Celebrate the impact of VCU’s research and innovation
Research Weeks in the news
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The new VCU Annual Research Impact Awards recognize 10 honorees
The inaugural VCU-ARIA ceremony honored outstanding academic and scientific research achievements by faculty and postdoctoral fellows, celebrating discoveries and innovative research that is improving society.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Tracheotomy device – and the amazing story behind it – inspires VCU engineering students
The annual Capstone Design Expo highlights how College of Engineering seniors focus on real-world impact.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Research Weeks keynote address to focus on AI’s role in reshaping higher education and research
Alex Goryachev is an experienced AI expert and innovation strategist.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Students find inspiration during renowned research conference’s visit to Richmond
Nearly 500 VCU undergrads shared their research during the three-day National Conference on Undergraduate Research, which drew a record-setting 5,000-plus students from across the U.S.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Meet seven of the nearly 500 VCU students who presented their research this week at a prestigious conference
Undergrads from a range of disciplines explain their research, what attracted them to it and what participating in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research meant to them.
Friday, April 10, 2026
VCU aims to be ‘not just a national, but an international hub’ for research, VP Rao says in annual address
Rao highlighted VCU’s research growth and some notable faculty contributions while championing the university’s bold new goal to reach $1 billion in sponsored research funding.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
VCU to host National Conference on Undergraduate Research this month
More than 4,000 students nationwide will present projects at the flagship event.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Research Weeks to celebrate VCU’s culture of discovery and innovation
The annual event will provide a platform for the university’s student, postdoctoral and faculty researchers, and this year will include VCU and Richmond serving as hosts of the prestigious National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
