Alum and Donor News
Ella Balasa (B.S. ’14) is a voice for fellow patients
Aug. 21, 2025
Balasa’s interest in biology put her on a path to better understanding her chronic disease and helping others navigate their treatments.
Denver Supinger (B.A. ’14, M.P.A. ’15) is an advocate for community betterment
Aug. 11, 2025
Supinger’s career of public service in the region was launched in the Department of Political Science.
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.
Black History in the Making Award alumni highlight: Catch up with 2019 Award Recipient, Taylor Pattie
Feb. 21, 2025
For Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Black History in the Making Award recipients.