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.
Beyond the Finish Line: VCU students engineer safer supports for winter para-athletes
A team of four seniors designed a real-world, high-performance residual limb warmer for winter para-athletes, winning them third place at the nonprofit “Project S.E.R.V.E.” Annual National Design Competition.
Tracheotomy device – and the amazing story behind it – inspires VCU engineering students
VCU engineering students developed a sensor-guided automatic tracheotomy prototype inspired by Kathy Crockett’s harrowing survival story, aiming to provide a safer, more precise emergency airway solution for life-threatening situations.
How I found my research: Grayson Jacey seeks to help make important medicines more accessible
The junior, who says ‘there is always something new to learn,’ has engaged in research projects at VCU, in private industry and in India and Germany.
Graduating seniors share how clubs helped build community and create opportunity at the VCU College of Engineering
Graduating seniors at VCU’s College of Engineering share how leadership roles in organizations like BMES and NSBE fostered community, provided research opportunities, and built essential foundations for their future careers.
Meet seven of the nearly 500 VCU students who presented their research this week at a prestigious conference
Nearly 500 VCU students recently presented diverse projects at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, showcasing innovative work in dance, biology, engineering, and the arts at this prestigious national gathering.
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.’
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.
