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- 1Sound artist Stephen Vitiello honoured by National Academy of Design▼For Stephen Vitiello, listening is an art form – and the National Academy of Design agrees
Sound artist and Virginia Commonwealth University professor Stephen Vitiello has been recognised by the National Academy of Design, which frames his practice of listening as an art form in its own right. Vitiello, known for works built from field recordings and electronic sound, is being celebrated for treating everyday audio as material for artistic creation.
- 2VCU School of Education lands $7.2 million mental health grant▼VCU School of Education receives $7.2 million grant for student mental health support
Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education has been awarded a $7.2 million grant to expand mental health support for students. The funding will back programs aimed at strengthening mental health services in schools, reflecting growing attention to student wellbeing. The university announced the award through its news outlet, drawing regional interest in how the money will be used to train staff and improve access to care.
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A pharmacy student at Virginia Commonwealth University has received national recognition for advocacy work on organ donation. The honor from VCU Health highlights the student's efforts to raise awareness about registering as a donor, a cause with direct relevance to transplant medicine and public health outreach in Virginia and beyond.
- 4VCU program aims to optimize campus space use●How VCU’s Space Strategy and Planning Program is optimizing the university’s use of space
Virginia Commonwealth University is highlighting its Space Strategy and Planning Program, an initiative to make better use of the university's buildings and facilities. According to VCU News, the program analyzes how campus space is allocated and used, helping the university plan more efficiently. Details on specific outcomes have not yet been reported.
- 5VCU clinic expands eating disorder treatment across Virginia▼VCU clinic expands eating disorder treatment and training in Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University's clinic is broadening its eating disorder services, expanding both patient treatment and professional training programs throughout Virginia. The move aims to increase access to specialized care in a state where such services remain limited, while also preparing more clinicians to identify and treat eating disorders. The announcement highlights growing institutional attention to eating disorder care and workforce development in the region.