Robotics and autonomous systems program at VCU College of Engineering receives $1 million of Community Project Funding
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan presented $1 million in Community Project Funding to the VCU College of Engineering to establish a new lab supporting Virginia’s first B.S. in Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering.
Watermarking AI-generated text for transparency, provenance and safety
In a Q&A on AI text watermarking, cybersecurity expert Dr. Hong-Sheng Zhou explores how Anthropic embeds cryptographic signals into Claude’s output to improve transparency, AI provenance, and content safety.
Little Ram Pantries receive upgraded technology to help address student food insecurity
New sensors can show the inventory of each location and help monitor usage while preserving privacy.
Driven to close the gender gap in heart research, VCU student takes next step toward a Ph.D.
For Simone Chapman, a summer internship is about more than research — it's a step toward improving heart health for women.
VCU to celebrate 15 notable alums at biennial Alumni Stars event
Honorees will be recognized at an Oct. 9 event at the Science Museum of Virginia.
Summer Internships: Leah Jones helps increase transformer production for the Eaton Corporation
During her Eaton Corporation internship, electrical and computer engineering student Leah Jones created new quality inspection checklists across subassembly lines to boost static transfer switch transformer production efficiency.
Summer Internships: Marcelle Jones learns from NASA engineers at the Langley Research Center
VCU engineering student Marcelle Jones interned at NASA’s Langley Research Center, designing conceptual architecture for a lunar nuclear reactor—a project now being refined for publication in an academic journal.
Engineered to last: How Robbie and Sinoun Staples went from students to engineers to a quarter century of marriage
After meeting as engineering students at Virginia Commonwealth University, Robbie and Sinoun built a life and successful careers together, reflecting on how VCU’s program shaped their 25-year marriage and legacy.
Summer Internships: Henry Hertzler learns about safety and compliance with Dominion Energy
VCU engineering student Henry Hertzler gained hands-on experience during his Dominion Energy internship, learning the importance of safety, effective communication, and regulatory compliance within the nuclear energy industry.
Fall 2026 VCU College of Engineering faculty promotions
Congratulations to the newly promoted and tenured faculty at the VCU College of Engineering! Join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements and dedication to academic excellence this Fall 2026.
