RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 43rd annual Faculty Convocation celebrates seven VCU educators and researchers Honorees represent the School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, College of Humanities and Sciences, and University College. * By Amelia Heymann Seven standouts in the classroom, in the research lab and in their fields of expertise were celebrated Wednesday at Virginia Commonwealth University's 43rd annual Faculty Conv more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Are women better lawmakers than men? A nuanced yes, VCU researcher finds However, women serving on less professional state legislatures struggle to overcome lower-ranked committee assignments and entrenched sexism. * By Madeline Reinsel Women face an uphill battle to political election, and they continue to confront barriers to success afterward. But the type of legislature in their states can  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From Shockoe to Stuttgart, VCU program shapes urban planning The Wilder School's Trans-Atlantic Seminar partners with a German university to address historic preservation, climate change and other 'wicked problems.' * As a classroom without borders and a collaboration with global stakes, the Trans-Atlantic Seminar brings together Virginia Commonwealth University and a partner school in Germany t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * VCU Police to conduct administrative checkpoint on Saturday evening this weekend The initiative, which focuses on license and registration checks, is part of the federal 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign. * By Jake Burns, VCU Police The Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department will conduct an administrative checkpoint in downtown Richmond near the Monroe Park  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Research in Action: Through the algae in Richmond's lakes Researchers wade into the fluorescent blooms of summer, which threaten human health and the region's waterways. * By Madeline Reinsel Research in Action is a VCU News series that highlights how faculty, students, labs, community-engaged programs and other VCU initiatives are improving life through an unwavering quest for discovery.  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU School of Public Health to offer online M.P.H. degree Suited to working professionals, the master's program will allow students to complete coursework at their own pace. * By Maggie Christ Starting in the upcoming spring 2026 semester, Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Public Health will offer a fully online version of its Master of Public Health program that allows students to e more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * In stalking the 'silent killer,' he transforms health in the liver and beyond VCU transplant hepatologist Arun Sanyal targets liver disease and its wide-ranging implications. * Arun Sanyal, M.D., would like nothing better than to put himself out of a job. That's because he has dedicated his career to wiping out liver disease, known as the "silent killer" because the liver won't tell you when thi more PR