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.
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.
Azim Eskandarian, D.Sc., joins the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The nomination acknowledges Eskandarian’s impact on engineering education and the intelligent and autonomous vehicle industry.
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 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.
Class of 2026: Victoria Garcia jumps from bachelor’s to doctorate
Despite her relative youth, Garcia has thrived in the Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering, embracing research and a fellowship at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Biomedical engineering alumni Woon Chow, M.D., Ph.D. to deliver 2026 commencement address at the VCU College of Engineering
VCU College of Engineering alumnus Woon Chow, M.D., Ph.D., will deliver the 2026 commencement keynote, celebrating the school's 30th anniversary and its largest graduating class of over 500 students.
FIRST Robotics Day at the VCU College of Engineering champions STEM education
The VCU College of Engineering celebrated FIRST Robotics Day on March 31, 2026, highlighting a 26-year commitment to STEM education through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and new academic initiatives like the robotics minor.
VCU College of Engineering Dean Azim Eskandarian, D.Sc., named Fellow of The Society of Automotive Engineers International
Azim Eskandarian, Dean of the VCU College of Engineering, has been named an SAE International Fellow, recognizing his 40-year career in autonomous vehicle safety, crashworthiness, and leadership in mobility engineering.
Brandon Price, Ph.D.: Connecting innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership in the Engineering Management master’s program
Price, a veteran biopharma leader and entrepreneur, teaches VCU engineering students how to bridge the gap between technical innovation and real-world business leadership through practical, decision-driven entrepreneurship education.
