Located in the heart of Richmond, the capital of Virginia since 1779, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) serves an integral role in the economic health of the city and the state, educating the current and future work force, reaching out to the community, advancing research and enhancing patient care. VCU offers comprehensive undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and professional programs and encompasses one of the largest academic health centers in the nation. VCU is ranked a top 100 research university by the National Science Foundation and is home to the nation’s No.1 public graduate arts school.