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Every day VCU Occupational Therapy students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
Jennifer Weaver brings expertise in brain injury rehabilitation, measurement and implementation research to VCU CHP
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions continues to grow its faculty and recently appointed Jennifer Weaver as an associate professor. According to Weaver, VCU Occupational Therapy has been on her radar as she has followed the research and grant successes emerging from the college and across the university, and she hopes to play a bigger part in its story.
Beyond finger tapping: How VCU researchers are rethinking Parkinson’s testing
Brooke Dexheimer is investigating how subtle differences in dominant and nondominant hand function could lead to more sensitive clinical testing for Parkinson's disease. (VCU News)
VCU Occupational Therapy’s Design Course: Students use their skills to help two boys enjoy summer
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions is constantly developing new and innovative ways to help those in need. One way the department prepares its students for future careers, encourages creativity and assists those in need is through its design course.
Think Tank helps spur research and collaboration in sensory integration
Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions recently welcomed multiple scholars from across the nation for a two-day think tank on sensory integration science and advancing research and clinical care for individuals with sensory processing and integration differences.
Bringing our impact into our communities
This spring, I’m reminded of the many ways our department continues to make a meaningful impact within our classrooms, across our profession and throughout the communities we serve.
Dalness family sees impact of their generosity
On Friday, April 9, Dr. Jack and Mrs. Carlyn Dalness visited the Department of Occupational Therapy, joined by their sons, Todd and Greg, and daughter-in-law, Stacy, for a tour of our spaces and a lunch with Amy Darragh, Ph.D., OTR/L, dean of the College of Health Professions, and Carole Ivey, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, OT chair.
Class of 2026: Sydney Hilovsky takes occupational therapy to the pool for children with autism
Hilovsky has been pursuing two doctoral degrees in the College of Health Professions, and her aquatic therapy project already has had real-world impact. (VCU News)
Students honored with scholarship, program awards
Read about the students receiving scholarships and program awards.
