The vital importance of the humanities
This week in Cleveland, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is convening a conference of Community College-University Partnerships, of which VCU is proud to be a part. I have the pleasure of addressing colleagues from across the nation at a gathering of 2- and 4-year college leaders who understand—and commit to—the inherent value of working together […]
Congratulations to VCU Class of 2019
While earning your degree in and outside of the classroom you redefined the American Dream to truly represent who we are today.
The intrinsic power of asking “what if…”
It’s great to be with you in Doha and to bring greetings from your colleagues and classmates in Richmond and your VCU Family around the world. Ramadan Mubarak. May this month be blessed for all of us. Congratulations to our Class of 2019. You join almost 200,000 VCU alumni, including nearly 700 alumni of VCUArts Qatar living and creating around the world.
VCU budget update
March 21, 2019 Dear VCU community, Today, the Board of Visitors received the university’s proposed budget for 2019-2020, including recommendations for student tuition and fees and employee compensation for the coming academic year. As part of this proposed budget, I have recommended to the Board the following: No increase to tuition for 2019-2020 for undergraduate […]
A Nationally Prominent VCU
This is a particularly exciting time at Virginia Commonwealth University because we’re celebrating significant milestones from our past as we chart strategic stepping stones for our future. When this institution began in 1838, no one could have imagined the enormous impact we’d make in 2019.
Spring 2019 Commencement Update
Dear VCU and VCU Health Communities, Following months of planning by our team and hearing your thoughts on VCU Commencement, I am pleased to announce that VCU will host its spring university-wide ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC). We are excited for this opportunity to […]