Aug. 20, 2021
Orientation
Aug. 24, 2021
Fall classes begin
Sep. 6, 2021
Closed for Labor Day
Oct. 22, 2021
Closed for Reading Day
Nov. 2, 2021
Closed for Election Day
Nov. 22 -Nov. 28, 2021
Closed for Fall / Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 13 -Dec. 17, 2021
Final projects/presentations
Dec. 23 -Jan. 2, 2022
Closed for winter break
Jan. 17, 2022
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 18, 2022
Spring classes begin
Mar. 6 -Mar. 13, 2022
Spring break, no classes
May. 2 -May. 6, 2022
Final projects
May. 14, 2022
Graduation
AnnouncementsMay 15, 2021
Graduates from both the Class of 2021 and Class of 2020 were recognized at an in-person ceremony on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia.
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AnnouncementsApril 26, 2021
The Brandcenter will debut the Class of 2021 in a virtual setting, utilizing a microsite to showcase student work and establish connections with potential employers.
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AnnouncementsApril 13, 2021
Brandcenter students Marissa Liu (XD, 2021), Ivy Lu (ST, 2022), and Kevin Ma (CW, 2021) partnered up to create the podcast “Dim Sum and Then Some,” where they explore Asian food and culture.
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AlumniApril 8, 2021
Siblings who attended the Brandcenter at different times share what it’s like being #BrandFam and real fam.
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AnnouncementsMarch 31, 2021
Kai Butler (ST, 2022) partnered up with two East Coast creatives she had never met before. Together they won The One Club for Creativity’s Virtual Creative Bootcamp.
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AnnouncementsMarch 23, 2021
The Brandcenter launches online programs for creators, innovators and businesses.
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AnnouncementsMarch 8, 2021
Shannon Gerety (ST, 2021) and Payal Pereira (ST, 2021) were recognized for their work focused on closing the wellness gap of Black maternal-fetal health.
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AlumniMarch 2, 2021
Recent Brandcenter graduate Treasure Brown (XD, 2020) is featured in a Q&A with frog, the design and strategy consultancy where she is currently an interaction designer.
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AnnouncementsFebruary 24, 2021
The first-year strategy student took part in a design sprint and workshop with some of the top creatives and executives at Adidas.
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AlumniFebruary 5, 2021
Despite some major differences in this year’s Super Bowl, the Brandcenter’s strong showing in alumni ads remains the same.
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AnnouncementsFebruary 3, 2021
A team of Brandcenter students started “Open Sign Project” to connect Richmonders with local businesses and philanthropic organizations in the community.
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In the NewsJanuary 29, 2021
Brandcenter faculty member works as editor and creative team member for the documentary about Judge Robert R. Merhige, Jr. and his distinguished, momentous, and tumultuous 31-year tenure on the Federal bench.
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