Virginia Commonwealth University

Higher EducationVirginia, United States10001+ Employees

Virginia Commonwealth University is a higher education institution based in Richmond, Virginia, known for its emphasis on inclusion, research, and creativity. It serves a large, diverse community and positions itself as a university for Virginia, with more than 300,000 members across its network. The university operates the VCU Health System, which focuses on reducing health care disparities and serves as a training center for future health care leaders, supported by a robust research program that has grown its sponsored research to $464.6 million and produced thousands of patents and student startups. As one of Virginia's top three research institutions and Richmond's largest employer, VCU integrates education, health care, and innovation to drive impact.

The institution's students and researchers engage in activities intended to yield real-world breakthroughs, with a culture that challenges conventional thinking and encourages disruption of expectations. Recent external recognitions reflect its standing: a Gold Bicycle Friendly University designation since 2020, the first in Virginia, and ranking in the top 20 percent of universities in the 2026-27 Best Global Universities list by U.S. News & World Report.

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