VCU School of Pharmacy

09/10/2026

At Pharmacy in the Park, our students – new and returning – chatted with alumni, met the families (and pets) of our faculty and staff and got to know one another across years, programs and campuses. Through games and conversation, they built further bonds with the potential to last a lifetime.

09/09/2026

For over a decade Department of Medicinal Chemistry's Malgorzata Dukat, Ph.D. and VCU School of Medicine's Javier González Maeso have partnered to unlock the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. Their latest research paves the way for safer, more effective psychiatric treatments—specifically designed to minimize unwanted gastrointestinal side effects!

Read more: https://www.news.vcu.edu/article/psychedelic-drug-candidate-could-boost-mental-health-while-preserving-gut-health

09/03/2026

Our incoming pharmacy class just picked up their white coats and they're looking great! 💛🖤 Lots of smiles this week at !

09/02/2026

Check out our VCU School of Pharmacy 2025-26 annual report, "Reflecting on our Journey, Advancing our Purpose," detailing how our school is making waves in education and workforce development for our region, advancing health outcomes through research and practice for patients locally and globally, and building a brighter future with a focus on community throughout it all.

Read more: https://annualreport.pharmacy.vcu.edu/?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=facebook&utm_id=2026&utm_content=annual-report

09/02/2026

Check out our VCU School of Pharmacy 2025-26 annual report, "Reflecting on our Journey, Advancing our Purpose," detailing how our school is making waves in education and workforce development for our region, advancing health outcomes through research and practice for patients locally and globally, and building a brighter future with a focus on community throughout it all.

View report: https://annualreport.pharmacy.vcu.edu/?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=facebook&utm_id=2026&utm_content=annual-report

09/01/2026

Thinking about a career in pharmacy but not sure where to begin? From choosing the right pharmacy program to understanding your financing options and connecting with potential employers, this FREE event is designed to support you at every stage of your journey.

Join us on September 10th to:

- Explore pharmacy school programs
- Learn about real-world pharmacy careers
- Connect with employers and resource organizations— all in one virtual event.

Register today: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AmR1IFYam58-a5NwP1VQlGBaPPh1Py-MZSIgk5acJsQerZu4Lw-t~AjzUym_WX8NnP64NI-V3AFYFQcvt1QbyqO4PYWJojO83ksMgXomzAWv61g

09/01/2026

We are excited to welcome our newest graduate students to the VCU Pharmily! 💛🖤

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

At our 4th Annual Convocation, “Reflecting on our Journey, Advancing our Purpose,” the School of Pharmacy community gathered to hear from keynote speaker Arturo Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., with insights from his new role as VCU’s provost and executive vice president and lessons from his life and career at the intersection of medicine and academia, the crossroads of patient care and education.

Saavedra called upon the school’s newest Pharm.D., graduate and undergraduate students to think about "the problem that you can't stand" and become a part of solving it.

In addition to our faculty who earned promotions – Jiong Li, Ph.D., Apryl Peddi, Pharm.D., and Erin Zacholski, Pharm.D. –, seven individuals were recognized at Convocation with awards:

Exceptional Customer Service Award: Chris Garland
Executive Award for Staff Advocacy: Mary Kate Brogan
Emerging Faculty Scholar Award: Sarah E. Wheeler, Pharm.D.
Excellence in Research Award: Malgorzata Dukat, Ph.D.
Excellence in Service Award: John Bucheit, Pharm.D.
Bertha Rolfe Outstanding Staff Award: Nicholas R. Garcia II, Ph.D.
Bertha Rolfe Teacher of the Year Award: Benjamin Van Tassell, Pharm.D.

See more awardee photos and read our full recap of Convocation: https://pharmacy.vcu.edu/news/newsroom/pharmacy-news/provost-at-convocation-as-problem-solvers-in-20-years-think-what-will-no-longer-be-a-problem.html

08/26/2026

At our 4th Annual Convocation, “Reflecting on our Journey, Advancing our Purpose,” the School of Pharmacy community gathered to hear from keynote speaker Arturo Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., with insights from his new role as VCU’s provost and executive vice president and lessons from his life and career at the intersection of medicine and academia, the crossroads of patient care and education.

Saavedra called upon the school’s newest Pharm.D., graduate and undergraduate students to think about "the problem that you can't stand" and become a part of solving it.

In addition to our faculty who earned promotions – Jiong Li, Ph.D., Apryl Peddi, Pharm.D., and Erin Zacholski, Pharm.D. –, seven individuals were recognized at Convocation with awards:

Exceptional Customer Service Award: Chris Garland
Executive Award for Staff Advocacy: Mary Kate Brogan
Emerging Faculty Scholar Award: Sarah E. Wheeler, Pharm.D.
Excellence in Research Award: Malgorzata Dukat, Ph.D.
Excellence in Service Award: John Bucheit, Pharm.D.
Bertha Rolfe Outstanding Staff Award: Nicholas R. Garcia II, Ph.D.
Bertha Rolfe Teacher of the Year Award: Benjamin Van Tassell, Pharm.D.

See more awardee photos and read our full recap of Convocation: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/ /FMfcgzQhWBkVhVkLzPBBhFjzfVbVRcXr