Alum and Donor News

Adriene Marshall (B.S. ’91, M.T. ’94) is making mathematics more accessible for K-12 students
Sept. 29, 2025
The Maryland-based educator works in every level of the state’s education system to decrease students’ anxiety around mathematics
David and Michelle Baldacci launch the ‘Civil Discourse and Collaboration Initiative’ with VCU and the Library of Virginia
Sept. 25, 2025
Their $13M joint contribution will promote constructive dialogue in a polarized world through experiential learning, a tailored curriculum, public events and programming spaces.

Peter Zucker, Ph.D., (M.S. ’81, Ph.D. ’83) is paying it forward with gratitude
Sept. 22, 2025
The Department of Psychology alumnus reflects on his educational journey, its influence on his career in organization attunement and the joy of helping current students.
Recent VCU grad Emma Cummings is bonding, and banding, with the birds
July 24, 2025
In Yellowstone this season, the National Park Service staffer is powered by a lifelong interest in nature and avian ecology lessons from the Rice Rivers Center.
Five recent graduates receive prestigious Fulbright awards for the 2025-26 academic year
July 23, 2025
The selections continue VCU’s upward trend of honorees in the federal cultural exchange program.
At Virginia’s Executive Mansion, Martin Townes serves the present and preserves the past as butler-historian
April 28, 2025
Longtime passions come together for the VCU alum, who also serves on the state Board of Historic Resources.
Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study
April 15, 2025
The four, who have ties to the Honors College, will pursue programs related to diplomacy and science.
Meet-a-Ram: History Department alumni honoree was a close call – geographically
April 2, 2025
At the Maggie Walker School near VCU, teacher Sam Ulmschneider is instilling wisdom and winning titles in a national civics program.
Checking in with VCU’s Black history makers
Feb. 26, 2025
For more than four decades, VCU has honored students with Black History in the Making Awards – and here are updates on six accomplished recipients.

Black History in the Making Award alumni highlight: Catch up with 2017 Award Recipient, Jaz-Munn Johnson
Feb. 25, 2025
For Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Black History in the Making Award recipients.