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.
From VCU to UGA: How mentorship inspired a VCU engineer to pursue a career in academia
Racheida Lewis, Ph.D., a 2013 Virginia Commonwealth University electrical engineering graduate, credits her alma mater with providing the foundation for her career as an assistant professor at the University of Georgia.
Biomedical Engineering Society names Priscilla Hwang, Ph.D. as a rising star
Priscilla Hwang, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been named a Rising Star by the Cell and Molecular Bioengineering Special Interest Group (CMBE SIG) within the Biomedical Engineering Society.
Vertically Integrated Projects provide VCU College of Engineering students with supportive environment for developing real-world skills
Experiential learning allows students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. Employers value this and 94% believe internships are valuable in identifying future employees, according to a 2021 study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
U.S. News and World Report ranks VCU Engineering online graduate program among best in nation
Jumping 30 spots to be ranked 22 by U.S. News and World Report, the online Master’s program in the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has demonstrated great success with working professionals.
Printing a sustainable future: Additive manufacturing reduces waste and improves supply chain resilience for magnet production
Radhika Barua, Ph.D., mechanical and nuclear engineering assistant professor, is paving the way to a sustainable future. Her research will transform magnet manufacturing, replacing the costly, energy-intensive processes for producing traditional rare-earth magnets.
Nuclear science summer program gives students introduction to isotope production and radiochemistry
Undergraduate students from Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University and Virginia Union University recently completed an intensive summer immersion program in nuclear science.
College of Engineering faculty among world’s most-cited researchers, according to Stanford University study
A study from Elsevier BV, based at Stanford University, finds 20 Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering faculty are in the world's top 2% of most-cited researchers in 2023. This represents 23% of VCU Engineering faculty being recognized among the most influential researchers in their respective fields.
A summer of discovery: Students explore research careers through several REU site at the VCU College of Engineering
At the VCU College of Engineering, over fifty students participated in one of several summer REU programs.
Demystifying aerosols: Laleh Golshahi, Ph.D., applies mechanical engineering principles to create personalized pharmaceutical treatments for patients
Self-described “aerosol nerd,” Laleh Golshahi, Ph.D., Engineering Foundation professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering, studies the human respiratory system to improve pharmaceutical aerosol technology. She is a pioneer in the development of personalized airway models for testing delivery systems like nebulizers, inhalers and nasal sprays.
