Innovation growing in Richmond
For many reasons, the Richmond region is becoming a recognized leader in innovation and entrepreneurship in America. VCU’s journey to record research and creative activity — fueled by the entrepreneurial spirit and initiative of our faculty, staff and students — is one reason why. Did you know that my faculty and staff colleagues conducted more […]
Responding to the State of the University
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkeAauWXdj8&w=560&h=315] Thanks to everyone who participated — both in person and through Twitter — in this year’s State of the University address, held Jan. 27. The VCU community sent a number of questions via Twitter and here is a round-up of responses. #VCUSOTU #LetsGoVCU Appreciate vision of inclusivity. How will people with disabilities be […]
Grateful for VCU
This Thanksgiving, Virginia Commonwealth University has given us so much to be thankful for. I’m thankful for a university community that embraces innovation and creativity. From the School of Medicine to the Institute for the Contemporary Art, I’m thankful for the tireless work that continues to put VCU on the map. I’m thankful for a […]
Achieving our ‘Quest for Quality’ in health care
Congratulations to our colleagues at the VCU Medical Center for receiving the nation’s top honor for leadership and innovation in safety and quality improvement. The American Hospital Association–McKesson Quest for Quality Prize® recognizes our team for its sustainable and widely adopted approach to achieve the Institute of Medicine’s six quality aims for safe, effective, efficient, […]
A legacy of innovation that Jefferson would have loved
April 13 would have been Thomas Jefferson’s 271st birthday, which prompted me to think about his remarkable contributions to our commonwealth and our nation. Not only was he the third U.S. president and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, he was one of our great innovators in American history. Every day for 50 […]
