The UNITY Project at VCU
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate in the UNITY Public Arts Project, and it is a truly amazing work of art in the making and a reminder that we are all interconnected. Located in the greenspace next to Cabell Library, the piece of public art is being constructed by members of the VCU community […]
How we “Make it real”
A few days ago, I had lunch with a group of remarkable entrepreneurs. These creative minds had started companies that engineer life-saving medical devices; grow and distribute healthier foods; create beautiful and original fashion; promote safe, effective and sustainable ride sharing; and more. These entrepreneurs were brilliant and passionate, and I left this lunch moved […]
A university on the world stage
We know well that VCU is well-regarded around the world because of our commitment to excellence in every way. I have had the pleasure of visiting colleagues in Spain, China, Qatar and many other nations who know VCU as the home of innovation, creativity, health care and an unparalleled academic experience. Around campus, I have […]
2015 Richmond Heart Walk: Save the date to help save lives
For more than 40 years, the American Heart Association and Virginia Commonwealth University have developed a strong and vibrant partnership with the common goals of improving human health, finding causes and cures and saving lives. Grants funded by the AHA provide vital support to early career investigators conducting groundbreaking research at institutions like VCU’s Pauley […]
RamPantry: Students working to make a difference for their peers
Recently, I had the great privilege of meeting a group of students who inspired me. They are wonderful students from all levels — freshmen to graduate — and various disciplines who are making a real difference for many at Virginia Commonwealth University. These students operate what’s called the Ram Pantry, a place on campus where […]
MLK week of service
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_NDW8aKjAg&w=560&h=315] This week, as VCU celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we also honor something that makes our university community distinctive and beautiful. We are proudly the most diverse university in the commonwealth in all of the ways in which people are diverse and we are committed to becoming […]
