In light of the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to rescind certain guidelines related to investigating sexual assault cases, Virginia Commonwealth University maintains its inexorable commitment to the safety, security and success of all of our people.
Category: Community
VCU is committed to being a good neighbor and good citizen. The work we do every day on our campuses — what we conceive, create and cure — changes lives everywhere, in Richmond and beyond.
Celebrated from September 15 – October 15 nationally, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the histories, cultures and contributions of the Latinx people in the United States.
Commemorating Hispanic History Month
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The Virginia Commonwealth University community is grateful to those who helped ensure that Saturday’s protests near our Monroe Park Campus were largely civil and free from violence.
Thank you from the Virginia Commonwealth University community
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We will continue to advocate for DACA students within the legal bounds that govern us as a public university. We are committed to safeguard their privacy and confidentiality to the fullest extent allowed by law.
VCU’s unequivocal support of our DACA students
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Earlier this year I spoke of the fascination of what’s difficult and how we—VCU—will face challenges that seem insurmountable. The message remains the same: we will face difficulty head on, working together to face and conquer these challenges.
Coming together in the new year
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Senior leadership is engaged at every level, starting at the top with me, regarding safety, security and social climate issues. Students and their parents, faculty and staff have expressed concern about the impact of national and regional protests and especially the focus on Confederate symbolism given Richmond’s history as the capitol of the Confederacy.
Safety and Inclusiveness at Virginia Commonwealth University
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We are profoundly saddened at the deaths and injuries resulting from this weekend's tragic events in Charlottesville.
To the VCU and VCU Health Community
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In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow a limited version of President Trump’s travel ban to take effect, we are carefully examining the impact on VCU and those we serve.