University news
- VCU and Reynolds Community College to launch dual-admission program on Sept. 8.NEXT Step VCU offers cost savings and credit guarantees for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- VCU and VCU Health surpass $250M in fundraising for second timeIn September, the university and health system will publicly launch a new comprehensive campaign — the most ambitious in VCU history.
Student success
- VCU and Reynolds Community College to launch dual-admission program on Sept. 8.NEXT Step VCU offers cost savings and credit guarantees for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- VCU’s race car team returns to the fast laneWith a new student crew and an electric dream, Ram Racing revs up for the national Formula SAE competition in spring 2026.
Campus & community
- VCU and Reynolds Community College to launch dual-admission program on Sept. 8.NEXT Step VCU offers cost savings and credit guarantees for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- VCU will conduct a test of the VCU Alert system on Sept. 3This will include activation of several safety mechanisms, including outdoor sirens, Alertus boxes and text messages.
Research & discovery
- Are women better lawmakers than men? A nuanced yes, VCU researcher findsHowever, women serving on less professional state legislatures struggle to overcome lower-ranked committee assignments and entrenched sexism.
- VCU Research in Action: Through the algae in Richmond’s lakesResearchers wade into the fluorescent blooms of summer, which threaten human health and the region’s waterways.
Health & medicine
- Patient practice: Simulation training prepares medical students for real patientsThe School of Medicine’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety teaches students to navigate uncomfortable, intimidating and impactful patient interactions that come with being a physician.
- In stalking the ‘silent killer,’ he transforms health in the liver and beyondVCU transplant hepatologist Arun Sanyal targets liver disease and its wide-ranging implications.
Arts & culture
- VCU Brandcenter makes its mark at prestigious awards showMore than 20% of the advertising portfolios belonged to Brandcenter products at the D&AD New Blood Awards.
- Blackbird literary journal team launches multidimensional podcastThrough performative readings and music composition, the new format brings the written word to life.
Commonwealth Times
- RamBikes is here to help: How Richmond’s DIY bike community puts people firstAndrew Kerley, Executive Editor There is a cozy little nook on Broad Street that feels... The post RamBikes is here to help: How Richmond’s DIY bike community puts people first appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
- The death of detail: modern design is headed in the wrong directionKylie Grunsfeld, Contributing Writer While driving on Belvidere Street last week, some friends and I... The post The death of detail: modern design is headed in the wrong direction appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.