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VCU Holmes Scholars Program

Andrew Daire and the 2019 Holmes Scholars in Atlanta, Georgia. [View Image]

Why the Holmes Scholars Program? “I wanted to be surrounded by like-minded doctoral students and mentors who look like me and support me through my educational journey.”

- Ejana Bennett, doctoral student & VCU Holmes Scholar

The VCU Holmes Scholars Program provides students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. with resources and professional development to best position them for tenure track faculty positions. Students have to apply to the program and are selected based on an active research agenda and excellent academic standing in their doctoral program.

2020-21 VCU Holmes Scholars

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The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Holmes Program supports students from historically underrepresented groups who are pursuing careers in education at AACTE member institutions. Each year, VCU School of Education Holmes Scholars join Dean Andrew Daire at the AACTE Annual Meeting to engage in discussion, share research and practices, and become better equipped to drive change in the educator preparation field. Learn more about the 72nd Annual Meeting.

Support for Our Holmes Scholars

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Autumn Cabell: The support of faculty – ‘immeasurable’ 

Holmes Scholars Program provides access to a network of mentors

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Ejana Bennett: Better education for marginalized students

Doctoral student finds mentorship, support in SOE’s Holmes Scholars Program

Dr. Danielle Apugo, iCubed visiting scholar, talks with a student between sessions at the VCU Holmes Scholars Fall 2019 Research and Mentorship Summit. [View Image]

SOE hosts inaugural Holmes Scholars Summit

Program supports underrepresented minority students pursuing careers in education

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