Commemorating Hispanic History Month
Celebrated from September 15 – October 15 nationally, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the histories, cultures and contributions of the Latinx people in the United States.
Coming together in the new year
Earlier this year I spoke of the fascination of what’s difficult and how we—VCU—will face challenges that seem insurmountable. The message remains the same: we will face difficulty head on, working together to face and conquer these challenges.
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Forty-eight years ago, riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York began what many consider the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement in the United States. To memorialize, June has been regarded as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month and is marked with festivals, parades and other events. This Pride Month, I am proud to recognize […]
Diversity and Inclusion Update
As the spring semester closes, I write to update you on our most recent progress related to making Virginia Commonwealth University more diverse and inclusive.
Celebrating Our Caregivers
As we celebrate National Nurses Week, we at VCU have much to celebrate, thanks to nurses at VCU Medical Center and the faculty, staff and students of VCU School of Nursing. They help make the university a top public research university and a Magnet-designated hospital — an honor bestowed on very few hospitals. More importantly, […]
ICA listening sessions
The Institute of Contemporary Art, a non-collecting museum, will spark discussion and foster an environment of open dialogue. It will be a dynamic classroom that will inspire VCU and the community to engage and learn more about contemporary art. ICA officially opens in October, and I know it will be a major influence in the […]
