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Every day VCU Radiation Sciences students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
Our relaunched newsletter will keep you in the loop
This newsletter is a testament to the resources, expertise and knowledge now available to us, enabling us to share the good news about Radiation Sciences. If you graduated five or more years ago, so many things have changed – and you’ll read about the great happenings in our department.
Students present scholarship during VCU Research Weeks
Radiation Sciences students and graduates were among those sharing their work during VCU Research Weeks in April.
Radiation Therapy Program Updates: Winter 2025
Highlights for the past year include expansion and reconfiguration of lab spaces, faculty research and connecting with alums.
Radiography Program Updates: Winter 2025
During spring break, a tour through Germany and France gave students a glimpse into the history of medical imaging, helping them understand the profession’s origins and evolution of safety in today’s practice. Other recent highlights include launching into clinical rotations, faculty research and hands-on learning.
Sonography Program Updates: Winter 2025
In its first five years, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program has graduated more than 20 students. The past year included international research presentations by faculty and expanded lab facilities for students.
Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Updates: Winter 2025
New program affiliates will provide broader clinical experiences and opportunities for students, in news from Nuclear Medicine this year.
From battlefield to X-ray suite: Joe McCampbell’s mission at VCU
After retiring from a 21-year U.S. Army career, Joe McCampbell was drawn to radiation sciences through an aptitude assessment. Today, he applies his leadership, teaching experience and adaptability to support patients as a student in the Radiation Sciences program.
Interdepartment collaboration expands student perspective on aging and care
A collaboration between the Radiology Sciences’ Timmerie Cohen, Ph.D. and Gerontology’s Jenny Inker, Ph.D. is examining and hopes to ultimately shift the attitudes of Radiation Sciences students toward aging and older adults. Their work represents some of the first research to directly address ageism across health care professions.
Spring global studies programs expand learning beyond classroom
Students traveled to Europe during spring break for immersive study-abroad experiences. They visited historical sites and engaged with diverse health systems, experiences that enhanced not only their academic understanding but also their cultural empathy and professional growth.
Meet the driving force behind Team USA
When the top combined driving competitors gathered in France this month to vie for the world’s championship, a 35-year College of Health Professions administrator was at the center of the American effort. Selected by US Equestrian as the chef d’équipe, or team manager, Jeff Legg ensured the country’s single-horse drivers were ready to pursue a medal.
