Remembering Grace E. Harris
Dear VCU and VCU Health communities, Throughout our 180-year history, a handful of people have been so vital to the story of Virginia Commonwealth University that their names are forever linked with ours. One of those people was Grace E. Harris, who we lost Monday at the age of 84. Grace was a giant […]
Guest post: Celebrating 125 years as a leader in nursing education and research
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the School of Nursing. Today’s guest post author is Dean Jean Giddens. We have so much to proud of in 2018 as we mark our 125th year as a leader in nursing education and research. From its start in 1893 as the Virginia Hospital Training School for […]
Our commitments to each other
In recent weeks, we have watched in the national news with anguish and outrage as brave survivors have recounted in court heinous acts of sexual assault by a doctor entrusted to heal them, who instead used his position to inflict irreparable harm. As we look to our own VCU community, let me be crystal clear about our commitments. We will listen to and support people impacted by sexual abuse, assault, harassment, and other forms of discrimination. We will address any concern brought forward with respect and dignity.
Black History Month at VCU
Starting in 1926, Negro History Week took place the second week of February with the purpose of educating public school students on the history and accomplishments of African-Americans. Established by Carter G. Woodson, the week was met with a less-than-enthusiastic response from some school districts. However, the creator of the event persisted and held to […]
