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A frog and six newly-hatched chickadees share a bird box

Interspecies roommates gain seven more

May 7, 2025

Newly-hatched Chickadees make the nesting box a full house.

Group of Ph.D. students standing on a stairs for a group photo

Integrative Life Sciences Research Showcase features doctoral student research

May 5, 2025

The annual presentation and poster session is part of VCU Research Weeks

Uncommon Hero - Dr. Matt Balazik

VCU's "UNCOMMON Heroes" series features Matt Balazik, Ph.D.

April 17, 2025

Balazik helps restore the Atlantic sturgeon population in the James River, but also influences international conservation strategies.

Frogs and six chickadee eggs share a birdbox

The cost of housing goes interspecies: Skyrocketing rents bring biodiverse tenants

April 17, 2025

One nesting spot is the home to more than just feathered residents.

Three people standing for a photo

BNFOthon immerses students into the world of bioinformatics for an up-close look into the future of science and technology

April 15, 2025

Student hackers completed 13 team projects within 24 hours for the VCU annual event.

VCU undergraduate student Kaylynn Breland spent last summer break studying American kestrels in Highland County. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

America’s smallest falcon captures the interest and insight of undergraduate researcher Kaylynn Breland

April 15, 2025

The environmental studies student embraces field work that has taken her straight into the nest.

Prepared meals that haven’t been consumed are being distributed to the new Ram Fridges, which serve food-insecure students on campus. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Dining Services has a full menu of projects focused on sustainability

April 9, 2025

From simple composting to high-tech tracking of food waste and reusable containers, VCU’s meal team is refining its operational recipe.

Abby Bressette said she has gained confidence in herself as a scientist through her undergraduate research experiences. (Contributed photo)

How I found my research: Abby Bressette seeks a richer understanding of the natural world

April 8, 2025

The environmental studies major and burgeoning birder has already participated in research projects tackling such topics as warblers, caterpillars, invasive species and coastal restoration through both VCU and the NSF.

Three people sit on a canoe in the water, one holding a bird

Applications are open for 2025 summer internships at VCU Rice Rivers Center

March 24, 2025

The annual Summer@Rice program provides ecological field experiences for students.

The new School of Life Sciences and Sustainability will administer and oversee biological, environmental, life and sustainability sciences academic programming, research and other relevant initiatives at VCU. (File photo)

VCU establishes School of Life Sciences and Sustainability

March 24, 2025

Emphasizing solutions-focused faculty collaboration and student learning, the new school in the College of Humanities and Sciences will combine VCU Life Sciences and the Department of Biology.