
Joan Tupponce
Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance
Award-winning freelance writer and editor for national, regional and local publications who enjoys writing everything from profiles to travel to business.
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2 weeks ago |
news.vcu.edu | Joan Tupponce
People watching Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Nursing graduation on May 9 were surprised to see Jada Hargrove’s guest: the baby she held in her arms. Hargrove had received permission to have her son, Elias, join her on the Siegel Center stage for the milestone event, where she earned her undergraduate degree. “I was excited. I felt very empowered to walk across the stage with my baby,” Hargrove said.
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3 weeks ago |
richmondmagazine.com | Joan Tupponce
Ashland is on the hunt for a talented songwriter who can vocalize the virtues of the town for its third annual Ashland Song Competition. The contest, now ready for submissions at ashlandfourthfridays.com, is open to musicians of all ages and backgrounds, both local and national. The contest was inspired by the song “Ashland, Ashland,” written years ago for the Ashland Variety Show, which was produced by the Hanover Arts & Activities Center.
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3 weeks ago |
news.vcu.edu | Joan Tupponce
Even before the autopsy, Sophie Laman had discovered what forensic scientists have known for years: The field “is really cool,” she said. Forensic science hadn’t been on Laman’s radar until her father, a physician, suggested it as a major at Virginia Commonwealth University. “I’ve always really liked the sciences.
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3 weeks ago |
news.vcu.edu | Joan Tupponce
In the long term, Kelci Straka-Mai hopes to curb potential mental health and substance use problems by talking to people about healthy relationships and teaching them mental health skills. Graduating with dual master’s degrees in public health and social work from Virginia Commonwealth University this month, she has witnessed how different environments impact the mental health of families and individuals.
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3 weeks ago |
news.vcu.edu | Joan Tupponce
Franchesca Claros-Chavez’s excitement was evident as models walked the runway during her first Latinx fashion show in the Commons this month. She and friend Lirio Vera Alva, both graduating seniors majoring in fashion design in Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts, wanted their looks to represent their heritage. And in the spirit of how VCU helped Claros-Chavez find her own style, she is now helping others find theirs.
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