Tompkins-McCaw Library at the Medical College of Virginia opened
In 1932, Tompkins-McCaw Library at the Medical College of Virginia opened. Called the “college library” when the building…
Dr. William Branch Porter named the first full-time professor of medicine at the Medical College of Virginia
In 1926, Dr. William Branch Porter was named the first full-time professor of medicine at the Medical College…
The Medical College of Virginia pharmacy curriculum extended to three years
In 1925, The Medical College of Virginia pharmacy curriculum extended to three years.
Innis Steinmetz was the first woman to enter the Medical College of Virginia
In 1918, Innis Steinmetz, became the first woman to enter the medical school, and 30 years later, the…
The Medical College of Virginia expanded curriculum to four years
In 1913, the Medical College of Virginia became the first in the country to expand the medical school…
Memorial Hospital opened as a private hospital
In 1903, Memorial Hospital opened as a private hospital Richmond, Va., but was used by the faculty at…
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomed its first class
In 1894, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomed its first class.
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The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first master of science degree was awarded
In 1891, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first master of science degree was awarded to Charles N….
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The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (Virginia Tech) opened it’s doors
On Oct. 1, 1872, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (Virginia Tech) was founded. The Virginia Polytechnic Institute…
The University of Virginia was founded
On Jan. 25, 1819, the University of Virginia was founded after being conceived by Thomas Jefferson in 1800…