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Portrait of Carmenita Higginbotham

VCUarts Dean Carmenita Higginbotham to step down at end of academic year

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Published:  09/14/2026
- by  Debbie Farris
  • Three faculty members receive VCU Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences awards to drive societal change

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    06/05/2026
  • Spring 2026 Dean’s List

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  • Interior Design professor receives award for Excellence in Community Engagement

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    05/21/2026
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    05/21/2026
  • "Sesame Street" characters perform for a live audience at a local mall.

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    05/15/2026
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    05/15/2026
  • A group of 2026 VCUarts graduates in caps and gowns posing together after Commencement celebration at Altria Theater.

    VCUarts Class of 2026 Has Arrived

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