Honoring and thanking our veterans
As our nation celebrates Veterans Day — honoring the brave service members who fought for the freedoms we all enjoy — I am especially grateful to those members of the VCU community who are veterans of our armed forces. They are part of what makes VCU a 21st century university and a truly great place […]
Commemorating Hispanic History Month
Celebrated from September 15 – October 15 nationally, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the histories, cultures and contributions of the Latinx people in the United States.
VCU’s unequivocal support of our DACA students
We will continue to advocate for DACA students within the legal bounds that govern us as a public university. We are committed to safeguard their privacy and confidentiality to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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.
A day of remembrance
Our nation owes so much to the brave people who gave all to ensure the most basic of freedoms enumerated by the founding fathers of our country. Because of them we are able to dedicate ourselves to VCU’s mission of education, creation, innovation and life-saving healthcare. Virginia Commonwealth University has always been committed to those […]
Opportunities to promote inclusion from the classroom to the conference room
The VCU community has called for the continued development of courses, classroom learning experiences and professional development opportunities that are inclusive and engage across disciplinary, unit and area boundaries.