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VCU Survey: Richmonders are sad and unhappy with schools post-COVID, but things could get better

I wonder if this number is really high, and it’ll come down in the next round,” the researcher opined on the 63% of the population who were unhappy with K-12 education. read more

VCU to test emergency alert systems with sirens, text messages, emails and more

VCU Alert emergency text and email subscribers will receive a reminder that the test is about to begin. More messages will be sent out at the start of the test and after it has concluded. read more

Why are so few former Virginia inmates receiving treatment for substance abuse disorders?

Based on VCU's research, Cunningham said getting an inmate medication-based treatment through Medicaid while they're awaiting release could prevent overdoses or reentry into a jail or prison. read more

VCU doctor warns about ‘extreme’ tick season in Virginia

Dr. Richard Marconi has studied ticks and the diseases they carry for decades. He first joined VCU’s School of Medicine back in 1994. read more

🌊 The Current: News from around the state

The driver charged with striking and killing a VCU student who was crossing the street in January 2023 was acquitted of an involuntary manslaughter charge, but found guilty for reckless driving and ... read more

New VCU sustainability plan met with concern, hope

VCU released its draft of the ONE VCU Sustainability Plan on Feb. 20, with the goal of supporting the well-being of future generations. The plan is being developed by a team of faculty, students and ... read more

VCU’s pedestrian safety campaign one year later

Following the deaths of two VCU students in traffic accidents in the past two years, the VCU police department responded with a campaign to promote pedestrian, cyclist and driver safety in 2023. read more

VCU president addresses FAFSA delay issues

Keina Drageset was one of four people charged with conspiracy to distribute causing death, a charge that comes with a mandatory 20 year prison sentence if convicted. Each year, millions of ... read more