The Rams are celebrating 184 years of education.

There's a lot to learn about Virginia Commonwealth University, so we've gathered eight facts about those in black and gold.

Happy Birthday VCU 🎂

Virginia Commonwealth University was founded as the Medical College of Hampden-Sydney on Oct. 20, 1838. It's now home to 28,919 students.

Warm and fuzzy 🐏

The mascot's name is Rodney the Ram. He often attends games with Nutzy down at the Diamond.

All the alumni 🎓

40% of Rams stick around the River City after graduation. We're guessing they can't live without their Harrison Street Cafe and The Village breakfast.

Making the grade 📚

Students can expand their education beyond their major with unique classes like Curiousness (MASC 201) or Ballroom Dancing (DANC 141).

History within its walls 🏫

The Egyptian Building is the oldest on campus. It was the Hampden-Sydney Medical Department's main building in 1844.

Hitting the court 🏀

VCU has 15 NCAA Division I teams, but no football squad. Last year, student athletes brought home eight A-10 championships to Ram Nation.

Health heroes 🏥

In 1957, David Hume, MD performed the first successful kidney transplant in VA at the Medical College of Virginia — now known as VCU Medical Center.

Ghouls on campus 👻

Buildings like the Ginter House, Willliam H. Grant House, and Brandcenter have had paranormal teams investigate their centuries-long histories before students came around.

Are you part of the Ramily? Send us some pictures of your days of dorm life or your favorite part of being a Ram.