Gratitude beyond measure
Dear VCU colleagues, When President Rao invited me to return to VCU as interim provost last spring, I said yes without hesitation—not simply because VCU has long held a special place in my heart, but because it meant rejoining you. The opportunity to once again work alongside the faculty, staff, students, and leaders who shape […]
Arturo Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D. to serve as VCU’s interim EVP and provost
The following story was posted by VCU News on Dec. 10, 2025. Arturo Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the School of Medicine and executive vice president for medical affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, has agreed to serve as VCU’s interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Saavedra will start Dec. 24, following the […]
Dr. Kathleen Rudasill named Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Dear VCU Community: After an internal search, I am pleased to announce that Kathleen M. Rudasill, Ph.D. has been appointed senior vice provost for faculty affairs. Dr. Rudasill has served as the interim senior vice provost since May 2025. She is a tenured, full professor in the School of Education. Dr. Rudasill is a highly […]
Dr. Michael Bourgeois promoted to Vice Provost for Institutional Research and Decision Support and Data Strategy
Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce that Michael D. Bourgeois, Ph.D. has been promoted to vice provost for Institutional Research and Decision Support (IRDS) and Data Strategy in the Office of the Provost. Dr. Bourgeois has served as associate vice provost for IRDS since September 2023. Since joining VCU, Dr. Bourgeois has successfully led […]
