Every day College of Health Professions students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
By Kyra Newman
Ed Aloma just wanted to enjoy his favorite afternoon treat of chips and salsa solo.
What got in the way was multiple sclerosis, which has advanced since his 1991 diagnosis and now limits his arm and hand functions. For several years, he’s relied on family members – particularly his daughter, Katie – to feed him every meal.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By, Dan Carrigan
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.
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