RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU biomedical engineer advances muscle regeneration technology Michael McClure's method could treat traumatic injuries, and he is expanding its focus to integrate the nervous system. By Jeff Kelley Michael McClure still has a ways to go, but after more than a decade working on a novel regenerative therapy for severe muscle injuries, the Virginia Commonwealth University biomedical engineer says hi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: From prison, Elizabeth Childress found a calling to social work In earning her master's, she hopes to work at the intersection of recovery and systems change while representing the power of perseverance. By Sian Wilkerson In 2006, Elizabeth Childress was a self-described country girl who'd never once been in trouble. But six months after graduating at the top of her high school clas more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Gati Wambura extends her reach as a 'global health citizen' With her Ph.D. from VCU's Department of Health Policy, the researcher builds on her Kenyan roots and her experience on other continents. By Haley Tenore Gati Wambura grew up in Kenya, spent time living in Thailand, earned her bachelor's degree in the United States and completed her master's in Britain. With her Ph.D. this s more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Kiersten 'KiKi' Szymecki zoomed out to find her path in social work The master's student, whose macro focus is targeting systemic change, has advocated for asylum seekers and those residing in state institutions, among other efforts By Sian Wilkerson Kiersten "Kiki" Szymecki has long felt a calling toward serving her community and bettering the larger world around her. As she receiv more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Marketing major Catori Griffin has had a full plate - and jar The soon-to-be analyst at JPMorganChase has embraced leadership development, undergraduate research and support for fellow minority students. By Leila Ugincius When Catori Griffin needs a boost of self-confidence - which might seem surprising, in light of her accomplishments - she goes to a special place that is always cl more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Savannah Setzer applied the lessons of the classroom to build a business The new Robertson School grad has a cleaning company that is thriving thanks to Setzer's savvy approach to communications. By Joan Tupponce Savannah Setzer's academic and business interests combined in 2024 when she started a cleaning business. Setzer's company, Mop & Bucket, serves families and small business more PR