Stephen Kouevi (Alumni)
Business Analyst
CGI
Used DMC mentorship and professional development workshops to prepare for technical interviews and grow with confidence.
Our Mission
Developing Men of Color (DMC) empowers men of color through mentorship, academic support, professional development, leadership opportunities, and community service, fostering a strong brotherhood that helps students thrive in college and beyond.
Our Philosophy
DMC empowers men of color at VCU through brotherhood, mentorship, leadership, academic excellence, professional development, and community service, inspiring members to challenge stereotypes and create lasting impact on campus and beyond.
DMC has impacted the lives of over
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Companies our members have worked at
Our Student Successes
Thomas Chatman (Alumni)
Software Engineer II
Dell Technologies
Built leadership skills through service, brotherhood, and campus involvement before stepping into a professional role.
Kaleb Brown (Student)
Cybersecurity Intern
Estes Express Lines
Connected academic excellence with career preparation through DMC's network of alumni, mentors, and peers.
Programs
Built for growth in every direction.
DMC gives members multiple ways to develop: professionally, academically, socially, physically, and as campus leaders. Each pathway is designed to help students find their people and build real momentum.
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Professional Academy
Career readiness through resumes, LinkedIn support, mock interviews, headshots, tie rentals, and professional development workshops.
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Mentorship
A brotherhood-centered support system connecting students with peers, alumni, and leaders who help them grow on campus and beyond.
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Sports & Wellness
Intramural sports, wellness events, and team-building experiences that help members stay active, connected, and balanced.
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Committees
Hands-on leadership opportunities in service, events, media, membership, fundraising, technology, and campus engagement.
Calendar
Know what is coming next.
From general body meetings to workshops, mixers, service events, and sports, the calendar keeps members connected to the full DMC experience.
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Fall Interest Meeting
General Body
Sep 2026
Professional Academy Kickoff
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Oct 2026
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Sunday Spotlight
Noah Benyam
2026 Boeing Finance Intern
Today’s Sunday Spotlight is Noah Benyam, who recently excepted his offer as a 2026 Boeing Finance Intern. What an achievement of excellence! We celebrate this milestone in your career journey with you, Noah!
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“The community I've had at DMC has pushed me to want to achieve more for myself and to make sure I was prepared for the opportunities that came my way. I am very thankful for all the tools I've been given by DMC to succeed and I'm very blessed to say I've accepted an offer from Boeing as a Finance Intern.”
- Noah Benyam
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