The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors has announced that they will be hosting a workshop focused on enrollment and budget matters on April 11. The workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will be held at the VCU College…
Yi Wang, PhD, a postdoctoral associate (geriatrics) at Yale School of Medicine, has led a recent study alongside co-senior authors, Thomas Gill, MD, and Robert Becher, MD, to examine the…
Former Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier, is set to graduate with a doctorate in pharmacy from Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2024. Schrier’s journey from beauty queen to pharmacy student…
Three first-year University of Rochester students, Asad Shahab, Adam Bowen, and Michael Koomson, are set to help NASA study the sun’s corona as a total solar eclipse passes over Rochester,…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has implemented a new policy requiring medical providers to obtain written consent before conducting intimate examinations, particularly on patients under anesthesia. The…
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Provost Fotis Sotiropolous has unveiled draft final recommendations aimed at repositioning the university to enhance its efficiency, innovation, and academic appeal. Sotiropolous expressed confidence in the recommendations,…
In a new study of Syrian refugee families with small children, fathers viewed themselves as highly involved parents; their wives often begged to differ.The study, co-authored by Yale anthropologist Catherine…
Five individuals were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community and the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) at the 2024 Burnside Watstein Awards ceremony. The awards, named after…
Amid personal turmoil and challenges, George Richardson found solace and purpose in sports throughout his youth. The death of his parents and separation from his siblings marked a tumultuous journey…
A potential ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. is causing concerns for its more than 150 million users and the influencers and brands that rely…
The University of Rochester saw a vibrant array of activities and events in March 2024, captured in a series of captivating photos by J. Adam Fenster. From academic pursuits to…
Yale College has announced the admission of 2,146 applicants from a record applicant pool, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s history. The newly admitted students, selected from the largest…
Prominent history scholar, Edward Ayers, will be the keynote speaker at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Memory Studies Lab’s first public event on April 2. The event aims to introduce the lab…
Virginia Commonwealth University is gearing up to launch its first-ever Innovation Month in April, a celebration of creators, innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurship across the institution.”Innovation is at the heart of…
The Yale Peabody Museum reopened its doors to the public after a four-year renovation, offering a transformative experience for visitors. Sofi Robles, a fifth grader, expressed her amazement upon seeing…
In a world where sifting through extensive government reports can be a time-consuming and daunting task, a group of students from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and…
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine recently held its Match Day event, where graduating students eagerly learned which specialties and hospitals they had matched to for their residency training.…
A family of Pteranodon sternbergi, winged reptiles from the Late Cretaceous, has taken up permanent residence in the entrance lobby of the newly renovated Yale Peabody Museum. The life-sized models…
NBC White House correspondent and Virginia Commonwealth University alum, Aaron Gilchrist, recently shared his insights with students during a Q&A session at his alma mater. Gilchrist emphasized the importance of…
New research from the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) has found that pregnancy may accelerate aging, but with a surprising twist. The study, published in Cell Metabolism, reveals that while…
VCUarts alum and muralist Emily Herr has brought a burst of visual flair to the Shafer Court Dining Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. The colorful addition to Richmond’s mural scene,…
Irvine, Calif., March 21, 2024 – A University of California, Irvine-led study has revealed groundbreaking insights into the origins of birth defects, offering new possibilities for early detection and prevention…
The University of Rochester has named Andrea Tompkins Wright as the inaugural associate vice president for real estate, portfolio management, and planning. Wright, an attorney and leader with over 15…
An optics professor explains how eclipse glasses protect your eyes from the sun’s light during an eclipse. Properly protecting your eyes during a solar eclipse is crucial for avoiding long-term…
Eckart Frahm, a renowned expert on the Assyrian Empire, has been appointed as the John M. Musser Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University. Frahm’s expertise and…
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