News
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."
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.