Q&A with the Dean: Engineering Education in the Age of Physical AI
In this Q&A, VCU College of Engineering Dean Azim Eskandarian discusses the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering—a first-of-its-kind, hands-on program in Virginia.
VCU College of Engineering climbs 10 ranks in U.S. News and World Report undergraduate program ratings
Rising 10 ranks in the U.S. News and World Report listing of top undergraduate engineering programs, the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering now stands at 102 in the nation. The university itself is among the nation’s top 100 public schools and a top 100 best value school for in-state students.
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.
