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Two adults stand at a kitchen counter talking as one holds several carrots. A grocery bag sits open on the counter beside fresh produce and pantry items.

VCU research in action: Filling a prescription for nutrition

Dec. 4, 2025

In the School of Nursing, a produce program is fighting food insecurity and chronic disease, with results that could power more Food is Medicine initiatives.

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Here is how VCU plays an unparalleled role in training Virginia’s health care workforce

Nov. 21, 2025

The state’s top producer of health sciences graduates is treating the critical need for more providers.

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Navy to nursing, with help from a scholarship

Nov. 13, 2025

By the time Joseph Escudero had his fourth knee surgery — the result of youth soccer injuries — he was sure he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. His close relationship with his doctors and nurses left an indelible impact.

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Dental Hygiene seniors join interdisciplinary team to improve community health at VCU Health Hub at 25th

Oct. 30, 2025

Community service and engagement is one of the core pillars of VCU School of Dentistry’s curriculum.

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Looking for a new challenge, trauma care leader at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital enlists in the U.S. Army Reserves

Nov. 7, 2025

Balancing life at a civilian hospital and military service, 1st Lt. Evan Hundley embodies what it means to stay calm under pressure.

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Nursing alumna Kate Gibson named APNA scholar

Oct. 13, 2025

Guided by her own recovery journey, Gibson is using her voice and a national scholarship to shape the future of psychiatric-mental health nursing.

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School of Nursing researcher selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

Oct. 8, 2025

Lana Sargent’s collaborative work focuses on improving cognitive health and bringing health care to those with limited access.

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VCU tied at No. 72 among best public universities in U.S. News ranking

Sept. 23, 2025

The School of Nursing ranked no. 40, which put it in the top 6% of all nursing schools nationwide.

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Two School of Nursing faculty members honored with universitywide awards

Sept. 23, 2025

Lana Sargent and Kimberly Davis join an elite group of VCU faculty honored for shaping the future of nursing through scholarship and innovation.

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VCU School of Nursing expands D.N.P. offerings with informatics concentration

Sept. 12, 2025

A new part-time, online program will prepare nurses to lead technology integration in health care.