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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.
Antimicrobial wipes in health care: How effective are they?
VCU researchers are studying the effectiveness of two types of antimicrobial wipes to prevent the spread of infections.
New Associate Dean of Finance and Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions has named Aaron Lyvers as the new associate dean of finance and administration. He began his new role Oct. 1.
Introducing “The Write Track,” an online community writing space for faculty
VCU Faculty now have a space as a community to support one another in advancing writing projects, grants, book proposals, performances or exhibits, and much more with “The Write Track.”
VCU College of Health Professions announces new faculty appointments
Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions is pleased to announce its newest faculty members and department chairs.
‘I could really see myself here at VCU'
A health sciences summer pipeline program offers undergrads from across the country a six-week slice of life as a graduate health professional student — and connections to last a lifetime.
As millions deal with grief, health professionals create and share origami hearts to connect and heal
Chaplains in the Department of Patient Counseling in VCU's College of Health Professions are creating and sharing origami hearts to mark National Grief Awareness Day. (VCU Health)
Northam, on tour of College of Health Professions, stresses importance of COVID-19 vaccine and training health care workers
The governor’s tour featured stops inside several classroom and laboratory spaces, where he met with students, faculty and leaders from the university and health system.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Tracey Adler
We recently had the opportunity to talk one on one with Dr. Tracey Adler, a physical therapy graduate of the College of Health Professions.
VCU named an Age-Friendly University, a designation that puts inclusivity ‘front and center’
Virginia Commonwealth University has been designated an Age-Friendly University, and is now part of a group of 78 institutions worldwide that are members of the Age-Friendly University Global Network. VCU is the only university in Virginia to receive the designation.
New health services degree gives students a chance to make change in health care
A bachelor’s degree program starting this fall at the VCU College of Health Professions can be an avenue for students interested in addressing health disparities or improving health care as a system.
