Offices
President and Board of Visitors
VCU is governed by the Board of Visitors who oversee President Michael Rao, Ph.D., and those who work with him.
VCU Medical Center
The VCU Medical Center consists of the VCU Health System and the five health sciences schools of VCU.
BioTech Park
The Virginia BioTechnology Research Park, a joint initiative of VCU and the city of Richmond, sits on 34-acres adjacent to the VCU Medical Center.
Chief of staff
Wayne M. Turnage
Chief of staff, Office of the President
University divisions
John M. Bennett
Senior vice president for Finance and Administration
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Donald C. Gehring
Vice president for Government Relations and Health Policy
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Beverly Warren, Ph.D.
Interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs
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Pamela D. Lepley
Interim executive director of University Relations
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Francis L. Macrina, Ph.D.
Vice president for Research
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Sheldon M. Retchin, M.D., M.S.P.H.
Vice president for Health Sciences
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Chief executive officer, VCU Health System
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Peter L. Wyeth
Vice president for University Advancement
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Leading the way
Virginia Commonwealth University offices and administration support the academic and professional goals of students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community — at whatever point they may be in the lifelong learning process and wherever they may be located around the world.
