Office of the Provost

Virginia Commonwealth University’s October 2025 Academic Report highlights transformative faculty-led initiatives, national recognition for online learning, and groundbreaking research in health, psychology, and violence prevention. With record-breaking COACHE survey engagement, VCU is advancing interdisciplinary collaboration, inclusive scholarship, and mentorship across career stages.

VCU’s Convergence Labs initiative launches a university-wide effort to foster interdisciplinary research, experiential learning, and community impact. With three enterprise themes—AI, Neurosciences, and Health Outcomes—this signature program reflects VCU’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and preparing students for the future of work. Led by nationally recognized faculty and supported by hundreds of contributors across campus, Convergence Labs marks a bold shift in how higher education structures discovery and engagement.

VCU's September academic report spotlights new global partnerships, faculty honors, and strategic data initiatives. From onboarding wins to IRDS’s call for collaborators, it’s a snapshot of progress and possibility.

Dear colleagues, It is truly a privilege to return to VCU, an institution that holds a special place in my heart and a community I am proud to call home again.  I carry fond memories of my previous time as provost here, and I am honored to once again work alongside you as interim provost […]

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that we have concluded our national search and selected Brian P. Brown, Ph.D., to become the dean of the VCU School of Business, effective April 25, 2025. The Board of Visitors will officially consider the appointment at its next quarterly meeting. Dr. Brown currently serves as a professor […]

Message from the Provost Dear Colleagues, The images above come from a presentation that I will be sharing with VCU’s Board of Visitors at a workshop later this month – and they are remarkable. We have a great story to tell about our university today. Enrollment is poised to increase for the third consecutive year; […]

Message from the Provost Dear Colleagues, I hope by now you have read the message from university leadership regarding the steps VCU is taking to remain in compliance with the policy guidance from the U.S. Dept. of Education. That guidance in DOE’s recent letter compels VCU to balance the university’s priorities. VCU prides itself on […]

Message from the Provost Dear Colleagues, As I mentioned in my message at the top of the year, 2025 is focused on expanding the culture of care for VCU’s faculty members as the university strives for uncommon excellence. VCU’s enrollment is increasing, sponsored research is growing, and our national reputation and rankings are rising. None […]

Dear VCU Faculty, As we embark on the new year, 2025, I am thrilled to share the exciting progress we are making at VCU. Our enrollment is increasing, sponsored research is growing, and our national reputation and rankings are rising. None of this would be possible without your hard work and dedication. This year, we […]

Dear Colleagues: We reach out to you today to seek your partnership in our continued efforts to make VCU a more welcoming and inclusive institution for individuals with disabilities. This focus has long been a VCU value. In fact, it appears several times throughout the university’s strategic plan, Quest 2028: As we carry forward those […]