A message from Dr. Art Kellermann: Introducing the History and Health Program
Team VCU, Together, as a team that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are working to define the future of health and health care for the Commonwealth and our nation. We are creating a community that recognizes and embraces diverse backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. We recognize that longstanding inequalities in treatment – deeply and […]
An Independent, Comprehensive Review of Greek Life
Last week, VCU’s Board of Visitors’ meeting began with a moment of silence to honor the memory of Adam Oakes. As I shared with our Board, I talked to Adam’s family – the pain his family is suffering is unfathomable. No parent should receive a call from a college president offering sympathy for the loss […]
An Amazing Visit
On Wednesday, a bright national spotlight shined on VCU thanks to First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s visit to VCU Massey Cancer Center. We were honored by her tour of our facilities and leadership of a discussion about ending cancer disparities. “This has been amazing: what I’ve seen of the research here, what’s going on with […]
The Pursuit of Justice and Equality
As we recognize challenges, triumphs and leaders during Black History Month, we must remember the important role institutions like VCU and VCU Health have in the pursuit of justice and social, economic and health care equality. This pursuit, coupled with our location in the heart of Richmond, demands that we acknowledge the lasting impact of racism […]
Distinguished Faculty Awards – Call for Nominations
Dear Colleagues, Virginia Commonwealth University is Virginia’s premier urban, public research university. This is due, in no small part, to the talent and dedication of our faculty members who excel as teachers, researchers, creative scholars, and clinicians, and distinguish themselves in scholarship and service every day. Our faculty serve as models of excellence who embody […]
President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction: Call for Nominations
Dear VCU and VCU Health System Colleagues, Virginia Commonwealth University and the VCU Health System serve as one national urban public research institution dedicated to the success and well-being of our students, patients, faculty, staff and community. Our incredible success is a credit to many people, including my talented and dedicated colleagues at VCU. Every day, […]