Graduate Research Symposium

Each spring, the Graduate Student Association sponsors a research symposium to present graduate research work to the university and Richmond community.

The event is an excellent opportunity for graduate students from all disciplines to present their original research and creative projects to faculty, staff, students and community members. Participation in this event has nearly doubled every year and attracts not only VCU students and faculty, but local media, legislators and respected members of the Richmond business community. 

27th Annual Graduate Research Symposium

The 27th Annual Graduate Research Symposium will be held on April 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the University Student Commons Commonwealth Ballrooms.

To find out more, register for an online information session:

26th Annual Graduate Research Symposium

The 26th Annual Graduate Research Symposium was held on April 25, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Commonwealth Ballrooms of the University Student Commons.

  • 1st Place: Bryan Mckiver, Pharmacology and Toxicology Doctoral Program, School of Medicine
  • 2nd Place: Natalie Truby, Neuroscience Doctoral Program, School of Medicine
  • 3rd Place: Christiana Appiah, Clinical and Translational Sciences Doctoral Program, School of Medicine

26th Annual Graduate Research Symposium Event Program

25th Annual Graduate Research Symposium

The 25th Annual Graduate Research Symposium was held on April 19, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Commonwealth Ballrooms of the University Student Commons.

  • 1st Place: Sam Gottlieb - School of Medicine
  • 2nd Place: Lois Akinola - School of Medicine
  • 3rd Place: Tie
    • Rachel Barbieri - College of Humanities and Sciences
    • Emily Brocato - School of Medicine 

25th Annual Graduate Research Symposium Event Program