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VCU produces more graduates in health-related degrees than any other university in the state, making VCU an unparalleled leader in shaping Virginia’s health care future. (VCU School of Dentistry)

Here is how VCU plays an unparalleled role in training Virginia’s health care workforce

Nov. 21, 2025

The state’s top producer of health sciences graduates is treating the critical need for more providers.

Dickson Donu has published 27 research papers on a range of topics, including studies assessing the prevalence of malaria and the development of new medications to treat or prevent malaria. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

How I found my research: Dickson Donu joins the battle against malaria

Nov. 19, 2025

Donu, who will earn his Ph.D. from the School of Pharmacy next month, says the most fulfilling aspect of his work is the potential to make a real-world impact.

Michael Hindle, Ph.D., (left) and Worth Longest, Ph.D., in the aerosol research lab on VCU’s MCV Campus. (Photo by Karl E. Steinbrenner)

VCU Innovators of the Year advance lifesaving aerosol therapy for newborns

Nov. 19, 2025

The collaborative work of Michael Hindle in the School of Pharmacy and P. Worth Longest in the College of Engineering has global implications.

VCU is seeking to acquire the Altria Center for Research and Technology, a 450,000-square-foot facility adjacent to VCU’s academic medical center campus with state-of-the-art research and academic space. (Allen Jones, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Why VCU is pursuing the acquisition of the Altria Center for Research and Technology

Oct. 31, 2025

The 450,000-square-foot center would replace outdated facilities and accelerate VCU's groundbreaking research and cutting-edge health sciences programs.

Students delve into discoveries at VCU School of Pharmacy Research Day 2025

Oct. 27, 2025

Seven students earned awards for excelling academically and for presenting their findings at this year's Research Day.

The 10 Under 10 awards program celebrates notable alumni who have earned their first VCU degree within the past 10 years.

VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 award recipients to be honored for noteworthy achievements

Oct. 21, 2025

Distinguished graduates from throughout the university will be recognized at a private ceremony Oct. 25.

KJ Hertz of the March of Dimes; Adam Atherly, Ph.D., of the College of Health Professions; Derek Chapman, Ph.D., of the School of Public Health; Katherine Koohmaraie with the office of Rep. Rob Wittman; Alyssa Button Ph.D., of the School of Medicine; Molly Bristol, Ph.D., of the School of Dentistry; Mary Peace McRae, PharmD, Ph.D., of the School of Pharmacy; and Lathika Mohanraj, Ph.D., of the School of Nursing, during an event last month in support of NIH research funding. (Contributed image)

VCU team heads to Congress for Rally for Medical Research

Oct. 16, 2025

Researchers from six VCU schools and colleges joined a national call for NIH funding.

Drug Take Back Day, which will be held on Oct. 25, is a collaboration between students in the VCU School of Pharmacy and VCU Police. (File photo)

RVA community invited to Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday, Oct. 25

Oct. 16, 2025

Led by VCU School of Pharmacy students and VCU Police, the program highlights proper disposal of medications as well as drug education and safety.

Ph.D. candidate Rasajna Madhusudhana wins VCU Three-Minute Thesis competition

Oct. 15, 2025

The Medicinal Chemistry student, advised by Yana Cen, Ph.D., will represent VCU in the regional round at the Council of Southern Graduate Schools Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in February.

Drs. Cen and Hylton Gravatt named VCU faculty awardees for research and teaching excellence

Sept. 11, 2025

These awardees, who raise the number of such honorees at VCU SoP to five in the last three years, will be recognized at the university's Faculty Recognition Gala in October.