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VCU’s teacher residency program leads the way for teacher preparation in Richmond and across Virginia. Created in 2011, the School of Education’s RTR Teacher Residency has produced more than 450 graduates – with many more to come. news.vcu.edu/article/vcus-te…

VCU’s teacher residency program leads the way for teacher preparation

Created in 2011, the School of Education’s RTR Teacher Residency has produced more than 450 graduates – with many more to come.

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VCU ranked among top 100 public universities, recognized as a ‘best value’ by U.S. News & World Report Collectively, VCU now ranks among the top 50 in 23 categories across graduate programs, online programs and undergraduate programs. news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-ran…

VCU ranked among top 100 public universities, recognized as a ‘best va

Collectively, VCU now ranks among the top 50 in 23 categories across graduate programs, online programs and undergraduate programs.

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Why do we love pumpkin spice? VCU neuroscientist Catherine Franssen studies the neuroscience of everyday life – and that includes how smells and tastes influence our brain chemistry. news.vcu.edu/article/why-do-…

Why do we love pumpkin spice so much? We ‘fall’ for it.

VCU neuroscientist Catherine Franssen explains our seasonal addiction to the flavor and why we can’t wait for autumn every year.

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An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan The university is seeking input and ‘audacious ideas’ as it develops a fresh vision and seeks to redefine its promise, break free from the status quo and drive meaningful, lasting change. news.vcu.edu/article/an-unco…

An Uncommon Future at VCU: Building a new strategic plan

The university is seeking input and ‘audacious ideas’ as it develops a fresh vision and seeks to redefine its promise, break free from the status quo and drive meaningful, lasting change.

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VCU’s Little Ram Pantries have received upgraded technology to help address student food insecurity. New sensors can show the inventory of each location and help monitor usage while preserving privacy. news.vcu.edu/article/little-…

Little Ram Pantries receive upgraded technology to help address studen

New sensors can show the inventory of each location and help monitor usage while preserving privacy.

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VCU homeland security experts offer insight into the post-9/11 security landscape @VCUWilderSchool faculty Curtis Brown, David Webber and Christopher Whyte look back at the past 25 years of public security. news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-hom…

VCU homeland security experts offer insight into the post-9/11 securit

Wilder School faculty Curtis Brown, David Webber and Christopher Whyte look back at the past 25 years of public security.

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Dr. James Bateman, a behavioral neurologist at VCU Health, shares how to support your brain through what you eat. Via Parade Magazine. bit.ly/4qX3lRu @ParadeMagazine 🧠

1 Diet Trend To Avoid for Brain Health, Neurologists Explain

You might have some of these not-so-healthy foods in your pantry right now.

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How has public opinion influenced marijuana policy? @VCUWilderSchool professor Christina Mancini traces the drug’s path toward recreational use in a new book, “We’ed (for) the People: Pot, Public Opinion and Drug Policy in the U.S.” news.vcu.edu/article/how-has…

How has public opinion influenced marijuana policy? VCU author Christi

The Wilder School professor’s new book, ‘We’ed (for) the People,’ covers more than a century of cannabis criminalization and legalization.

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Does capitalism still work? VCU Institute for Free Enterprise forum will explore the question Business leader and author James Rhee will join NPR host Roben Farzad on Sept. 9. news.vcu.edu/article/an-inte…

Does capitalism still work? VCU Institute for Free Enterprise forum wi

Business leader and author James Rhee will join NPR host Roben Farzad on Sept. 9.

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VCU will conduct a full test of the VCU Alert system at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 9. This will include activation of several safety mechanisms, including outdoor sirens. news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-wil…

VCU will conduct a test of the VCU Alert system on Sept. 9

This will include activation of several safety mechanisms, including outdoor sirens, Alertus boxes and text messages.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit three Latin American countries this week. @VCU_POLI professor @MPaarlberg discusses the trip with @NPR. npr.org/2026/09/07/nx-s1-595…

Rubio to visit 3 Latin American countries this week

Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Colombia, Peru and Ecuador as President Trump hails a shift to the right in regional politics and a new era of U.S. dominance.

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From the emergency department to the racetrack, the VCU Health emergency medicine team provides expert care to NASCAR drivers and racing enthusiasts. bit.ly/4bZcNO7 @RichmondRaceway 🏎️ 🏁

At the Richmond Raceway with VCU Health’s event medicine team

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VCU’s Daniel Gutierrez receives $3 million grant to train mental health professionals worldwide on spiritually competent care The School of Education professor and his team are working on two initiatives that will prepare clinicians globally. news.vcu.edu/article/vcus-da…

VCU’s Daniel Gutierrez receives $3 million grant to train mental healt

The School of Education professor and his team are working on two initiatives that will prepare clinicians globally.

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Here's how VCU researchers are reviving the house call to treat teen obesity A $3.85 million NIH trial led by Melanie Bean tests whether behavior coaches on video can deliver the intensive treatment national guidelines recommend but few teens ever get. news.vcu.edu/article/heres-h…

Here's how VCU researchers are reviving the house call to treat teen o

A $3.85 million NIH trial led by Melanie Bean, Ph.D., tests whether behavior coaches on video can deliver the intensive treatment national guidelines recommend but few teens ever get.

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Students who fought for VCU's first-ever LGBTQ+ organization to be honored with historical marker wric.com/news/local-news/ric…

Students who fought for VCU’s first-ever LGBTQ+ organization to be honored with historical marker

Five decades ago, students at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) won a landmark legal battle, forcing VCU to recognize its first-ever LGBTQ+ organization. This October, a historical marker will…

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.@12OnYourSide: @VCUPD urge students to make safety part of back-to-school routine 12onyourside.com/2026/08/24/…

VCU Police urge students to make safety part of back-to-school routine

VCU Police Officer Hakilah Hudson says students should make safety a personal priority as they settle back into campus life.

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Rams return! Spirited scenes from the first week of VCU’s 2026-27 school year. vcu.exposure.co/rams-return

Rams return

Scenes from the first week of VCU's 2026-27 academic year.

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.@VCUPD will conduct an administrative checkpoint this Saturday night, Aug. 22. Starting at 10 p.m. in the 700 block of West Main Street, officers will check driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, among other priorities. news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-pol…

VCU Police to conduct administrative checkpoint this Saturday night, A

Starting at 10 p.m. in the 700 block of West Main Street, officers will check driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, among other priorities.

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"You matter": A Q&A with Jihad Aziz on @VCU’s array of mental health services and resources University Counseling Services provides VCU students with support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. news.vcu.edu/article/vcus-me…

‘You matter’: Q&A with Jihad Aziz on VCU’s array of mental health serv

University Counseling Services provides VCU students with support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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.@VCUPD will conduct an administrative checkpoint this Saturday night, Aug. 22. Starting at 10 p.m. in the 700 block of West Main Street, officers will check driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, among other priorities. news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-pol…

VCU Police to conduct administrative checkpoint this Saturday night, A

Starting at 10 p.m. in the 700 block of West Main Street, officers will check driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, among other priorities.

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