Office of the Provost

VCU celebrates the 2025 NIRA and EPIA honorees — faculty whose scholarship, teaching, and mentorship are shaping lives, advancing knowledge, and strengthening the university’s impact locally and globally.

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.

Welcome to Fall 2025! This essential guide for VCU faculty outlines the top 12 things to know before classes begin—from syllabus prep and academic policies to Gen AI guidelines, health protocols, and professional development opportunities. Start the semester informed, empowered, and ready to support student success.

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 […]

The Office of the Provost is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Expanding Networks of Expert Scholars initiative for the 2025 academic year. This program, designed to foster national and international scholarly networks, is a cornerstone of our commitment to academic excellence and collaboration and the culture of care that we maintain for VCU […]

Dear VCU Community, I am pleased to announce that I am appointing Kathleen Rudasill, Ph.D., as the interim senior vice provost for faculty affairs, effective May 20, 2025. Dr. Rudasill brings a wealth of experience and an impressive record of leadership to this role, and I am confident that she will foster excellence and collaboration […]

I write to announce the transition of Mangala Subramaniam, Ph.D., from her role as senior vice provost for faculty affairs back to the faculty, effective May 31. Dr. Subramaniam has been an invaluable member of our leadership team, and her contributions have left an indelible mark on our institution. During her two-and-a-half-year tenure, Dr. Subramaniam […]

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 […]

The Office of the Provost is thrilled to introduce the Expanding Networks of Expert Scholars initiative! This new program is designed to support the growth of tenure-eligible assistant and tenured associate professors by helping them build their national and international scholarly networks. Applications are due March 17, 2025. What’s in it for you?This initiative is […]