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Join the Department of Educational Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Education for the inaugural Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series, launching in 2025.
Designed to foster meaningful dialogue and bridge the gap between universities and their communities, this monthly series—held during the fall and spring semesters—brings together renowned leaders in education, leadership, and policy.
Through thought-provoking discussions, the series creates a collaborative space where academics and practitioners unite to explore leadership challenges, share innovative solutions, and advance the well-being of the communities we serve.
Completely free and accessible online, the Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series welcomes all—students, alumni, faculty, and community leaders.
Join us to connect with like-minded individuals, engage with transformative ideas, and co-create solutions to redefine how we live, learn, and lead.
Leading for Innovation
Tuesday, February 18, 6 to 7 pm EST
Speaker: Michael Crow, Ph.D., President, Arizona State University
Introduction: Andrew T. Arroyo, Ed.D., Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University
Read more in this VCU News article.
Arne Duncan Tuesday, March 11, 6-7 EST, REGISTER
The VCU School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership invites you to the virtual Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series featuring Arne Duncan, Managing Partner at Chicago CRED and Former U.S. Secretary of Education, on Tuesday, March 11, 6 to 7 pm EST.
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Save the Date, Registration Links Coming Soon:
Stephanie Klein Tuesday, April 15, 6-7 EST
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt Tuesday, May 13, 6-7 EST
Department of Educational Leadership
At the heart of Richmond and extending far beyond, our VCU School of Education Department of Educational Leadership (EDLP) is shaping the future of education and leadership across diverse fields. With more than 320 alumni leading K-12 schools and 259 others driving change in higher education, EDLP’s impact is felt across communities in Virginia and nationwide.
Whether transforming classrooms locally or championing innovation at universities nationwide, these graduates – 167 of whom are VCU employees – are committed to making a lasting impact.
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