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Every day VCU Radiation Sciences students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
Where curiosity meets clinical excellence
One of the most rewarding aspects of leading the Department of Radiation Sciences is guiding our programs to evolve and meet the needs of both our students and the health care workforce.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Summer 2026 Highlights
From a graduating class that achieved a 100% registry pass rate and near-perfect job placement to record application numbers and innovative teaching initiatives shaping the future of health sciences education, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program continues to build momentum.
Radiation Sciences connects with aspiring health care professionals at HOSA state conference
Representatives from the Department of Radiation Sciences traveled to Roanoke in mid-March to engage with hundreds of young students at the HOSA – Future Health Professionals state conference, marking the department’s first official participation in the event.
Radiography Summer 2026 Highlights
From a graduating class already posting impressive ARRT exam pass rates to students competing at the state level, advocating for their profession at the Capitol and exploring the latest advances in imaging technology, the spring semester was a busy and rewarding season for the Radiography Program.
Radiation Therapy Summer 2026 Highlights
The spring semester brought plenty to celebrate for the Radiation Therapy Program. From graduating seniors launching their careers to students earning prestigious honors, presenting research and participating in national leadership opportunities, the program continues to prepare future professionals for success.
From rural roots to statewide advocacy: One undergraduate’s path in radiation sciences
Three years ago, Sonny Patterson Jr. arrived at Virginia Commonwealth University from the small, rural community of Stuarts Draft, Va., bringing with him a strong work ethic, interest in health care and sense of purpose.
Technologists obtain bachelor’s degrees through online program
Returning to school can feel like a lofty proposition, especially for full-time health care professionals already balancing work, family and finances. Through its degree completion program, VCU’s Department of Radiation Sciences offers registered technologists a flexible, fully online pathway to complete their bachelor’s degrees in clinical radiation sciences without stepping away from their careers.
Where curiosity meets clinical excellence
One of the most powerful aspects of our profession is that it never stands still. Technology evolves. Patient needs shift. Clinical environments grow more complex. And in response, so do we. This issue of our newsletter reflects that momentum.
Radiography study abroad programs offer global perspective on medical imaging
Students in the Radiography program will soon have two distinct opportunities to expand their education beyond the classroom through immersive, short-term study abroad experiences.
Radiography program welcomes largest cohort yet
The Radiography concentration within VCU’s Department of Radiation Sciences recently welcomed its largest cohort to date, signaling both rising student interest and a critical workforce need across the industry.
