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Bad timing, baby

November 6, 2023

Ed Keithly (Strategy, 2024) decided to make a career pivot. The timing could not have been worse ... or better. His first year at Brandcenter coincided with the birth of his first son.

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Family establishes scholarship to thank VCU Brandcenter for giving sidelined students a tremendous opportunity

October 23, 2023

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On uncertainty

October 10, 2023

Jade Chen (Art Direction, 2024) worked in finance before the Brandcenter. Feeling called to embrace her creative side, and with fear of being trapped on a path she hated, she pursued art direction.

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There’s a job for that

September 12, 2023

Taylor Martin (Art Direction, 2024) was a third-grade teacher. To satisfy her craving to create, she started anew at the Brandcenter and is on the path to becoming an art director.

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It opened my eyes to the full breadth of creativity in advertising around the world.

July 18, 2023

Jade Chen (Art Direction, 2024) reflects on her experience at the 2023 Cannes Lions Festival as one of 37 students selected from around the world to participate in the Roger Hatchuel Student Academy.

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Five from Brandcenter win in 2023 D&AD New Blood Portfolios Competition

July 5, 2023

Five Brandcenter students from the Class of 2023 recognized in the D&AD New Blood: The Portfolios with Editor X competition.

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Grace Hudson (Art Direction, 2023) among winners of Communications Arts 64th Design Annual Competition

June 20, 2023

Grace Hudson (Art Direction, 2023) has two entries selected for the Communication Arts Magazine's 64th Design Annual Competition, the most exclusive major design competition in the world.

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Brandcenter students and alumni win big at 2023 Richmond Ad Show

June 16, 2023

Charles Hodges (Copywriting, 2009) was named Ad Person of the Year at the 62nd annual Richmond Ad Show, plus Brandcenter students, alumni, and current faculty and staff win awards.