Graduate Student News
Through research and activism, VCU doctoral student explores gender, race, violence and culture – and wins American Society of Criminology award
Feb. 1, 2024
In their studies, in front of a classroom and in digital work, Kay Coghill sheds light on misogynoir and helps survivors of sexual violence.
Class of 2023: Nicholas George felt like a failure as a child, but now he’s an internationally credentialed expert on John Milton
Jan. 8, 2024
George, who has autism and epilepsy, built on his love of reading to earn an M.A. in English at VCU and to join fellow Milton experts from around the world at a conference in Toronto.
VCU doctoral student Kristen Stewart is intrigued by the historical influence of men’s clothing
Dec. 18, 2023
Former curator at the Valentine is exploring masculinity, power and gender bias in clothing from early America.
Class of 2023: Nick Driver changed his tune and, with three VCU degrees, is now shooting for the stars
Dec. 14, 2023
With a Ph.D. in nanoscience, he is bringing his lifelong love of astronomy to NASA projects.
Navy veteran and VCU doctoral student Jennifer Weggen is serving her military colleagues on many fronts
Nov. 8, 2023
Her research focus on PTSD, traumatic brain injury and heart health, and her work with student and alumni military groups, reflect a longstanding passion with family roots.
3D-printed hairs: Ph.D. candidate, professor developing tiny sensors to detect flow and environmental changes
Oct. 20, 2023
Uses could include surgical robots that better detect minute changes in pressure or temperature, industrial machines that measure air or water flow, a robot that reads braille, or debris detection on a highly sensitive camera lens.
VCU communications professional Gary Garbett is named a Fulbright Specialist
Sept. 27, 2023
He will bring his creative talents and Technology Services experience to international projects.
VCU awarded $3 million from the NIH to continue research training of students underrepresented in the sciences
Sept. 21, 2023
Two renewed grants, which support undergraduate and graduate students in pursuing biomedical and behavioral research, highlight VCU’s national standing.
Welcome to the Ramily
Sept. 13, 2023
Get to know a few of this year’s roughly 8,000 new students who add to VCU’s diverse and expansive community.
From surf, turf and sky, NASA and VCU’s Rice Rivers Center deliver an immersive summer experience for undergraduates
June 29, 2023
In its inaugural session on the East Coast, the environmental research program taps VCU expertise and facilities to give 22 students from across the nation a hands-on role in high-level work.