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Profiles in excellence

George Richardson ’24

With help from his advisors, this transfer student crafted an interdisciplinary studies degree that focused on educating youth in fitness and athletics.

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Camille Schrier ’24

Passionate about promoting women in STEM, Camille was able to juggle her duties as Miss America while earning her pharmacy doctorate.

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Hope Ollivant ’24

This craft and material studies major found “the perfect path” at VCU, creating — and selling — jewelry and clay art while serving as editor of a student-run magazine.

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Emily Richardson ’24

This mass communications major wrote for VCU’s Capital News Service and the student newspaper, and earned a prestigious journalism fellowship.

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Aaron Wimer ’24

Inspired by his own mental health journey, this two-time VCU alum aims to give patients new and increased options as a mental health nurse practitioner.

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Sam Lyons ’24

After choosing VCU out of the 40 schools he was accepted to, this computer science major’s passion for technology and meeting new people has paid off.

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