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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.
VCU Rehab Counseling and VCU Athletics partnership helps student-athletes navigate life beyond sport
VCU men’s basketball redshirt player Martin Carrere has a clear vision of his future.
College of Health Professions among top 50 for NIH research funding
Five of Virginia Commonwealth University’s health sciences schools and departments rank in the top 15 for National Institutes of Health research funding in their fields among public institutions, according to new rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.
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.
Alum encourages more lab professionals with scholarship
Dr. Pinkney earned her bachelor’s degree in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the VCU College of Health Professions.
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.
VCU College of Health Professions receives nearly $1M grant to establish elder justice shelter
The initiative hopes to establish an elder shelter model to serve older adults in the Richmond area, including those who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Working later in life a ‘lifesaver’ for some, a drag for others
Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., chair and professor of Gerontology and executive director of the Virginia Center on Aging, recently was quoted in a Washington Post article about working later in life.
100 People to Meet in 2025: Impact Makers - Meet Annie Rhodes
Annie Rhodes is the Director of the Virginia Memory Project and has been named one of 100 people to meet in 2025!
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Making the holidays inclusive for loved ones experiencing cognitive decline
Recognizing how difficult the holiday season can be, VCU gerontology experts share ways to support older adults and their caregivers.
