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A VCU program seeks to introduce and promote physics to local middle and high school students. (Molly Manning, College of Humanities and Sciences)

Physics outreach program brings relatable science – and inspiration – to middle school students

April 22, 2025

Professor Patrick Woodworth and VCU science majors make show-and-tell visits that offer hands-on learning.

An 18-month, $150,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation will support a new Indigenous Humanities Lab in VCU’s Humanities Research Center. (File photo)

Mellon Foundation grant will support launch of Indigenous Humanities Lab at VCU

April 21, 2025

Through a partnership of the Humanities Research Center and the College of Humanities and Sciences, Cristina Stanciu and Catherine Ingrassia are expanding the university’s focus on Native programs.

VCU undergraduate Brooklyn Griffin takes a 3D scan of a grave in Richmond’s Woodland Cemetery. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

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

April 11, 2025

With 3D scanning technology, the Virtual Curation Lab is documenting the deceased and giving descendants a chance to connect with their families’ pasts.

In December, members of the VCU community organized a clinic to provide free vaccinations to uninsured residents. (Getty Images)

At free clinic, Latinx students at VCU promote good health and community

Jan. 29, 2025

The event at Richmond’s Sacred Heart Center reflects ‘an exceptional demonstration’ of care and outreach, one of its leaders says.

VCU student Danielle Beale, a certified peer recovery specialist, has worked to bring VCU Rams in Recovery services, such as the free naloxone bike, to area community colleges. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

From a perspective of experience, VCU student Danielle Beale links Rams in Recovery to local community colleges

Jan. 21, 2025

The transfer student who 'messed up a lot' earlier in life is helping extend the program’s benefits.

Fantasy Lozada has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor given by the federal government to those early in their careers. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

VCU researcher Fantasy Lozada receives early career honor from U.S. government

Jan. 17, 2025

The psychology professor, who is exploring emotional development among African American youth, has been honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

Biology student Naeem Ahmad hopes to pursue a career in the medical field after graduation. (Contributed photo)

Through science, medicine and empathy, junior Naeem Ahmad hopes to serve across borders

Jan. 8, 2025

Influenced by a pre-college experience and VCU’s Diversity P.A.T.H.S. office, the biology major is nurturing his commitment to health care and humanitarianism.

Sydney Griffin hopes to make community the center of her professional career as a psychology researcher. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2024: For Sydney Griffin, a passion for psychology is personal

Dec. 17, 2024

Inspired by her brother, she found new direction when returning to college.

Gabriela León-Pérez poses with her Latino Virginia students and undergraduate research assistants. (Photo contributed by Gabriela León-Pérez)

Latino Virginia oral history project gives voice to stories that supplant stereotypes

Nov. 12, 2024

The collaboration from VCU professors Gabriela León-Pérez and Daniel Morales will form a public database documenting the state’s fastest-growing minority population.

VCU and VCU Health adopt land acknowledgment recognizing their presence on Native American homelands

Nov. 1, 2024

The institutions commit to cultivating meaningful relationships with Virginia’s 11 recognized tribes and highlighting their history and contributions.