Office of Alumni Relations

The latest news from Virginia Commonwealth University

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. 

New Student Send-offs

Alumni volunteers are needed to welcome new students to the VCU family.

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.

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.

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.

Social in the City Returns 

Social in the City officially welcomes new grads the VCU alumni family. Alumni of all ages come together to enjoy a fun-filled evening in Richmond or the DMV while making new connections. Events are FREE for the Class of 2025.  Ax Throwing Social Richmond6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17Shield n Sheath Hatchet House, 1511 Altamont Ave., […]

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Tiffany Gary (B.S.’00)

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn business tips from Tiffany Gary, owner of Virginia-based Cairo+Bliss Candles and Teas. What tools helped you the most when you started out?As an online candle and tea shop, finding my tribe was the first order of business. Facebook groups helped my brand […]

Alumni-owned business spotlight: Marcia Rhodes-Tyler (B.A.’00)

VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn business tips from Marcia Rhodes-Tyler, owner of Hazel O Salon in Alexandria, Virginia. What tools helped you the most when you started out?Good credit and social media. What was the biggest challenge to maintaining your business?Creating a diverse salon where all hair […]

Alumni spotlight: Adele McClure (B.S.’11), member, Virginia House of Delegates

Adele McClure’s childhood experience with poverty and homelessness set the stage for her career in public service. She was the first in her family to attend college and served as student body president at VCU.  An economics major in the VCU School of Business, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2023 […]

Philanthropy Week 

What is philanthropy? It’s showing love for VCU through service and financial support to make the university the best it can be for current students and future generations.  This Philanthropy Week, April 21-24, we’ll discuss how donor generosity has positively impacted the VCU experience. During this week of fun, special events, students will get the […]

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