Michael Rao, Ph.D.

Chapel Hill-ed 🐏

Bringing the madness to March! Monica and I couldn't be prouder of @vcu_hoops for their incredible resilience and heart. They really showed the world what it means to be a VCU Ram. Make sure you tune into @VCU vs. Illinois tomorrow - this team is unmissable.

Thank you to everyone who travelled to Pittsburgh to support @VCU_Hoops & watch them win the @A10MBB championship! I got to catch up with so many special people who make #VCURamNation what it is, including many not pictuerd here. Now let's get rowdy for March Madness! #LetsGoVCU

We’re headed to Greenville, S.C. 🙂‍↕️🏀 Meet us at Yee-Haw Brewing Co. at 4:30 p.m. to pregame before the Rams take on the North Carolina Tar Heels. Food and swag available while supplies last, plus a cash bar. All fans are welcome; registration REQUIRED: bit.ly/4seZOOc

Finally back to the 804 after weather delays but feels good putting this guy in his rightful place next to his brothers…and he’s got an awful lot of them! Grateful to all those that came before us @VCU_Hoops who built this incredible foundation we stand on today! #A10Champs

#VCURams are headed to the Big Dance! This year will mark our 20th appearance in the program's history. @VCU_Hoops are also brand new back-to-back A-10 Conference champs! Congratulations to @GoVCURamsAD, Coach Martelli, and all of #RamNation as we get ready to dance. 🐏

I’m also very proud of this figure: @VCU and @VCUHealth support 95,707 jobs in Virginia. That’s 1 in every 61 jobs. Unprecedented impact, unmatched progress, and undeniable success—these are what make #VCU the Commonwealth’s university. Learn more at president.vcu.edu/reports-and-in….

A new, independent report estimates that @VCU and @VCUHealth have a total economic impact of of $18.5 billion to the Commonwealth of Virginia. That number is a direct reflection of the breadth and depth of the extraordinary work being done at #VCU every single day.

Out on campus with Dr. Hart yesterday handing out @vcu swag to students. The catch: You’ve got to be wearing your Ram pride to win!

.@VCUpresident will deliver his annual State of the University Address on Feb. 12 at the James Branch Cabell Library. President Rao will speak about @VCU’s role as a model for higher education during the address. news.vcu.edu/article/rao-wi…

Last week, Unlocking Potential: VCU's Campaign for the Future made a huge splash in L.A. A special thank you to Dean Irene Herold, Dean Carmenita Higginbotham, Dean Amy Darragh and everyone who gathered with us to dream big about what’s to come for @vcu!

Each year, our @VCU_Brandcenter family proves why they’re also Super Bowl champions. Last night, ad spots highlighted work by 30+ Brandcenter alums, including some of the most memorable spots of the night for Rocket/Redfin, Oakley Meta glasses, Bosch and Apple/Bad Bunny.

Dr. Wayne Kleinman is a @vcu alum and longtime supporter of the #VCU School of Medicine. His generosity has contributed to the success of a whole new generation of medical practitioners. Thank you Dr. Kleinman for your steadfast support of our Rams!

We joined over 5000 rowdy fans for the @VCUWBB's SupportHER game today! I’m so proud of our Rams for packing the stands with the third-largest crowd we’ve ever seen at the Siegel Center for women’s basketball. #LetsGoVCU

VCU will operate virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 27 with remote learning. VCU Health inpatient hospitals are open as the area recovers from a winter storm. Read the full alert at alert.vcu.edu

Got to practice some new skills earlier this week at Clay Encounters, owned by @VCUQatar alum Reema! Thank you for inviting us to your beautiful studio in Doha.

Interim executive vice president and provost Arturo Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., welcomes you back for another UNstoppable semester! Read his full message at blogs.vcu.edu/provost/2026/0….

.@VCU has received a national recognition for its commitment to community engagement. The Carnegie Community Engagement Classification highlights how VCU’s teaching, research and service are impactful beyond campus. news.vcu.edu/article/2026/0…

Lyndon B. Johnson famously asked, “What the hell’s the presidency for?” I had the opportunity to answer this for myself with @RichmonderNews. richmonder.org/entering-year-…

Look who joined us at the sold out VCU vs. Saint Louis @VCU_Hoops game! Thank you to Mayor Avula for taking the time to show up in support of our Rams last night. Next up: VCU vs. GMU this Saturday. 🏀