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$A photo of the entrance to a museum exhibit. Big white letters read \"Virginia & the VIETNAM WAR.\"$
Nov. 26, 2024

Museum exhibition curated by VCU’s Emilie Raymond presents multifaceted picture of Virginia and the Vietnam War era
Nov. 25, 2024

cRam Session: Water
Nov. 21, 2024

Like a fine poem, David Wojahn made a lasting impression
Nov. 21, 2024

Students and scholars from across the globe come together for Thanksgiving dinner at VCU
$People walking across a plaza at night with lit up letters behind them that spell \"VCU.\" Above the letters is a large banner that says \"UNCOMMON\" in yellow and black text.$
Nov. 20, 2024

American Marketing Association names VCU’s Grant Heston the Higher Education Marketer of the Year
Nov. 20, 2024

Class of 2024: Jonathan Lundquist didn’t have to look far for inspiration that led to three degrees from VCU
Nov. 18, 2024

VCU alum and restaurateur Chris Tsui will be featured commencement speaker
Nov. 14, 2024

International Education Week highlights how VCU welcomes and fosters global learning
Nov. 13, 2024

Cards for Seniors event embraces a multigenerational air of autumn
$A group photo of 10 people in front of a book case. Above the bookcase are letters on a wall that spell out \"VCU SOCIOLOGY\"$
Nov. 12, 2024

Latino Virginia oral history project gives voice to stories that supplant stereotypes
Nov. 11, 2024

‘A light that continues to shine’: Friends and colleagues remember Flossie Segal, a colorful figure at VCU’s School of Social Work
$A photo of the back of a woman wearing a green dress with long sleeves and a hood. She is standing outside in brown grass with orange and green trees in the background. A black rectangle in the corner says \"3-2-1 ...\" in white text and \"cRAM!\" in yellow text.$
Nov. 11, 2024

cRam Session: Medieval Literature and the Weird
Nov. 7, 2024

Gulak Lecture at VCU on Nov. 12 to explore car-optional neighborhood design
Nov. 7, 2024

VCU bids to break attendance record at second annual SupportHER basketball game on Nov. 15
Nov. 6, 2024

Ram Fridges will provide fresh produce and other perishable foods to VCU students
Nov. 1, 2024

VCU and VCU Health adopt land acknowledgment recognizing their presence on Native American homelands
Nov. 1, 2024

VCU celebrates groundbreaking for Athletic Village that will help ‘change the face of Richmond’
Oct. 31, 2024

Event series facilitates conversation and understanding around Middle East populations
Oct. 30, 2024

The bearer of good snooze: Undergrad’s research project is behind the new nap pods on campus
Oct. 29, 2024

VCU School of Education team advances to finals of the 2024 Global Sustainability Challenge
$An illustraton of the side profile of a person's head make up of numbers and math symbols in different colors. Up in the top right corner is a black rectangle. White text on the rectangle says \"3 - 2 - 1 ...\" and yellow text says \"CRAM!\"$
Oct. 28, 2024

cRam Session: Seeing, Playing, Deciding – This is Math?
Oct. 28, 2024

Gary Cuddeback named dean of VCU’s School of Social Work
Oct. 28, 2024

VCU Dyslexia Symposium focuses on empowering underserved students
$White text reads \"2023 ALUMNI STARS\" with yellow sparkels around.$
Oct. 28, 2024

VCU to celebrate 14 notable alumni at biennial Alumni Stars event
$A photo of a crowd of people walking past a sign that says \"VCU\" in giant yellow letters.$
Oct. 25, 2024

Transformative Learning Week emphasizes the far-reaching value of experiential education
Oct. 25, 2024

VCU supports military waivers, state funding push
$A photo of a laptop sitting on a podium in a room full of people. The screen of the computer says \"CONNECT.\" in white letters$
Oct. 25, 2024

VCU’s annual Connect 2024: Community Engagement Conference to help build connections
Oct. 24, 2024

Drug Take Back Day event for the public is set for Saturday at VCU
Oct. 24, 2024

Embrace ‘uncomfortability’ of the past in order to move forward, ‘Memory Wars’ podcast creators urge VCU audience
Oct. 22, 2024

Panelists assess historical shadows and modern perspectives on DEI and restorative justice
$A photo of three people standing. On the left is a man and in the middle and right are two women. There is a white box in front of the group which says \"FOOD DRIVE\" and \"RVA\" in rainbow letters.$
Oct. 22, 2024

The fridge is open for donations
Oct. 22, 2024

VCU professor receives $1.2 million federal grant to train doctoral students in early intervention/early childhood special education
Oct. 21, 2024

Clean energy, technology and economics shape a promising but challenging landscape, federal leader says
Oct. 21, 2024

VCU emergency team produces a potentially lifesaving video for the community
Oct. 17, 2024

