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VCU to celebrate 14 notable alumni at biennial Alumni Stars event

Oct. 28, 2024

Honorees will be recognized at a Nov. 15 event at the Science Museum of Virginia.

From left: Sesha Joi Moon, Chuck Richardson, Shawn Utsey, Stephanie Rizzi and Christopher Brooks during the recent “Restoration and DEI: Where are We Now?” panel discussion at VCU. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Panelists assess historical shadows and modern perspectives on DEI and restorative justice

Oct. 22, 2024

The discussion, offered by VCU’s Project Gabriel and Common Book program, highlights personal connections and broad-based insights.

In his latest book, Christopher A. Brooks, Ph.D., explores the concurrent effects of HIV and coronavirus on people in Kenya. (Contributed images)

Author Christopher Brooks looks at two pandemics – HIV and COVID – in latest book

Sept. 30, 2024

Focusing on Kenya, the VCU anthropology professor expands his ongoing exploration.

VCU alum Anna Carter digitally scans the last Genuine Smithfield Ham during a trip to the Isle of Wight County Museum. (Photo provided by Bernard Means)

Nothing ham-handed about this project: VCU helps digitally preserve the last Genuine Smithfield Ham

Sept. 17, 2024

Bernard Means of the Virtual Curation Laboratory and his summer field school students hit the road to scan a serious – and slippery – hunk of Virginia history.

Oswaldo Moreno, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology, and Anita Nadal, a teaching assistant professor of Spanish, are the co-founders of El Centro, a new resource for Latine students, faculty and staff. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

VCU’s new El Centro will support Latine students, faculty and staff in academic success and community engagement

Sept. 16, 2024

The center, part of the Division of Inclusive Excellence, officially launches in September and is developing a range of programs.

Amy Rector named AD for faculty and academic affairs, sciences and mathematics

Sept. 11, 2024

Amy is an associate professor of anthropology in the School of World Studies and has served as the school's director for the past three years.

CHS names three new faculty fellows

Aug. 28, 2024

Brooke Newman, Jon Waybright and Joshua Smith will assist the college in the areas of faculty affairs, academic affairs and experiential learning.

VCU announces appointments of Harry Lyons Chair in Judaic Studies and Powell-Edwards Chair for Religion and the Arts

Aug. 12, 2024

Samuel J. Kessler and Meryl “Mimi” Winick will join the faculty this fall.

In her new book, “Cyborgs, Ethics, and The Matrix: Simulations of Sex and Gender,” Rebecca Gibson, Ph.D., explores what “The Matrix” can tell us about ourselves. (Contributed images)

VCU professor Rebecca Gibson’s new book looks at the philosophy of the Matrix franchise

Aug. 6, 2024

In ‘Cyborgs, Ethics, and The Matrix,’ the biological anthropologist connects the film franchise to issues of sex, gender, societal norms and free will.

Olivia Landry appointed chair of gender, sexuality and women’s studies

July 18, 2024

Landry is an associate professor of German studies in the School of World Studies.