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VCU will hold universitywide virtual commencement and in-person academic unit graduation ceremonies
March 25, 2021
The in-person ceremonies will follow updated guidance issued by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam in Executive Order 72.
VCU will resume in-person and hybrid classes beginning March 4
Feb. 18, 2021
The decision is based on several factors, VCU President Michael Rao said, including an examination of COVID-19 positivity rates and a review of isolation space on campus.
In State of the University speech, Rao reflects on recent challenges and the road ahead
Feb. 11, 2021
President praises the resilience of the VCU community and describes ambitious plans for the future.
VCU alumni to share stories of their Canadian Arctic expedition at documentary film premiere
Feb. 9, 2021
A screening of the film “Frozen Obsession” and the accompanying discussion about the Northwest Passage Project will serve as the official kickoff to the RVA Environmental Film Festival on Feb. 12.
Another pandemic semester is about to begin. Here are tips to make it a successful one.
Jan. 22, 2021
As another strange term gets underway, students, faculty and staff offer advice and lessons learned over the past year, including how to stay healthy, succeed academically and combat loneliness.
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."