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RUSH University College of Nursing Assistant Professor Earns ITM Pilot Award

Award to Chuka Nestor Emezue, PhD, MPH, provides $60,000 in funding, resources to kick-start innovative research projects
Chuka Nestor Emezue, PhD, MPH, MPA, CHES
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Princess L.J. Currence Named University Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

The nationally recognized thought leader will facilitate understanding and lead strategies toward a more diverse, inclusive culture
Princess L. J. Currence, DSW, MSW
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Enduring Trials, Achieving Greatness and Bridging Gaps

For Golden Lamp Society scholarship recipient Charlene Gamboa, PhD 鈥21, being a trailblazer has come with big challenges 鈥 and rewards
Charlene Gamboa, PhD
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Charlotte Brasic Royeen, PhD, to Retire as Dean of College of Health Sciences

A driving force in CHS鈥 successes, Royeen will retire at the end of 2023
Charlotte Brasic Royeen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FASAHP, FNAP
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RUSH Students Awarded Distinguished Schweitzer Fellowships for Innovative Community Health Projects

Five students will lead health care initiatives focused on underserved Chicagoans through a yearlong service-learning program
Collage of five people's head shots
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Updated Strategies for Preventing Resistant Infections

After years of decline, MRSA infections accelerated during the pandemic
Health care provider washing hands
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New Funding Will Support Nurse Practitioner Students Interested in Primary Care

Grant will provide stipends to nurse practitioner students from diverse backgrounds committed to practicing primary care in underserved communities
Ben Remor Inventor, PhD, CNP
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Listening for Loneliness: RUSH Medical Student鈥檚 Cross-Country Bike Trip and Research Project

鈥淏ike listening tour鈥 combines cycling, storytelling, research, human connection
A smiling man wearing a cap and RUSH t-shirt standing beside a bike
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New Funding Fuels the Future of Nurse Anesthetists

Project will support nurse anesthesia students in building clinical skills and cultural competency
A nurse anesthetist monitors equipment during surgery
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Audiology Professor Goes to Poland to Help Ukrainian War Refugees Hear Again

Professor Valeriy Shafiro and an international team of volunteers provided free screenings and hearing aids to Ukrainian refugees
Dr. Shafiro is in the foreground as a volunteer sits at a table in the background working on a laptop that is connected to audio equipment. A patient sits to the left with headphones on, holding an audio device in her hand.