The occupational therapist and gerontology student has lived through several jarring life events — and on three continents — while taking classes at VCU.

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Make It Real Campaign for VCU raised $841,606,604, more than 112% of its $750 million goal, the university announced Thursday.

Should you be tested? What kind of test? What are the odds that you got it, too?

In a life that has taken him everywhere, Sgt. Henneh Adjei, a father of one and graduating VCU student, is ready to be where he’s needed most — home.

VCU Health neurologist Nicholas Johnson is co-leading an international study to understand myotonic dystrophy type 1, the most common form of muscular dystrophy, which has no cure.

The retired physician — a longtime participant in medical missions in Central America, Haiti and the Dominican Republic — wants to do mission work in West Africa next.

Mamma Mia is a self-guided program and, if proven effective, may be a low-cost, sustainable option to help prevent or cope with depressive symptoms.

Oct. 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an event to raise awareness of prescription misuse and abuse and provide a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications.