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Molly came to the Pace Center with a goal: to find a meaningful way to contribute to her community. “In high school I had volunteered...

5 days ago2 min read

Ryan is a rising senior studying Political Science and International Studies. “I've been to seven countries and hope to visit a lot more...

Oct 22 min read

Mo is an International Studies major who graduated from VCU earlier this spring. When Mo first moved to Richmond, they barely knew...

Sep 42 min read

Each week at Stories & Lunch , students explore a new topic together, sharing personal stories in a welcoming space where deep connection...

Aug 72 min read

It was a brave move for CJ, now a Virginia Commonwealth University junior majoring in forensic science, to attend school in Virginia....

Jul 32 min read

In the summer of 2021, Niara found herself exhausted by the repetitive nature of her online classes and her research position. She was...

Jun 52 min read

Rachel - a 2025 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, who majored in Philosophy and African American Studies - is a deep thinker...

May 292 min read

Bailey has always been someone who thrives in creative expression. Now a senior studying music education at Virginia Commonwealth...

May 12 min read

Moving around as a child and adjusting to new communities prepared Natalie to enter her career at VCU on solid footing. “Nobody in my...

Apr 32 min read

Jaella was young when she moved from the Philippines to the United States. “I actually had to do kindergarten twice,” said Jaella, “I...

Mar 62 min read

Kwame began his college career in the fall of 2020 - a difficult time to be a new student on Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU’s)...

Feb 62 min read

It was Valentine’s Day of 2023 when Valerie first came to the Pace Center. “I was feeling especially lonely,” she recalled. “I didn’t...

Jan 92 min read

Pace student, Olivia, was a fresh face on Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU’s) campus when she transferred from Northern Virginia...

Dec 5, 20242 min read

Mary arrived at Virginia Commonwealth University as a self-proclaimed extrovert. “I've been a social butterfly my whole life,” Mary...

Dec 4, 20242 min read

Virginia Commonwealth University student, Megan, had a hard time coming out of her shell during her freshman year. She liked to try new...

Nov 7, 20242 min read