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VCU vs. UR National Watch Parties

We want YOU to help us cheer on our Rams as they take on the University of Richmond Spiders at 4 p.m. ET Saturday, Feb. 1. Join fellow alums gathering across the country for food, drinks and basketball at our regional watch parties. 

Root for the Rams in the A-10 tournament

Join VCU Alumni and the VCU community for a host of exciting A-10 tournament activities for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. VCU Alumni returns to Henrico, Virginia, March 5-9 for the A-10 Women’s Basketball Conference and to Washington, D.C., March 12-16 for the A-10 Men’s Basketball Conference.  View the list below for events on […]

MLK Days of Service

Join VCU alumni to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout the month of January, find an opportunity near you to get involved! Richmond Metro Area Birthday Kit Assembly11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20Celebrate! RVA, 908 Oliver Hill Way, Richmond, VA 23219 Beloved Community Walk2-4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20VCU Campus, Various locations Rise Against Hunger5-6 p.m. Monday, […]

Alumni spotlight: Daniela Henderson (B.S.’03)

VCU provided the perfect blend of city and diversity for Daniela Henderson (B.S.’03), who was looking for something different from her home near Charlottesville. “What really drew me to VCU was that it’s a melting pot in the middle of the city.”  She is now the leader of the VCU Alumni Triangle, N.C., Chapter serving […]

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Ciara Roman (B.A.’14)

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Here, Ciara Roman, owner of Write Away Docs LLC, shares her advice. What was the biggest challenge to maintaining your business?The biggest challenge is staying relevant. We aren’t a brick-and-mortar business, so marketing and creating promotional content is like another full-time job for […]

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Christine Haines Greenberg (B.A.’09)

Learn some business tips from Christine Haines Greenberg, co-owner of Urban Set Bride, founder and creative director of the Hive Wedding Collective, owner of CHG Consulting and ordained wedding officiant.  What tools helped you the most when you started out?The best tools I found when preparing to leave my corporate job and get started as […]

Alumni Spotlight: Sabrina L. Scott-Lorestil, Ph.D (B.S.’09)

Sabrina Scott-Lorestil, Ph.D., is grateful her mom suggested VCU, after her first college choice didn’t offer enough financial aid. Urban, far enough from home in Newport News, and with the right degree offerings (psychology), VCU checked all her boxes.  As a student ambassador, member of Delta Sigma Theta and a working student, Sabrina was heavily involved […]

Find the perfect gift 

Find something for everyone on your list as you support alumni-owned businesses and creatives.  VCU alumni-owned business directoryChoose from more than 400 Ram-owned businesses offering everything from bespoke fashion to holiday decor to lessons from a professional jazz musician. VCUarts Alumni Gift GuideCelebrate the season of giving with unique and artful gifts that showcase the […]

Rams Rock the Vote

Rams are unafraid to be heard and unyielding to the status quo. Your voice matters in every election. Rep VCU while encouraging others to do their part in shaping the future. Pick up your free ‘Rams Rock the Vote’ swag at the location nearest you, while supplies last. Richmond Metro Area 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, […]

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Altimese Curry (B.S.’07)

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs in our alumni-owned business directory. Here,  Altimese Curry (B.S.’07), owner of social media and public relations agency The Ezer Agency, shares her business advice. What tools helped you the most when you started out?   When I went into my business full time, there were three tools that helped me […]

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