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Every day VCU Gerontology and College of Health Professions students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements and Department news here.
New director named for Virginia Center on Aging
Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., has been appointed executive director of the Virginia Center on Aging (VCoA).
VCU project seeks to improve access to Alzheimer’s services for low-income older adults with $1.2 million grant
After receiving funds from the federal government, a team of faculty members at VCU is leading a project to address health disparities by improving access to services around Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for low-income older adults in Richmond. Read about the new grant on 12 On Your Side.
VCU honors Annie Rhodes as one of its top 10 graduates of the last decade
Annie Rhodes has been named by her alma mater, Virginia Commonwealth University, as one of the university’s top 10 graduates of the past decade. VCU Alumni’s 10 Under 10 awards celebrate alumni who earned their first VCU degree within the past 10 years and who have enjoyed remarkable professional success, made important contributions to their community and/or loyally supported the university.
Inker receives Gold Award and Gendron receives Bronze Award
Jenny Inker, assistant professor and co-director for Assisted Living Administration and Tracey Gendron, chair and associate professor in the Department of Gerontology, recently were honored with Innovative Research on Aging Awards.
Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., speaks with the Richmond Times Dispatch about ageism caused by the Covid-19 pandemic
After a long year of pandemic, older Virginians finally have some something they've longed for - hugs. And hope. Richmond Time Dispatch interviews Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., on her thoughts about the rise of ageism in our nation over the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Healthier together: Confronting loneliness and health care challenges among older adults
COVID-19 accelerated how one community-driven partnership is reimagining the way care is provided to vulnerable older adults through inclusion, inquiry and innovation.
VCoA received CARES Act Covid funding
The Health Resources and Services Administration awarded $90,625 to the Virginia Center on Aging to support VCoA’s Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program in preventing, preparing for and responding to COVID-19.
