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Tomika Ferguson, associate dean of student affairs and community engagement in the School of Education; Cristina Stanciu, director of the Humanities Research Center; Ashley Shoell-Gonzalez, program service coordinator for the Ryan White Program; John Jones, assistant professor in the School of Life Sciences and Sustainability; VCU President Michael Rao; Aarushi Khanna, a student in the School of Nursing; and Christopher Brooks, professor in the School of World Studies, at this week’s PACME ceremony. (Skip Rowland)

This year's PACME honorees are committed to the success of the VCU community

April 14, 2026

Tomika Ferguson of the School of Education earned the capstone award of the program, which recognizes contributions among students, faculty and staff that support cross-cultural relations and a welcoming environment.

Celebrating the famous French philosopher in ‘Badiou’

April 13, 2026

VCU professor Rohan Kalyan brought a creative, “open-ended imagery” approach to his film about Alain Badiou.

Five Questions with international studies major Eva Burcher

March 6, 2026

The sophomore was inspired to choose her major because of its interdisciplinary nature.

International social justice alum uses law degree to support sustainability and water security

March 4, 2026

International social justice alum uses law degree to support sustainability and water security

Religion and spirituality power annual lecture series from new VCU hub

Feb. 16, 2026

The Center for the Study of Global Religions and Spiritualities encourages a broader understanding of world culture.

The Faith & Health Campus Grant will support two projects at VCU – one focused on undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, and a second focused on research collaborations among humanities researchers and clinicians. (File photo)

VCU receives $60k grant to support integration of religious pluralism in health professions learning

Dec. 17, 2025

The two-year award from Interfaith America will support projects related to teaching, mentoring and research collaborations.

Marina Pugh (B.A. ’20) uses professional and volunteer experience to enhance political campaign operations

Oct. 17, 2025

The School of World Studies and Department of Philosophy alumna worked in political campaigns across Virginia and served in the Peace Corps in Kosovo.

VCU professor R. Andrew Chesnut will play a key role in assembling a comprehensive overview of religious groups and individuals from Latin America. (File photo)

Andrew Chesnut selected as co-editor of religion encyclopedia

Sept. 29, 2025

The VCU professor and Catholicism scholar will shape the second edition of the ‘Encyclopedia of Latin American Religions.’

VCU’s second annual Humanities Week will highlight their transformative power for real-world challenges

Sept. 29, 2025

Hosted by the Humanities Research Center, the Oct. 20-24 program includes public sessions on careers, artificial intelligence and more.

VCU announces recipients of 2025 faculty awards for scholarship, teaching excellence

Sept. 10, 2025

Interim Provost Beverly J. Warren today announced 30 winners of VCU’s National/International Recognition Awards and 25 winners of the Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Awards.