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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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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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Fall 2025 VCU Graduate Virtual Open House
September 23, 2025
Learn about the unique Brandcenter experience, our four concentrations, the admission process, and have all your questions answered.
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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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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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Admissions: Preview Day
December 5, 2025
Join us in Richmond, Virginia for an immersive look at life as a Brandcenter student.
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Admissions: Preview Day with Google Creative Lab
November 21, 2025
Propsective students will observe a workshop with Google Creative Lab experimenting with Google Gemini and AI storytelling.
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Brandcenter announces Early Applicant Awards
November 20, 2025
Complete your application by January 15, 2026 for guaranteed funding.
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Admissions: In-person Open House
February 7, 2026
Immerse yourself in Brandcenter! Meet current students and faculty, tour the building, participate in a mini sprint, and more.
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Admissions: Where Brandcenter Takes You – Internship Stories From Current Students
February 18, 2026
Learn more about Brandcenter and hear from students about their industry internships.