President’s Posts

Michael Rao, Ph.D.

Category results for: student success

Follow Up to the President’s Forum on Social Justice and Spring Climate Survey

Your voice and your actions keep us moving forward, contributing to the common good.

The freedom to find answers

America’s research universities have always been dedicated to an interminable search for answers.

2017 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment Nominations

To the VCU Community: Virginia Commonwealth University proudly champions diversity as a core value, and engages in initiatives that create and nurture a dynamic and inclusive learning environment in which individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds are welcomed, valued, and supported. I am pleased to request nominations for the 2017 Presidential Awards […]

The Fascination of What’s Difficult

I am deeply appreciative to everyone who participated in this year’s State of the Unversity address. Below, please find the full text of my address.    It’s a privilege to be with you to reaffirm in this new year our enduring commitment:  That we are a premier research university focused on the positive progress of […]

State of the University 2017

My commitment to VCU remains—as always—resolute and focused on the continued success of students, faculty and staff. I am proud of how we face challenges with tenacity and creativity. Our willingness to do so is what makes VCU a premier research university.

MLK Celebration Week 2017

Welcome back. I hope you are refreshed and ready for spring classes to begin. Monday, January 16 marks the official start of MLK Celebration Week 2017 at VCU. During this week of reflection, discussion and action, we have the opportunity to start the year focused and ready to make a positive impact on campus and […]

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