Celebrate the impact of VCU’s research
VCU Research Weeks celebrates the university's research and creative endeavors, highlighting its impact on society's challenges.
This April, join students, faculty and staff as they showcase groundbreaking discoveries and collaborative, transdisciplinary work.
Research Weeks 2025 featured in VCU News
Thursday, May 8, 2025
From potato chips to catheter tips, VCU College of Engineering students show off their creative solutions
The College of Engineering’s annual Capstone Design Expo highlights nearly 100 projects designed to have real-work impact.


Tuesday, April 22, 2025
In her short film based on Poe’s ‘Annabel Lee,’ VCUarts undergraduate finds inspiration from depression
Lily Elizabeth Dunlap embraces a semester of independent study, through which she adapted a poem with personal resonance – and found personal growth.


Monday, April 21, 2025
Symposiums this week showcase how students are rising stars in VCU’s vibrant research community
The graduate and undergraduate events display the breadth and depth of discovery on campus.


Friday, April 18, 2025
VCU research remains strong, growing – and ‘above all’ impactful, VP Rao says in annual address
‘This is not the time to slow down, but to continue and double down on what we are doing,’ he declares in his 2025 State of the Research presentation.


Tuesday, April 15, 2025
America’s smallest falcon captures the interest and insight of undergraduate researcher Kaylynn Breland
The environmental studies student embraces field work that has taken her straight into the nest.


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
VCU to celebrate innovations and breakthroughs during Research Weeks
‘More than ever, it is crucial that we take the time to celebrate the incredible research accomplishments and discoveries of our faculty, staff, students and postdocs,’ said P. Srirama Rao.

