VCU Community Engagement News

Center for Community Engagement and Impact

Category results for: university-community partnerships

New Grant and Scholar-In-Residence Programs Aim to Impact Community Health

By Jenny Pedraza, APR   The VCU Center for Community Engagement and Impact (CEI) has announced two new programs to provide support for community-engaged scholars to address community-identified needs related to social determinants of health and health outcomes. “VCU has the potential to collaboratively impact the individuals and communities we serve, contribute to the national advancement […]

Council for Community Engagement Recognizes Outstanding Partnerships

The Carver Tree Project was the overall Currents of Change winner. By Jenny Pedraza During its May 1 “Celebrate VCU with the Community” annual event, the VCU Council for Community Engagement recognized four outstanding university-community partnerships. The Carver Tree Project was the overall Currents of Change winner. Businessman and philanthropist Steve Markel, who works to […]