RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 94% of VCU community members feel safe on campus Annual survey influences public safety operations for the new academic year, with pedestrian safety and nighttime police visibility in the spotlight. * By Jake Burns VCU Police The overwhelming majority - 94% - of community members at Virginia Commonwealth University reported feeling "safe" or "very safe" on campus, according to the 2025 Percep more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason expands access to VAST semiconductor certificate program By Paola Duran George Mason University's state-of-the-art Nanofabrication Facility cleanroom on the Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, Virginia is set to transform workforce preparation in one of the nation's most critical technology sectors. Beginning fall 2025, the facility's class 1000 cleanroom will host the Semiconduc more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How VCU's reimagined University College will serve all students, regardless of major or academic home Focused on innovation and interdisciplinary education, the newly relaunched college positions VCU as a national leader in reimagining higher education. * By Brian McNeill This fall semester, Virginia Commonwealth University has reimagined University College, bringing together Interdisciplinary  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * National event at VCU focuses on supporting student parents, student veterans The American Council on Education event brought together leaders across sectors to discuss ways to improve student success at colleges and universities across Virginia. * By Brian McNeill Leaders in higher education, business, state government and nonprofit organizations, as well as a number of students from across Vi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Newly named PASS program offers invaluable peer-based academic support Peer Assisted Study Sessions create small environments where students can collaborate, ask questions and interact with others. * A Virginia Commonwealth University program that connects students with their peers for academic support has a new name as its footprint continues to expand. Formerly known as the Supplemental Instr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Patient practice: Simulation training prepares medical students for real patients The 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. * By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine It's the second week of orientation, and new students in the Virginia Commonwe more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Summer internship at Dominion reflects family spirit and energy Ahead of his sophomore year at VCU, Anthony Jacinto confirms his connection to mechanical engineering. * By Leila Ugincius It seems fitting that Anthony Jacinto's summer internship was with Dominion Energy. After all, he is the son of an electrician. "My dad inspired me by showing the value of skilled, detail-oriented work that br more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Urban studies and rural health care come together for Nonso Akunwafor The Wilder School senior brought strategic thinking and mapping skills to a summer internship in Chicago. * By Haley Tenore Nonso Akunwafor applied to colleges intending to become an architect, but his academic blueprint changed at Virginia Commonwealth University. This summer, the senior connected his major - urban and regio more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Professor's Research Shows Link Between Redlining And Youth Violence In Richmond The study found that historic redlining still influences Richmond neighborhoods, with female youth disproportionately affected by violent injuries. * Research by Virginia State University Psychology Professor Dr. Samuel West, in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University, recently more PR