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 (virtually) in your city
COVID-19 has changed the landscape of alumni events, and we are adapting daily. We originally planned to hold in-person events in eight cities but now will hold two virtual Social in the City events Oct. 14 and Oct. 15. Even online, Social in the City is a great opportunity to connect with alumni and the […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Intersectional inspiration
When Honors College student Dylan Halpern (B.F.A.’15/A) asked his Art Foundation adviser, Brad Birchett, about minoring in computer science, Birchett suggested considering something more complementary to pair with his major in graphic design.
It’s a well-rounded life
Mitesh Amin, M.D. (B.S.’95/H&S; M.D.’99/M; H.S.’10), might well qualify as a modern-day Renaissance man … and not just because he followed an atypical career path.
Laying down roots
After graduating from the VCU School of Business, David Waltenbaugh spent more than a decade working in the investment industry. But for most of that time, he knew it wasn’t his ultimate career path.
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Alumni directory project
The VCU Office of Alumni Relations has partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce our new alumni directory. Based in Dallas, PCI publishes directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities and military organizations across the nation.
