Media Contacts
University Public Affairs helps Virginia Commonwealth University communicate with the general public by working with news media regionally, nationally and internationally, and by providing other communications services.
We are a 24-hour operation. For news emergencies call our main line at (804) 828-1231 or contact any of the individual staff members listed below.
University Public Affairs
Grace Street Center
912 West Grace Street
Box 842041
Richmond, Virginia 23284-2041
Phone: (804) 828-1231
Fax: (804) 828-2018
Email: vcunews@vcu.edu
Staff
For media inquiries, contact one of the University Public Affairs staff members below. The news topics they are responsible for are included with their listing.
Michael R. Porter
Associate vice president for public affairs
Phone: (804) 828-7037
Email: mrporter@vcu.edu
Division of Community Engagement, Division of Student Affairs, Division for Inclusive Excellence
Laura Rossacher
Director of public affairs for VCU Health
Phone: (804) 827-1730
Email: lrossacher@vcu.edu
VCU Health System
Danielle Pierce
Assistant director of public affairs for VCU Health
Phone: (804) 828-7028
Email: piercedm5@vcu.edu
VCU Health System
Mary Kate Brogan
Public relations specialist
Phone: (804) 828-7701
Email: broganm2@vcu.edu