Student Engagement: Allstate Foundation Student Opportunity
The DCE and the Mary and Frances Youth Center were awarded $10,000 by the Allstate Foundation to support micro-grants for student-led civic engagement projects. Interested students or student groups have had opportunities to participate in virtual and in person informational sessions. These training sessions focused on the importance of utilizing an asset-based approach when developing […]
Community Partnerships: Bringing Dental Education to Life
VCU School of Dentistry Dental Clinic Service-Learning Course Michelle McGregor is the Director of Community and Collaborative Partnerships and an Associate Professor at VCU’s School of Dentistry. Since joining the VCU faculty in 2005, she has held numerous teaching and leadership roles. Her passions include clinical education, collaborative care, community service, and dental public health. […]
Celebrating Rural Virginia: A Conversation with Our 2026 National Rural Health Day Keynote Speaker, Heidi Hertz
Heidi Hertz recently joined the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources as Director of Rural Health Transformation. Known for her collaborative and adaptable leadership style, Heidi brings experience from both the public and private sectors, with expertise in strategic planning, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. She previously served as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry […]
Amber Paulus: Thriving Communities Research Pilot Grant
Amber Paulus, Ph.D., RN Amber Paulus is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at VCU’s School of Medicine and associate chief of Nephrology Research and Data Analytics. Her research focuses on improving kidney health through early detection, education, and community-based approaches to addressing health disparities. She leads the KARE-RVA initiative, which builds […]
VCU Day of Service – October 1, 2026
On October 1, 2026, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners convened across the City of Richmond and Henrico County for the annual VCU Fall Day of Service. Guided by the principles of reciprocal engagement and shared responsibility, participants collaborated with local organizations to support ongoing neighborhood initiatives and advance regional […]