Leading change in public health: SOPH alum honored for global research
Jordyn Wallenborn, Ph.D., M.P.H., didn’t enter public health seeking awards. So it was a surprise and a tremendous honor when she was named to VCU Alumni’s 10 Under 10 list this fall. “Working in public health, you don’t do it for the recognition. But it’s nice to know the work has meaning,” Wallenborn said. She […]
Voting is Public Health
Why voting matters for public health professionals and the communities they serve. by Hannah Wente As students, faculty and staff in the VCU School of Public Health, we’re part of a wide network of health care professionals working toward a healthier, more equitable future. And one important opportunity to impact that future is coming up […]
VCU receives $6M for HERO Study to enhance mTBI recovery in service members
The Department of Defense will fund The HERO Study: HRV Biofeedback for Enhancing Autonomic Resilience and mTBI (Concussion) Outcomes A new four-year study co-led by James Burch, Ph.D., a professor in VCU’s School of Public Health, and William Walker, M.D., a professor in VCU’s School of Medicine, will explore a treatment called Heart Rate Variability […]
Rallying for medical research: VCU faculty join forces in D.C. to advocate for NIH funding
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, more than 200 scientists and patient advocates met in Washington, D.C. for the Rally for Medical Research. This was a call to national policymakers to prioritize funding the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., professor, Health Policy, attended the event with several other VCU Health Sciences faculty to […]
Nourishing our community with a Little Ram Pantry
As we work to improve the health, well-being and equity of our greater community, we strive to take care of our own community at One Capitol Square. The VCU Ram Pantry, run by the Office of Student Advocacy, is a great resource but not always convenient for our students and people working at OCS. Therefore, […]
Meet the SOPH Interns
Get to know our Dean's Office Interns: Makaya, Sydney and Ahmed.
Emily Edwards named ‘This Is Public Health’ Ambassador
Emily Edwards's willingness to jump at any opportunity led her to become an ASPPH's ‘This Is Public Health’ Ambassador, the Treasurer of the Public Health Student Association for the upcoming year and an intern at the American Cancer Society.
Focusing on the ‘why’ leads to an award-winning thesis
Maddy Theal graduated from the School of Public Health in May 2024 with a Master of Public Health and a concentration in Epidemiology. Theal received the 2023-2024 Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award in the Life Sciences category for her thesis titled “Diabetes and Mild Cognitive Impairment among the Aging Population.” Her advisor was Chrisa Arcan, Ph.D., […]
VCU School of Population Health becomes VCU School of Public Health
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia approves the name change as the school continues its accreditation process. Virginia Commonwealth University’s newest school will have a new name – the VCU School of Public Health – effective July 15. Last year, VCU brought together four departments – Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, and Social and […]
Grant awarded to address gap in substance use disorder treatment
Closing the treatment gap will require a more nuanced understanding of patient perspectives, with innovative service delivery models informed by a user-centered design approach.
