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Abby Bressette said she has gained confidence in herself as a scientist through her undergraduate research experiences. (Contributed photo)

How I found my research: Abby Bressette seeks a richer understanding of the natural world

April 8, 2025

The environmental studies major and burgeoning birder has already participated in research projects tackling such topics as warblers, caterpillars, invasive species and coastal restoration through both VCU and the NSF.

Three people sit on a canoe in the water, one holding a bird

Applications are open for 2025 summer internships at VCU Rice Rivers Center

March 24, 2025

The annual Summer@Rice program provides ecological field experiences for students.

The new School of Life Sciences and Sustainability will administer and oversee biological, environmental, life and sustainability sciences academic programming, research and other relevant initiatives at VCU. (File photo)

VCU establishes School of Life Sciences and Sustainability

March 24, 2025

Emphasizing solutions-focused faculty collaboration and student learning, the new school in the College of Humanities and Sciences will combine VCU Life Sciences and the Department of Biology.

Amelia Johnson and Rice Rivers Center director Greg Garman stand next to an educational sign

Amelia Johnson shares her work on Rice Rivers Center’s educational sign as part of VCU Library Community Zoom.

Feb. 28, 2025

Johnson’s Girl Scout Gold Award project captures attention outside of center visitors.

Two women stand on a pier with binoculars, looking to the sky trying to find birds

Rice Rivers Center part of annual Christmas Bird Count

Jan. 23, 2025

VCU alumna Alyssa Spasic leads the volunteer group

Ram Fridges have been installed in Ram Pantry and Cabell Library and a third will be placed in the Cary Street Gym. (John Jones, Center for Environmental Studies)

Ram Fridges will provide fresh produce and other perishable foods to VCU students

Nov. 6, 2024

In 2021, VCU alum Taylor Scott started RVA Community Fridges. That inspired VCU professor John Jones’ most recent effort to ease food insecurity.

Flyer for VCU Biology Grad Open House. Image Contains date, event highlights, and zoom and in-person meeting information.

Join the Biology Department for a Grad School open house!

Oct. 22, 2024

VCU Biology Grad Open House: Explore Your Future in Science

Professor Carr and students standing in a river studying sediments.

Scenes from Footprints on the James

Jan. 12, 2023

Kayaks. Campfires. Microscopes. Students soaked up knowledge of the James River’s natural history and biodiversity over five adventure-filled weeks.

fernando tenjo-fernandez peering into a microscope in a lab

Fostering student success motivates biology professor Fernando Tenjo-Fernandez as he approaches his 20th year at VCU

Sept. 12, 2022

Enthusiasm from his students encourages Tenjo-Fernandez to find new and innovative ways to keep them engaged.

jill reid and catherine hulshof

Faculty awards announced for 2020-21

July 22, 2022

Please join us in congratulating our faculty for their recognitions and awards in the 2020-21 school year.