Michael Rao, Ph.D.

These facilities represent a shared commitment to advancing Virginia's health and innovation economy. We are profoundly grateful for the support from the state, which will ensure that VCU remains at the forefront of discovery and care for all Virginians. news.vcu.edu/article/state-…

Today, the VA General Assembly approved a state budget that includes funding for VCU to acquire the Altria Center for Research and Technology and to construct a new @VCUdentistry building. Gov. Spanberger is expected to sign the budget imminently, ahead of the new fiscal year.

I'm so proud that @vcu has been ranked in the top 20% of global universities by @usnews for the second year in a row! Learn more at news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-ra…

To our newest @VCU grads, I know that the world will try to give you a script to follow, but I hope if you learned one thing during your time here, it's that you have the freedom to write your own story. The world needs more of what you have to offer. 🐏

Congratulations to @VCU Board of Visitors member C.J. Sailor for being recognized as a One Hundred Men of Color Virginia honoree! C.J. is a value-driven leader who creates real impact and inspires others. We're lucky to have him as part of the #VCU community!

Congratulations to @VCU poet, author, and @VCUCHS assistant professor Edgar Kunz on being named a Guggenheim fellow! These fellowships support scholars and artists to pursue independent work—for Edgar, this involves continuing to work on his latest book. news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-po…

VCU Giving Day is here! Whether we're supporting student success, spearheading research that changes the world, or saving lives at our health system, @vcu is committed to building a better future for all people. Give today and make a difference at giving.vcu.edu.

@usnews ranked 18 @vcu programs in the top 50 of their fields, including VCUarts ranking no. 2 among graduate schools. These rankings are a result of our excellent faculty, staff, and students, who I know are some of the best in the world. More at news.vcu.edu/article/2026/0…

The students of Ram Racing are doing truly great work over at @vcumakers. In May, this team is bringing a Formula-style race car to competition for the first time in seven years. It's admirable how much time, dedication, and collaboration it's taken to get to this point.

And last but certainly not least, I'd like to share my gratitude for #VCURamNation. From our regular season, to the A10 Conference, to March Madness, you were with us every single step of the way. Your support means the world. Here's to many more unforgettable seasons!

A special shoutout to Elizabeth for her great work setting up incredible events for hundreds of @vcualumni and friends to enjoy in Greenville.

To @vcu_hoops and everyone who makes this program possible: Thank you for making all of @VCU so proud. If there's one thing we proved out there, it's that Rams never give up.

Our guy. VCU's Martelli Jr. agrees to contract extension. 🗒️ shorturl.at/Gd8cr #LetsGoVCU

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.