Michael Rao, Ph.D.
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President of Virginia Commonwealth University. Cementing @VCU ’s place among the nation’s premier urban, public research universities.
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Retweet to win 2 tickets and parking to
@VCU_Hoops
December 5 game vs Texas! This contest will end today (Dec 4) at 7 p.m.
@VCU
#LetsGoVCU
#ramnation
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Dear
#VCU
students:
I am asking for your help. There has never been a more critical time than now to think and act in ways that benefit the community of which you are a part.
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Proud of
@VCU_Hoops
and all they accomplished under
@willwadevcu
this season! Already excited for next year!
#MarchMadness
#LetsGoVCU
#VCU
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VCU has achieved a historic new milestone. For the first time, we have reached $310 million in sponsored research, an institutional record by 13%.
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I appreciate that what we do here matters enough that those who hate diversity would choose us as a model to demonstrate against. If “the most rabid hate group in America” chooses us to protest, then we must be doing something right.
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To the
#VCU
and
#VCUHealth
community
As many of you may be aware, Governor Northam proposed yesterday that Virginia celebrate Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state workers. I am pleased to announce that VCU and VCU Health System will celebrate the Juneteenth holiday this Friday.
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To our VCU community: I know you join me in sending our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by yesterday’s shooting at the University of Virginia. VCU has offered our assistance to the
@UVA
community and we stand with them during this terrible time.
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1/ Like many of you, I have struggled to comprehend what has unfolded in Georgia, Kentucky, New York, Minnesota, and other places across our nation. And I’m reminded that social media has not captured so vividly centuries old injustices against African Americans.
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Our basketball team is headed to the Big Dance and I couldn't be more proud. Let's go
@VCU
Rams!
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Excellent meeting with
@willwadevcu
today. Excited for the future of
@VCU_Hoops
!
#LetsGoVCU
http://t.co/48o6Mnkvsl
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Dear VCU community,
As we move into a new educational experience together, we are deeply troubled by this week’s announcement of new federal regulations restricting international students from pursuing their degrees online this fall while they are in the United States.
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Briante Weber, one of the best
@VCU
has ever seen. All of our thoughts are with you.
#LetsGoVCU
#VCU
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Today’s events in Washington, D.C., stand in stark contrast to the core values of our democracy and are shocking.
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The highest SAT scores & the most diverse profile of any class in
@VCU
history. Welcome,
#VCU18
!
#myfirstTweet
#VCU
http://t.co/l6oglvgtK2
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This morning, we honored the life of Chelsea Wagner and delivered her
@VCU
degree to her family, posthumously.
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Welcome, Coach Rhoades! And, thank you to our student athletes for representing the university so well!
#LetsGoVCU
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I have two tickets for
@VCU_Hoops
vs Rhode Island. RT for a chance to win. Chance to win ends Friday, Feb 2 at noon. The winner will receive a message soon after.
@VCU
@VCUHealth
#LetsGoVCU
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What an impressive, energetic win tonight for
@VCU_Hoops
against Syracuse in the
@B4AOfficial
Tournament!
#LetsGoVCU
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Great visit to D.C. with
@makolaabdullah
and
@VTSandsman
to talk about reauthorizing the Higher Education Act and its impact on students in Virginia. Thanks to
@MarkWarner
,
@timkaine
and
@BobbyScott
for being such strong advocates for education and students in the commonwealth.
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At VCU, every person matters. And all of our people are free to be what the world needs them to be: themselves.
http://t.co/WkjecfUGqc
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Graduations should be times of happiness and celebration. Today’s shooting is heart-wrenching and shocking. I send my most sincere prayers to everyone involved on behalf of all of VCU.
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Great running into
@VCU_Hoops
players Doug Brooks, Justin Tillman and Gerron Scissum! Keep up the great work!
#VCU
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I'm excited to share the great news that
@VCU
is now ranked among the top 20 most innovative public universities in the U.S.! A huge thank you to our VCU faculty, staff and clinical colleagues, without whom this achievement would not have been possible.
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The selection of VCU as a site for this global trial reflects our ability to bring multi-disciplinary care to clinical trials and in having the capacity, the breadth and the depth of expertise needed to manage these patients.
