine Ph.D. candidate uses national fellowship to advance goal of reducing health disparities
Dec. 16, 2021

VCU philosophy professor receives national award for article exploring morality and rationality of beliefs
Dec. 15, 2021

Commercialization Fund awards support to six VCU innovators
Dec. 15, 2021

VCU lab testing delta-8 products finds misleading labeling, lack of safety standards
Dec. 14, 2021

Study reveals how interpersonal trauma can influence whether college students form romantic relationships
Dec. 13, 2021

In memoriam: Hermes Kontos, former School of Medicine dean and CEO of VCU Health System Authority (shared from VCU Health News)
Dec. 13, 2021

VCU to create Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health
Dec. 10, 2021

History students uncover the personal stories of Virginians killed in the Vietnam War
Dec. 6, 2021

VCU Health opens its new Adult Outpatient Pavilion (shared from VCU Health News)
Dec. 3, 2021

Class of 2021: Madisyn Elam looks for improvements to health care
Dec. 2, 2021

New lecture series will provide a forum to explore the significance of research for social impact
Dec. 2, 2021

Study: Many Medicaid-enrolled women in Virginia weren’t aware of dental pregnancy benefits
Nov. 29, 2021

Humanities Research Center launches Native writer/artist residency program
Nov. 29, 2021

Using honey to heal chronic wounds
Nov. 24, 2021

As civilian spaceflight increases, a VCU researcher’s work will help improve safety in hypersonic jets
Nov. 23, 2021

Massey ‘Wunderkind’ reflects on winding road to cancer disparities research
Nov. 19, 2021

Class of 2021: Triniti Turner is driven by a passion for research and forensic science
Nov. 18, 2021

Arts and Innovation Academic Building would transform the student experience
Nov. 16, 2021

The lasting effects of exclusion and segregation for Black Americans in Northern Virginia
Nov. 15, 2021

Building a better face mask
Nov. 9, 2021

To persuade college students to practice social distancing, scaring them into action isn’t enough
Nov. 8, 2021

World’s largest study of genetic risk factors for depression will enroll 20,000 women
Oct. 22, 2021

Joint effort between Massey Cancer Center, Virginia State University aims to reduce cancer disparities
Oct. 22, 2021

Research right now
Oct. 22, 2021

Visit from Indian delegation spurs possibilities for collaboration, exchange
Oct. 21, 2021

VCU aims to grow its transformative innovation and research. Here’s how it plans to do it.
Oct. 20, 2021

Antimicrobial wipes in health care: How effective are they?
Oct. 20, 2021

Findings of a VCU study reveal the true burden of the hidden pandemic of fatty liver disease
Oct. 20, 2021

Medicines for All Institute drives down production costs of investigational pill to treat COVID-19
Oct. 20, 2021

New study aims for early detection of autism to help patients thrive
Oct. 18, 2021

A research gem for the river
Oct. 18, 2021

Cracking the code for resilience
Oct. 15, 2021

Amid a worsening opioid crisis, VCU’s MOTIVATE Clinic is delivering results
Oct. 14, 2021

Study discovers unique brain signature of intimate partner aggression
Oct. 13, 2021

A half-century of research: A look at the legacy of learning behind VCU’s longest funded training grant
Oct. 13, 2021

Exploring racial inequality in Virginia during COVID-19
Oct. 13, 2021

Supporting humanities research and collaboration among scholars
Oct. 12, 2021

Testing a treatment to mitigate coral bleaching
Oct. 11, 2021

How a VCU economist’s project provided essential data early in the pandemic
Oct. 11, 2021

Pregnant individuals experiencing depression will have access to mindfulness activities through a VCU study
Oct. 8, 2021

Sharing their stories: Social work-led researchers are studying Horn of Africa migrants in greater Washington
Oct. 8, 2021

VCU continues streak with new all-time high of $363M in sponsored research
Oct. 7, 2021

Project PEACE aims to support employment of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Oct. 7, 2021

Using improv techniques to help individuals affected by homelessness
Oct. 6, 2021

In the hottest parts of the city, how polluted is the air?
Oct. 5, 2021

Those under 40 more likely than older adults to recover COVID-related smell and taste loss (shared from VCU Health News)
Oct. 4, 2021

Student and triathlete will bike to Philadelphia conference to raise money for breast cancer research
Oct. 1, 2021

$1.2M grant aims to improve outcomes for children with significant disabilities and their families
Sept. 30, 2021

