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Double vision: Twin alums Kenneth and Steven Ender both rose to college presidencies

The School of Business grads credit VCU with putting them on their path, and they have established endowed scholarships at their alma mater.

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Medical student Charles Payne recognized for extraordinary compassion during his OB-GYN rotation

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Changemakers honored at VCU’s Excellence in Community Engagement Awards ceremony

Research & discovery

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Hit by a cyclist, VCU professor has a 3D brainstorm

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In pictures: May 2026 commencement celebrations

Photographers captured the jubilation, pride and emotions on display at VCU's universitywide commencement ceremony as well as at college-, school- and department-level ceremonies held in venues on and off campus. Here is a sampling of their images.

Student success

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Class of 2026: A Ram even in high school, Jessica Nguyen will carry VCU spirit into graduate school

Research & discovery

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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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World@VCU: Atefe Sheikhyousefi from Iran

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World@VCU: Samantha Castro Teixeira from Brazil

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Class of 2026: Gati Wambura extends her reach as a ‘global health citizen’

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Class of 2026: With decades in healthcare, Devon Jones still builds his nursing education