What actually gets you to stop, look or click? VCU Technology Services wants to be more effective in reaching you, not just spamming your inbox and hoping for the best. We're surveying students on VCU Mobile and, more importantly, how you actually like to hear about the app. It takes about 3–5 minutes, and everyone who completes it will be entered into a raffle for a Polaroid Go Generation 3. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Shedden at itinnovation@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/vcumobile.

Are you an amazing storyteller with a creative edge? VCU's History Department is looking for a communications assistant intern for its Transforming Federal Work Study program for the upcoming school year (Fall 2026-Spring 2027). Will you be the person who will take the university's social media to the next level? Check out the full job description in Handshake for job 11090666. Note: The job description is only viewable to those who have accepted their FWS award for the upcoming school year. Visit the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/11090666.

Both NCC-1 and 2 year tracks are available, allowing applicants to select the path that best aligns with their career goals. Applications are now open through SF Match. The program is grounded in exceptional training, compassionate care and innovative research. Qualified candidates are invited to help lead the future of neurocritical care. Apply by Monday, July 20 at https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/neurology-fellowships/

For more information, contact Briana Garnett at briana.garnette@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/neurology-fellowships/neurocritical-care-neurology-fellowship/.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research is accepting applications for funding from its Endowment Fund. These awards support researchers who are collecting data for external funding applications for work that ultimately will improve patient and community health outcomes. Faculty investigators may apply for awards up to $50,000 to support 18-month clinical and translational research projects. Apply by Monday, Aug. 3 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/support/funding/endowment-fund-grants/.

This study is seeking individuals who identify as Black or African American and are a veteran. The purpose of this study is to examine how Black veterans understand and experience their military and racial identity. Participation involves completing a survey asking for personal and military specific demographic information, as well as questions about your racial and military identity and psychological well-being. We expect that you will be in this research study for about 15 minutes.

For more information, contact Jayda Bryant at bryantj8@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on GAD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of heat therapy (infrared sauna) on PTSD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.