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A long row of men and women in caps and gowns.

May 12, 2026

In Pictures: May 2026 commencement celebrations

Photographers captured the jubilation, pride and emotions on display at VCU's universitywide commencement ceremony as well as at college-, school- and department-level ceremonies held in venues on and off campus. Here is a sampling of their images.

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VCUarts student Zakari Yonkers is part of latest GLAAD cohort for diverse creativity

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How an industry veteran is helping VCU reshape the pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape

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Students can choose from three new interdisciplinary minors with an arts emphasis this fall

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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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World@VCU: Saif Alotaibi from Kuwait

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Class of 2026: In hopes of sharing more good karma, Harrish Ganesh heads to medical school

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VCU biomedical engineer advances muscle regeneration technology

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In Pictures: May 2026 commencement celebrations

VCUarts student Zakari Yonkers is part of latest GLAAD cohort for diverse creativity

How an industry veteran is helping VCU reshape the pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape

Students can choose from three new interdisciplinary minors with an arts emphasis this fall

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Events

Budgeting After a Life Change

Excellence in Community Engagement Awards Ceremony

Ceremony for Excellence in Community Engagement Awards

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Richmond schools partner with VCU to support multilingual students and families

Celia Cooper, 61, earns VCU degree after 40-year journey

VCU graduates more than 5,100 Rams at Richmond commencement ceremony

Why a peace deal with Iran won't save the economy from energy-market chaos this summer

‘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

World@VCU: Saif Alotaibi from Kuwait

Class of 2026: In hopes of sharing more good karma, Harrish Ganesh heads to medical school

VCU biomedical engineer advances muscle regeneration technology

VCU global education leader Jill Blondin to take key role at CU Boulder