Alumni-owned business spotlight: Kimberly Knight (B.F.A.’07)
VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn business tips from Kimberly Knight, owner of Gimme Pound Cakes. What tools helped you the most when you started out?I knew that in order to really stand out amongst others, I needed to be my authentic self and use the gifts that […]
Connect with VCU women in March
Whether you’re reconnecting or making new friends, there are several ways to connect with women in March. Find the event near you to feel empowered and inspired. Cups of Connection: DMV Women’s GatheringWhen: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22Where: Tea with Mrs. B, 136 W. Jefferson St., Falls Church, VA, 22046 Celebrating the Women of VCU […]
Historically VCU: A Legacy Still in the Making
VCU Alumni is recognizing Black alumni who have made their mark on VCU and the Richmond community at large. Meet some of our trailblazing alumni. Want to connect with Black alumni? Follow the Black Alumni Council on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Lucy Hudson, Ed.D.Lucy Hudson, Ed.D. (B.S.’04, B.A.’08, M.Ed.’11, Ed.D.’22) has more than 20 years […]
Alumni Spotlight: John Koehler (B.F.A.’80)
John Koehler is a visual artist and book publisher who was drawn to VCU for its diversity and rigorous art program. A communication arts and design major, thanks to his education, he says he graduated with the “jet fuel” to become the artist and entrepreneur he is today. Learn about his journey of art, entrepreneurship […]
Alumni spotlight: Sharron McDaniel (B.S.W. ’17)
Sharron McDaniel (B.S.W. ’17) found her village in the Black Alumni Council Mentoring Circle program at VCU. The Mentoring Circle, which began in the 2015-16 academic year, supports recruitment and retention of Black students by connecting them with Black alumni mentors. She now serves as mentoring coordinator for the program and is celebrating the Mentoring […]
Alumni spotlight: Kahlil Shepard (B.A. ‘18)
Kahlil Shepard was eager to leave his suburban neighborhood for a true city experience. With interests in track and the arts, he found VCU had what he was looking for. Now an award-winning advertising researcher, the New York City Chapter co-leader encourages fellow alumni to “take advantage of their initial investment” and use the resources […]
Alumni-owned business spotlight: Kaylah DeGree (B.S.’14)
VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn some business tips from Kaylah DeGree, co-founder of Perfect Choice Study Buddy. What tools helped you the most when you started out? Connections from Virginia Commonwealth University were invaluable. My network provided mentor partnerships and crucial opportunities. Alongside that YouTube offered practical […]
Alumni-owned business spotlight: Logan Boyd (B.S.’12)
VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn some business tips from Logan Boyd, owner of Richmond Flower Truck. What tools helped you the most when you started out? What helped me out the most when I first started was the community support. The response has been so amazing and […]
VCU vs. UR National Watch Parties
We want YOU to help us cheer on our Rams as they take on the University of Richmond Spiders at 4 p.m. ET Saturday, Feb. 1. Join fellow alums gathering across the country for food, drinks and basketball at our regional watch parties.
Root for the Rams in the A-10 tournament
Join VCU Alumni and the VCU community for a host of exciting A-10 tournament activities for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. VCU Alumni returns to Henrico, Virginia, March 5-9 for the A-10 Women’s Basketball Conference and to Washington, D.C., March 12-16 for the A-10 Men’s Basketball Conference. View the list below for events on […]