Alumni A-10 tournament events canceled
Amid growing concern about the spread of COVID-19 (also called novel coronavirus), VCU’s priority is the health and safety of each member of our Ram family. To that end, VCU events in New York City around the A-10 tournament are canceled. This includes: – Thursday’s pregame reception at Barclays Center– Thursday’s Ram Fan Fest at […]
Adulting 101 Series: Adulting doesn’t have to be hard
The end of college is also the start of life as a VCU graduate. With the wide world of opportunities (and challenges) ahead, you can use a few life hacks to get your post-college journey off to a good start.
Jennifer Malat named dean of VCU College of Humanities and Sciences
Jennifer Malat, Ph.D., has been named dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences effective July 1.
Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU voted one of USA Today’s top 10 new museums
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University has been named a top 10 best new museum by the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards.
University of South Dakota historian named dean of VCU Honors College
Scott C. Breuninger, Ph.D., has been named dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University Honors College effective July 1. Breuninger currently serves as director of the University Honors Program and associate professor of history at the University of South Dakota. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Breuninger to VCU,” said Gail Hackett, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic […]
VCU President Michael Rao: VCU has the chance to lead 21st-century American higher education and health care
In his annual address, Rao outlined his vision for VCU’s future in a challenging national landscape, and revealed the launch of a new student innovation storefront.
Medicines for All Institute co-founder elected as National Academy of Inventors fellow
B. Frank Gupton will be inducted as a 2019 National Academy of Inventors fellow. Gupton is co-founder and CEO of the Medicines for All Institute, which works to increase global access to lifesaving medications by reducing manufacturing costs.
Commitment to creativity and digital literacy earns VCU designation as an Adobe Creative Campus
VCU is the first school in Virginia to be named an Adobe Creative Campus.
VCU names new assistant vice president of alumni relations
Elizabeth Bass will become assistant vice president of alumni relations at Virginia Commonwealth University on Nov. 4.
Edward Peeples, longtime VCU professor and tireless social justice advocate, dies
Ed Peeples conducted extensive research in issues of social justice and was a civil rights advocate who was involved in a variety of human rights reforms in Virginia.