College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University Receives ABET Accreditation
Undergraduate programs at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering were recently reaccredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). This distinction assures VCU College of Engineering programs meet standards that produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields.
Lipid Nanoparticle Summer: REU student aids research into delivery methods for bone-related medical treatments
Biomedical engineering student Ila Hales spent summer expanding her research expertise as part of the College of Engineering’s summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.
VCU College of Engineering students partner with the School of Medicine to solve global health problems
ACCESS Vertically Integrated Project gathers students from many disciplines to improve healthcare availability
New Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Chair, Arvind Agarwal, Ph.D., joins VCU College of Engineering
From education to research and administration, Agarwal brings more than 20 years of experience and joins VCU Engineering from FIU
Department of Computer Science at VCU College of Engineering welcomes new chair, Kemal Akkaya, Ph.D.
Akkaya joins VCU Engineering from FIU, bringing more than 20 years of networking and cybersecurity experience to the college
The VCU College of Engineering recognizes faculty and staff with 2025 Dean’s Excellence Awards
The Dean’s Excellence Awards Program recognizes faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves in areas crucial to upholding the mission and values of Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) College of Engineering.
College of Engineering researchers develop technology to increase production of biologic pharmaceuticals for diabetes treatment
Chemical and Life Science Engineering Professor Michael “Pete” Peters, Ph.D., is investigating more efficient ways to manufacture biologic pharmaceuticals using a radial flow bioreactor he developed.
Department of Defense completes $17.8 million award to Convergence Lab Initiative for collaborative research and Specialized STEM development
A final disbursement of $8.8 million completes the $17.8 million grant awarded by the Department of Defense (DoD) to Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Convergence Lab Initiative (CLI). The funding allows CLI to continue advancing research in the areas of quantum and photonic devices, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, neuromorphic computing, arts and biomedical science.
National Science Foundation award funds development of experiential learning program to address shortage of AI professionals in healthcare
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a $750,000 grant to Rodrigo Spínola, Ph.D., computer science associate professor, to support the development of “living labs” for undergraduates at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering.
VCU College of Engineering departments all climb in U.S. News and World Report graduate program rankings
Departments at VCU Engineering continue to rise in the rankings, with the biomedical engineering and online engineering master’s program noted as top performers in 2025 and qualifying for a badge from the publication.