Pharmacy: Bogey, birdie, eagle on down to the Yanchick Invitational Golf Tournament

The VCU School of Pharmacy Scholarship Golf Classic celebrates its 20th year with a new name, the Yanchick Invitational, in honor of Dean Victor Yanchick and his 18 years of service to the school. Alumni, students, faculty and friends are invited to meet new friends, renew acquaintances and support the school Sept. 4 at the Brickshire Golf Club, 5520 Virginia Park Drive in Providence Forge. Read more.

Pharmacy: Members of Class of ’17 soon to be official student pharmacists

The VCU School of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Class of 2017 hits campus Aug. 14 for a three-day orientation. Classes begin Aug. 19, and the annual White Coat Ceremony takes place at 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The ceremony will be preceded by an open house in the Smith Building — including demonstrations, exhibits and tours — for incoming students and their families and friends. Read more.

Pharmacy: National meeting hosted by VCU chapter

VCU School of Pharmacy’s Tau chapter of Kappa Epsilon hosted the fraternity’s 49^th Convention in mid-July at the Richmond Marriott downtown. After the Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Dinner on July 18, Dean Victor Yanchick delivered an address on the development of leadership qualities as the pharmacy profession evolves. Read more.

Pharmacy: School in good company … all three locations

The medical centers housing all three of VCU School of Pharmacy’s campuses ranked Nos. 1, 3 and 4 among best Virginia hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013-14 Best Hospitals list. Read more.

Nursing: Grant helps school expand community-based care model for seniors

A $1.5 million grant will allow the VCU School of Nursing to expand an interdisciplinary, community-based pilot program that helps underserved older adults better manage their chronic health conditions and coordinate their care. Read more.

VCU to lead $62M study of TBIs in military personnel

Virginia Commonwealth University has been awarded a $62 million federal grant to oversee a national research consortium of universities, hospitals and clinics that will study what happens to service members and veterans who suffer mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions, the White House announced. Read more.

VCU Alumni receives $484,000 bequest

Virginia Commonwealth University Alumni has received a generous bequest from the estate of Barbara Edwards. Read more.

Latest update from President Rao

The latest university update from Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, Ph.D. Read more.

News from Development and Alumni Relations

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations wants to keep you up-to-date about division milestones and opportunities for alumni to make a difference to their alma mater. Read more.

Peppas’ leader not marching away

On Aug. 19, VCU announced that band director Ryan Kopacsi has signed a contract extension, following a week filled with uncertainty. Read more.

VCU apparel by Polo Ralph Lauren available

New VCU apparel by Polo Ralph Lauren has made its debut at Barnes & Noble @VCU bookstore on the Monroe Park Campus! Read more.

VCU Alumni NYC Chapter happy hour social6-8 p.m. Aug. 28, 2013

VCU Alumni San Diego Chapter happy hour social 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 2013

Talking on the Terrace5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug 29, 2013

“Love Letters” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14
3 p.m. Sept 15

Massey on the River Sept. 6-11 p.m. Sept. 21, 2013

Broad Street Mile10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28, 2013