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Arts alum is blurring historical lines with ‘Great Force’

Ten years after graduating from VCU, Amber Esseiva is curating her first solo show at the Institute for Contemporary Art.

VCU will lead $50M study of traumatic brain injuries in military personnel

The Long-term Impact of Military-relevant Brain Injury Consortium (LIMBIC) will study the ongoing health impacts of combat concussions, such as those from blasts, bullets and hand-to-hand fighting as well as vehicle accidents, sports injuries and falls.

Alumna is exploring the relationship between sleep and how the mind works

While completing a doctorate in clinical psychology, Amma Agyemang, Ph.D. (M.S.'12/H&S; Ph.D.'16/H&S), developed an interest in the effects that chronic medical conditions have on sleep and cognitive functioning.

Edward Peeples, longtime VCU professor and tireless social justice advocate, dies

Ed Peeples conducted extensive research in issues of social justice and was a civil rights advocate who was involved in a variety of human rights reforms in Virginia.

Entertainment powered by alumni producer

Jennifer Osaki (B.F.A.’17/A) is a New York-based video producer for Thrillist, an online media website covering food, drink, travel and entertainment. She recently took over the VCU Alumni Instagram account to show us the latest trends and stories from around the world.

Brandcenter alumni bring home accolades for New York Times ad campaign

“The Truth is Worth It” campaign takes viewers into the effort that goes into reporting important and impactful stories.

Design expert Amir Berbić named dean of VCUarts in Qatar

Amir Berbic, a design expert who has worked in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, has been appointed dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, effective Aug. 1.

Professor receives U.S. government’s highest honor bestowed to early career scientists and engineers

Katharine Moore Tibbetts, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry in the College of Humanities and Sciences, is a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

David Ashton’s retro-cool ballpark changed baseball forever

David Ashton delivered designs for a baseball stadium so unique that franchise owners around the country were soon clamoring for one just like it.

Pediatric oncology nurse named Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year in Virginia

Jenn Brigle said being named the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year in Virginia is meaningful because of her work with children.

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