A year in pictures

December 17, 2024

Author: Caitlin Hanbury

A visual chronicle of school moments throughout the year.

A picture is worth a thousand words—and this collection speaks volumes. From the excitement of welcoming new students to the joy of fellowship inductions, from dynamic classroom moments to powerful advocacy in D.C., this collection of images showcases the pride, determination, and sense of community that define the VCU School of Nursing. Experience the unforgettable milestones and achievements of the past year through these captivating photos.

a group of v.c.u. nursing students and two faculty members pose in front of a Guatemalan sunset — VCU nursing students and faculty members Amy Burlar, Ph.D., and Mary Falk, M.S.N., take in the stunning view of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala during a January 2024 service-learning trip with Nursing Students Without Borders.

a group of v.c.u. nursing students in matching green scrubs and black vests pose together in the school garden — Undergraduate students pose in the school's garden following their vesting ceremony in April.

jean giddens stands in front of the school in v.c.u. nursing gear — Jean Giddens, Ph.D., on her final day as dean of the VCU School of Nursing. After a decade of leadership, Giddens began a new chapter as dean of the University of Kansas School of Nursing in April.

ana diallo, ph.d., makes a presentation at a podium — Ana F. Diallo, Ph.D., M.P.H., RN, assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, gives a presentation during the school's Research Weeks event.

alumni of the school pose together during a reunion event — VCU Nursing alumni gather to celebrate memories during the annual reunion weekend in April. The school has over 12,000 alumni living in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and on military bases across the globe.

a group of nursing students get together for a group photo taken by another student — Students pose for a quick photo at the spring commencement ceremony in May at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

a group of d.n.p. students work with a faculty member in the clinical learning center — Students in the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner concentration work with clinical assistant professor, Rachel Cloutier, M.S., RN, ACNP-BC, in the school's Clinical Learning Center.

a group of v.c.u. nursing faculty and staff in black and gold wear — Part pep rally, part retreat, VCU School of Nursing faculty and staff came together in August for convocation to celebrate past achievements, honor award recipients, and kick off the 2024-25 academic year.

a group of v.c.u. nursing alumni pose at a reception — In September, alumni of the school gathered at the Country Club of Virginia to recognize and celebrate the 2024 School of Nursing alumni award winners. (Top row, left to right) Danny Mallory, Barbie Dunn, Trish Bernal, interim dean Patricia Kinser, Jo Robins, Catherine Courtney, Barbara Brown (Bottom row, left to right) Meghan Cox, Bell-Jo Rodgers, Jennie Whitaker, Ginger Edwards

a group of v.c.u. health sciences faculty stand in front of the u.s. capitol with rally signs — Eight researchers and faculty members from VCU’s health sciences schools—including two from the School of Nursing, Lana Sargent, Ph.D. (second from left) and Amy Salisbury, Ph.D. (second from right)—joined in September's Rally for Medical Research in Washington to highlight the importance of federal funding for the National Institutes of Health.

a group of u.v.a. and v.c.u. nursing faculty pose at a reception — In November, the UVA and VCU Schools of Nursing co-hosted a reception at the American Academy of Nursing Health Policy Conference to celebrate new fellows, including Kathy Baker, Ph.D. (UVA Health), Cathy Campbell, Ph.D. (UVA), and Lisa Brown, Ph.D. (VCU). (Left to right) Baker, Marianne Baernholdt, Ph.D., Campbell, Patricia Kinser, Ph.D., and Brown.

virginia governor glenn youngkin addresses an audience in the school's clinical learning center

a construction crew lifts the letter 'u' into the new v.c.u. letters outside of the school of nursing building — A construction crew completes the final installation of VCU's newest "front door" outside Cabaniss Hall. One of several landmarks marking the edges of VCU's two Richmond campuses, it is designed to enhance the university's visibility and create a welcoming presence for passersby.

v.c.u. nursing graduates listen to speakers at the ceremony — Graduates applaud as they celebrate their accomplishments during the fall graduation ceremony in December.