Topic - Rankings and recognition

Sept. 24, 2025

VCU ranks in Forbes top 10 of Best Online Colleges with a High Acceptance Rate
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Sept. 23, 2025

VCU tied at No. 72 among best public universities in U.S. News ranking
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June 26, 2025

U.S. News & World Report ranks VCU among top 20% of global universities
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April 8, 2025

10 VCU graduate programs ranked among the top 50 in their fields
Jan. 21, 2025

U.S. News & World Report ranks four VCU online programs among best in the U.S.
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Oct. 17, 2024

New listing of the world’s most-cited scientists includes 11 VCU faculty who rank in the top 50 of their fields
Sept. 24, 2024

VCU rises to No. 69 in U.S News & World Report’s new ranking of the nation’s top public universities
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Sept. 24, 2024

VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership again ranked in top 10 worldwide – and No. 1 for alumni network
July 3, 2024

VCU Brandcenter tied at No. 1 in rankings of U.S. graduate programs by the One Club for Creativity
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June 26, 2024

VCU ranked among top 20% of global universities
June 20, 2024

VCU’s nuclear engineering graduate program ranked No. 18 in U.S. News and World Report rankings
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June 11, 2024

VCU ranked in nation’s Top 100 for university utility patents for second year
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April 9, 2024

VCU receives 10 updated top-50 rankings from U.S. News & World Report, including two in the top 10
March 13, 2024

VCU Division of Student Affairs recognized as a Most Promising Place to Work
March 11, 2024

19 VCU health sciences departments and schools ranked in top 50 for NIH funding for public institutions
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Feb. 13, 2024

VCU named national ‘Top-Producing Institution’ for Fulbright Scholars
Feb. 7, 2024

VCU School of Education online programs ranked among the best in the U.S.
Dec. 21, 2023

VCU recognized as first Pharm.D. program of merit by the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education
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Dec. 8, 2023

VCU climbs to No. 47 among U.S public research universities
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Nov. 28, 2023

VCU among first colleges to be honored by Virginia ABC panel for substance use prevention efforts
Nov. 1, 2023

VCU Libraries wins an inaugural Intellectual Freedom Award from the Virginia Library Association
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Oct. 11, 2023

VCU recognized as a Diversity Champion for fifth straight year
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Oct. 11, 2023

VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership ranked in top 10 worldwide
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Sept. 18, 2023

VCU ranked among top 20 most innovative public universities in the U.S.
Sept. 12, 2023

VCU ranks in top 100 for patents
April 25, 2023

10 VCU graduate programs among top 50 in newest U.S. News rankings
Jan. 24, 2023

VCU online programs ranked among best in the U.S.
Dec. 16, 2022

VCU breaks into top 50 of public research universities in the U.S.
Nov. 18, 2022

U.S. News & World Report ranks VCU among the best global universities
Oct. 27, 2022

VCU named as APLU 2022 Degree Completion Award Finalist
Sept. 21, 2022

VCU recognized as a Diversity Champion for the fourth straight year
Sept. 21, 2022

VCU School of Education earns ‘gold standard’ recognition for advancing education
Sept. 12, 2022

VCU named among the most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report
July 18, 2022

Scholar on Minority Serving Institutions: VCU’s new status marks ‘an opportunity for active reflection’
April 7, 2022

VCU School of Dentistry ranks 17th among U.S. dental schools in NIH funding
Jan. 31, 2022

VCU reaches a new national research ranking
Jan. 28, 2022

VCU receives 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
Jan. 25, 2022

Online nursing programs at VCU rise to top 20 rankings among country’s best
Dec. 13, 2021

VCU earns Gold for sustainability
Sept. 30, 2021

VCU ranked No. 1 among more than 150 Peace Corps Prep partner universities
Sept. 15, 2021

VCU School of Nursing program ranks in top 25 in first year of U.S. News’ undergraduate nursing rankings
July 2, 2021

VCU named an Age-Friendly University, a designation that puts inclusivity ‘front and center’
May 28, 2021

VCU earns Diversity Champion recognition for second year in a row
March 30, 2021

VCU programs listed in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
March 12, 2021

VCU is the most bike-friendly university in Virginia
Jan. 26, 2021

VCU online programs ranked among the country’s best
Nov. 10, 2020

VCU recognized for its internationalization efforts
Nov. 4, 2019

VCU recognized as top college for diversity
Oct. 11, 2018

Ahead of Election Day, VCU is recognized as a top college for student voters
Sept. 17, 2018

