Jaclyn Camden

Jaclyn Camden named to national board shaping the future of inclusive higher education

Oct. 28, 2026

Jaclyn Camden, the assistant director of the Center on Transition Innovations (CTI) and director of VCU’s inclusive postsecondary education program, ACE-IT in College, is one of three national leaders selected for the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council’s Board of Directors.

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2026 Alumni Star Melanie Kay-Wyatt honored for a career of transformational leadership

Oct. 21, 2026

The School of Education doctoral graduate, who made history as the first Black woman to lead Alexandria City Public Schools, was celebrated among VCU’s most accomplished alumni.

Kevin Sutherland Square

Kevin Sutherland named Commonwealth Professor

Oct. 20, 2026

Kevin Sutherland, Ph.D., has been named a Commonwealth Professor, one of VCU’s most distinguished faculty titles. The honor recognizes his work helping teachers support children with challenging behaviors, and the research behind BEST in CLASS.

2026 SOE Weeks of Welcome.

School of Education Kicks Off 2026-2027 Academic Year with Weeks of Welcome

Aug. 10, 2026

The VCU School of Education is welcoming new and returning students to the 2026-2027 academic year with its annual Weeks of Welcome (WoW) — a series of events designed to help students build community, expand professional networks and connect with faculty from day one.

Jennifer Locasale-Crouch

New Study Reveals Community Resources Associated with Early Disability Identification for Children

June 2, 2026

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Prevention Science identified a significant link between community resources and the timing of disability identification in young children.

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VCU researchers are partnering with Richmond Public Schools to boost outcomes for multilingual students

June 2, 2026

Supported by a new William T. Grant Foundation award, the research-practice partnership will focus on middle school students and their families’ involvement in their education.

Dina Abdul Rahman

Class of 2026: Dina Abdul Rahman earns her degree after three years of late nights in Beirut

May 25, 2026

Completing an Ed.D. from the School of Education is the result of a commitment to the idea that ‘even in the most difficult circumstances, you choose to keep showing up.’

Sheena Cutler

Class of 2026: For Sheena Cutler, becoming a teacher has been a dream years in the making

May 25, 2026

The elementary education student reentered the classroom after nearly two decades in the workforce and raising a family.

Tomika Ferguson honored at 2026 PACME Awards

This year's PACME honorees are committed to the success of the VCU community

April 14, 2026

Tomika Ferguson of the School of Education earned the capstone award of the program, which recognizes contributions among students, faculty and staff that support cross-cultural relations and a welcoming environment.

Class of 2026: Linda Le

Class of 2026: As an Earth science teacher, Linda Le carries forward the spirit of curiosity

April 14, 2026

With two VCU degrees – including her new master’s from the School of Education – she will bring her classroom passion to new generations.