VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D., told the graduates that they were poised to make a major impact on the world. “Our world and our society are in a time of tremendous change, but times of change are really opportunities,” President Rao said. “This is your chance to really reimagine the world — what we want it to look like and how we get there.”
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Commencement 2023
VCU, VUU, VSU graduates celebrate diligence, hard work and promising futures
Mo Alie-Cox, who constantly brought excitement to Virginia Commonwealth University as a standout basketball player, brought that same energy during VCU’s graduation ceremonies on Saturday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.