VCU again among nation’s top 100 universities for patents
For the third time in four years, Virginia Commonwealth University ranked among the top 100 U.S. universities for utility patents, securing 16 patents in 2025 to reach the No. 88 spot.
National Academy of Inventors welcomes five VCU College of Engineering researchers
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) recently inducted five Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering researchers as senior members. Chosen for their innovative engineering contributions, the honorees are recognized as visionary inventors whose groundbreaking research and patented technologies are driving meaningful societal and economic advancements across the national innovation landscape.
Class of 2024: Engineering student Lineth Perez saw a land of opportunity in the U.S. – and seized the opportunity at VCU
Learning the language and earning a scholarship, Colombia native completes her master’s degree and is now working toward her Ph.D.
Two VCU Engineering alums and one student researcher receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Two VCU Engineering alums, and one three-year undergraduate member of a VCU Engineering lab, have received recognition in the highly prestigious National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The program recognizes outstanding students pursuing research-based graduate degrees in the U.S. in disciplines supported by the NSF.
VCU celebrates 179 faculty members awarded promotion and tenure in 2020
Virginia Commonwealth University on Monday celebrated and congratulated the 179 faculty members who were awarded promotion or tenure in 2020 in recognition of their academic and career accomplishments, their service to the university and community, and their dedication to student success.
Faculty members receive promotions and tenure
The following faculty members have received promotions and tenure. These take effect July 1, 2020.
VCU Engineering’s 2020-21 VCU Undergraduate Research Fellows and mentors
A number of VCU Engineering undergraduates and faculty mentors will receive funding through VCU’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) for collaborative research projects during the summer and upcoming academic year.
