Watermarking AI-generated text for transparency, provenance and safety
In a Q&A on AI text watermarking, cybersecurity expert Dr. Hong-Sheng Zhou explores how Anthropic embeds cryptographic signals into Claude’s output to improve transparency, AI provenance, and content safety.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.