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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.
A pivot to PT after 22-year military career
Feather Wright marked a major milestone by earning her Physical Therapy degree, an accomplishment she pursued following a 22-year-long career in the U.S. Army – channeling her service experience into a new professional calling.
MLS celebrates first alum of new public health laboratory sciences concentration
In May, Poonamdeep “Poonam” Bajwa became a pioneer in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Four honorees spotlighted for multicultural enrichment at VCU
Chelsea Gary, the College’s director of recruitment and student programs, was awarded VCU’s 2025 Riese‑Melton Award at the 30th annual Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment for her outstanding contributions to advancing cross-cultural relations.
New minor in research ecosystems to debut in fall 2025 at VCU
Through the College of Health Professions, the undergraduate program will prepare students for careers in scientific research and administration.
Health Administration endowed lecture series draws top alum
Alum Clifton Porter (VCU ’86), senior VP of government relations for the American Health Care Association, returned in April 2025 to deliver the Paul A. Gross Landmarks in Leadership Lecture, urging future health care leaders to tackle the growing workforce crisis with empathy, public policy engagement and human‑centered leadership.
Class of 2025: Health Ph.D. was a harmonious fit for speech language pathologist Megan Crawford
The working professional (and devoted singer) marks a first for the College of Health Professions program, and her research into swallowing disorders embraces an interdisciplinary lens.
Corporate gift expands community health and student education
A generous $100,000 gift from Genworth is supporting both VCU’s Mobile Health and Wellness Program and the Department of Gerontology’s mentored internship track—expanding community health outreach while empowering students with hands‑on experience in senior care leadership.
College of Health Professions Brain Injury Survivor and Expert Leads the Field
After a devastating car crash left her in a coma for more than two weeks, she woke to a world she didn’t recognize – and a life that had to be rebuilt from scratch. Today, Talley is a national voice in brain injury research and education.
Russell County native’s travel nursing journey brings him home to study nurse anesthesia
Joseph Osborne adds new meaning to the idea of a traveling nurse.
Problem Gambling Awareness Month
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.
