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56 Honors students present research, creative scholarship at annual Honors Symposium–all are now headed to the national stage to present

Feb. 16, 2026

Homelessness. Personality disorders. Inflammatory skin conditions. Postpartum mental health. These and numerous other subjects were spotlighted by students recently at Virginia Commonwealth University’s second annual Honors College Research and Creative Scholarship Symposium.

Shadowing experience helps Honors student explore life as an OBGYN

Feb. 10, 2026

Keila Arias Ramos recently had the opportunity to shadow a physician in a field of medicine she hopes to one day pursue. Ramos, who is a sophomore Biology major in the Honors College, walked away from the experience with some new insight into life as a physician.

Honors student discovers passion for pediatric care through internship

Jan. 21, 2026

Sanjana Gupta recently wrapped up an internship at a pediatric mental health center. It was through this experience that Gupta, who is majoring in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, was able to assist in a clinical setting and affirm her career choice to work with helping children. Read more about her experience below.

Honors twins are a double-dose of health care service as EMTs and researchers

Oct. 27, 2025

If you call 911 in Richmond, the emergency medical technicians who arrive might have you seeing double. That’s because identical twins Akash and Arjun Jagdeesh, who are seniors in Virginia Commonwealth University’s Honors College, could respond to help you.