University news
- VCU awarded $2.3 million grant to support Pell-eligible studentsThe funding is part of a state initiative to provide educational and career aid to undergraduates in the federal program.
- VCU introducing minor in AI studies that uses the humanities and sciences as a frameworkStudents can delve into the historical, ethical and critical implications of artificial intelligence.
Student success
- VCU undergraduates visit the halls of power to advocate for pancreatic disease research and fundingA showcase for state lawmakers led to an even bigger opportunity for Yatri Patel and Anusha Soni: representing a national coalition in advocacy before Congress.
- Richmond’s historic Pump House ‘works’ again, thanks to VCU and VRCollaborating with a nonprofit, engineering and arts students use virtual reality to transport visitors to the Byrd Park utility’s heyday.
Campus & community
- VCU continuing education certificate builds momentum to train youth development professionalsThe initiative addresses a Richmond region need and is poised to help area organizations continue to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
- Highlighting education research and the real world, VCU scholars bring life to stories from the fieldThe School of Education’s Jesse Senechal, David Naff and Hillary Parkhouse are co-editors of a new book that offers a roadmap for research-practice partnerships that can transform schools.
Research & discovery
- VCU undergraduates visit the halls of power to advocate for pancreatic disease research and fundingA showcase for state lawmakers led to an even bigger opportunity for Yatri Patel and Anusha Soni: representing a national coalition in advocacy before Congress.
- Richmond’s historic Pump House ‘works’ again, thanks to VCU and VRCollaborating with a nonprofit, engineering and arts students use virtual reality to transport visitors to the Byrd Park utility’s heyday.
Health & medicine
- VCU Center for Drug Discovery realigns to advance innovative therapiesLed by new director Yan Zhang and working with TechTransfer and Ventures, the center aims to commercialize treatments for sickle cell disease, opioid addiction, dementia and other conditions.
- VCU inventors take a big step toward lifesaving therapy for premature infants in respiratory distressThe simple-to-use powder inhaler from Michael Hindle and Worth Longest shows strong test results and moves closer to market.
Arts & culture
- Weijia Pan wins 28th annual Levis Reading Prize for ‘Motherlands’His debut full-length poetry collection is selected by the MFA in Creative Writing program at VCU.
- Class of 2025: Nawaf Tamim expands artistic lens and cultural exchange at VCUartsThe kinetic imaging program became a natural extension for the Saudi Arabian student.
Commonwealth Times
- People are paying the price for Richmond’s neglected waterKatie Meeker, Opinions and Humor Editor Maya Sunderraj, Assistant Opinions Editor When we read the... The post People are paying the price for Richmond’s neglected water appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
- Underserved Richmonders express frustration with second water crisisAndrew Kerley, Executive Editor Maeve Bauer, Spectrum Editor Mack Smith said he has never seen... The post Underserved Richmonders express frustration with second water crisis appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.