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Chemistry major Ashlee Blankenship has charted her own path at VCU, serving on the board of the university’s American Chemical Society student affiliate organization. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2024: After initial misgivings, Ashlee Blankenship found VCU offered a perfect formula for success

Dec. 9, 2024

The chemistry major has promoted science and, inspired by an internship overseas, hopes to promote women’s health as a physician assistant.

The annual graduate poster symposium was held in the new STEM building this past August 26

Dec. 4, 2024

Our graduate student have been working on research while earning their degrees, and the annual poster symposium allows them a chance to present their research.

From turkey and stuffing to mashed potatoes and green beans, international students and scholars – joined by some peers from the United States – sampled holiday classics. (Photo by Amelia Heymann)

Students and scholars from across the globe come together for Thanksgiving dinner at VCU

Nov. 21, 2024

The annual gathering from the Global Education Office has become its own popular tradition on campus.

A year-end review of students and alums who earned prestigious scholarships through the National Scholarship Office

Nov. 11, 2024

Recipients represent a variety of fields and backgrounds, and their scholarships will provide invaluable opportunities to deepen their studies, gain new perspectives and grow in their fields.

a professor teaching a large class full of students who are taking notes

The chemistry department is searching for a General Chemistry Assistant Professor & an Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry Assistant Professor

Oct. 31, 2024

Come join our team and work with us in the VCU Chemistry department

Ka Un Lao, Ph.D., an assistant professor in VCU’s Department of Chemistry, is one of four spring 2025 winners of ACS COMP’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Award. (Photo contributed by Ka Un Lao)

Chemistry professor Ka Un Lao becomes first to earn three prestigious awards from American Chemical Society

Oct. 16, 2024

Lao’s most recent honor, the junior faculty award, recognizes his work in computational chemistry, which could propel molecular design and drug development.

Ava Beaudin, a junior at VCU, learned about platinum therapeutics for ovarian and pancreatic cancers during a recent internship. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Chemistry major Ava Beaudin embraces the lab and the language

Oct. 7, 2024

The junior and aspiring doctor sees her recent summer internship in cancer research as a lesson in communication.

CHS announces the retirement of Sally Hunnicutt

Sept. 3, 2024

Sally served in the dean's office for four years, and was a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, where she also served as associate chair.

(Left to right) Xuewei Wang, Ph.D., William L. Dewey, Ph.D., Shelli Fowler, Ph.D., VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D., Marcie S. Wright, Ph.D., Yan Zhang, Ph.D. and Charlene D. Crawley, Ph.D. (Photo by Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

42nd annual Faculty Convocation celebrates six VCU role models

Aug. 30, 2024

Honorees included faculty members from the Schools of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, College of Humanities and Sciences and the School of Public Health.

Six VCU faculty members will be honored at the 42nd annual Faculty Convocation on Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. (File photo)

42nd annual Faculty Convocation will honor six VCU educators and researchers

Aug. 27, 2024

The annual ceremony, which will be held on Aug. 29, celebrates outstanding teaching, scholarship and service.