Alumni spotlight: Stuart Grizzle (B.S.’96)
Stuart Grizzle chose VCU because of its strong business administration and real estate program. As a dual major in business management and real estate and urban land development, Stuart says relationships were the key to his success. Now an entrepreneur, the relationships he developed while attending VCU and living in Richmond, he says, were essential. […]
Alumni-owned business spotlight: Tiffany Dabney (B.S.’14)
VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn business tips from Tiffany Dabney, owner of The Wicktionary Candle Co. in Richmond. What tools helped you the most when you started out?I leaned into my colleagues that attended VCU Brandcenter and business school for some basic information. I also did a […]
Alumni-owned business spotlight: Samantha Jones (B.A.’10, B.S.‘10)
VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn business tips from Samantha Jones (B.A.’10, B.S.‘10), owner of The Kitchen on Wellington in Richmond. What tools helped you the most when you started out?When I first started out, tools and resources like the local Small Business Development Center and business webinars […]
Social in the City Returns
Social in the City officially welcomes the Class of 2025 to the alumni family. Alumni of all ages come together to enjoy a fun-filled evening in Richmond or the DMV while making new connections. Events are FREE for the Class of 2025. Social in the City Richmond Happy Hour7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 29And Dim Sum, […]
Alumni-owned business spotlight: Tiffany Gary (B.S.’00)
VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn business tips from Tiffany Gary, owner of Virginia-based Cairo+Bliss Candles and Teas. What tools helped you the most when you started out?As an online candle and tea shop, finding my tribe was the first order of business. Facebook groups helped my brand […]
Alumni-owned business spotlight: Marcia Rhodes-Tyler (B.A.’00)
VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn business tips from Marcia Rhodes-Tyler, owner of Hazel O Salon in Alexandria, Virginia. What tools helped you the most when you started out?Good credit and social media. What was the biggest challenge to maintaining your business?Creating a diverse salon where all hair […]
Alumni spotlight: Adele McClure (B.S.’11), member, Virginia House of Delegates
Adele McClure’s childhood experience with poverty and homelessness set the stage for her career in public service. She was the first in her family to attend college and served as student body president at VCU. An economics major in the VCU School of Business, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2023 […]
Philanthropy Week
What is philanthropy? It’s showing love for VCU through service and financial support to make the university the best it can be for current students and future generations. This Philanthropy Week, April 21-24, we’ll discuss how donor generosity has positively impacted the VCU experience. During this week of fun, special events, students will get the […]
Volunteer Appreciation Month
Alumni volunteers are what makes your post-VCU experience so special. Whether you’re a recent grad or longtime alum, we need your help to engage fellow Rams in new ways. This month, we invite you to join us for Volunteer Appreciation Month. Cheers to Giving Back Thursday, April 10Blue Bee Cider, 4811 Bethlehem Road, Suite A, […]
Alumni-owned business spotlight: Duke Arthur (B.S.’19)
VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn some business tips from Duke Arthur, owner of Flo Joe’s. What tools helped you the most when you started out?When I first started, the tools that helped me most were social media platforms and email marketing tools. These were invaluable for reaching […]