Speeches and commentary
Selected speeches
2023
2022
2022 State of the University: "Shake it Up"
Feb. 15, 2022
2021
2021 State of the University: “Emerging Stronger Together”
Feb. 11, 2021
2020 was a year unlike any other, testing our resolve and asking us to adapt to new ways of teaching, learning, conducting research, advocating for social change and providing patient care that saves and improves lives. We have risen to the challenge and we continue to remain steadfast in our mission to advance knowledge, student success and provide world-class patient care.
2020
2019
2018
2017
- Remarks to Forum Club
Oct. 16, 2017 - VCUQatar Commencement: 'Make the World More Beautiful'
May 1, 2017 - State of the University Address
Jan. 26, 2017 - Economic Impact Report Press Conference
Jan. 10, 2017
2016
- VCU Commencement
May 14, 2016 - Event honoring graduating military students
May 5, 2016 - Grand opening ceremony of the new library
March 15, 2016 - Children's Pavilion ribbon cutting
March 9, 2016 - State of the University Address (transcript)
State of the Universtiy Address (video)
Jan. 28, 2016
2015
- President's Forum on Diversity and Inclusion (transcript)
President's Forum on Diversity and Inclusion (video)
Nov. 18, 2015 - Berglund Seminar Series: Creating the Future, Not Just Imagining It
Aug. 28, 2015 - State of the University Address (transcript)
State of the University Address (video)
Jan. 27, 2015
2014
- Meeting of the InterHealth Professional Alliance
Sept. 30, 2014 - 2014 Faculty Convocation
Aug. 20, 2014 - 2014 Freshman Convocation
Aug. 19, 2014 - New Faculty Orientation
Aug. 18, 2014 - Virginia Executive Institute Graduation
June 27, 2014 - Interlink Alliance Faculty Development Conference
March 7, 2014 - Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce Partner and Trustees Luncheon
Feb. 26, 2014 - State of the University Address (transcript)
State of the University Address (video)
Jan. 23, 2014
2013
- December 2013 Commencement
Dec. 14, 2013 - MCV Retired Faculty 175th Anniversary Celebration
Nov. 14, 2013 - Cabiniss Hall Naming Ceremony
Oct. 9, 2013 - VCU Medical Center Interprofessional Leadership Conference
Sept. 6, 2013 - 2013 Faculty Convocation
Aug. 21, 2013 - 2013 Freshman Convocation
Aug. 20, 2013 - American Society of Military Comptrollers Luncheon
June 6, 2013 - Christ University Commencement
May 26, 2013 - VCU Commencement
May 11, 2013 - VCU Qatar Commencement
May 6, 2013 - Ugadi Celebration
April 20, 2013 - Public Affairs Luncheon
April 17, 2013
2012
- VCU Fall 2012 Commencement
Dec. 8, 2012 - Panamerican Trauma Society 25th Congress Celebration Gala
Nov. 16, 2012 - Urban League Symposium
Nov. 1, 2012 - Monroe Park Campus Service Awards
Oct. 18, 2012 - Senate Finance Committee Panel
Oct. 18, 2012 - Newspapers, higher education both help shape society
Op-ed published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Oct. 12, 2012 - Pediatric Grand Rounds
Oct. 9, 2012 - Dean's Hour with School of Pharmacy Students
Sept. 28, 2012 - World Media Retreat
Sept. 13, 2012 - VCU Faculty Convocation
Sept. 6, 2012 - 2012 New Student Convocation
Aug. 21, 2012 - Project Beauty: VCU’s Institute for Contemporary Art
Op-ed published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 8, 2012 - VCU Commencement
May 12, 2012 - Thank you, Richmond, for supporting VCU
Op-ed published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 26, 2012