The Rams are celebrating 184 years of education.
There’s a lot to learn about Virginia Commonwealth University, so we’ve gathered eight facts about those in black and gold.
Happy Birthday VCU 🎂
Virginia Commonwealth University was founded as the Medical College of Hampden-Sydney on Oct. 20, 1838. It’s now home to 28,919 students.
Warm and fuzzy 🐏
The mascot’s name is Rodney the Ram. He often attends games with Nutzy down at the Diamond.
All the alumni 🎓
40% of Rams stick around the River City after graduation. We’re guessing they can’t live without their Harrison Street Cafe and The Village breakfast.
Making the grade 📚
Students can expand their education beyond their major with unique classes like Curiousness (MASC 201) or Ballroom Dancing (DANC 141).
History within its walls 🏫
The Egyptian Building is the oldest on campus. It was the Hampden-Sydney Medical Department’s main building in 1844.
Hitting the court 🏀
VCU has 15 NCAA Division I teams, but no football squad. Last year, student athletes brought home eight A-10 championships to Ram Nation.
Health heroes 🏥
In 1957, David Hume, MD performed the first successful kidney transplant in VA at the Medical College of Virginia — now known as VCU Medical Center.
Ghouls on campus 👻
Buildings like the Ginter House, Willliam H. Grant House, and Brandcenter have had paranormal teams investigate their centuries-long histories before students came around.
Are you part of the Ramily? Send us some pictures of your days of dorm life or your favorite part of being a Ram.
