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Programs

Pathways for growth, leadership, and brotherhood.

DMC programs help members grow professionally, academically, socially, physically, and as leaders on campus. This page gives new members a clear place to find where they fit.

Professional Academy

Career readiness with real tools.

The Professional Academy empowers men of color to achieve career success through personalized peer mentoring, resume and LinkedIn reviews, professional headshots, and career guidance from students and alumni who have already navigated similar paths. By providing practical resources, professional development, and a supportive community, we help participants build the confidence, skills, and network needed to secure internships, jobs, and long-term career success.

Book a Professional Academy Appointment

Committees

How our students are involved in DMC.

Committees give members practical ways to serve, lead, create, organize, and contribute to the direction of DMC.

Information Technology

Builds and maintains DMC's digital presence while exploring software engineering, web development, automation, and technical leadership.

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Health

Promotes wellness, healthy habits, balance, and conversations that help men of color care for themselves and each other.

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Social

Creates spaces for brotherhood, connection, campus engagement, and member bonding through intentional social experiences.

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Community Service

Leads service opportunities that allow members to give back to Richmond, VCU, and communities connected to DMC.

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Academic

Supports study habits, academic accountability, tutoring connections, and resources that help members succeed in the classroom.

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Professional Development

Creates career-focused events, workshops, speaker sessions, and networking opportunities for members across majors.

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DMC mentorship and brotherhood

Mentorship

Mentoring the next generation.

DMC members mentor underprivileged students at elementary and middle schools, creating positive role models, academic encouragement, and early exposure to leadership, college, and opportunity.

01 / Express Interest

Notify any E-Board member or committee chair that you are interested in becoming a mentor. A Google Form is usually sent out near the beginning of the semester.

02 / Attend Orientation

Attend an orientation session for potential mentors. The session covers the mentoring program, its goals, and expectations for mentors. Details are shared by email, GroupMe, and at GBMs.

03 / Submit Application & Background Check

Complete the mentorship application and background check process provided through CIS.

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Wellness & Sports

Strong men need strong support systems.

Wellness includes sports, brotherhood, mental health, accountability, and spaces where members can reset and stay connected.

01 / Purchase Intramural Pass

Purchase the intramural semester pass through the VCU RecWell website.

02 / Fill Out Interest Form

Complete the interest form for the sport you want to participate in.

03 / Sign Sports Contract

Sign the contract agreeing to DMC and intramural sports policies.

Event Highlights

Upcoming DMC events.

A quick look at the next programs, service events, and brotherhood experiences before you explore the full calendar.

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Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

First General Body Meeting (Commons Ballroom)

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Commons Ballroom
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Professional

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Internship Workshop

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
VCU
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Professional

Thursday, October 8, 2026

LinkedIn Workshop

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
VCU

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