Category results for: academic innovation

Accelerating AI expertise: How VCU is leading AI through transdisciplinary collaboration

Faculty, staff and industry experts recently gathered to help shape VCU’s AI future at the Convergence AI Accelerator Workshop. The event explored AI applications across business, data science, education and healthcare. The workshop highlighted the potential for AI to transform multiple sectors while maintaining an ethical and responsible approach. 

 Provost’s Monthly Academic Report (Oct. 2025)

Virginia Commonwealth University’s October 2025 Academic Report highlights transformative faculty-led initiatives, national recognition for online learning, and groundbreaking research in health, psychology, and violence prevention. With record-breaking COACHE survey engagement, VCU is advancing interdisciplinary collaboration, inclusive scholarship, and mentorship across career stages.

Convergence Labs: Launching VCU’s Next Horizon

VCU’s Convergence Labs initiative launches a university-wide effort to foster interdisciplinary research, experiential learning, and community impact. With three enterprise themes—AI, Neurosciences, and Health Outcomes—this signature program reflects VCU’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and preparing students for the future of work. Led by nationally recognized faculty and supported by hundreds of contributors across campus, Convergence Labs marks a bold shift in how higher education structures discovery and engagement.

Welcome to the Fall 2024 semester!

Dear VCU Faculty and Staff: This month marked the third anniversary of my appointment as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at VCU. Thanks to you, these past three years have been the most exciting and rewarding of my career. Yet, I promise you that our best days are yet to come. Together, […]