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VCU Quest Fund provides grants to 3 College of Health Professions' faculty-led projects

The Quest Fund was developed to afford VCU faculty an internal funding opportunity to support new, emerging or continuing research. Since 2014, when it was originally named the Presidential Research Quest Fund, it has supported more than 100 projects, with past recipients continuing their projects and applying for additional funding beyond VCU so their work can expand, with the eventual goal of translation to practice or market. With Quest Fund investments reaching over $3 million, its supported projects have garnered millions more in state, federal, private and industry funding.

Why you feel younger (or older) than your age presented by Dr. Tracey Gendron at TEDxReno

What if the concept of "you're only as old as you feel" wasn't as helpful as you may have thought? In her TEDx talk, Dr. Tracey Gendron explains what feeling your age really means, and how we can change the way we think about growing older.

VCU president revels in compelling conversations with students during his return to teaching

Michael Rao teams with Paula Song in the College of Health Professions to co-lead a graduate course on executive skills, incorporating his years of experience and commitment to 'compassionate leadership'.

VCU basketball player Joe Bamisile offers a big assist for mental health

Joe Bamisile launched a new social media mental health app called Maunda as part of his interdisciplinary studies capstone at VCU.

Bamisile, who graduated this spring with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from University College, is now pursuing a master’s in rehabilitation and mental health counseling in the College of Health Professions.

Virginia program shows rare success in addressing problem gambling

The Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health (VPGH) has developed a treatment system for problem gambling. “What we’ve seen since 2019 to 2023, an increase of 973% of callers,” said Carolyn Hawley, Director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, part of the state’s effort to combat problem gambling.

VCU Program creates a holistic view of health care for students

In the latest edition of Diversity in Action, Laurie Cathers PhD, Director of Bachelors of Science in Health Services (BSHS) Program, and Travis Thomas, BSHS student, talk about the new program dedicated to the success of future health care leaders.

VCU appoints Amy R. Darragh dean of VCU College of Health Professions

Darragh comes to VCU from The Ohio State University, where she has served as director and vice dean in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

VCU Nuclear Medicine Concentration Energized by New Faculty

By, Dan Carrigan

VCU staff member proudly dedicates over 40 years to the university community

By Malorie Burkett
May 6, 2024

Fifty years ago, Mary Tucker stepped on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus to study art education. In May, she steps away from a professional role on campus – and an education and career that spanned nearly all those years.

Introducing the College of Health Professions alumni engagement officer

Get to know Joy Gilchrist: Fun facts and more

VCU Alumni expanded its team this past fall with the addition of a new role: the alumni engagement officer. With six AEOs onboard, they’re now busy planning and executing dynamic programming for VCU’s colleges and schools, all geared toward boosting alumni involvement and support.

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