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Virginia Commonwealth University Overview

Virginia Commonwealth University is a nationally esteemed university. The main campus is located in the state capital of Richmond, Virginia. The urban campus encompasses 143 acres. The school is commonly called VCU. It was founded in 1838 as a medical department of a local college.

Today, the university has nearly 32,000 students and around 2,000 faculty members. VCU has 222 certificate and degree programs. There are nearly 60 unique curriculums including Real Estate and Urban Land Development and Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. The school's most popular majors are communications and biological sciences. The National Science Foundation ranks VCU as one of the top 100 research institutions.

Virginia Commonwealth University Job Information

Virginia Commonwealth University provides its employees with an excellent work environment and benefits package. Including teaching staff, VCU employs approximately 13,000 people. Core benefits include flexible and comprehensive health, life insurance and retirement plans. The Human Resources Department provides professional training and development seminars to VCU's personnel. Known as CUWFA, the university is a proud member of the College and University Work/Family Association. This association seeks to promote a positive balance between work and life. Through CUWFA, the university supports policies and provides free resources in areas such as child and elder care and adoption assistance. VCU's Health System network has been honored as one of the top 100 employers for working mothers.