Advancing Community Engagement: Insights from the Latest Council for Community Engagement Meeting
The recent Community Engagement Council meeting brought together members to discuss ongoing initiatives, updates, and strategic goals for strengthening university-community partnerships. The meeting covered a range of topics, from data tracking efforts to award recognitions and institutional engagement strategies. Opening Remarks The meeting began with a reminder of the university’s commitment to the Anchor Mission […]
Update on VCU’s Carnegie Reclassification Process: Advancing Community Engagement at Every Level
As we continue to move forward in the process of reclassification for the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, we are excited to share updates on where we stand and the progress we’ve made. This milestone reflects VCU’s ongoing commitment to being a leader in community engagement—an aspect that is deeply woven into the fabric of our […]
Honoring the Dream: A Look Back at MLK Week 2025 at VCU
We are coming down from a high after a successful MLK Week at VCU. The week, which began planning in August 2024, was a week and a half of coming together to not only celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. but also to continue the work needed to advance his vision. The […]
Applications Now Open: Positive Youth Development Seed Grant 2025
The Mary and Frances Youth Center (MFYC) in VCU’s Division of Community Engagement is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Positive Youth Development (PYD) Seed Grant! This funding opportunity provides $2,000 for community partners to develop innovative youth programming in collaboration with the Youth Center. About the Seed Grant […]