New grant supports Hume-Lee Transplant Center researchers in quest to increase organ access, improve patient outcomes (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 29, 2021

CDC awards $6M grant to VCU to address youth violence in Richmond and beyond
Sept. 23, 2021

NIH awards $2M to study VCU program focused on reducing youth violence amid surge in gun injuries and death
Sept. 23, 2021

RVA Eviction Lab co-founder discusses ongoing research amid pandemic
Sept. 22, 2021

‘Dream team’: How a new grant will help Massey Cancer Center tackle racial inequities in lung cancer
Sept. 22, 2021

Grant will establish Massey-led center to combat racial inequities in lung cancer (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 22, 2021

VCU business paper on how music can make us more productive wins national award
Sept. 20, 2021

The true cost of sickle cell disease: $1.5 billion in lost productivity per year
Sept. 20, 2021

Variants, misinformation, vaccine hesitancy: Jeanine Guidry’s work is more crucial than ever
Sept. 16, 2021

Researchers receive national award to further study muscular dystrophy, cancer and heart failure
Sept. 16, 2021

School of Nursing joins NIH-funded national study on long-term effects of COVID-19 in children (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 14, 2021

What can the motivations of terrorists teach us about Afghanistan?
Sept. 9, 2021

How understanding your child’s unique nature can make you a more effective parent
Aug. 31, 2021

Massey researchers awarded $1.3M to examine impacts of e-cigarette flavor regulations on African American menthol smokers
Aug. 26, 2021

Study identifies 579 genetic locations linked to anti-social behavior, alcohol use, opioid addiction and more
Aug. 25, 2021

VCU researcher pursues an effective mental health therapy for patients with advanced brain cancer
Aug. 24, 2021

$1.1M grant supports VCU research focused on drug discovery for ‘undruggable’ diseases
Aug. 19, 2021

Study: Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago
Aug. 16, 2021

Study shows zinc’s oxidation state can be made +3, fundamentally changing the element’s chemistry
Aug. 16, 2021

VCU researchers are using VR ‘games’ as exercise therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s
Aug. 13, 2021

Cancer patients use less marijuana than the general public
Aug. 10, 2021

Report: Virginia has significantly expanded access to addiction treatment services through Medicaid
Aug. 5, 2021

Is revenge a dish best served cold? For most, ‘hot and ready’ is preferable, VCU study finds
Aug. 3, 2021

‘A painful chapter in our nation’s history’: New class to shed light on Indigenous boarding schools
July 29, 2021

VCU wetlands research will help improve models that predict global climate change
July 21, 2021

Unprecedented study uncovers geographic-related HPV vaccination disparities in Virginia
July 19, 2021

Despite delayed response, patients with cirrhosis gain significant protection from COVID-19 vaccination (shared from VCU Health News)
July 16, 2021

Among LGBTQ+ youth, pets can be an important source of well-being — but also stress
July 16, 2021

VCU Social Work professor receives ‘rising star’ award in field of gerontology research
July 15, 2021

Analysis of school lunches suggests federal nutrition standards should be maintained, or strengthened
July 15, 2021

Armed with a ruler and a $1M grant, a VCU professor studies functional trait variation in plants
July 13, 2021

Study: More Americans are receiving addiction treatment, but gaps persist
July 12, 2021

Researcher’s $2.1M grant renewal will further our understanding of how diseases develop
July 9, 2021

Study documents valuable contributions of employees with intellectual and development disabilities amid COVID-19
July 6, 2021

Prestigious fellowship supports neuroscience student’s research in traumatic brain injury
July 2, 2021

18 receive project funding from VCU’s Presidential Research Quest Fund
July 1, 2021

How virtual reality may help explore the role of fear in youth at risk for violence and crime
June 30, 2021

A VCU-led study conducted early in COVID-19 could help confront the next health crisis
June 24, 2021

As marijuana use grows, VCU researchers study its effect on pregnant and postpartum mothers
June 16, 2021

A link in the chain: Building on his mentor’s work, Martin Safo closes in on sickle cell treatment
June 3, 2021

Department of Veterans Affairs honors VCU researcher for pioneering traumatic brain injury research
June 2, 2021

Putting science on the ballot
June 2, 2021

What was COVID-19’s impact on mental health, well-being and substance use early in the pandemic?
$From left: The book cover of \"Arab Worlds Beyond the Middle East and North Africa\" and a portrait of Mariam Alkazemi.$
June 1, 2021

