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Math alum analyzes data to make higher education more accessible

March 3, 2026

Morgan Holt Jackson, Ph.D., (M.S.’22, Ph.D.’25) determines the “big picture” for colleges and universities through research and data analysis

A team of VCU researchers is working with school divisions in a project supported by a nearly $1.5 million grant from the Virginia Department of Education. (Getty Images)

VCU researchers partnering with public schools on math education

March 2, 2026

The team includes faculty from the School of Education and the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.

Five Questions with Math, Physics, and Biology Student Rehan Adatia

Feb. 24, 2026

The triple major is expected to graduate in May 2026.

VCU math expert Allison Moore specializes in knot theory, which explores the properties of closed curves in three-dimensional spaces. (Getty Images)

VCU expert Allison Moore unknots the complexity of one of civilization’s oldest ideas

Feb. 18, 2026

The mathematics associate professor specializes in knot theory, an advanced math concept that appears in everything from topology to religion.

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Adriene Marshall (B.S. ’91, M.T. ’94) is making mathematics more accessible for K-12 students

Sept. 29, 2025

The Maryland-based educator works in every level of the state’s education system to decrease students’ anxiety around mathematics

VCU announces recipients of 2025 faculty awards for scholarship, teaching excellence

Sept. 10, 2025

Interim Provost Beverly J. Warren today announced 30 winners of VCU’s National/International Recognition Awards and 25 winners of the Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Awards.

At Faculty Convocation, President Michael Rao, Ph.D., said VCU faculty’s embrace of interdisciplinary inquiry and cross-departmental solutions creates an environment that supports their work as researchers, practitioners – and especially as educators. (Jonathan Mehring, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

43rd annual Faculty Convocation celebrates seven VCU educators and researchers

Aug. 21, 2025

Honorees represent the School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, College of Humanities and Sciences, and University College.

VCU will hold its 43rd annual Faculty Convocation on Aug. 20. (File photo)

Faculty Convocation will honor seven VCU educators and researchers

Aug. 18, 2025

The 43rd annual ceremony on Aug. 20 celebrates outstanding teaching, scholarship and service.

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Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study

April 15, 2025

The four, who have ties to the Honors College, will pursue programs related to diplomacy and science.

Jatia Wrighten, Ph.D. and Alexandra Reckendorf, Ph.D., talked to students about political and social movements during their session in the U.S. Democracy United/Divided course. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

For the many layers of American democracy, new course taps into the many layers of VCU faculty expertise

Feb. 13, 2025

Nearly three dozen specialists in the College of Humanities and Sciences are collectively teaching U.S Democracy United/Divided this semester – and organizers think the concept will evolve.