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I'm proud to see
@BaseballAmerica
name
@ShawnStiffler29
one of the nation's top 10 coaches under age 40.
@VCUBaseball
#RamNation
#LetsGoVCU
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Recently,
@VCU
became one of the top 50 public universities (there was a time when I strived to be in the top 100!). This article by
@SriramaRao2
, vice president for research and innovation, explains why this is a monumental achievement.
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Dear VCU and VCU Health community:
Following public health planning and proper safety protocols, I am committed to an in-person fall semester in which we are back together in our classrooms, laboratories, studios, and clinics on both campuses.
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I'm grateful for the collaborative work done by
@VCUHealth
depts of Orthopaedic Surgery and Infectious Diseases, and VCU Ventures. The N95 mask decontamination method developed will be shared with Virginia hospitals and nationally.
#COVID
ー19
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We are heartbroken at the tragic loss of one of our own. I offer my heartfelt sympathies to Adam’s loved ones and closest friends.
@VCU
will continue to work closely with local law enforcement as the investigation develops.
VCU mourns the death of student Adam Oakes.
This is a tragic loss for Adam's family and members of our community and we encourage any students in need of support to contact University Counseling Services at (804) 828-6200.
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Years ago, my newborn son was airlifted to receive medical care. It gave me a personal sense of the importance of pediatric care, and is a reason I’m particularly honored to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new Children’s Tower at
@childrensatvcu
.
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It is our mission to provide our youngest patients with world-class healthcare. Alongside my colleagues, I look forward to the completion of
@ChildrensRVA
inpatient facility. Thanks to patient families, caregivers, pediatric experts and healthcare providers for their guidance.
.
@VCUHealth
and
@ChildrensRVA
announced today that they will build a new inpatient children’s facility adjacent to the outpatient Children’s Pavilion on the VCU Medical Center campus in downtown Richmond.
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
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President's Post: We are pleased to inform you that VCU and VCU Health System are coming together to establish a health education and wellness center in Richmond’s East End.
@VCU
@VCUHealth
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1/ We were grateful for the opportunity today to share with
@FLOTUS
the incredible research, patient care, and community engagement efforts
@VCUMassey
undertakes every day to end cancer disparities.
@vcuhealth
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Thanks to
#MissAmerica
and
#VCUPharmacy
student
@CamilleSchrier
for today's visit and discussion with
#VCU
and
#VCUHealth
faculty, staff and students about the importance of drug safety and abuse prevention.
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Congratulations to VCU Class of 2020! I’m very proud of you.
#VCURamFamily
We could not be more proud to present the VCU class of 2020!
Please join us to see our graduates' slides; a virtual conferral of degrees; and messages from university leaders.
#VCURamily
#VCU2020
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It is no small task to help thousands of new
@VCU
Rams move in to our residence halls.
Thanks to everyone from
@VCU_Housing
,
@VCUDSA
,
@VCUPD
and our many volunteers for helping students and families on their milestone day.
#VCU
#VCURamily
#VCU2026
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Congratulations to
@VCUQatar
Women's Basketball team on winning the HBKU Basketball League Championship!
#LetsGoVCU
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Thanks to those who extended a warm welcome to our students and their families today! Welcome to
#VCU
!
#MoveInDay
🐏
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Congratulations to
@VSUTrojans
students, faculty, staff and alumni on being named 2018
#HBCU
of the year!
#VSUExcellence
HBCU of the Year
@VSUTrojans
🏆
Female Student of the Year
@imbriyonce
Best Board of Trustees🏆
@VSUTrojans
#VSUExcellence
#VSUTransforms
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On this
#DoctorsDay
I’m incredibly grateful for the doctors and clinical staff who go above and beyond during these critical times to ensure exemplary treatment, care and education for so many. Thank you.
@VCUHealth
#OneVCU
#VCUStrong
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The
@VCUMassey
Cancer Center has officially been designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by
@theNCI
! Thank you to everyone who helped achieve this designation, especially Massey director
@DrRobWinn
, whose leadership has been extraordinary. Read more at
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Heartfelt gratitude to the staff
@ICAVCU
for a successful opening weekend! Your expertise and the generosity of our donors have created an amazing place for the community to gather and explore contemporary art.
