Electrical and computer engineering alumni Athira Varma Jayakumar receives VCU Alumni’s 10 Under 10 award
Athira Varma Jayakumar (M.S.’20), a senior software engineer at DISTek Integration Inc., is an innovative leader in autonomous vehicles and safety-critical technologies that are advancing the future of mining and heavy equipment automation.
Five recent graduates receive prestigious Fulbright awards for the 2025-26 academic year
The selections continue VCU’s upward trend of honorees in the federal cultural exchange program.
VCU Engineering alumni to deliver 2025 commencement address
Bentley Chan, PE, MBA, director of public utilities for Henrico County, will deliver the keynote address at Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering’s 2025 commencement ceremony, alongside remarks from two recent graduates, Jesseanne Lichtenberg and Darrell Otoo.
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.
A year-end review of students and alums who earned prestigious scholarships through the National Scholarship Office
Recipients represent a variety of fields and backgrounds, and their scholarships will provide invaluable opportunities to deepen their studies, gain new perspectives and grow in their fields.
Class of 2024: Jonathan Lundquist didn’t have to look far for inspiration that led to three degrees from VCU
The Navy veteran saw his wife’s perseverance, and his Ph.D. in engineering marks another milestone in their journey.
How I found my research: Bao Chau harnesses cutting-edge tools in hopes of improving medication access
Chau said, ‘Witnessing the hardships around the world and experiencing them firsthand is my motivation to advance pharmaceutical research and improve the quality of life for as many people as possible.’
VCU doctor honors mentor with endowed scholarship
Woon Chow, M.D. and his wife, Sadia Sayeed, M.D. made a generous gift to support biomedical engineering students on their path to medical school.
Four VCU students and two recent alums selected for prestigious National Science Foundation funding
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports their advancement in STEM disciplines.
Meet Abbey Stanzione, alumni engagement officer for the VCU College of Engineering
Development and Alumni Relations at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) recently expanded its team with the addition of a new role: the alumni engagement officer (AEO). The AEOs help boost alumni involvement and support through planning and executing dynamic programming for VCU’s colleges and schools.
