Distinguished graduates from throughout the university, including School of Education graduate Melanie Kay-Wyatt, will be recognized at a private ceremony Oct. 19.
Public education and politics have long been in the electoral spotlight – often at the state and local levels, where legislatures and school boards wield considerable influence. But presidential elections can bring the two together as well.
In the early 1960s, as many as 50% of Virginia public school teachers were being prepared out of state. This academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Education is marking its 60th anniversary, with faculty, staff and students both past and present celebrating its long history of building knowledge and service in Virginia.
In addition to his studies, Chad Lowery works at a local law firm that shares his perspective – and the vision of VCU’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center.
With a doctorate in educational leadership from VCU, the Virginia State University administrator is ready to take the next step in her higher education career.
