RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Nov. 4, 2026 VCU historian's new book navigates a pillar of Cherokee history: Water in southern Appalachia In 'The Water Carriers,' history professor Gregory D. Smithers explores an overlooked but enduring element of Indigenous culture. By Sian Wilkerson With his latest book, Virginia Commonwealth University historian Gregory D. Smithers explores the vast - and relatively unsung - story of water's intersection with Cherokee history and culture  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Nov. 4, 2026 VCU research propels wearable technology that could enhance health monitoring Engineering professor Arvind Agarwal helps develop a technique to spray flexible and wearable sensors to track signals from the body, allowing for continuous monitoring and customized health care. By Anastasia Mineiro In a potential advance for wearable technology, researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University and Florida International University have more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Nov. 4, 2026 Researchers pursue alternative to GLP-1s to target obesity and reduce the risk of cancer GLP-1s have grown dramatically in popularity in recent years, but the medications are not a good fit for everyone. VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists are studying a different approach. By Tatiana Del Valle, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Recently published research led by scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University's M more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Nov. 4, 2026 Win, lose and draw conclusions: What the 2026 midterm election tells us Four VCU political analysts offer quick takes from Tuesday's vote, and they will share insights and field questions at a Thursday evening panel discussion. By Amelia Heymann The balance of power shifted dramatically Tuesday as American voters turned sharply away from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party in the midterm elections. Alex Keena, Ph.D., a more PR