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Volunteer Spotlight: Eric Taylor (B.S.’13)

Welcome to the third in a series of Q&As through the month of April that spotlight just a few of VCU’s most dedicated and committed alumni volunteers to celebrate National Volunteer Month. This week, meet Eric Taylor (B.S.’13). Eric is a leader of the VCU Alumni NYC Chapter and is a mentor and speaker for […]

Your next career move starts here

You’re invited to VCU Alumni Career Week, May 18-23, a dynamic series of virtual and in-person events designed to support your professional growth at  every stage.  Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience to the table, this week delivers practical skills, meaningful connections and a fresh perspective on what’s next. Sharpen your […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Manpreet Bhogal (B.S.’13)

Welcome to a series of Q&As through the month of April that spotlight just a few of VCU’s most dedicated and committed alumni volunteers to celebrate National Volunteer Month. If you missed it, the series kicked off last week with VCU Alumni Council President Andrea Hart (B.A.’12). This week, enjoy getting to know more about […]

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Chantal McHenry (B.S.’12)

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn tips from Chantal McHenry (B.S.’12), owner of ElopeRVA. What tools helped you the most when you started out? The most helpful tools when I started out were the advice and guidance of other amazing BIPOC and women business owners. Networking with experts […]

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Shakeila Hickman (B.S.’15)

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn tips from Shakeila Hickman (B.S.’15), owner of Simply Shekeila Beauty Hair Salon in Charleston, South Carolina.  

Alumni-owned business spotlight: LeQuan Hylton, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’16)

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn tips from LeQuan Hylton, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’16), owner of Hylton & Co., a property management firm. 

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Chelsea Schmidt (B.S.’21)

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn tips from Chelsea Schmidt (B.S.’21), owner of Brand Gloss, a branding photography and design business. 

Memoir class helps alumni connect with their stories and with each other

By Chelyen Davis In a nondescript room on the third floor of Cabell Library, a dozen or so people gather around a wide u-shaped table. Most brought something to write with and on, while a few have laptops.  “The first principle is you can’t go wrong,” VCU associate professor Sonja Livingston reassures them. Whatever you […]

VCU Link Explained: Getting expert advice 

VCU Link Explained walks you through VCU's largest professional networking space that is home to over 10,000 VCU alumni— it’s your one-stop shop for career exploration and advancement.

Volunteer Spotlight: Andrea Hart (B.A.’12)

April is National Volunteer Month. Meet VCU Alumni Council President Andrea Hart (B.A.’12).

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