Tracking Algal Blooms and Bacteria in Local Lakes

Aug. 26, 2025

Lakes and ponds across Richmond provide space for recreation, wildlife, and community gathering -but they can also harbor hidden risks.

VCU hosts national safety workshop for river field studies

Aug. 20, 2025

The Rice Rivers Center welcomed educators from eight states, highlighting its leadership in navigating field research and risk.

Todd Janeski to serve on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC)

Aug. 18, 2025

His three-year term as a NOAA MAFMC appointee began August 14.

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.

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.

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.

Join the Biology Department for a Grad School open house!

Oct. 22, 2024

VCU Biology Grad Open House: Explore Your Future in Science

Research Symposium returns to Rice Rivers Center

May 19, 2025

The event was paused during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interspecies roommates gain seven more

May 7, 2025

Newly-hatched Chickadees make the nesting box a full house.

Integrative Life Sciences Research Showcase features doctoral student research

May 5, 2025

The annual presentation and poster session is part of VCU Research Weeks

VCU's "UNCOMMON Heroes" series features Matt Balazik, Ph.D.

April 17, 2025

Balazik helps restore the Atlantic sturgeon population in the James River, but also influences international conservation strategies.

The cost of housing goes interspecies: Skyrocketing rents bring biodiverse tenants.

April 17, 2025

One nesting spot is the home to more than just feathered residents.

BNFOthon immerses students into the world of bioinformatics for an up-close look into the future of science and technology.

April 15, 2025

Student hackers completed 13 team projects within 24 hours for the VCU annual event.

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.

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.

Rice Rivers Center part of annual Christmas Bird Count

Jan. 23, 2025

VCU alumna Alyssa Spasic leads the volunteer group

Notes from the Field: A look at Summer@Rice research projects

June 24, 2025

Interns highlight their research in their own words.

Chris Gough appointed executive director of the VCU Rice Rivers Center

July 1, 2025

Gough is a biology professor and graduate program director in the School of Life Sciences and Sustainability.

River Management Society recognizes 2025 RSLC recipients

July 3, 2025

Five VCU students among those earning national certificate in river studies and leadership.

Notes from the Field: Abby Bressette

July 9, 2025

Video documents avian research conducted in Highland County, Virginia.

Mariam Topchyan receives 2024-2025 Outstanding Thesis Award

July 21, 2025

The VCU Graduate School honored Topchyan in the category of Life Sciences.

Alumni Q+A: Ella Balasa (B.S. ’14) is a voice for fellow patients

Aug. 21, 2025

Balasa’s interest in biology put her on a path to better understanding her chronic disease and helping others navigate their treatments.