Every day College of Health Professions students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
When Rhonda Chapman, M.S., MLS (ASCP), walked back into Medical Laboratory Sciences last December – not as a student this time, but as the department’s clinical coordinator – she felt like she was coming home.
In May, Poonamdeep “Poonam” Bajwa became a pioneer in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Through the College of Health Professions, the undergraduate program will prepare students for careers in scientific research and administration.
Chelsea Gary, director of recruitment and student programs in the College of Health Professions, is the 2025 recipient of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Riese-Melton Award, which recognizes contributions that advance cross-cultural relations. The announcement was made April 24 at the ceremony for the 30th annual Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment.
Among the various challenges facing tomorrow’s health care, perhaps the biggest and toughest issue for future administrators to solve is building and retaining a qualified workforce.
The sound of music led Megan Crawford to a career in speech pathology – and to a trailblazing route at Virginia Commonwealth University.
A $100,000 donation from Genworth will support the Mobile Health and Wellness Program in the School of Nursing and the Department of Gerontology in the College of Health Professions, boosting their work in community health and senior care.
Kelli Talley, Ph.D., has a story fit for Hollywood.
Joseph Osborne adds new meaning to the idea of a traveling nurse.
Dr. Carolyn Hawley, President of VA Council on Problem Gambling joined CBS 6 WTVR along with Sean Fournia, a peer counselor with VA Partnership on Gaming & Health to share their insight on this important topic. For more information, call the Virginia Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-888-532-3500 or visit the The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling website.
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