Inclusion excellence update
There are times when troubling events push us to engage with important challenges. This has been a difficult year for our country with respect to the appropriate treatment of all citizens. In addition, VCU has engaged in a series of important conversations regarding our collective commitment to fairness, equity, inclusion and diversity in its many […]
Start by believing: VCU supports sexual assault survivors
Spring is the time for growth and renewal. During this academic year, the topic of sexual assault has stayed in the headlines. It is a real problem at colleges and universities nationwide. Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to preventing these assaults by educating our entire campus community about our expectations and by helping survivors in […]
Big honor for VCU Medical Center
I am so proud of the big news we received today: That VCU Medical Center has been awarded the Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from two national organizations, identifying VCU as part of an elite group of providers focused on complex stroke care. VCU is now recognized among the world’s leaders in caring for and […]
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 […]
RamPantry: Students working to make a difference for their peers
Recently, I had the great privilege of meeting a group of students who inspired me. They are wonderful students from all levels — freshmen to graduate — and various disciplines who are making a real difference for many at Virginia Commonwealth University. These students operate what’s called the Ram Pantry, a place on campus where […]
VP health sciences and VCUHS CEO transition plan
Since the announcement of Dr. Sheldon Retchin’s move to The Ohio State University, I have actively engaged colleagues and leadership across the university, in particular the health sciences schools, as well as the VCU Health System in developing the most effective transition plan. In establishing this plan, I have focused on ensuring that the strength […]