Faculty Research News
VCU chapter of National Academy of Inventors inducts eight faculty researchers
April 13, 2022
The university’s research enterprise is growing stronger because of a ‘culture of collaboration’ that benefits people and changes lives, said VCU President Michael Rao.
VCU researcher awarded three-year grant for tobacco investigation
April 11, 2022
The study will be the first of its kind to develop an equity-centered road map focused on eliminating tobacco-related inequities among Black tobacco users.
Dynamic Duos
April 11, 2022
When professors from different disciplines team up to work on projects they’re passionate about, that’s when the magic happens.
Professor’s new book explores African American travel and imagination
March 25, 2022
Michael Ra-shon Hall’s interest was sparked when he encountered a rare copy of the 'Green Book' as a graduate student.
‘The human costs of Russia’s aggression are staggering’
March 9, 2022
VCU expert Judy Twigg explains where things stand in Ukraine, the impact that sanctions on Russia are having, and the role of the U.S. moving forward.
‘Almost Dead,’ by VCU history professor, reveals how the urban Atlantic was shaped by Black lives
March 8, 2022
The book uses the words, thoughts and deeds of captives to reveal how urban environments in Anglo-America impacted and were affected by African descended people.
'Putin is not interested in peace.' VCU expert explains crisis in Ukraine
Feb. 24, 2022
Judyth Twigg, a professor in the Department of Political Science, says the potential implications of Russia’s actions are “enormous and wide-ranging.”
Two VCU researchers elected as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors
Feb. 14, 2022
Massimo Bertino and Martin Mangino were among 83 academic inventors from 41 institutions included in the academy’s 2022 class.
Patients undergoing treatment for cancer more susceptible to COVID-19 misinformation, study finds
Feb. 11, 2022
‘Understanding who is more likely to believe certain types of misinformation brings us closer to understanding why this is the case, which in turn may help us address this concerning issue.’
Meet the 5 interdisciplinary scholars who will be residential fellows this year at VCU’s Humanities Research Center
Jan. 19, 2022
The fellowship program provides faculty the opportunity to work on projects around a similar theme.