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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.
Physical Therapy students launch degree journeys at White Coat Ceremony
In pairs, members of the Class of 2027 crossed the Kontos Building stage to accept their white coats – a symbol of their commitment to their future profession as physical therapists.
A non-traditional path: Mortensen applies personal journey
Lauren Mortensen understands her students because she’s been exactly where many of them are.
VCU College of Health Professions appoints Rev. Marilyn J. D. Barnes interim associate dean of inclusive excellence and belonging
Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions has named Rev. Marilyn J. D. Barnes, M.P.H., BCC as interim associate dean of inclusive excellence and belonging, effective Sept. 1.
Christa Mathieu’s research-based internship strengthened her interest in health care
The VCU senior, who is majoring in health services, worked in a lab at the University of Pittsburgh this summer as part of her pursuit of a career in dentistry.
VHHA Patients Come First Podcast – Joe Bamisile
Joe Bamisile, a graduate student at the VCU College of Health Professions and VCU basketball player, was featured on Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association's Patients Come First podcast.
A craving for chips and salsa serves up a dose of independence
Ed Aloma just wanted to enjoy his favorite afternoon treat of chips and salsa solo. What got in the way was multiple sclerosis, which has advanced since his 1991 diagnosis and now limits his arm and hand functions. Three student groups worked on potential solutions for Ed, with one even designing a tool with commercial opportunity.
VCU Quest Fund provides grants to 3 College of Health Professions' faculty-led projects
Transdisciplinary research teams are pursuing advances in health, engineering, the environment, homeland security and more.
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.
