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Sponsored Content: Top Richmond Young Professionals Join in the Fight to Cure Cystic Fibrosis
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Sponsored Content: VCU leads Virginia in supporting military families. But the cost is rising unsustainably
VCU is seeking state funding to help fund the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program amid significantly growing participation. 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,… Read more »
Sponsored Content: How a new VCU School of Dentistry building would benefit Virginia
Lyndon Cooper, dean of the school, outlines how patients and communities statewide will benefit alongside students, faculty and researchers. 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… Read more »
Sponsored Content: Venture Richmond adds a drone-based virtual tour program to its website
Offering unrivaled insight into Downtown Richmond, Virginia, Venture Richmond recently added a drone-based virtual tour program to its website. The tour platform, created by Vistity, serves as a virtual gateway to Downtown Richmond, allowing users to embark on immersive tours and explore the economic landscape from the comfort of their screens. Venture Richmond… Read more »
Sponsored Content: Meredith Weiss, VCU’s vice president for administration, named interim vice president for finance and chief financial officer
In both roles, she serves as a strategic advisor to President Michael Rao, leading university financial, business and administrative operations. Virginia Commonwealth University has announced the appointment of Meredith Weiss, Ph.D., as interim vice president for finance and chief financial officer. As interim CFO, Weiss has a wide range of responsibilities, including oversight of enterprise-wide… Read more »
Sponsored Content: FREIGHT RAIL. THE ECONOMIC ENGINE THAT COULD.
Name this state: In 2023, it enjoyed double-digit growth in the construction, retail and information technology sectors1. It’s home to the nation’s third fastest growing technology hub2. And with over $728 billion in goods and services3, it’s the 13th largest economy in the U.S.4 If you said Virginia, you’re right. And helping to deliver… Read more »
Sponsored Content: How a new VCU School of Dentistry building would benefit Virginia
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 »
Sponsored Content: Retatrutide ‘wiped out’ fat in liver of obese patients
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 »
Sponsored Content: VCU Health workforce programs help young adults with employment
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 »
Sponsored Content: Celebrating VCU’s “best year ever”
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 »