News
VCU to open spring semester on virtual class schedule
Jan. 12, 2021
The university hopes to resume in-person instruction on or before March 8.
VCU alumni organizations approve new model
Dec. 17, 2020
VCU Alumni and the MCV Alumni Association of VCU will align with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, creating a new structure to meet the expanding needs of its 208,000 alumni.
The stories of the year
Dec. 17, 2020
The pandemic. The protests. Stories of heartbreak, resilience, creativity and joy. Here are the VCU News stories of 2020.
VCU honors newest graduates at virtual commencement ceremony
Dec. 12, 2020
University President Michael Rao, Ph.D., praises graduating students for their resilience amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "I am so proud of your hard work."
VCU to hold virtual commencement on Saturday
Dec. 9, 2020
The program will include video clips and photos from graduates to commemorate their accomplishments while at the university.
Make It Real Campaign for VCU raises $841.6 million
Nov. 19, 2020
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Make It Real Campaign for VCU raised $841,606,604, more than 112% of its $750 million goal, the university announced Thursday.
VCU’s Call Me By My Name initiative promotes inclusion
Nov. 4, 2020
The systemwide effort allows people to “use the name they choose without having to justify it.”
Sponsored research at VCU hits new all-time high of $335M
Oct. 21, 2020
Funding rose 8% over the previous year, and has grown by a third over the past decade.