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George Richardson

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

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

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

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

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

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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