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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.
Jennifer Pryor Selected as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2023
Jennifer Pryor is the Graduate Program Director for the Department of Gerontology at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Network to develop long-term care COVID-19 treatment, infection prevention best practices
A network of long-term care medical directors and clinicians will develop best practices around COVID-19 treatments and infection prevention guidelines for senior living communities, nursing homes and other congregate care settings in Virginia.
Paula Song named interim dean of the VCU College of Health Professions
Song’s appointment will be effective July 1. She will succeed Susan Parish, who recently was named president of Mercy College.
Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D. in health related sciences alum, selected for National Cancer Institute Early Investigator Advancement Program
Sutton, a VCU alum, is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
Study: Eliminating Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in Admissions Drives Diversity
Eliminating the requirement of the standardized GRE (Graduate Record Exam) test and shifting to more holistic admissions review process is helping to diversify the pool of students entering the VCU Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program.
VCU faculty leader begins term on national diversity and inclusivity committee
Stephan Davis joins the American Academy of Nursing Diversity & Inclusivity Committee for two-year term.
Virginia Commonwealth University MLS Program: An Individualized Approach
Read about Maiya Picott's journey and how she found a place at VCU's Medical Laboratory Sciences on criticalvalues.org.
Two VCU health science schools celebrate Black History Month with series of programs
The School of Nursing and College of Health Professions will offer several lectures and events in recognition of Black contributions to health and healthcare
Rachel Ramirez featured in podcast on impact of lifelong learning
Rachel Ramirez, executive director of the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield, recently took part in a podcast for "Chesterfield Behind the Mic."
VCU Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) student wins scholarship for selfless service to others
Stephen Mosher, a Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) Student, has earned the Tim Campbell Scholarship for Selfless Service to Others and the Community by the Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
