The university’s commitment to excellence and innovation across disciplines propels students, the commonwealth and the advancement of knowledge, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve.
– Ellen Fitzsimmons, Rector
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Chelsea Gray
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In the news
Ellen Fitzsimmons to serve as VCU Rector
“It is an honor to work with such dedicated and thoughtful board members. The university’s commitment to excellence and innovation across disciplines propels students, the commonwealth and the advancement of knowledge, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve.”
“Ellen brings exceptionally sharp judgment, deep experience in law and governance in large and complex organizations, along with a steady, professional leadership style that will benefit VCU in many meaningful ways,” said Michael Rao, Ph.D., president of VCU. “We are fortunate to have someone of her caliber on and leading the board.”
Additionally, Gov. Glenn Youngkin appointed three new members to the VCU Board of Visitors and reappointed Andy Florance.
“VCU has proven to be a constant source of innovation and energy and CoStar Group has drawn heavily from its graduates and creative talent in recent years. As we continue to expand our business, our interests align seamlessly with VCU’s commitment to educational excellence,” said Andy Florance, founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoStar Group and a member of the VCU Board of Visitors since 2021.
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