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Inspired by her VCU Health care team, burn survivor makes her nursing graduation ceremony a full-circle moment

Kendra Yates survived a horrific motorcycle crash, and she carries the spirit of the Evans-Haynes Burn Center with her as she pursues her dreams.

By VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

June 11^th, 2024

Footnotes Written by Sara McCloskey. Video and images by Taylor MacKillop and Joe Kuttenkuler. Additional images contributed by Kendra Yates.

© 2024 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

Graduation Scenes

Images from some of VCU’s many events celebrating the spring class of 2024.

For VCU students, foreign expedition offered a river of knowledge and memories

They traveled to Mexico for a journey – and learning opportunity – of a lifetime.

Eclipse attracts awed crowd

The VCU community gathered on Monday to enjoy a partial solar eclipse that made for must-see viewing.

A team approach to find a cure

One patient’s unbreakable resolve to overcome sickle cell disease

In Pictures: Homecoming 2024

VCU Homecoming was full of dancing, cheering – and, of course, Rodney the Ram.

Stepping at VCU: A look back

From spontaneous yard shows to Fall Block, the dynamic dance style has been a proud part of VCU’s Black fraternity and sorority culture for roughly a half-century

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