You First at VCU Spring Symposium

This annual symposium hosts a national leader in first-generation and or AAPI student success to share contemporary perspectives with the VCU community. All VCU faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend. 

Join faculty and staff from around the university for the 2026 You First at VCU Spring Symposium on Monday, April 13, from 1-3 p.m. in STEM 112. The 2025 research award recipients will showcase their progress in a PechaKucha style format. Register now to attend.

Past invited keynote presenters:

2022: Dr. Sarah Whitely, Vice President Center for First-generation Student Success, NASPA
2023: 2022 You First at VCU Research Award Recipients
2024: 2023 You First at VCU Research Award Recipients
2025: 2024 You First at VCU Research Award Recipients