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Spring 2026 Alumni Newsletter
March 4, 2026
Check out our Spring newsletter for the latest news, alum spotlights, Super Bowl and Olympics work, and more..
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Brandcenter U-Haul Spot Named One of the Top 20 Ads of 2025
January 5, 2026
A piece from our production master class was recognized by John Kovacevich, a creative leader in San Francisco.
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VCU Brandcenter makes its mark at prestigious awards show
August 18, 2025
The school boasted over 20% of advertising portfolio winners, an ultra rare 2nd Black Pencil and more awards.
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16 Brandcenter Entries Shortlisted for Communication Arts Advertising Annual
August 1, 2025
Sixteen Brandcenter student projects were shortlisted for the 66th Communication Arts Advertising Annual, recognizing standout creative work from emerging industry talent.
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Brandcenter Students Win Back-to-Back D&AD Black Pencils, Making Creative Education History
July 3, 2025
A group of VCU Brandcenter students have won a second consecutive Black Pencil, the competition’s ultra-rare and highest honor.
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Brandcenter Claims Global Spotlight at the 2025 D&AD New Blood Portfolio Awards
July 2, 2025
The VCU Brandcenter made a standout showing at this year’s D&AD New Blood Portfolio Awards, with students accounting for more than 20 percent of all advertising portfolio winners—more than any other a
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Brandcenter students and program win big at 2025 Young Ones Awards
May 27, 2025
Across the One Show, ADC, and Portfolio competitions, 24 Brandcenter students were recognized as finalists and winners—bringing home coveted awards in the industry for their creative work.
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Brandcenter ranked as #1 Graduate Program in U.S. in The One Club 2025 Global Creative College Rankings
May 15, 2025
For the second year in a row, the The One Club for Creativity's Global Creative College Rankings have ranked Brandcenter the No. 1 Graduate School in the U.S. and No. 2 Graduate School globally.
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A Winning Collaboration: Brandcenter x University of Richmond Bench Top Innovations
March 31, 2025
The unique collaboration brings gives students real experience in collaborating with clients and bringing a product to market.
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Spotlighted by AdAge, three Brandcenter alums offer insight into their advertising work – and how Brandcenter helped shape them
February 20, 2025
Creative thinking and thick skin are among the attributes that Mark McColey, Ross Fletcher and Howard Finkelstein developed during their graduate studies.