Division of Inclusive Excellence

"VCU honors and celebrates the diversity of identities and perspectives of its students, faculty and staff. The shared values of our diverse community serve the common good and drive innovation and creativity. VCU’s dedication to supporting inclusive environments is reflected in our Quest 2028 theme, Diversity Driving Excellence. It honors a healthy organizational culture that strengthens achievement, productivity and wellness for all members of the VCU community.

Faye Belgrave, Ph.D.
Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer

Latest News

Michael Paul Williams and Mallory Noe-Payne on Wednesday spoke about their podcast “Memory Wars,” which explores how societies confront their difficult histories and that is VCU’s 2024-25 Common Book.
Embrace ‘uncomfortability’ of the past in order to move forward, ‘Memory Wars’ podcast creators urge VCU audience
Michael Paul Williams and Mallory Noe-Payne deliver the 2024-25 Common Book keynote address and share insights with students.
The VCU School of Nursing’s Mobile Health and Wellness program brings care coordination to the doorstep of vulnerable communities in central Virginia. (VCU School of Nursing)
‘What you’re doing really matters’: VCU and VCU Health staff recognized for their work in the community
Honorees included several community health partnerships, including a blood pressure student education program and mobile health and wellness initiative.
VCU buildings at night
VCU surpasses $500 million in sponsored research funding for the first time
The milestone represents the sixth consecutive year of record-setting funding.