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.

A University Rooted in Community At VCU, community engagement isn’t just a mission statement—it’s how we show up. In classrooms, clinics, studios, and neighborhoods, our faculty work alongside Richmond’s communities to advance equity, opportunity, and shared learning. This commitment is central to our identity as a public research university, and it’s powered by the belief […]

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.

A welcome message from the VCU Provost celebrating the start of the 2025 academic year, highlighting new interdisciplinary initiatives, student success strategies, and the university’s enduring culture of care.

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.

“The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.”— Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby Returning to VCU after more than a decade, I feel both heartened and energized — by how much has changed, and by what remains steadfast at the community’s core. There’s no denying the transformation. Since I was last here, […]

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 VCU Community, On my last day as your Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the remarkable journey we have shared. Together, we have achieved extraordinary milestones that have significantly enhanced VCU’s academic landscape and its student experience. Celebrating Our Achievements One VCU Academic […]

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 […]