Summer research gives students valuable hands-on experience through REU sites at the VCU College of Engineering
The VCU College of Engineering’s REU programs provide undergraduates with hands-on research, professional mentorship, and skill-building workshops across cutting-edge fields like pharmaceutical engineering and digital forensics.
Cybersecurity Team at VCU Earns U.S. Cyber Command Hunter Award for Critical Infrastructure Research
A Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) cybersecurity research team is earning national recognition for tackling one of the biggest challenges facing critical infrastructure: protecting the industrial computers that keep essential systems running.
Eleven new faculty join VCU College of Engineering for the 2026 fall semester
With expertise ranging from artificial intelligence to automation to nuclear energy systems, ten new faculty members will start at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering this fall.
VCU College of Engineering hosts RITS 2026 Summer Camp from July 20-24
The program will introduce artificial intelligence to students 13 and older through hands-on labs, collaborative challenges and real-world applications.
New initiative to reduce food waste, increase composting at VCU and VCU Health
The Food Rescue and Composting initiative aims to reduce an estimated more than 120,000 pounds of food waste.
New Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering launches at VCU College of Engineering in fall of 2026
The degree path addresses the growing demand for interdisciplinary experience needed in advanced AI and automation industries.
Undergraduate Claire Maye accelerates future opportunities through Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science program
VCU student Claire Maye is fast-tracking her career by pursuing a B.A. in Computer Science, allowing her to balance technical skills with political science while beginning an early master’s degree.
Class of 2026: Kel Raphael finds harmony at both piano and computer keyboards
The senior has excelled in pursuit of degrees in the School of the Arts and the College of Engineering.
Class of 2026: Joseph Lin brings computing power to cancer research
The College of Engineering student joined a School of Pharmacy faculty expert in taking AI from ‘Bench to Bedside.’
Software Engineering Center at VCU aims to train engineers that build robust, long-lived applications
VCU’s new Software Engineering Center, backed by $3.5 million from the NSF, focuses on building robust, long-lived AI and software solutions for critical industries like healthcare through global research collaborations.
