VCU names Aaron J. Hart vice president for student affairs
9/8/2022, 6 p.m.
Aaron J. Hart will join Virginia Commonwealth University as its next vice president for student affairs, beginning Oct. 25.
Prior to VCU, Dr. Hart built an extensive career in student and residence life at several universities, including Arizona State University, California State University-Channel Islands, Prairie View A&M University and the University of South Florida.
He currently is the vice president for student affairs at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, where he led student support related to COVID-19, among other efforts.
“I am honored to serve all students at Virginia Commonwealth University and partner with faculty and staff to provide transformative and impactful engagement experiences,” Dr. Hart said in a VCU news release.
“As a first-generation Chicago native who grew up in an urban environment similar to Richmond, I understand the importance of cultivating a symbiotic relationship between the community and local higher education institutions.”
