Our limitless possibility
Dear VCU Community: Fifty years ago, the Wayne Commission report set into motion the establishment of what we now call Virginia Commonwealth University. We remain faithful to the commission’s charge of being a university that “concentrates on meeting the needs of an urban population living and working in an urban environment.” I am proud […]
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Celebrating National Philanthropy Day
In his classic work “Prometheus Bound,” the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus describes his title character as philanthropos tropos, or “humanity loving,” because he gave early humans the gifts of knowledge and hope to save them from destruction. Centuries later, we still call those who give selflessly to others “philanthropists.” And on National Philanthropy Day, which […]
The ‘Battle’ is back
“Together, we’re everything.” I’ve seen this statement written on bumper stickers and coffee mugs. I’m sure it was not crafted specifically for alumni of Virginia Commonwealth University — but I think it holds true for them. This week, Feb. 18-25, marks the return of the Battle for the Capital alumni giving challenge, when VCU alumni […]
A call for alumni to rally behind VCU in Battle for the Capital
I recently saw a quote from Studs Terkel, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, who said, “When you become part of something, in some way you count. To count is very important.” That made me think about the more than 171,000 alumni who are part of Virginia Commonwealth University and how much they count — and matter […]
State of the University Address
You are helping brighten VCU’s star on the national map. I had the great pleasure to deliver this message to the university community in today’s State of the University Address. I could not be more proud of all that we have accomplished together. In a very short time, VCU has emerged as one of America’s […]
