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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.
Why you feel younger (or older) than your age presented by Dr. Tracey Gendron at TEDxReno
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.


VCU president revels in compelling conversations with students during his return to teaching
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.’


VCU basketball player Joe Bamisile offers a big assist for mental health
His new app, developed in his undergraduate interdisciplinary studies program, is already finding an audience.


Virginia program shows rare success in addressing problem gambling
Read how the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health (VPGH) is working to reduce gambling addiction in Virginia on wvtf.org.


VCU Program creates a holistic view of health care for students
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.


VCU appoints Amy R. Darragh dean of VCU College of Health Professions
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.


VCU Nuclear Medicine Concentration Energized by New Faculty
Heidy Palacios and Charlie Downing arrive at The College of Health Professions ready to demystify nuclear medicine – and showcase the rewarding career paths awaiting graduates


VCU staff member proudly dedicates over 40 years to the university community
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.


Introducing the College of Health Professions alumni engagement officer
Get to know Joy Gilchrist: Fun facts and more


VCU Department of Health Administration Partners with School of Nursing and Professional Associations for National Nurses Month Webinar
The VCU Department of Health Administration will host its first-ever National Nurses Month webinar in partnership with the National Association for Health Services Executives (N.A.H.S.E.), the professional society for Black healthcare leaders, the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), and the VCU School of Nursing.

