Undergraduate Student News

Kyler Gilliam served as director of the VCU InSight broadcast program, a staff writer and producer for The Commonwealth Times and president of the National Association of Black Journalists at VCU. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2025: Kyler Gilliam completes unique degree path

Dec. 17, 2025

Gilliam, who has gained experience as a writer, producer and director, marked a VCU first with his double-major in broadcast journalism and multimedia production.

Chelsea Rushbrook focused on addiction studies as part of her psychology major at VCU. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2025: Chelsea Rushbrook finds, and shares, success in recovery

Dec. 12, 2025

Powered by her experience with substance use disorder and the justice system, the psychology major wants her studies and her peer support to continue.

Sarah Hagen, the managing editor of The Commonwealth Times, honed her reporting skills as a VCU journalism student, garnering praise for her “rigorous persistence” and her committment to informing the community. (Photo by Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2025: Sarah Hagen shines in mass (and brass) communications

Dec. 3, 2025

From the headlines of news coverage to the sidelines of Rams games, the student journalist and Peppas trombonist has reflected a passion for VCU.

Darreon Barner is graduating from VCU with a mass communications degree with a concentration in media production. (Contributed image)

Class of 2025: On film and in life, Darreon Barner sets a rich scene

Dec. 2, 2025

With an embrace of media production, the Brunswick County native hopes to make a mark in Hollywood and his hometown.

Demond Middleton II is set to graduate from VCU six years after accepting his late mother Kristy’s diploma during VCU’s commencement activities. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2025: Demond Middleton II still carries his mom’s spirit

Dec. 1, 2025

The psychology major and aspiring counselor first crossed the stage in 2019 – at age 15 – to accept his mother’s posthumous diploma.

Presented by the Institute for Democratic Empowerment and Pluralism, the Virginia Government Simulation offers a unique opportunity for students to live the life of a lawmaker. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Virginia Government Simulation lets students pick up the bills

Nov. 24, 2025

In its second year, the mock legislative session led by VCU welcomed more than 100 participants from Virginia colleges.

Students including Blake Jocuns traveled around Central Virginia to conduct interviews at polling locations throughout the day. (Contributed photo)

Journalism and political science students had Election Day covered

Nov. 20, 2025

Collaboration between the Robertson School and the Department of Political Science offered real-world training at the polls.

Fourth-year sociology major and VCU men’s soccer star Moussa Ndiaye credits his formative years with nine older siblings for his competitive edge. (VCU Athletics)

VCU soccer star Moussa Ndiaye is made for the moment

Nov. 5, 2025

From Senegal to Richmond, the fourth-year sociology major and stalwart defender takes advantage of his opportunities everywhere he goes, head coach Dave Giffard says.

Senior advisor Nicolette Zbell works with students as part of a new resiliency program through the College of Humanities and Sciences. (Jonathan Mehring, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Feeling overwhelmed? Resiliency program teaches skills to VCU students

Oct. 30, 2025

In the College of Humanities and Sciences, they are learning to navigate school and life.

Of working in two research labs, Liam Babcock, a VCU senior, said, “It’s exciting to see ideas become reality, especially knowing that my work could one day restore quality of life to people who need it.” (Jonathan Mehring, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

How I found my research: Liam Babcock savors the challenges and lessons of discovery

Oct. 28, 2025

The biology major is working in research labs investigating therapeutics on the MCV Campus.