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Students recognized for excellence at 2026 Graduate Student Awards Ceremony

May 8, 2026

"How do we sustain this journey to excellence through our careers?" asked keynote speaker Dr. Patricia Slattum. "Well, it requires keeping our attention on why we're doing it."

Victoria Garcia gravitated to the VCU School of Pharmacy to be a part of the only Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering in the U.S. (AmKay Photography)

Class of 2026: Victoria Garcia jumps from bachelor’s to doctorate

May 7, 2026

Despite her relative youth, Garcia has thrived in the Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering, embracing research and a fellowship at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.

'Be that person that’s a joy to be with': Notable Pharmacy educator, researcher and dedicated mentor David Holdford retires after 31 years

May 6, 2026

Bringing 'wisdom' and 'the element of humor' to the job, the Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes professor rarely gave students THE answer – and that, they say, is what made them better leaders.

Erika Nixon-Lambert, a Pharm.D. graduate in the School of Pharmacy this month, said she returned to school “not only for my career, but to be able to show someone else that it can be done.” (Megan May)

Class of 2026: Trading cosmetics for compounding, career-switcher Erika Nixon-Lambert puts on a new professional face

May 5, 2026

The 2002 chemistry graduate returned to VCU for her Pharm.D. – and a fresh direction that will emphasize impact on patients and communities.

Drug Take Back Day, which will be held on April 25, is a collaboration between students in the VCU School of Pharmacy and VCU Police. (File photo)

RVA community invited to Drug Take Back Day event at VCU on Saturday, April 25

April 21, 2026

The event at Monroe Park will be co-led by VCU School of Pharmacy students and VCU Police.

Joseph Lin, a computer science major, said his experience at VCU has taught him “to be rooted in curiosity and to learn by asking more questions.” (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2026: Joseph Lin brings computing power to cancer research

April 10, 2026

The College of Engineering student joined a School of Pharmacy faculty expert in taking AI from ‘Bench to Bedside.’

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VCU School of the Arts is ranked No. 2 in the nation among graduate schools

April 7, 2026

U.S. News & World Report includes 18 VCU programs in the top 50 of its new rankings.

(Left to right) Ju-Yin Chen, who accepted the Faculty Award on behalf of Yiwen Wei, and Burnside Watstein Award winners Grayson Arthurs, Alice Warren, Dae Newman and Connie Kottmann. (Kirk Nawrotzky, Office of Development and Alumni Relations)

20th annual Burnside Watstein Awards celebrate community and LGBTQ+ pride

March 30, 2026

At the ceremony, a past recipient noted, ‘this awards ceremony becomes more and more important as we engage with our chosen community and chosen family.’

Why pursue a Pharm.D. concentration in pharmaceutical industry

March 21, 2026

How can our concentration in pharmaceutical industry set you up for success in your career? We’re glad you asked.

Why pursue a Pharm.D. concentration in geriatrics

March 7, 2026

Delve into how our new geriatrics concentration can set you up for success in your career.