May 9, 2026
Rick Wagoner tells VCU graduates they are prepared to thrive in an ‘exciting new future’
VCU celebrated its more than 5,100 spring graduates at commencement today, including approximately 3,300 who were earning undergraduate degrees.
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Class of 2026: Aspiring medical illustrator Zora Weir-Gertzog is drawn to art and science
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May 9, 2026
Rick Wagoner tells VCU graduates they are prepared to thrive in an ‘exciting new future’
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May 2026 Commencement photos
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Common claim that most transgender youth renounce that identity is not supported by statistics, VCU research finds
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