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ALT A large group of graduating students cheer in the crowd, waving black and gold pompoms in the air.
ALT Graphic with a circular photo of a gentleman in a suit smiling with his arms crossed. Text reads "One Hundred Men of Color Black Tie Gala & Awards 2026 Honoree: C-J Sailor."
ALT Graphic with a black and white image of a suit and tie. Text reads "One Hundred Men of Color Black Tie Gala & Awards: Virginia. Friday June 12th, 2026. The Hippodrome Theater, 528 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, V-A, 7-10 p.m. Tickets available at 100MenofCOlorVA.eventbrite.com. Believe, achieve, inspire."
ALT A large black and gold inflatable outdoors with the V-C-U Ram logo and the words "Giving Games."
ALT Dr. Rao and a large group of students pose around a black and gold V-C-U branded Formula One race car. One student sits in the car. Several students wear black Ram Racing shirts and safety goggles.
ALT Group shot of the V-C-U men's basketball team at the Siegel Center. The front row of players sit on chairs while the back row stands.
ALT A woman in a gold V-C-U Rams shirt with Dr. Rao and Monica Rao on either side of her, all smiling. Behind them is Fireforge Brewery & Taproom.
ALT Dr. Rao and Monica Rao cheering in the stands.
ALT Outdoor group shot of Dr. Rao and Monica Rao with five other people, all smiling.
ALT Selfie of Dr. Rao and Monica Rao with a woman and a gentleman. The woman wears a gold V-C-U Rams shirt.
ALT Selfie of Dr. Rao and Monica Rao smiling with two gentlemen. A basketball game plays on a large screen in the background.
ALT Dr. Rao and Monica Rao pose with four members of the V-C-U men's basketball team. Everyone is smiling.
ALT A group of people in stadium stands looking at the camera, all wearing V-C-U gear or black and gold.
ALT Selfie of Dr. Rao with a woman in a V-C-U jersey. Behind them is a stadium full of people.
ALT A crowd of enthusiastic sports fans is cheering in a stadium. Many are wearing team apparel and waving pom-poms. The text "THE MADNESS BEGINS" is prominently displayed across the bottom.
ALT Coach Martelli poses in the center with a large trophy, with Ed McLaughlin and President Rao on either side of him. They are in a basketball stadium and the floor is full of confetti.
ALT Aerial view of the V-C-U Compass. Text reads "$18.5 billion total economic impact supports 95,707 jobs throughout virginia. 1 out of 61 jobs in the Commonwealth."
ALT Dr. Rao poses with a student in a V-C-U Arts shirt outside of Brandt Hall.
ALT Dr. Rao poses with a student wearing a V-C-U Women's Soccer hoodie.
ALT Dr. Rao poses with a student holding a Black & Gold Wednesdays drawstring bag.
ALT An aerial view of dozens of people mingling around tables.