@VCU
@VCUPD
@VCUarts
modern masterpiece
A story about the opening of VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art
vcu.exposure.co
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Follow and RT by 5pm today to win 2 tickets and parking to Friday's
@VCU_Hoops
vs. Virginia Union! Winner randomly selected
@VCU
#LetsGoVCU
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Regardless of where I am in the world, I feel the influence of VCU: like when I began my trip to NYC this week w/ a library tour at the University Club and came upon this book by
@VCU
alum & world-renowned author
@davidbaldacci
What a great start to my time in the Big Apple.
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Congratulations
@RodRobinsonRVA
. Along with the VCU community, I am so proud of you and grateful for your exemplary work as an educator. You are inspiring.
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In NY this week supporting
@VCU_Hoops
during
@A10MBB
. Definitely one of the most resilient teams I can remember from my time at
@VCU
!
#LetsGoVCU
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Today we hold members of the Hokie family in our hearts as we pause to reflect and remember the events of April 16, 2007.
#VTWeRemember
Today, on the 2018 Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of 32 Hokies with events and opportunities for reflection throughout the day.
#VTWeRemember
🧡
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The crowd was electrifying yesterday in NY at
@A10MBB
championship! Looking forward to seeing
@VCU_Hoops
get another big win today. Go Rams!
#LetsGoVCU
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Congratulations
@GoVCURamsAD
! We are so grateful for your exemplary leadership and guidance.
@VCU
#LetsGoVCU
#MakeItReal
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The work done by
#VCUarts
faculty and staff to foster creativity and digital literacy is critical. They are why VCUarts is recognized as the top public arts school in the nation and why our students excel in the classroom and beyond.
#AdobeCreativeCampus
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We live in unprecedented times. We must reject the incendiary rhetoric, intolerance & violence that divides us.
#VCU
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Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for the community that makes
#VCU
a great place to live, learn, create and heal.
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In Breonna Taylor's honor and in Marcus-David Peters' memory, let us remain committed to justice...no matter how long the road.
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Our
@VCU
commencement speaker
@MoAlie81
shared some great wisdom from his mom that I want to re-share with you all today: Your bad day is someone else’s good day. There are people who would give up a lot to be in your situation, so make sure you see it through.
#MotivationMonday
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Through July 31, 2019 those with
@VCU
and
@VCUHealth
will have free access to unlimited transportation by
@GrtcPulse
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and regular fixed-route bus service (local and express) – thanks to a new partnership with
@GRTCTransit
.
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Congratulations to
@VCUWBB
on their
@A10WBB
championship win yesterday here at the Siegel Center. You have made us so proud. Go Rams!
#LetsGoVCU
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Way to represent
#VCU
! Great work, Terrence Everett, Terry Everett and Jonathan Brooks!
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Thank you to
@NBCNews
and
@TODAYshow
for profiling our
@VCUHealth
Orchestra. Seeing this accomplished group of nurses, physicians, staff, students, and more come together once again is heartening and inspiring.
In this week’s
#SundaySpotlight
,
@CatieBeckNBC
highlights the group of health care workers who finally reunited outside the ER to make music again after an exhausting year of fighting the coronavirus.
#SundayTODAY
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Dr. Arun Sanyal, w/the Dept. of Internal Medicine in the School of Medicine and a liver specialist and gastroenterologist at VCU Health, is leading the clinical trials of an investigational drug for patients with moderate and severe symptoms of the novel coronavirus, SARS-Cov2.
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I look forward to seeing you all in person soon. In the meantime, I appreciate the exceptional steps we are all taking together during these unprecedented times and I’m grateful to all of you for your support of our entire community.
@VCUdsa
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We owe so much to the those who gave all to ensure the most basic of freedoms enumerated by the Founding Fathers of our country. This Memorial Day, let us pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by those committed to a more perfect union.
@VCU
@VCUHealth
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Today we’ve brought together the VCU Classes of 2020 and VCU Classes of 2021, two classes that have overcome obstacles like no others in our lifetimes.
