VCU College of Health Professions

09/04/2026

CHP recently welcomed scholars from across the nation for a two-day think tank on sensory integration science and advancing research and clinical care for individuals with sensory processing and integration differences.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/z2MZ19r

08/28/2026

When most people think of health care, we often picture doctors and nurses. But behind every diagnosis, treatment and patient success story is a network of health professionals working together to make it possible.

From physical therapists and laboratory scientists to health administrators and radiologists, these professionals play a vital role in delivering, coordinating and advancing care.

At VCU’s College of Health Professions, our programs prepare students for the many roles that make today’s health care system possible.

Watch to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsEapvFdJ-8

When most people think of health care, we often picture doctors and...

08/26/2026

A sweet way to kick off the semester! 🍦

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our ice cream truck welcome-back event yesterday to celebrate the start of a new semester with us. 💛

08/21/2026

For Dr. Paul Kline and his team, conferences like the World Congress of Biomechanics are a way to share research findings with audiences more quickly than traditional publications can. They also provide a broader platform for VCU and CHP and highlight the caliber of biomechanical work being done.

Full story: https://buff.ly/ascf46f

08/20/2026

A Virginia Commonwealth University-led project cataloging dementia cases and other neurodegenerative diseases across the state will soon be supported by state funding, after its inclusion in the budget signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger in June.

08/18/2026

Welcome back, CHiPpers! 👋

We’re excited to see our students back on campus and ready for another successful semester. 💛

08/14/2026

Thank you to our newest students for joining us for CHP New Student Day today! 💛

We’re delighted to welcome you to the CHiPper community and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish. We’re proud to be part of your journey and look forward to supporting you every step of the way!

08/11/2026

A sweet start to the new semester! 🍨

Join us for our Welcome Back Ice Cream Event! CHP students, staff and faculty are invited to enjoy WestRay’s Finest ice cream truck and celebrate the start of a new semester together.

🗓 August 25 | ⏰ 2–4 p.m.
📍 The Compass, outside the Larrick Building

Come grab a scoop!

08/07/2026

For VCU nurse anesthesia students in Southwest Virginia, the operating room has always been close to reality. Now, it’s even closer.

This spring, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon dedicated its new Regional Simulation Lab, the culmination of nearly two years of planning and fundraising to create the region’s most advanced clinical training environment.

The state-of-the-art facility was made possible by investments from state legislators, regional partners, nonprofits and private donors committed to strengthening Southwest Virginia’s health care workforce, in a campaign led by SVHEC Executive Director David Matlock.

Full story: https://buff.ly/yV2SUks

08/04/2026

From concept to classroom: Just months after launching Virginia's first Cardiovascular Perfusion program, VCU's inaugural class is already moving from textbooks to operating rooms. 🫀

After welcoming its first 10 students in January, the cohort is now advancing through complex simulation training and preparing for clinical rotations beginning this fall.

Read more: https://buff.ly/Wxi8jxz