Countdown to Winter Break: Key Dates and Reminders
As the winter break quickly approaches, the university will begin its annual holiday closing period. To help you plan ahead and avoid last-minute surprises, we’ve prepared our Winter Closing Schedule, outlining when offices and services will be unavailable. Why This Matters Understanding the winter closing schedule allows you to plan your work, purchases, and communications […]
FAA / Government Shutdown Travel Update (December 2025)
With the government shutdown now resolved, the FAA has lifted its emergency flight-reduction measures and air travel has largely returned to normal operations. Airlines have restored most schedules, and airport activity is stabilizing as staffing and flight operations return to their usual pace. Although normal operations have resumed, minor delays or residual schedule adjustments may […]
IRS Update: New Non-Employee Payment Thresholds Effective January 1, 2026
The IRS is updating several reporting thresholds beginning January 1, 2026, and these changes affect how VCU processes payments to non-employees. This includes research and survey participants, guest speakers, community members, and others receiving incentive or stipend payments. What’s Changing SSN / W-9 Collection Threshold VCU will collect SSN/W-9 information when a non-employee receives $250 […]
