University news

Feb. 10, 2026

Michael Rao will speak about VCU’s role as a model for higher education during State of the University Address
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Feb. 9, 2026

VCU will conduct a test of the VCU Alert system on Feb. 11
Jan. 28, 2026

VCU makes interim appointment for VP for development and alumni relations
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Jan. 27, 2026

U.S. News & World Report ranks three VCU online programs among best in the U.S.
Jan. 9, 2026

Jay Davenport, VCU vice president for development and alumni relations since 2017, to take same post at Penn State
Dec. 29, 2025

VCU’s research expenditures cross $500 million for first time, ranking 46th nationally for fiscal 2024
Dec. 19, 2025

2025: The Year in Photos
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Dec. 18, 2025

Happy Holidays from VCU
Dec. 18, 2025

VCU wins nine honors at the Education Digital Marketing Awards
Dec. 16, 2025

In pictures: December commencement celebrations
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Dec. 15, 2025

VCU Police holding two active threat trainings on Dec. 17
Dec. 13, 2025

Former U.S. ambassador Timmy Davis tells VCU graduates to be ‘hard to bother’