Researchers Win NIH Grant to Develop Wellness App for Children with Down Syndrome SHP researchers from two departments have teamed up to secure a two-year, $431,750 federal grant to develop an innovative mobile app that helps children and teens with Down syndrome build healthier routines at home.The award from the National Institutes of Health [...]
SHP Secures $875,000 Grant to Strengthen the Behavioral Health Workforce Nora Barrett, vice chair and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, has been awarded a five-year, $875,000 undergraduate education in rehabilitation services grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The funding will support tuition scholarships for students pursuing [...]
Rutgers Physician Assistant Program Marks 50 Years of Excellence The Rutgers Physician Assistant (PA) program celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala that brought together generations of alumni, faculty, students, and friends. The milestone event honored a half-century of education, service, and leadership in advancing the PA profession in New Jersey and beyond. Guests [...]
SHP Honors Scholarship Recipients at Celebration Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) honored 41 exceptional students at its annual scholarship celebration, held Nov. 6 at the Rutgers Club in Piscataway. The event brought together students, faculty, and program leaders to recognize academic excellence and achievement across SHP’s diverse programs. The awards included SHP [...]
Rutgers SHP and Newark Public Schools (NPS) Showcases National Model for Community-Driven Research at 2025 ASHA Convention Newark Public Schools (NPS) and Rutgers School of Health Professions presented a collaborative session at the 2025 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, highlighting an innovative, community-centered approach to improving outcomes for students in urban school settings. [...]
NBA Star Inspires SHP Students to Find Their Voice Former player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist visited SHP to share how overcoming his stutter led him to advocate for others through his nonprofit, Change & Impact. In a heartfelt classroom session, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist spoke candidly to first-year Rutgers Health students about growth, resilience and finding voice [...]