Why Robertson?
You found us. That's the first step. Here's why you can stop searching for mass communication schools.
We make excellent storytellers and confident communicators. We turn ambition into action and elevate dreamers into media professionals who go on to have amazing careers. That's not just 10-cent marketing copy. Go check the LinkedIn profiles of some of our graduates — they're impressive.
When you're done exploring your options for mass communications programs, we know you'll come back to us. We're big enough to get you where you want to go, and small enough to know your name. We're different. Different is good.
Ready to start your career in the media industry? Let us show you how.
Check out the academic options offered by the Robertson School.
News
![“I would say to anybody who's thinking about [studying abroad] that they should look into it as soon as possible and start looking into scholarships and talk to the advisers, because they will make it happen,” Frances Burson said. (Contributed photo)](https://news.vcu.edu/image/ddf913ab-550f-4422-85df-6632c3ef39c2/tn)
Aug. 30, 2023
VCU senior found a French connection at study abroad fair
Public relations major Frances Burson spent a month in Lyon this summer learning about international human rights through a different cultural lens.
Aug. 23, 2023
First undergraduate McNair Scholars at VCU use summer research program to propel doctoral dreams
Recent federal grant promotes graduate studies for underrepresented students, and their interests cover a range of disciplines.
Aug. 17, 2023
At Richmond film festival and local PR firm, VCU mass communications major makes the most of summer
VCU’s Internship Funding Program is helping rising senior Breyana Stewart explore professional career paths.
Robertson Spotlight
Meet Josephine
Josephine Walker, a broadcast journalism student, put her major to use as a summer intern for NBC's Meet the Press. Visit our 'Meet a Student' page to read more about Josephine, including her favorite courses, professors and more.
Find an internship
In keeping with the belief that hands-on experiences afford the greatest opportunities for learning, we require almost all students within the Robertson School to participate in internships and student projects that provide real-world skills and practice.
New certificate program in media and leadership
A two-semester, 12-credit program designed to advance leadership roles in communications organizations, our certificate option is perfect for continuing education units (CEUs) required by employers and accreditors.
