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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.
Spring global studies programs expand learning beyond classroom
Students traveled to Europe during spring break for immersive study-abroad experiences. They visited historical sites and engaged with diverse health systems, experiences that enhanced not only their academic understanding but also their cultural empathy and professional growth.
Innovative curriculum advances collaborative, inclusive school-based services
Supported by a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Carole K. Ivey, Ph.D., chair of VCU’s Department of Occupational Therapy, is leading an innovative training and mentorship program that brings together future occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech language pathologists can better prepare them for careers in school-based practice – and transform educational experiences for students with disabilities.
New York Times' NCAA Tournament's 13 most intriguing players
Joe Bamisile, a graduate student at the VCU College of Health Professions and VCU basketball player, was featured in the New York Times article NCAA Tournament's 13 most intriguing players.
VCU Rehab Counseling and VCU Athletics partnership helps student-athletes navigate life beyond sport
An initiative between the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling and VCU Athletics’ Student-Athlete Support Services delivers structured assessments and career coaching to help freshmen explore post‑sport career paths. The program addresses a critical gap by embedding vocational planning into their rigorous athletic schedules, helping students envision futures beyond their athletic identities.
VCU among top 50 for NIH research funding
VCU is ranked among the nation’s top 50 public universities for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding. In fiscal year 2024, six health sciences schools/colleges and 16 departments earned a spot in the top 50 for their disciplines. The College of Health Professions’ commitment to our high-ranking, research-driven teams contributes heavily to VCU’s growing research impact that has surpassed more than $500 million in sponsored research funding in recent years.
Celebrating the impact of scholarships
This month, scholarship recipients met with and thanked some of the donors who have changed their lives through support of VCU Health Sciences students at the annual MCV Campus Endowed Scholarship Brunch.
Medical Laboratory Sciences alum creates scholarship to support students and builds profession awareness
Lisa M. Pinkney, D.M., a Medical Laboratory Sciences alum and former FDA program manager, launched a scholarship to stimulate careers in lab sciences amid projected shortages – bolstering support for students and dignifying a critical yet often overlooked health profession.
Nurse Anesthesia alumna joins as new Director of Southwest Operations
Crystal Hunnicutt has returned full circle to VCU’s College of Health Professions, after a career spanning both clinical practice and education in the region.
CHP Dean reflects on first 100 days: “Our Strength is Our People”
Commitment to community, a positive culture, inclusive excellence & belonging, and championing one another, were among some of the most celebrated themes described by Amy Darragh, Ph.D., dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health Professions, during a reflection of her first 100 days in the role.
$1M grant establishes elder justice shelter
A team of researchers at the Department of Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging received nearly $1 million to establish the Greater Richmond Elder Justice Shelter Initiative, which will serve older adults in the Richmond area, including those who have experienced abuse and neglect.