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Executive Director offers expertise on Cracker Barrel logo controversy for Richmond Times Dispatch
September 2, 2025
Vann Graves weighs in on the cultural, societal, and political implications of Cracker Barrel's controversial logo redesign.
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Brandcenter featured in “Ad Schools Race to Equip Grads for the AI Age” by Adweek
August 21, 2025
While some schools have struggled to adapt, Brandcenter is evolving to ensure students are equipped to enter the industry.
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VCU Brandcenter Welcomes Two New Team Members at the Intersection of Innovation, Strategy, and Emerging Technology
August 19, 2025
Alyson Gaiser and Micah Berry will give students direct access to creative and technical expertise
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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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Bringing the World to Brandcenter
July 23, 2025
Two international students from Bulgaria reflect on their time in the program and how Brandcenter set them up for success in the ad industry.
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Immersed in Inspiration: Brandcenter 2025 Cannes Lions Study Abroad Program
July 11, 2025
The program offers students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and rub elbows with today’s top creative leaders.
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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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Shaping the Future of Creative Education: Brandcenter at the 2025 Cannes Lions Educator Summit
July 2, 2025
With over 40 educator participants from around the world, the summit created a rare, cross-disciplinary space for learning, listening, and building the future of creative education.
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Production Initiative Brings Student Scripts to Life with Local Film Talent
June 30, 2025
The initiative is an experiment in collaboration, mentorship, and local film community development, and gives students real world experience.
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Love in a packing box? VCU Brandcenter students collaborate with advertising pros.
June 23, 2025
The production master class helps bring spec scripts to life in partnership with Richmond creative companies.