Vice President

Sue Ann Messmer
Vice president for university relations
Chief of staff, Office of the President

Sue Ann Messmer Sue Ann Messmer leads Virginia Commonwealth University’s Division of University Relations in its mission to support the goals of the university through marketing, media relations, creative services and outreach programs.

In addition to her position as vice president for university relations, Messmer was also named chief of staff for the Office of the President in May 2002, and she holds a collateral appointment as associate professor for the Department of Art History.

Messmer came to VCU in 1972 and has served in several capacities throughout the university, including faculty member in the Department of Art History, associate dean and director of graduate studies of the School of the Arts, assistant vice provost for continuing studies and public service, vice provost for continuing studies and public service, and vice provost for university outreach.

Messmer earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Duke University and a master’s degree in art history from Indiana University.

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