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VCU tied at No. 72 among best public universities in U.S. News ranking

Sept. 23, 2025

Five undergraduate programs also are cited in the 2026 report, and VCU is in the top 100 of Best Colleges for Veterans.

Peter Zucker, Ph.D., (M.S. ’81, Ph.D. ’83) is paying it forward with gratitude

Sept. 22, 2025

The Department of Psychology alumnus reflects on his educational journey, its influence on his career in organization attunement and the joy of helping current students

Alumni Q+A: Stephanie Violante, Ph.D., (M.S. ’18, Ph.D. ’23) utilizes her training from VCU to treat childhood anxiety

Sept. 16, 2025

The Department of Psychology and CREATE Lab alumna works to support and empower children.

Heather Jones, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology, co-directs the Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative. (Contributed photo)

VCU professor awarded two grants totaling $3.6M to help build the behavioral health workforce

Sept. 16, 2025

VCU’s Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative serves both patients in need and future counselors.

VCU announces recipients of 2025 faculty awards for scholarship, teaching excellence

Sept. 10, 2025

Interim Provost Beverly J. Warren today announced 30 winners of VCU’s National/International Recognition Awards and 25 winners of the Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Awards.

Krystal Zelaya, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, is wearing a special keepsake for the ceremony: A graduation stole decorated by the dozens of children she has helped nurture as a child care aide on campus. (Photo by Anthony Cardenas)

Class of 2025: Many, many thumbs-up for aspiring teacher Krystal Zelaya

May 9, 2025

The VCU Health child care aide’s graduation gear will feature the colorful handiwork of her young charges.

VCU undergraduates awarded Gilman Scholarships for 2025

May 6, 2025

The federal program supports study abroad for students with financial need.

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Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study

April 15, 2025

The four, who have ties to the Honors College, will pursue programs related to diplomacy and science.

Jarrod Reisweber (third from left) shakes hands with Sen. Tim Kaine during a visit to Washington, D.C., to showcase The Retreat, a VR program to address mental health and substance use disorders in veterans. They are joined by (from left) Mark Lambert, Dale DeJarnette, Ginna Lambert and Raquel Reisweber. (Photo by Carly Katz)

VCU inventor gives lawmakers a look at the virtual reality treatment that is serving veterans’ mental health

April 4, 2025

To help combat addiction, Jarrod Reisweber’s high-tech, self-directed therapy extends the impact of professional care.

The Academy Awards will be held on March 2. (Getty Images)

At the movies: Professors review Oscar-nominated films through the lens of their expertise

Feb. 27, 2025

Ahead of the Academy Awards, professors discuss what worked – or didn’t – in five of the 2025 nominees.