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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.
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.
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.
