President’s Posts

Michael Rao, Ph.D.

Category results for: George Floyd

The Journey to Justice Continues

To members of the VCU and VCU Health community, Earlier today, the jury reached a verdict in the trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted on all charges for the murder of George Floyd last May. Though the trial is over, healing must continue, as pain continues for people of color in […]

Statement regarding Richmond protests and VCU’s shared community

Dear VCU and VCU Health community, For several days, I have watched crowds of people across the nation and here in Richmond express their anger and frustration over distressing, horrific events against African Americans in our country, including the recent killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. […]