An Amazing Visit
On Wednesday, a bright national spotlight shined on VCU thanks to First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s visit to VCU Massey Cancer Center. We were honored by her tour of our facilities and leadership of a discussion about ending cancer disparities. “This has been amazing: what I’ve seen of the research here, what’s going on with […]
VCU Massey 25 for 25: Health Equity and Justice campaign
We all imagine a world without cancer, and I’m proud that VCU Massey Cancer Center is hard at work making this a reality. Did you know that African Americans make up 13 percent of the U.S. population but have a higher cancer mortality rate than other ethnic and racial groups in the country? Today, the […]
In memoriam: Bill Royall
Dear VCU and VCU Health Community, With great sorrow, I am writing that longtime friend, colleague and former vice rector Bill Royall has passed away. Many of us worked closely with and loved Bill over the years, and we are appreciative of and awed by the ways he made our university, our health system, and […]
Remembering True Farr Luck
I am deeply saddened by the passing of a great friend and believer in the boundless potential of the people that make up VCU, VCU Health, and the Richmond community. An advocate for humanity and a perfect citizen, True Farr Luck served the community and spoke of the importance of working with all people to […]
Remembering Ken Wright
Every once in a while, a person touches so many lives that their name becomes synonymous with good, with generosity, with a kindness that runs so deep—and a vision that goes so far—that it’s impossible to measure the impact they make. That was Ken Wright. If you spent any time around Ken, then you know […]
