News
Rep. Wittman visits VCU’s Rice Rivers Center, observes an experimental way to more efficiently harvest invasive blue catfish
Sept. 8, 2022
The congressman visited VCU’s “river campus” to hear about research on sturgeon, tidal wetlands restoration and more.
VCU Rice Rivers Center provides environmental expertise to Pamunkey, Chickahominy Tribes to help protect their lands
July 18, 2022
Two new projects will emphasize research, training and emerging technologies to support critical Tribal efforts.
Rep. McEachin and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Mallory visit VCU Rice Rivers Center
June 2, 2022
Visit focuses on facility’s climate research and conservation efforts while tackling environmental justice and climate change issues.
Celebrating our 2022 Life Sciences graduates
May 23, 2022
VCU researchers tag 2,000th Atlantic sturgeon in the James River
May 5, 2022
The milestone marks “a rare example of good news for a federally endangered species.”
The stories of 2021
Dec. 17, 2021
Jill Biden’s visit. The 10th anniversary of VCU’s historic Final Four run. Rabia Kamara takes the ice cream world by storm. Here are the VCU News stories of the year.
A research gem for the river
Oct. 18, 2021
New VCU Rice Rivers Center Research Facility brings game-changing capabilities for researchers exploring the ecosystem of the James River.
With new federal grant, VCU’s Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program expands its reach
July 22, 2020
The grant from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration will increase the impact of the oyster restoration program.