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Class of 2025: Father and daughter Jason and Laila Hendricks relish their family ties – and family time – on campus

April 10, 2025

Class of 2025: Father and daughter Jason and Laila Hendricks relish their family ties – and family time – on campus

From studying at the library to comparing notes, the duo supported each other’s ‘strange but cool’ journey to graduation.

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Education has advanced to 15th among public schools of education in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report graduate education rankings, up from 16th last year.

April 9, 2025

VCU School of Education Ranks Among Top 15 Public Graduate Education Schools in 2025 (Tie)

VCU School of Education Ranks Among Top 15 Public Graduate Education Schools in 2025 (Tie)

The pioneer in the field of disability employment and inclusion has helped shape policy and progress worldwide. Photo of RRTC staff and Dr. Wehman with his award in a group photo.

March 24, 2025

School of Education professor Paul Wehman receives national award for career impact through rehabilitation research

The pioneer in the field of disability employment and inclusion has helped shape policy and progress worldwide.

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