RICHMOND, Virginia, March 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 'It just has to stop': Why VCU is accelerating pedestrian safety action Building on three years of collaboration and confronting recent tragedies, the university and the city of Richmond are implementing bold, aggressive measures to protect the community. By Jake Burns The data and community sentiment are clear: Pedestrian safety remains a critical issue in Richmond. Leaders, students and commun more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Matthew R. Morgan, a PhD Candidate in Hospice and Medical Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education warning that proposed regulations under the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) initiative could severely undermine the healthcare workforce in social work and nursing. The letter comes from a health professional and PhD candidate who details the implications of the pr more ST

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU researchers partnering with public schools on math education The team includes faculty from the School of Education and the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. By Sian Wilkerson A math equation might have a single answer, but math education can take multiple forms. Powered by a state grant, Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are partnering with five public school div more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Autumn Ly writes her own recipe for success in pharmacy and entrepreneurship Ly, a sophomore majoring in pharmaceutical sciences, has shown 'extraordinary' drive at VCU while continuing to bake custom creations for her business, Autumn Kakes. By Joan Tupponce Autumn Ly believes setting goals creates opportunities. That mindset helps explain what makes her both a standout pharmaceutical student a more PR