Students on the way to and from class on the first day of the fall semester.
On the way to and from class on the first day of the fall semester. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)

Aug. 24, 2021

Scenes from the first day of classes

The start of the new semester brought the return of familiar and welcome sights: students criss-crossing the Compass, reading in Monroe Park, and hanging out with friends on campus.

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By VCU News staff

The first day of the 2021 fall semester at VCU brought the return of familiar and welcome sights: students criss-crossing the Compass, reading in Monroe Park, studying inside James Branch Cabell Library and hanging out with friends on campus. University photogapher Kevin Morley captured some scenes from the first day of the new academic year.

Students on the Compass at VCU.
On the Compass. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)
Maher Mubarak studying in Cabell Library
Maher Mubarak studying in Cabell Library. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)
Sign that reads \"masks are required unless in a study room by yourself\" inside James Branch Cabell Library.
Brittany Watson in Cabell Library.
Brittany Watson in Cabell Library. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)
Zakira Debraux, left, and Gloria Kikwebati enjoy a snack break inside James Branch Cabell Library.
Zakira Debraux, left, and Gloria Kikwebati enjoy a snack break. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)
VCU students crossing West Main Street.
VCU students cross West Main Street on the first day of classes. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)
Accounting major Alyssa Sandlin reads a book in Monroe Park
Accounting major Alyssa Sandlin reads a book in Monroe Park. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing)