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Class of 2021: Former Marine wants to help veterans who suffer from addiction
Nov. 18, 2021
Though an injury cut short her military career, Shae Gavit wants to carry out the oath she took to serve others.
To persuade college students to practice social distancing, scaring them into action isn’t enough
Nov. 9, 2021
A VCU-led study of students in 7 countries early in the pandemic finds that effective messages emphasized that social distancing would protect against COVID-19 and that it was something people could easily do.
Filmmaker, storyteller, neuroscientist: Charlotte Wincott’s latest project is a reflection of her many skills
Nov. 8, 2021
In “The Issue with Elvis,” the VCU grad’s many talents are on full display, as she weaves together a story about people, science and mental health in a way few others can.
Study discovers unique brain signature of intimate partner aggression
Oct. 14, 2021
VCU researchers used fMRI technology to observe the brain activity of romantic partners experiencing intimate partner aggression in real time.
CDC awards $6M grant to VCU to address youth violence in Richmond and beyond
Sept. 29, 2021
The grant is one of only five awarded nationally and designates VCU as one of the CDC’s Youth Violence Prevention Centers.
NIH awards $2M to study VCU program focused on reducing youth violence amid surge in gun injuries and death
Sept. 23, 2021
The program, Bridging the Gap, provides violently injured patients with a brief hospital-based intervention that aims to prevent retaliatory violence.
How understanding your child’s unique nature can make you a more effective parent
Sept. 9, 2021
VCU professor Danielle Dick’s new book, ‘The Child Code,’ helps parents adapt their parenting strategies to fit how their child is wired.
‘This is close to home for me’: Student veterans collect donations to aid Afghan refugees in Virginia
Sept. 8, 2021
Supplies from the ongoing campaign support refugees at Fort Lee and Fort Pickett.
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.