Reunion or not, classes stay current
COVID-19 might be responsible for the cancellation of Reunion Weekend 2020, but it won’t cut the ties that have bound the thousands of friends and classmates whose paths first crossed on the MCV Campus.
VCU Alumni and MCVAA welcome new leaders
New presidents took office this month for both VCU Alumni and the MCV Alumni Association of VCU. Michael D. Whitlow (B.S.’74/MC) leads VCU Alumni’s board of governors, and Bronwyn Burnham (B.S.’89/P), sits at the helm of MCVAA’s board of trustees. Both bring deep connections to VCU and a strong passion to serve their alma mater […]
Riding into a new role
Susan Ross (M.Ed.’74/E) takes the lead as president of the VCU Alumni Riding Rams Although Susan Ross (M.Ed.’74/E) has lived many places in the U.S. and overseas, the Richmond, Virgina, native moved back home six years ago and says this time, it’s for good. She grew up with wheels beneath her feet so it’s no […]
Meet Rams in your city
Mark your calendar to join other VCU alumni for an evening of food, fun and social networking. Whether you’re new to your city or have lived there for years, Social in the City is a great opportunity to connect with alumni and the local VCU community — whether we’re gathering in person or virtually. Richmond, […]
Help welcome VCU’s newest students this summer
Remember how excited you were to become a Ram? This year’s incoming students face extraordinary circumstances. Join the VCU Office of Alumni Relations and VCU New Student and Family Programs to give incoming students a warm welcome at our virtual student send-offs. The summer send-offs are a great opportunity for incoming students to learn from […]
Follow-up Q&A with Leigh Anne Hylton Gravatt, Pharm.D., BCPS
Leigh Anne Hylton Gravatt, Pharm.D., BCPS (Pharm.D.'03/P), associate professor and vice chair of education in the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science in the VCU School of Pharmacy, joined us on Facebook Live March 24 to answer questions from alumni about COVID-19, infectious disease and social distancing.
Born mentor: Alumnus Stephen Andrews, Ph.D., finds his post-retirement calling helping VCU students
Stephen Andrews, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’87/H&S) (left), started volunteering with the VCU Office of Alumni Relations, greeting alumni at events. His commitment continued to build as he next volunteered to serve on the alumni board. Then he began mentoring students, first virtually, through VCU Link, then in person at the da Vinci Center for Innovation. What he considers a “small investment of time” pays off big for the students he helps.
Coloring contest
Bust out your crayons, markers or watercolors for the ultimate VCU coloring contest.
Ram Recipes
Check out these easy at-home recipes from members of the VCU Alumni Relations staff.