As we wrap up the semester, I’m excited to share good news. Recently Virginia Commonwealth University announced that we have risen to 47 in the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s rankings of public research universities. We’ve exceeded our goal to be in the top 50! This NSF ranking is a testament to VCU’s commitment to research… Read more »
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Sponsored Content: VCU leads Virginia in supporting military families. But the cost is rising unsustainably
By Brian McNeill Marisa Colon attends Virginia Commonwealth University through the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, which covers the cost of tuition and fees for spouses and children of military service members who were killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or 90% or more disabled as a result of their military service. For her, Colon… Read more »
2023: The year that revealed VCU Health’s bad real estate deal
The events that led up to it were years in the making, but it was over the course of this year that the controversial and costly downtown development deal was revealed and unraveled.
Report finds ‘compelling case for change’ to VCU Health governance in wake of failed development
The report from a healthcare consulting firm notes “a widely perceived lack of transparency and coordination between” the VCU and VCU Health boards,” with the aborted project “the most commonly cited example.”
JLARC OKs VCU Health review in light of failed downtown project
The state-led study into the health system’s governance structure comes as a request to examine its $73 million project exit payment has been forwarded to the U.S. Department of Justice.
The $100M question: Why was doomed VCU Health development’s loan amount so high?
“The big question is why the financing was $100 million higher than the projected cost, and where did that money go,” asked one of several observers who have scrutinized the ill-fated deal.
JLARC poised to examine VCU Health in light of failed development
Scrutiny over the failed downtown development that cost VCU Health $73 million to back out of is prompting a closer look by the Virginia General Assembly’s investigative arm.
Sponsored Content: VCU sets a record for sponsored research funding
A Message from: Virginia Commonwealth University By Mike Porter Virginia Commonwealth University announced the highest sponsored research funding in its history today, continuing its growing national distinction as a top urban, public research university. The latest institutional record of $464.6 million total sponsored funding for fiscal year 2023 marks a 71% increase over five years… Read more »
‘Wait till they really hear the deal’: Despite efforts, doomed VCU Health development couldn’t be saved
Emails show that the exit payment offer was at one point as high as $142 million, before the health system and its landlord settled on $72.9 million.
Sponsored Content: VCU ranked among top 20 most innovative public universities in the U.S.
A Message from Virginia Commonwealth University By Brian McNeill U.S. News & World Report has ranked Virginia Commonwealth University as one of the nation’s 20 most innovative public universities in its 2024 Best Colleges rankings released today. “At VCU, our mission is to do everything possible for students from all backgrounds to succeed. Our team constantly… Read more »