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 […]
Volunteer Appreciation Month
Alumni volunteers are what makes your post-VCU experience so special. Whether you’re a recent grad or longtime alum, we need your help to engage fellow Rams in new ways. This month, we invite you to join us for Volunteer Appreciation Month. Cheers to Giving Back Thursday, April 10Blue Bee Cider, 4811 Bethlehem Road, Suite A, […]
Alumni-owned business spotlight: Duke Arthur (B.S.’19)
VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn some business tips from Duke Arthur, owner of Flo Joe’s. What tools helped you the most when you started out?When I first started, the tools that helped me most were social media platforms and email marketing tools. These were invaluable for reaching […]
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 […]