VCU awarded Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
Aug. 30, 2018

VCU recognized among ‘Top 100’ institutions for minority students
Aug. 14, 2018

Four specialties at VCU Medical Center recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings
June 26, 2018

CHoR named one of nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
May 10, 2018

VCU’s commitment to military veterans garners recognition from Virginia Department of Veterans Services
May 8, 2018

Evans-Haynes Burn Center earns Beacon Award for nursing excellence
May 4, 2018

VCU recognized as a top producer of Gilman scholars
April 19, 2018

VCU Alumni’s RVA GOLD Chapter receives Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award
March 2, 2018

VCU researchers named Virginia’s Outstanding Scientists for 2018
Feb. 15, 2018

VCU Libraries receives Excellence in Academic Libraries Award
Jan. 31, 2018

VCU Globe wins national award for innovation in international education
Dec. 18, 2017

VCU researchers recognized for being in the top 1 percent of most cited authors for 2017
Nov. 7, 2017

For the second time, VCU Health orthopaedic surgery units honored with prestigious nursing award
March 10, 2017

VCU recognized as a top Fulbright producing institution
March 1, 2017

VCU Health nationally recognized for exemplary graduate medical education program
Jan. 18, 2017

VCU honored for rich workplace experience
Dec. 16, 2015

Mary and Frances Youth Center garners Innovation Award from USTA Mid-Atlantic
Dec. 8, 2015

VCU Health earns Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® recognition from The Joint Commission
Dec. 2, 2015

VCU recognized among nation’s best for closing minority graduation rate gap
Nov. 3, 2015

International organization recognizes VCU Police for victim services and surveillance cameras
July 21, 2015

VCU Medical Center ranked among the best hospitals in the country and No. 1 in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report
June 2, 2015

VCU Medical Center awarded Baby-Friendly Hospital designation for exceptional maternity care
May 29, 2015

VCU dance program ranked in the top 10 in the country for choreography
May 14, 2015

School of Pharmacy recognized for transformative community service
April 16, 2015

VCU Medical Center receives first and only advanced certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center in Virginia
March 3, 2015

VCU Globe wins award for higher education international initiatives
July 3, 2014

VCU School of Engineering ranked No. 9 in doctoral degrees awarded to women
May 8, 2014

VCU designated a crime prevention campus
April 8, 2014

Women’s Care Wing at VCU Medical Center earns gold Beacon Award for Excellence
April 3, 2014

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s NICU earns Beacon Award for Excellence
Nov. 14, 2013

VCU recognized as one of top military-friendly campuses in nation
Aug. 21, 2013

VCU again one of country’s ‘coolest schools’
July 29, 2013

VCU Massey Cancer Center’s Bone Marrow Transplant Unit First to Receive Beacon Award for Excellence
June 17, 2013

VCU Named a Top Employer for Workers Over 50
April 24, 2013

VCU Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Physicians Named in Richmond magazine’s 2013 Top Docs List
July 2, 2012

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Receives National Award for Achievements in Quality Care
April 4, 2012

VCU Moves into Top 100 in NSF Research Rankings
Aug. 16, 2011

Physical Plant Administration Building Earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency
March 15, 2011

VCU Health System Named to Top 50 Companies for Executive Women
Dec. 2, 2010

VCU Interior Design Ranked Among Best Programs in the Country
Nov. 4, 2010

VCU School of Business Selected One of 'The Best 300 Business Schools'
Oct. 27, 2010

VCU Receives A- in National Green Report Card
Sept. 14, 2010

VCU Health System Named a 2010 Working Mother 100 Best Company
Sept. 10, 2010

VCU Medical Center Recognized for Highest Level of Stroke Care
Aug. 16, 2010

VCU Medical Center Neuroscience ICU Earns Beacon Award for Excellence in Critical Care
March 2, 2010

VCU Health System Named to Top 50 Companies for Executive Women
Jan. 15, 2010

VCU Medical Center MRICU recognized for critical care excellence
Oct. 14, 2009

VCU Among 2009 Survey of Nation’s Top 25 “Best Neighbor” Colleges and Universities
Dec. 21, 2006

VCU receives recognition for community initiatives