A letter to the Class of 1972
Greetings, It is hard to believe that it has been 50 years since we received our degrees from VCU. They say “time flies when you are having fun,” so we must have had much more fun than we ever realized. My wife recently headed some college reunion activities for her school, and it has me […]
Alumni spotlight: Tracy Katz
Since earning degrees in music education and special education from VCU, Tracy Katz (B.M.E.’86/A; M.Ed.’90/E) has taken on numerous roles in both Richmond, Virginia, and Philadelphia, where she has lived since 2000. Katz worked with Paul Wehman, Ph.D., at the VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center; she then remained involved in disability education and employment […]
Alumni spotlight: Skye Mullarkey
Skye Mullarkey (M.S.’09/H&S) earned her M.S. in Forensic Science from VCU in 2009 and worked in the Virginia Department of Forensic Science. Two years later, she moved from Richmond, Virginia, to Atlanta for a job with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. “I’m a forensic toxicologist, so I analyze biological specimens for the presence of drugs,” […]
Alumni spotlight: Erica Coleman
Erica Coleman‘s (B.S.’17/B) passion for connecting with people comes together with her innovative mindset in her role as the social media and communications coordinator for the VCU Alumni DMV Chapter. Outside of her 9-to-5 public relations job at Toastmasters International, Coleman keeps her fellow Rams informed of the chapter’s news and upcoming events across many […]
Apply now for the 2022 VCU Alumni Pitch Competition
Have a product or a business idea that’s ready for a kick-start? Apply for the fourth annual VCU Alumni Pitch Competition to vie for a cash prize and invaluable resources to help make your venture a reality. To enter, create and submit a 60-second pitch video that outlines your entrepreneurial concept, service or product. All […]
Welcome, from the AAAC president
Welcome to the VCU African American Alumni Council web page. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as president for the 2022-24 term. As president, I will continue to ensure that we are known as one of the best alumni groups at Virginia Commonwealth University as well as align our goals with VCU […]
Summertime fun in RVA
Nothing beats summer in Richmond: nights at The Diamond, rooftop happy hours, picnics in the park. The opportunities for summertime fun are endless. Get together with your fellow Rams to experience all of this and more. VCU Alumni has a full calendar of events to help you make the most of your summer here in […]
Alumni spotlight: Terri Williams
Terri Williams (B.S.’80/E; M.Ed.’07/E) spent her career teaching in central Virginia in the Richmond, Dinwiddie, Hanover and Henrico school systems. She relocated to Virginia Beach when she retired in recent years, and although she continues to substitute teach with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, her favorite pastime is spent with her two grandchildren. What’s the […]
Alumni spotlight: Dominique Wormley
Dominique Wormley (B.S.’15/B), a senior IT project manager at Jacobs, a consultancy located in northern Virginia, stays busy outside of his 9-to-5 job. He recently launched a candle business, Dom Suede, and is a member of VCU Alumni’s Recent Graduate Council, where he helps plan alumni events in the near- and long-term future. Speaking of […]
Summer send-offs welcome VCU’s newest students
Join the VCU Office of Alumni Relations, VCU New Student and Family Orientation and Family Council for our summer send-offs to welcome incoming new VCU students to the Ramily. Alumni, family and friends are invited to celebrate the Class of 2026. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages. All events are free to attend. RSVP now! […]