Education: Countdown to 50th anniversary begins

While coursework in education had been offered for years, it wasn’t until the fall semester of 1964 that the VCU School of Education was established as part of Richmond Professional Institute. By 1968, it became part of the newly formed Virginia Commonwealth University. Read more.

Education: 2013 Oehler Lecture speaker announced

Robert Granger, Ed.D.,president of the William T. Grant Foundation, will share his insights on community-engaged education research during the VCU School of Education’s 2013 John S. and Mary Sue Oehler Lecture for Educational Leadership and Policy. Read more.

VCU named ‘Up and Comer’ in U.S. News

U.S. News and World Report named Virginia Commonwealth University a 2014 “Up and Comer” among national universities in its annual Best Colleges rankings. VCU ranked 14th among national universities, tying with Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Tulane University and six others. Read more.

VCU welcomes first group of Globe students

Weeks before most VCU students returned to campus for the start of the fall semester, the corner of West Grace and South Shafer streets was already abuzz as students and their families unloaded belongings in preparation for the new school year. Read more.

Latest update from President Rao

The latest university update from Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, Ph.D. Read more.

September is Membership Month!

It's VCU Alumni Membership Month! Join or renew by Sept. 30 and you will be entered into the Membership Month prize drawing. Read more.

VCU Alumni Los Angeles Chapter happy hour social6-8 p.m. Sept. 19

4th Annual Markel Black & Gold Ball8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 11

Business Talks Business speakers series: “The State of VCU Business” 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17