Graduate School

Mentorship in graduate school is more than just advising, providing feedback, or supervision. Mentors act as guides for students navigating the complexities of academics, work, and life. These dynamic relationships extend beyond the classroom and laboratory, and often have a profound impact on a graduate student’s journey. To recognize faculty who have devoted their time […]

Think of the most complex concept you have learned in your academic career—now imagine trying to explain it in under three minutes to an audience that knows nothing about your discipline.

On Friday, October 4th, 10 student finalists competed in VCU’s Three Minute Thesis competition sponsored by the VCU Graduate School.

As the world becomes ever more complex, policies sprout like wildflowers in response, science and research-backed initiatives to guide decision-making and improve the quality of our lives.

Graduate students come from all over the world to study at VCU each year. While many can explore the city and take in its unique culture and history, others are hesitant to venture beyond the classroom and spend the majority of their time studying on or near campus.

For 27 years, proud and hopeful students have hung posters and answered questions about their research at the Graduate School’s Research Symposium. Held every spring since 1997, this annual event seeks to highlight the innovative research projects conducted by VCU students and provides an opportunity to showcase their hard work.  This year brought a change […]

Among many Graduate programs at VCU, the Brandcenter, a School of Business graduate program is a beacon of innovation and creativity in the world of advertising, marketing, branding, and beyond. Niani Patterson is on an exciting journey pursuing her Master of Science in Business with a concentration in Art Direction at the Brandcenter, all while […]