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The latest news from Virginia Commonwealth University

Alumna to serve as inaugural chair of new Women’s Impact Network 

Sharon Darby, D.N.P. (B.S.’98, M.S.H.A.’01) has been named the inaugural chair of the newly launched VCU Women’s Impact Network. Throughout her time – first as a VCU student, then two-time alumna, donor and retired VCU Health executive – she has demonstrated her dedication through service and leadership. She continues to be a driving force behind […]

Alumni Spotlight: Recent Grad Council

The Recent Graduate Council is an advisory board of graduates from the past 10 years who help their peers connect with one another and the university in new and exciting ways.  Meet Thomas Chatman (B.S.’24) and Rosemary Kane (M.E.’20). Thomas Chatman (B.S.’24) When did you know VCU was the right place for you? When I was […]

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Show your Ram spirit with custom Zoom backgrounds for your virtual meetings, presentations or online classes. Follow VCU Alumni on Instagram for the latest alumni news, events and resources.

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Lucas Fritz (B.A.’11) 

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn business tips from Lucas Fritz (B.A.’11), co-founder of The Broadberry performance venue in Richmond. What tools helped you the most when you started out?When the Broadberry first opened, I relied pretty heavily on support from others in the music community. Our network […]

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Misha Adams (B.S.’11) 

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn business tips from Misha Adams (B.S.’11), owner of The Baking Agent bakery.  What tools helped you the most when you started out?Crowdsourcing feedback from trusted friends and peers, and AI tools. Balancing customer interest with personal philosophy and style. What was the […]

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Keonna Knight (M.Ed ’23)

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn business tips from Keonna Knight (M.Ed ’23), owner of Heal With Keonna coaching services.  What tools helped you the most when you started out?There are two key tools that helped me when I first started. No. 1, a simple sketch pad and […]

New Student Send-offs

New Student Send-offs are your official welcome to the Ramily! New students, family and friends are invited to celebrate this new chapter with alumni and current students.  DMV (D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia)6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 31Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington, VA 22203Alumni interested in attending can register on Volunteer VCU. Hampton […]

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 […]

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