New book co-edited by a VCU professor offers a more inclusive understanding of the Arab diaspora
May 27, 2021

VCU graduate students use bioinformatics to help in the fight against COVID-19
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May 18, 2021

A new VCU study explores the ‘nature is healing’ memes that dominated social media at the height of the pandemic
May 18, 2021

Climate change is contributing to ‘state change’ in diverse ecosystems, including in Virginia
May 5, 2021

For patients with braces, flossing teeth is a pain. A VCU student’s invention could make it easier.
May 5, 2021

VCU professor to explore ‘emotional code switching’ among African American youth
April 29, 2021

A VCU doctoral student is looking at how racism might be affecting maternal health outcomes
April 28, 2021

VCU, Penn State researchers shed light on racial, economic segregation in Virginia schools
April 27, 2021

Real research: Future nurse finds rewards in research’s potential to better understand others
April 27, 2021

Real research: Stephanie Osei pursues passion for medicine in the classroom and the lab
April 22, 2021

43% of respondents report feeling depressed after losing sense of smell or taste related to COVID-19
April 22, 2021

Romantic relationships mitigate effects of trauma on alcohol use among college students
April 22, 2021

VCU and George Mason University partner to advance sustainable fashion in joint educational project
April 20, 2021

How Richmond and Petersburg can become leaders in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing
April 12, 2021

E-cigarettes with a cigarette-like level of nicotine are effective in reducing smoking and exposure to carcinogen, study finds
April 7, 2021

Research Weeks takes place virtually this year
April 2, 2021

U.S. deaths normally change less than 2% each year. In 2020, they rose nearly 23%.
March 30, 2021

VCU programs listed in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
March 24, 2021

Involvement in student organizations, living on campus early in college reduce odds of dropping out
March 18, 2021

Fighting COVID-19 with data
March 18, 2021

History and Health: VCU looks to the past to inform a future of better health care for all
March 12, 2021

How this mother of two won her 3-month battle with COVID-19
March 10, 2021

Understanding variants of the coronavirus can offer clues about the next threats
March 8, 2021

Healthier together: Confronting loneliness and health care challenges among older adults
March 5, 2021

Take a (virtual) stroll through VCU’s new Engineering Research Building
March 4, 2021

Imagine a word and … a device speaks?
March 4, 2021

Stressed? This lab can help you learn about mindfulness, meditation and improving your well-being.
March 3, 2021

How to fight misconceptions about COVID-19 vaccines
March 2, 2021

In photos: Jill Biden visits VCU Massey Cancer Center
Feb. 26, 2021

Labor market recovery remains stagnant, new survey shows
Feb. 25, 2021

VCU researcher is one of two nationwide to receive funding for review of medical education curricula
Feb. 24, 2021

First lady Jill Biden, a longtime advocate for cancer education and research, tours VCU’s Massey Cancer Center
Feb. 24, 2021

Meet the researchers who met with first lady Jill Biden
Feb. 24, 2021

Watch Live: First Lady Jill Biden to visit VCU Massey Cancer Center
Feb. 22, 2021

VCU’s new STEM building is beginning to take shape
Feb. 12, 2021

Why the Johnson & Johnson vaccine could mark a turning point in the pandemic
Feb. 11, 2021

In State of the University speech, Rao reflects on recent challenges and the road ahead
Feb. 11, 2021

VCU Health outlines COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan
Feb. 10, 2021

VCU President Michael Rao’s State of the University speech to be released Thursday
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Feb. 9, 2021

‘The Strange Genius of Mr. O’ reveals the story of America’s first forgotten celebrity
Feb. 9, 2021

VCU alumni to share stories of their Canadian Arctic expedition at documentary film premiere
Feb. 8, 2021

Reconstructing the crime scene
Feb. 5, 2021

Two professors honored for their contributions to the field of chemistry, research
Feb. 3, 2021

Inside VCU Engineering’s new research building
Feb. 2, 2021

Students in a VCU math class have published 6 research papers in top journals. More are on the way.
Jan. 29, 2021

With $5.4M grant, researchers will study how chemotherapy can weaken the heart — and could offer insights on how to protect it
Jan. 28, 2021

Can pets help LGBTQ+ people cope with microaggressions?
Jan. 28, 2021

Study: Training can help people with intellectual disabilities better identify abusive situations
Jan. 27, 2021

VCU to celebrate opening of new Engineering Research Building Feb. 3
Jan. 7, 2021

VCU Medical Center lab testing for new strain of COVID-19