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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.
Collegewide Commitment to Team Members at Heart of Third Annual Staff Appreciation Celebration
Three staff were honored for their work and impact in patient counseling, occupational therapy student services and gerontology.
BSHS student represents undergrads on VCU Board of Visitors
As Tobi Ojo puts it, effectively leading complex organizations starts by understanding how they operate.
cRam Session: Understanding Disability Through Media
3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with Carole Ivey and Glenda Watkins, who co-lead a course with occupational therapy graduate students that might have you rethinking James Bond and Marvel movies.
He Lost $500,000 Gambling. Now He Helps Others Who Can’t Stop.
Sean Fournia is part of a group of recovered addicts helping problem gamblers in Virginia, where betting has skyrocketed. (WSJ.com)
Health Administration program celebrates national prominence, community and reimagining the future of health care in unmatched style at 75th Anniversary event
With an event designed to celebrate 75 years of educating health care leaders, the VCU College of Health Professions Health Administration Celebration Dinner delivered a clear message: the program’s enduring success is driven by its people.
New safety resources available at VCU College of Health Professions
The VCU College of Health Professions recently received two new safety resources to help protect our community in case of medical emergencies. This is part of a broader initiative by VCU to expand life-saving stations across campus. The goal is to equip VCU community members to be active bystanders should the need arise.
VCU College of Health Professions Receives National Recognition for Higher Education Excellence in Diversity
The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health Professions has received the 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
Virginia Geriatric Education Center awarded $5M grant to improve care of older adults
The five-year federal grant is part of an effort to advance geriatrics care in health systems across the country. (VCU Health News)
Meet the driving force behind Team USA
When the top combined driving competitors gathered in France this month to vie for the world’s championship, a 35-year College of Health Professions administrator was at the center of the American effort. Selected by US Equestrian as the chef d’équipe, or team manager, Jeff Legg ensured the country’s single-horse drivers were ready to pursue a medal.
At 75, VCU Health Administration Program is Just Getting Started
VCU’s health administration program celebrates 75 years in 2024.