Office of the Provost

Dear VCU Community, It is my honor to welcome you back to campus for VCU’s Spring 2026 semester as your interim provost.

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 […]

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 […]

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.