DisruptRVA returns to VCU on Oct. 30, showcasing innovative approaches to work and collaboration
$A black bar in the left corner has white text that readsy \" 3 - 2 - 1 ...\" and then yellow text reads \"cRAM!\" In the middle is an illustration of a black and white clapper board. In the middle of the board is an illustration of a stick figure in a wheel chair.$
Oct. 14, 2024

cRam Session: Understanding Disability Through Media
Oct. 14, 2024

In the historic Egyptian Building, creativity rose to the occasion to replace more than 1,200 ceiling tiles
Oct. 11, 2024

Led by VCU, the inaugural Virginia Government Simulation gives college students an exercise in engagement
Oct. 10, 2024

Sold-out RESONATE Podcast Festival draws storytellers to Richmond on Oct. 25-26
Oct. 7, 2024

‘Science as energy’: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science director to give public lecture at VCU symposium
$A photo of a woman standing to the right of Rodney the Ram. Rodney is giving a thumbs up and the woman is making a peace sign with her right hand. In her left hand she is holding a sheet of paper with a QR code and yellow text that reads \"WILL WE SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER?\"$
Oct. 7, 2024

With a growing footprint, VCU Votes makes the case for student civic engagement
$An aerial view of the VCU Student Commons Plaza with people walking across it. In the middle of the plaza is a circle made of yellow and black bricks. The yellow bricks spell out the letters \"VCU.\"$
Oct. 4, 2024

New initiative reflects VCU’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on campus
Oct. 4, 2024

Student Podcast Day on Oct. 24 provides industry insights for newcomers
$A photo of a crowd of people walking past a sign that says \"VCU\" in giant yellow letters.$
Oct. 3, 2024

VCU recognized as a Diversity Champion for sixth straight year
Oct. 2, 2024

U.S. Department of Education awards $2.3 million to VCU’s RTR Teacher Residency
$A photo of a man looking sadly down at tomb stones. The one he is looking directly at is shaped like a pixilated hand with the index finger pointed upwards. In the upper left corner is white and yellow text on a black triangle that reads \"3 -2 - 1 ... cRAM!\"$
Sept. 30, 2024

cRam Session: The New Good Death
Sept. 27, 2024

Nationally recognized school superintendent among VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 Award recipients
Sept. 25, 2024

VCU’s Spit for Science, the largest genetic and environmental study of college students in the U.S., is expanding
Sept. 24, 2024

VCU promotes Michael Cimis to associate vice president for safety and risk management
Sept. 23, 2024

Got election anxiety? Here’s what to know about the causes – and how to cope
Sept. 19, 2024

Keynote speaker cites the timely need for what the humanities teach us – and how they can guide us
$A photo of a yellow ent with black letters that reads \"EDUCATION ABROAD\" on the front and \"www.global.vcu.edu\" on the side. The top of the tent has black text that reads \"VCU.\" Under the tent is a table with a black table cloth that says \"VCU\" in yellow letters on the front. A woman behind the table is talking to a student on the other side. There are two other student's standing to the right of the tent, and a man standing to the left of the tent.$
Sept. 18, 2024

Global Learning Fair this month highlights both directions of international education at VCU
$A photo of a woman from the nose down wearing a denim jacket and a button with an american flag and the word \"VOTE\" on it. Behind her are three people standing at voting booths.$
Sept. 17, 2024

This week’s National Voter Registration Day is a rallying point for student engagement
Sept. 16, 2024

Math professor Dewey Taylor earns national award for mentorship activities
Sept. 16, 2024

VCU’s new El Centro will support Latine students, faculty and staff in academic success and community engagement
$A photo of a woman from the waist up. She is wearing a yellow t-shirt with the shape of Virginia printed on it. Inside the state's silhouette is yellow text that reads \"UNCOMMON.\" Behind the woman are people walking past her and a mural of three rams.$
Sept. 13, 2024

Introducing the newest Rams
Sept. 12, 2024

VCU Police will conduct a checkpoint Friday evening on the Monroe Park Campus
Sept. 12, 2024

VCU School of Education marks 60th anniversary – and is still adapting to the times
$A photo of two men standing on either side of a defibrillator. The man on the left is holding an oragne box that says \"Opiod Emergency Kit.\"$
Sept. 10, 2024

VCU expands lifesaving stations on campus
Sept. 9, 2024

VCU to conduct VCU Alert siren test on Wednesday, Sept. 11
$A photo of L. Douglas Widler to the left of text that reads \"L. DOUGLAS WILDER SYMPOSIUM ELECTIONS 2024 THE IMPRTANCE OF LISTENTING TO THE PEOPLE.\" Under that is a blue stripe with the VCU logo and white text that reads \"L. Douglas Wilder School of GOvernment and Public Affairs.\"$
Sept. 9, 2024

Wilder Symposium on Sept. 17 will spotlight Virginia’s top political analysts and the 2024 election
Sept. 6, 2024

Youth shared-housing program that serves Richmond could be a model far beyond it
Sept. 5, 2024

