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91��Ƶ College of Health Professions faculty members Erica L. Gollub and Marie Lourdes Charles are advancing global health equity through research on the PrEP dapivirine ring, a discreet HIV prevention tool designed to expand choice and autonomy for young women.

Jennifer Winter, NP, a women's health nurse practitioner and doctoral student at 91��Ƶ's College of Health Professions, is using short social media-style videos to close a persistent gap in STI knowledge among young females, a population she has treated in clinical practice for more than two decades.

Christen Cooper, EdD, RDN, chair and founding director of 91��Ƶ’s MS in Nutrition and Dietetics program, is advancing a compassionate, interdisciplinary approach to care—exploring how trauma-informed nutrition can support survivors of human trafficking and prepare future dietitians to recognize, respond, and help heal.

College of Health Professions Professor Michele Lucille Lopez writes in My American Nurse about the growing problem of incivility and unsafe working conditions in nursing education. Professor Lopez argues that stronger institutional support, clearer policies, and a renewed culture of respect are needed to address faculty burnout and strengthen the future nursing workforce.

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 academic year, 91��Ƶ’s Financial Aid Office is sharing several important reminders for families of continuing students, including FAFSA filing information, financial aid requirements, academic progress policies, and upcoming federal aid changes.

In a segment on News 12, CHP’s Lienhard School of Nursing hosted “Paws with a Purpose” highlighting the role of service dogs and the individuals they support. Through the Canines Assisting in Health (CAsH) program, nursing students led interactive demonstrations addressing common misconceptions and real-world challenges that service dog teams face.