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Exploring the impact of Dobbs v. Jackson
June 29, 2022
The scope of one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s most recent rulings could have wide-ranging impacts, from law and criminal justice to mental health, experts say.
VCU announces three-year partnership with Ukrainian college
April 8, 2022
The memorandum of understanding with the Kyiv School of Economics will allow the two universities to collaborate on a range of educational endeavors.
‘Afghan Voices in Virginia’ looks at the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
April 4, 2022
The event will feature Khushnood Nabizada, a journalist and former diplomat, and Mahbob shah Mahbob, Ph.D., an educator and former journalist.
Alum educator seeks equal access and opportunity for all students
March 31, 2022
Deonte Young pursues ways to influence educational policy and create a more equitable public school system.
VCU alum is the recipient of a Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program fellowship
March 10, 2022
Studies at VCU helped lay the foundation for the work Kelly Nguyen hopes to do with the U.S. foreign service.
‘The human costs of Russia’s aggression are staggering’
March 9, 2022
VCU expert Judy Twigg explains where things stand in Ukraine, the impact that sanctions on Russia are having, and the role of the U.S. moving forward.
'Putin is not interested in peace.' VCU expert explains crisis in Ukraine
Feb. 24, 2022
Judyth Twigg, a professor in the Department of Political Science, says the potential implications of Russia’s actions are “enormous and wide-ranging.”
What will be the impact of Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court?
Jan. 26, 2022
Breyer will retire from the court after serving for more than 27 years, allowing President Joe Biden to nominate a successor.
Virginia’s gubernatorial election is Tuesday. What will VCU political science experts be watching for?
Oct. 27, 2021
From mail-in-voting to turnout, there will be many storylines to follow as a tighter-than-expected race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin enters its final days.
2,000 turn out at VCU to see Barack Obama speak in support of Terry McAuliffe
Oct. 23, 2021
The former president and other public figures, including Gov. Ralph Northam and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, spoke at a rally for McAuliffe outside James Branch Cabell Library on Saturday.