Join us for SLSS Research Day - Celebrating student discovery, innovation, and research across the life sciences.
Why Life Sciences and Sustainability?
At the School of Life Sciences and Sustainability, students don't just study science; they use it to change the world.
Whether it's protecting ecosystems, advancing human health, or finding new meaning in complex biological data, our students graduate with the skills to make a difference. Through hands-on experiences in biology, environmental studies, and bioinformatics, SLSS equips students with the tools to tackle today's most pressing challenges - and thrive in careers that matter.
News
April 8, 2026
VCU undergraduate selected for prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Rohit Paradkar, a junior in the Honors College, is studying bioinformatics and researching cancer treatment.
March 27, 2026
Class of 2026: William Thomas explores biology, medicine and his own disease
Sickle cell disease interrupted his freshman year, but the experience inspired him to join a VCU lab focused on the condition.
March 26, 2026
Class of 2026: Pablo Lopez-Bustamante spreads seeds of knowledge
Earning his Ph.D., the tropical ecologist has worked with Catherine Hulshof’s Biodiversity Research Lab to enhance tree and forest data from the Americas and the Caribbean.
SLSS Spotlight
Study in our new STEM building
Experience hands-on learning in cutting-edge labs and classrooms where all SLSS students build foundations in biology, chemistry, physics and math.
