President’s Posts

Michael Rao, Ph.D.

Category results for: August 2017

Coming together in the new year

Earlier this year I spoke of the fascination of what’s difficult and how we—VCU—will face challenges that seem insurmountable. The message remains the same: we will face difficulty head on, working together to face and conquer these challenges.

Safety and Inclusiveness at Virginia Commonwealth University

Senior leadership is engaged at every level, starting at the top with me, regarding safety, security and social climate issues. Students and their parents, faculty and staff have expressed concern about the impact of national and regional protests and especially the focus on Confederate symbolism given Richmond’s history as the capitol of the Confederacy.

A message from VCU’s Student Government Association leadership

The Student Government Association is responsible for representing the voices of all VCU students, being the direct liaison between administration and the student body, and alleviating student concerns. Empowering the students’ voice My name is Destinee’ Moragne, and I am president of the Student Government Association for the 2017-2018 academic year. James McPaul is vice […]

To the VCU and VCU Health Community

We are profoundly saddened at the deaths and injuries resulting from this weekend's tragic events in Charlottesville.

Call for Nominations for President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction

Our incredible success is a credit to many people, including my talented and dedicated colleagues among the staff and administrative and professional (A&P) faculty.