University Public Affairs helps Virginia Commonwealth University communicate with the general public by working
with news media regionally,
nationally and internationally, and by providing other communications services.
We are a 24-hour operation. Members of the media should call or text (804) 418-0174 to reach an
on-call public affairs staff member outside of regular business hours. On-call staff members can assist with
emergency requests or assist reporters with an immediate deadline.
University Public Affairs
- Grace Street Center
- 912 West Grace Street
- Box 842041
- Richmond, Virginia 23284-2041
- Phone: (804) 828-1231
- Fax: (804) 828-2018
- Email: vcunews@vcu.edu
Staff
For media inquiries, contact one of the University Public Affairs staff members below. The news topics they are
responsible for are included with their listing.
- Michael R. Porter, APR
- Associate vice president for public affairs
- Phone: (804) 828-7037
- Email: mrporter@vcu.edu
- Center for Community Engagement and Impact, Division of Student Affairs, Division for
Inclusive Excellence
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- Mary Kate Brogan
- Public relations specialist
- (804) 828-7701
- Email: broganm2@vcu.edu
- College of Health Professions, School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, School of Nursing,
School of Pharmacy
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- Chris Katella
- Public relations coordinator
- Phone: (804) 827-0218
- Email: katellac@vcu.edu
- Office of Sustainability, VCU Life Sciences
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- Brian McNeill
- Senior public relations specialist
- Phone: (804) 827-0889
- Email: bwmcneill@vcu.edu
- College of Humanities and Sciences, Department of Business Services, School of Social
Work, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, School of Education, VCU Libraries
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- Laura Rossacher
- Director for public affairs, VCU Health
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- Leila Ugincius
- Senior public relations specialist
- Phone: (804) 828-2725
- Email: lugincius@vcu.edu
- School of the Arts, School of Business, College of Engineering, Facilities Management, VCU
Brandcenter, intern program
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Additional University Public Affairs staff