I can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do in the world as
@vcualumni
.
#VCURamily
#VCU2020
#VCU2021
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Nov. 6 is Election Day. Exercise your most fundamental civil right and vote.
@VCUCommunity
A message from
@VCUpresident
, Dr. Rao: VCU is among the very best in the nation for student voting. The national voting average is 51% - VCU students beat that by 10% in 2016! Let's do that again next Tuesday! 🗳️☑️
VCU: Get out and vote!
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Enjoying the
@VCU_Hoops
game with Will and Travis Massey, who have done so much for
@VCUMassey
.
@VCU
#LetsGoVCU
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5/ We must resolve to continue to empower and support students to change the world through the power of their vote, by changing laws and policies, and by changing the thinking of the world around us.
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Behind the viral rap representing
#VCU
. Thanks for making us
#RamProud
,
@IB_terrence
@CleanMy_Sprite
@Jbrooks15_
!
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Loving the new branding at the
@VCU
School of Education, just in time for fall semester!
@VCUsoe
's Oliver Hall looks great and I can't wait for our students to see it.
#UncommonVCU
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Congratulations on reaching this major milestone. We are so proud of you!
@coachoboyle
#LetsGoVCU
#A10WBB
For the first time in program history, we're the No. 1 seed and we've clinched a share of the regular season conference title. Pittsburgh, we're coming for you 👊
#LetsGoVCU
#ThisIsRamNation
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As we face uncertainty together in the weeks ahead, it is more important than ever that we continue our commitments to each other and to those we serve.
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Congratulations
@VCULibraries
for being such an exemplary library! You are key to the success of our faculty, staff and students.
@VCU
@VCUHealth
Guess which Virginia university's library system is one of the nation's best? Yes, VCU Libraries has been recognized with the 2018 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award.
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What a monumental triumph for the
@VCU
Women's Basketball team this week! Congratulations to
@VCUWBB
and Coach O'Boyle (
@coachoboyle
) for etching her name in VCU's history books as the winningest coach ever. This is truly a must-see team.
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Every human being has the potential to succeed, and
@VCU
is committed to breaking down the barriers to success that our students and patients face. I hope everyone felt our dedication to this mission at today's State of the University Address, and I thank everyone who attended.
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Take note,
#VCU
. A new requirement for current and prospective students.
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Perfect weather for move-in. Welcome to the VCU Family! We're so glad you're here. GO RAMS!
@VCU
@VCUWelcomeWeek
#VCURamily
#MakeItReal
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VCU’s deans have identified about 2,100 clinical students who qualify for vaccination - starting as soon as today, January 12.
Students, faculty and staff who qualify will hear from their school or college on how to make a vaccination appointment.
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This is what it looks like when four people are ecstatic about nearly one million square feet dedicated to pediatric care! Thank you
@GovernorVA
, First Lady Suzanne Youngkin and Coley Wortham for supporting the new Children’s Tower at
@childrensatvcu
.
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Incredible energy in Monroe Park tonight for
@VCU
's New Student Convocation, the Spirit Walk with
@vcualumni
& the Block Party.
#VCURamily
#VCU2026
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I'm looking forward to watching our No. 3-seeded
@VCU_Hoops
Rams compete in the
@atlantic10
Tournament at
@CapitalOneArena
.
#LetsGoVCU
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It's been a wild ride all week with the
@VCU_Hoops
team for
@A10MBB
! Our team showed some great tenacity out there. Congratulations to
@DuqMBB
on a close and tough game.
#LetsGoVCU
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Good luck to the
@VCU_Hoops
team on their season-opener today at the Siegel Center versus McNeese State! Can't wait to see our new team and new coach
@coachryanodom
in action.
#LetsGoVCU
#RamNation
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All of us at
@VCU
are outraged by the most recent attacks targeting Asian Americans across our country, the latest in Atlanta, Ga. My message to our community:
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This Memorial Day,
@VCU
and
@VCUHealth
remembers all of our military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We honor them by working to improve the human experience everywhere for everyone, now and always, the purpose to which they gave their last full measure.
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