President’s Posts

Michael Rao, Ph.D.

Category results for: Periodic update

Major COVID-19 announcements: remote classes, housing, refunds, commencement, teleworking

To the University Community, We all feel the loss of leading our normal lives for reasons that are beyond anyone’s control. We are in the midst of this unprecedented life-threatening situation, where there are no easy decisions or solutions. Our first obligation is, and will continue to be, to ensure your health and safety as […]

Representing the very best in higher education, healthcare, and humankind

Dear VCU and VCU Health community, As we face uncertainty together in the weeks ahead, it is more important than ever that we continue our commitments to each other and to those we serve. I am proud of the ways we have come together, and want to personally acknowledge your extraordinary efforts in this video message from […]

COVID-19 update: confirmed case

Dear VCU and VCU Health System Community, We have been informed that a person who attended a program at VCU’s Larrick Center on March 5 and 6 recently tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reports that the individual, who is not a VCU, VCUHS employee or a student, […]

COVID-19 Spring Semester Changes

March 11, 2020 Dear VCU and VCU Health community, Because of ongoing and expanding threats related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), Virginia Commonwealth University has altered our academic calendar and other university policies to help protect the health, well-being, and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and those in the community we serve. These changes are as […]

Coronavirus update

To the VCU and VCU Health Community, Concern about the coronavirus (COVID-19) understandably grows with the number of confirmed cases across the country, and now in Virginia. We are closely monitoring the spread of coronavirus and its potential impact. Our priority is – as always – the health, wellness and safety of all members of […]

2020 State of the University: “What’s the Presidency For?”

Thank you, Gail, for your introduction. You’re a vital partner in our urgent work supporting and leading faculty and staff as we shape our students’ educational experiences in a society that’s changing so fast. And wow! Great video! Would those of you featured in the video please stand so we can recognize you? It’s always […]

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