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May 6, 2026

A Q&A with former GM CEO Rick Wagoner ahead of his commencement speech

Wagoner shares leadership lessons from his long business career, explains why he thinks the AI revolution is both ‘nerve-wracking’ and exciting, and previews what he plans to tell graduates this year.

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World@VCU: Atefe Sheikhyousefi from Iran

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Class of 2026: Jason Dresen readies for the Peace Corps and, hopefully, the Foreign Service

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Class of 2026: Tonya S. Hall’s doctoral journey was spurred, not deterred, by a breast cancer diagnosis

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The Black Awakening Choir sings in front of a large audience in 1971.

April 30, 2026

‘We call it BA Family’: A history of the Black Awakening Choir

In song, in life and in society, one of VCU’s oldest student organizations has made a lasting impact since 1970.

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Class of 2026: The stage loves Rine Nguyen

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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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Class of 2026: Ruby Stewart is navigating her dream path in outdoor leadership

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How I found my research: Tara Nikzad Joolhar loves both the challenges and surprises she finds in the lab

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Advisors’ new course encourages first-year students to develop research skills

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Top stories around VCU

A Q&A with former GM CEO Rick Wagoner ahead of his commencement speech

World@VCU: Atefe Sheikhyousefi from Iran

Class of 2026: Jason Dresen readies for the Peace Corps and, hopefully, the Foreign Service

Class of 2026: Tonya S. Hall’s doctoral journey was spurred, not deterred, by a breast cancer diagnosis

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VCU Writing Center Workshop: AI Prompt Crafting

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Understanding NIH’s New Data Management and Sharing Plan Requirements

VCU in the News

Here’s what House lawmakers want to require of data centers to keep their sales tax break

Universities adjust maritime programs for AI era

VCU Health breaks ground on $90M outpatient cardiac center next to Diamond District

US Supreme Court hears arguments on geofence warrants stemming from 2019 Chesterfield bank robbery

‘We call it BA Family’: A history of the Black Awakening Choir

Class of 2026: The stage loves Rine Nguyen

Common claim that most transgender youth renounce that identity is not supported by statistics, VCU research finds

Class of 2026: Ruby Stewart is navigating her dream path in outdoor leadership

How I found my research: Tara Nikzad Joolhar loves both the challenges and surprises she finds in the lab

Advisors’ new course encourages first-year students to develop research skills

Class of 2026: Lily Turner leaves her mark through advocacy for special needs patients