News
New book aims to help Black girls navigate predominantly white spaces, microaggressions
Sept. 2, 2021
The book, “Finding Her Voice: How Black Girls in White Spaces Can Speak Up and Live Their Truth,” is co-authored by VCU professor Faye Belgrave.
Massey researchers awarded $1.3M to examine impacts of e-cigarette flavor regulations on African American menthol smokers
Aug. 31, 2021
The research aims to find out whether having e-cigarette flavors available — particularly menthol — increases uptake of e-cigarettes and reduces menthol cigarette use.
Study identifies 579 genetic locations linked to anti-social behavior, alcohol use, opioid addiction and more
Aug. 26, 2021
The study, published today in the journal Nature Neuroscience, is one of the largest genome-wide association studies ever conducted.
Is revenge a dish best served cold? For most, ‘hot and ready’ is preferable, VCU study finds
Aug. 5, 2021
Across six experiments involving 1,500 participants, researchers found a clear and consistent preference for immediate revenge.
Analysis of school lunches suggests federal nutrition standards should be maintained, or strengthened
July 15, 2021
A new study led by VCU researchers examined nutrient composition of what children chose and what they actually ate through the National School Lunch Program.
$1.4M grant will support free behavioral health services to underserved youth
July 6, 2021
The grant will expand VCU’s Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative with a focus on rural and low-income minority youth and their families.
New scholarship will support students and honor a longtime LGBTQIA+ champion
June 23, 2021
The Dorothy Fillmore Scholarship will help VCU students actively engaged with the LGBTQIA+ community who face housing instability, food insecurity, tuition issues or other financial hurdles.
Want better sleep? Less fast food and screen time, and more physical activity may be key.
June 22, 2021
A new study led by VCU researchers sheds light on lifestyle factors associated with healthy and unhealthy sleep.
What was COVID-19’s impact on mental health, well-being and substance use early in the pandemic?
June 2, 2021
Research shows that those with a history of adverse childhood experiences were more likely to bear a heavier burden during the pandemic’s initial surge.
$2M grant to support programs for elementary school students at risk of social, behavioral, and emotional problems
May 28, 2021
The award, from the Institute of Education Sciences, will fund a four-year project co-led by researchers from VCU and the University of Minnesota.