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Every day College of Health Professions students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
Virginia’s gambling expansion must be matched by recovery support
As casinos open and online betting accelerates, the state needs to invest in treatment and public awareness before more lives are upended. (Virginia Mercury)
College of Health Professions honors excellence, leadership, and service at inaugural awards ceremony
VCU’s College of Health Professions turned the spotlight on its people Friday, March 27, hosting a celebratory awards ceremony at the Hippodrome Theater in downtown Richmond to recognize those demonstrating excellence in leadership, education, research, innovation, and service.
With new federal grant, VCU project aims to turn shared meals into a gateway to better health for older adults
A new initiative led by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers aims to strengthen one of the most important — and often overlooked — support systems for older adults: a shared meal.
Jessica Mittler Memorial Service - Saturday, April 18
Doors open at 10:30am, service begins at 11am. Reception to follow with light refreshments.
Ph.D. program guides Hawley in raising national voice in problem gambling
When Carolyn Hawley, Ph.D., first wrote a grant proposal on youth gambling, she didn’t expect it to define her career.
Ph.D. research project aims for oral health equity for Virginians with developmental disabilities
For many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a visit to the dentist can be overwhelming – sometimes impossible. Now, a new $200,000 grant is positioning Virginia Commonwealth University to help change that.
Turning isolation into action
Caterina LaRocca, OTD, was drawn to VCU’s Occupational Therapy Department in the College of Health Professions for its relationship with the Children’s Museum of Richmond. After all, she wanted to work with children, and she wanted to make therapy tangible.
Giving Future Health Leaders Room to Grow
With more than 4,500 students on its health sciences campus and 584 endowed scholarships supporting them, VCU is home to a dynamic community of future health care leaders whose training and trajectory are strengthened by donor support.
VCU College of Health Professions ranks in top 50 for NIH research funding among public institutions
In fiscal 2025, VCU received $568 million in sponsored research funding – well on its way to the university’s new goal of $1 billion – and was recently ranked 46th in research funding by the National Science Foundation among public institutions. (VCU News)
Radiography study abroad programs offer global perspective on medical imaging
Students in the Radiography program will soon have two distinct opportunities to expand their education beyond the classroom through immersive, short-term study abroad experiences.
