Community engagement has been central to VCU’s mission since the university’s founding in 1968.

In the news: Menopause hormone therapy may have heart benefits, GLP-1 prescriptions for under 12s rise, patients trust fake reviews and more.

Cancer

Timing of initiation and race appear to play a role in who may benefit

A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Pittsburgh provides pivotal insights into one of the most debated questions in women's health: How does hormone therapy for menopause symptoms affect cardiovascular disease risk when used in peri- or early postmenopause?

Farnese Motto, a Ph.D. student studying social and behavioral sciences, was accepted into the This Is Public Health (TIPH) Ambassador program for the academic year 2026-27.

As a new academic year begins, the progress and the commitment are growing for safe travel on both campuses.

Research & Innovation, Prevention , Leadership

From robotics and AI to healthcare and business, the academic programs reflect the evolving workforce and promote experiential learning for students.

Rose McMullen graduated with her Master of Public Health from VCU’s School of Public Health in May 2026. Earlier that spring, she presented her capstone project on a topic she’s actively invested in:…

Ahead of construction of a new School of Dentistry building and a proposed inpatient tower, a number of important changes are on the horizon.

Dean Monica Swahn reflects on the School of Public Health’s growing momentum, VCU’s collaborative strengths and a vision for public health that is local, global and ready for the future.

A survey of oncology clinicians and cancer survivors revealed discordance in their perceptions of and attitudes toward medical cannabis.Clinicians exhibited greater awareness about the risks…

Prevention

Research & Innovation

By Sara McCloskey People across the country have witnessed the devastation caused by wildfires in Canada, the West Coast and the Hawaiian island of Maui. These fires not only change the landscape but…

In May, Monica Swahn, Ph.D., M.P.H., dean of the VCU School of Public Health; Askar Chukmaitov, Ph.D., associate professor of Health Policy and director of the VCU Bolashak International Scholarship…

Inspired by her son’s journey with hearing loss, Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH, is leading groundbreaking research to identify and eliminate communication barriers faced by deaf and…