By John Wallace VCU School of Dentistry As the only dental school in the state, the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry plays a critical role in educating the next generation of dental professionals and supporting the oral health of communities across the commonwealth. VCU is seeking to build a new home for the School of Dentistry on… Read more »
Innovative surgical procedure expected to expand pool of eligible living donors. Surgeons at VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center are using an innovative, less-invasive robotic liver procurement procedure to expand the pool of eligible living liver donors. As the number of people registered and waiting for a liver nears 11,000, this represents a critical breakthrough in matching… Read more »
By David Oglethorpe Virginia Commonwealth University is the winner of the 11th annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity Talent award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. The award recognizes exemplary initiatives in education and workforce development. Announced during the association’s annual meeting today, VCU’s submission was lauded by the APLU for its “particularly innovative… Read more »
By A.J. Hostetler More than 85% of obese participants with fatty liver disease in a clinical trial of the experimental drug retatrutide reduced their liver fat to the point where they would no longer be classified as having fatty liver disease, according to the Virginia Commonwealth University hepatologist leading the sub-study. Arun Sanyal, M.D., director… Read more »
By Olivia Trani Leaders in education, science and policy emphasize the connections among innovation, access and student achievement. Making the “spark for STEM possible for every child,” a panel at Virginia Commonwealth University on Dec. 8 highlighted how science and technology education will shape tomorrow’s workforce – and how teachers, schools and parents must work together… Read more »
By Mike Porter Building on last year’s entrance into the top 50, Virginia Commonwealth University is now the 47th-ranked public research university in the United States. Reported by the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development fiscal year 2022 survey, VCU’s $406.9 million in research expenditures represents a 12% increase on the previous year’s efforts… Read more »
In a typical day, Angel Glenn, a 22-year-old certified medical assistant in the VCU Health neurology department, makes sure patients get their medication refills and forms sent to the correct doctor. Her duties also include checking over patients’ referrals – ensuring they are processed correctly – and scheduling medical visits. Glenn always knew she would… Read more »
As we wrap up the semester, I’m excited to share good news. Recently Virginia Commonwealth University announced that we have risen to 47 in the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s rankings of public research universities. We’ve exceeded our goal to be in the top 50! This NSF ranking is a testament to VCU’s commitment to research… Read more »
By Brian McNeill Marisa Colon attends Virginia Commonwealth University through the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, which covers the cost of tuition and fees for spouses and children of military service members who were killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or 90% or more disabled as a result of their military service. For her, Colon… Read more »
Honoring the best in business to inspire the next in business Junior Achievement of Central Virginia is a nonprofit that helps inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. This is accomplished through programs that focus on smart money management, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. The organization works with schools and nonprofit partners… Read more »
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