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 & Events
News
Oct. 27, 2026
Broadcast journalist Candice Smith to address graduates at VCU’s December commencement
Smith, a VCU alum and on-air personality for WWBT 12, will be the featured speaker at the Dec. 12 universitywide ceremony.
Oct. 8, 2026
Recent VCU graduates to be featured at Washington West Film Festival on Saturday
Their five documentary shorts, which will be screened in Reston, were created through Robertson School professor Robert Milazzo’s capstone course.
Sept. 15, 2026
When the game changed, Ben Rekosh found a new way to stay in it
Supported by VCU's Internship Funding Program, the VCU mass communications student told the stories behind the Charlottesville Tom Sox this summer while preparing for a career in sports media.
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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.