How VCU’s more than 1,800 security cameras contribute to campus safety
Sept. 4, 2024

VCU Police expands use of e-bike patrols
Sept. 3, 2024

VCU to conduct full test of VCU Alert systems on Sept. 4 at noon
Sept. 2, 2024

New tech upgrades improve safety and ease of use at VCU’s parking decks
Aug. 30, 2024

42nd annual Faculty Convocation celebrates six VCU role models
$A photo of a plastic white bracelet sitting on a pile of pins. The bracelet says \"YOU HAVE OPTIONS\" in green letter. The circular pins the bracelet is sitting on say \"Start by Believing.\"$
Aug. 30, 2024

In offering choices for investigation, VCU Police empower survivors of sexual assault
Aug. 29, 2024

For Rams finding their way, VCU introduces new interactive campus map
Aug. 29, 2024

Jay Bilas, Willy Walker featured speakers at 32nd annual Real Estate Trends Conference on Oct. 10
Aug. 27, 2024

42nd annual Faculty Convocation will honor six VCU educators and researchers
Aug. 26, 2024

Safety ambassadors add a layer of protection and engagement on VCU campuses
Aug. 22, 2024

Award-winning youth literature author Meg Medina to appear at VCU’s Cabell Library on Sept. 17
Aug. 22, 2024

RamSafe specializes in transporting precious cargo: You
Aug. 21, 2024

A lively first day of classes
Aug. 21, 2024

How VCU and the city of Richmond are working together to keep pedestrians safe
Aug. 21, 2024

VCU brings together employee well-being experts to share best practices
Aug. 20, 2024

New Student Convocation and Block Party spark excitement for new year
Aug. 19, 2024

Hellos and goodbyes: Scenes from move-in
Aug. 19, 2024

New Student Convocation moved to virtual event format; Spirit Walk canceled
Aug. 16, 2024

How VCU’s text and email alerts keep students and the community informed
Aug. 16, 2024

Looking for VCU swag? It’s in the bag at new online storefront
Aug. 15, 2024

First-year students set to arrive at VCU this week for move-in days
Aug. 15, 2024

In VCU’s residence halls, two key missions – safety and community – are right at home
Aug. 15, 2024

Welcome to the Ram Rodeo: A look at what’s in store for this year’s Weeks of Welcome
Aug. 14, 2024

After a bold introduction, Shawn Meredith found his niche in U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s office
Aug. 14, 2024

Statement on interim policies for fall 2024
Aug. 12, 2024

New security provider begins VCU operations on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses
Aug. 12, 2024

RVA My Way: Sonya Feeser
Aug. 12, 2024

The student employee experience is at the heart of a first-ever VCU training seminar for supervisors
Aug. 7, 2024

Fruits of their labor: VCU School of Business alums are now at the core of Blue Bee Cider
Aug. 7, 2024

VCU’s inclusive ACE-IT in College earns a first-in-Virginia accreditation – and just the third in U.S.
Aug. 5, 2024

How can I practice conscious consumption?
Aug. 5, 2024

VCU partnership helps refugees resume their academic and career paths
Aug. 2, 2024

Personal and professional motivations draw pharmacy student Michelle Johnson to Ghana
Aug. 1, 2024

Project ReConnect to support individuals involved in criminal justice system who have substance use and mental health needs
July 30, 2024

Unbreakable bonds: An ode to VCU besties everywhere on International Day of Friendship
July 29, 2024

$1.5 million gift to VCU School of Education will create endowed chair to support teacher preparation
July 29, 2024

Personal finance lessons – for teachers, not just students – offer real value at VCU conference
July 29, 2024

VCU political science student Zateya Jackson gets a crash course in Foreign Service careers and leadership
$A photo of a woman from the thighs up standing in front of a sign that spells out \"VCU\" in giant yellow letters.$
July 26, 2024

Meet-a-Ram: The Graduate School’s Melissa Tyler puts a strong foot forward for Ph.D. diversity
$A photo of a road sign that says \"ELECTION 2024\" in white letters. The top of the sign is blue, with a row of white stars under the letters. Under the blue, are white and red stripes, making the sign imitate an American flag.$
July 26, 2024

Six takeaways from the shakeup in the 2024 presidential race
July 25, 2024

If walls could talk
July 25, 2024

Lane and sidewalk closures to begin on Broad and Belvidere streets amid construction of CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation
July 25, 2024

VCU, city of Richmond conduct full-scale hazmat spill training on campus
July 24, 2024

A man for all seasons
July 23, 2024

VCU School of Medicine again receives full accreditation from Liaison Committee for Medical Education
$A photo of a sign on the ground in the commons plaza that says \"VCU POLICE EXERCISE SIMULATED EMERGENCY\" \"Realistic sounds and behaviors will be utalized.\" Behind the sign, a few groups of people in civilian clother are standing and talking to each other.$
July 18, 2024

VCU Police, city of Richmond to conduct hazardous material spill training exercise at VCU on July 25