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Take a peek inside the construction for the new CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation (CCAI) 👀Excited for the new buildi...
08/28/2026

Take a peek inside the construction for the new CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation (CCAI) 👀

Excited for the new building? We are too!

The new eight-story, 213,000 square-foot building rising at Broad and Belvidere will unite the departments of Theatre, Music, Dance, Cinema and Communication Arts all under one roof!

Read more about the build through the link in our bio 🏗️

Supported by VCU’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, art education senior Emma Flory spent the summer develo...
08/27/2026

Supported by VCU’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, art education senior Emma Flory spent the summer developing a research project where she explored the history of the camera as an optical instrument and its relationship to impartiality. Flory dove into examining both traditional darkroom techniques and digital methods to study how photos are made and altered.

“A lot of people believe photography to be a very neutral ground, and something that only perpetuates truth,” she said. “But even before the digital camera, we had photographic manipulation,” such as 19th-century spirit photography that used double exposure to create a ghostly image. “It brings into question this idea that we want to believe in this objective source of truth, but is it really there?” - Flory

Read more through the story link in our bio 🔗
Original story published by VCU News

Meet Pete Peterson, a VCUart’s ‘23 Cinema alum who works part time as a projectionist at the Byrd Theatre in Carytown wh...
08/24/2026

Meet Pete Peterson, a VCUart’s ‘23 Cinema alum who works part time as a projectionist at the Byrd Theatre in Carytown when he’s not working on film projects. Pete doesn’t hesitate to recommend the historic movie house to students and encourages them to see some of their favorite movies there, new or old.

Have you visited the Byrd? Check the movie lineup and make your way over there this week!

Read the interview with Pete through the link in our bio 🔗

This is the first story in a new VCU News series called Rams Know RVA, in which VCU community members offer students their favorite ways to experience the Richmond region.

Photo credits: Samuel Hatcher, Byrd Theatre

08/21/2026

The SOVO Fair is happening NOW!

Did you know there are over 500 student organizations and clubs to check out across campus? Join one today!

A few quick questions for you:Want to print a tote bag or bandana with Studio Two Three?Need to cool down with a popsicl...
08/20/2026

A few quick questions for you:

Want to print a tote bag or bandana with Studio Two Three?
Need to cool down with a popsicle while grabbing free swag?
Plan to explore The Anderson’s galleries and new exhibitions?

If you said yes to any of these, we are thrilled to invite you to join us at the “Back Porch” at the Anderson for our annual student social!

When? Mark your calendars…
🗓️: Tuesday, September 2, 10:30a.m. - 1:30p.m.

Where?
📍: The Anderson: 907 1/2 W Franklin St.
(you can find your way to the back porch next to Hibbs Hall)

We hope to see you all there! All majors are welcome!
*while supplies lasts*
🔗 Link in Bio for full info

Happy first day of classes everyone! 💛🐏The Compass is crowded, the park is staying playful, and our students are finall...
08/18/2026

Happy first day of classes everyone! 💛🐏

The Compass is crowded, the park is staying playful, and our students are finally back! We can’t wait to see what you all accomplish and dream up this year. Welcome back and cheers to our incoming class!

This could be you 👀Where will we see you back on campus this week?
08/17/2026

This could be you 👀
Where will we see you back on campus this week?

Join us in celebrating three faculty members that received 2026 Quest Fund awards for emerging research and cross-campus...
08/12/2026

Join us in celebrating three faculty members that received 2026 Quest Fund awards for emerging research and cross-campus collaboration!

This internal funding opportunity provides critical backing to faculty across all disciplines, with special emphasis on projects that champion transdisciplinary research, cross-campus collaboration and innovation with the potential to translate directly into the marketplace or a healthcare setting.

The VCUarts award representatives are:

“My Voice, My Choice: Virtual Reality Avatar Life Review Intervention to Improve Goal-of-Care Conversations in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment”
⭐️ Semi Ryu, Ph.D., School of the Arts - Kinetic Imaging
(With Yifan Lou, Ph.D., School of Social Work)

“WonderHall”
⭐️ Sterling Hundley, School of the Arts - Communication Arts
⭐️ Jason Bennett, School of the Arts - Communication Arts

Read the full list of award winners through the link in our bio 🔗

Meet the new chair of VCUarts Department of Theatre and Dance: Matt Omasta!Artist-scholar Matt Omasta’s life has centere...
08/11/2026

Meet the new chair of VCUarts Department of Theatre and Dance: Matt Omasta!

Artist-scholar Matt Omasta’s life has centered around the performing arts since his first role as Vixen in a first-grade production of Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer. Now, he is bringing his passion for creative expression and teaching to VCUarts.

“I want our students to be reflective artists who consider the impacts of their work. I want them to have the tools to improve their practices and better achieve their goals, whatever those might be” -Matt Omasta

Read more about Omasta’s background and his step into this role through the story link in our bio 🔗

Thinking about art school? We want to meet with you at National Portfolio Day! Chat with VCUarts representatives, get fe...
08/06/2026

Thinking about art school? We want to meet with you at National Portfolio Day! Chat with VCUarts representatives, get feedback on your art, and ask questions about applying to art school.

We will be at both in-person and online National Portfolio Day events this year. Don’t miss your chance to see us!

Tap the Admissions Events link in our bio for more info 🔗

Dates:
📍8/29/2026: Online
📍9/13/2026: Nashville, TN
📍9/19/2026: Charlotte, NC
📍9/20/2026: Union, NJ
📍9/20/2026: Atlanta, GA
📍9/26/2026: Austin, TX
📍9/27/2026: Dallas, TX
📍10/3/2026: RICHMOND, VA 🐏💛❤️
📍10/4/2026: Baltimore, MD
📍10/4/2026: Chicago, IL
📍10/11/2026: Online
📍10/24/2026: New York City, NY
📍10/25/2026: Philadelphia, PA
📍10/31/2026: West Hartford, CT
📍11/1/2026: Boston, MA
📍11/7/2026: Online
📍11/8/2026: Oakland, CA
📍11/14/2026: San Diego, CA
📍11/14/2026: New Orleans, LA
📍11/15/2026: Pasadena, CA
📍12/5/2026: Online
📍1/10/2027: Online
📍1/10/2027: Online
📍1/23/2027: Miami, FL
📍1/24/2027: Sarasota, FL
📍5/8/2027: Online

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