The 50th anniversary of Title IX
Today we mark the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX legislation, signed by President Richard Nixon June 23, 1972. That law changed the face of civil rights in public education, and has created opportunities, greater equality, and protections against discrimination for millions of American students. Because of Title IX, opportunities never imagined became […]
Reminder of Nondiscrimination and Civil Rights at VCU
October 9, 2019 Dear VCU Community, We are grateful to be part of a community that respects, values, and dignifies every person and fosters an environment free of sexual misconduct, violence, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Thank you for ensuring that VCU is a great place for everyone. In that spirit, this message contains important information […]
Title IX and our core values
As VCU’s president, I am committed that our university will be a national benchmark for how we treat each other and how we embody our core values, including in ways governed by the federal legislation known as Title IX. To underscore the importance of Title IX, VCU will be featuring “Nine Days of Title IX” […]
The Importance of Our Climate and Culture
Dear VCU and VCU Health System Communities, At VCU and VCU Health System, we have an awesome mission: to educate, create, discover, heal, and innovate. It is a mission that enriches communities and allows people to reach their full potential. Everything we do, from the student experience to patient care, is about caring for […]
Title IX statement
In light of the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to rescind certain guidelines related to investigating sexual assault cases, Virginia Commonwealth University maintains its inexorable commitment to the safety, security and success of all of our people.
Supporting the VCU Community
Virginia Commonwealth University continues to invest in the success of all of our people, and that includes a significant ongoing university-wide commitment to the protections guaranteed by Title IX.