Vrable Center for Pharmacy Excellence

The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy has been a top-ranked pharmacy program for decades and remains a leader in pharmacy education by continually advancing its teaching practices. Our commitment to modern pedagogy prepares students to elevate the pharmacy profession and deliver patient-centered care across Ohio and around the world.

The new Vrable Center for Pharmacy Excellence marks an exciting new chapter for the College of Pharmacy. This state-of-the-art student center transforms how learners study, collaborate and engage within our facilities. Launched in March 2025, the capital project adds 22,000 square feet of learning and collaboration space to the northeast corner of the Riffe Building’s first and second floors. 

The renovation features:

• Three 150-seat active-learning classrooms equipped with advanced technology (including the existing classroom on the first floor)
• A 2,200-square-foot student lounge with spaces for collaboration, quiet study and relaxation
• Five group study and meeting rooms
• A kitchenette
• Testing space for exam accommodations
• Lounge seating with views of Ohio Stadium
• Staff offices

The college renovated the former Pharmacy Library in the Riffe Building to create two additional 150‑seat active‑learning classrooms overlooking Ohio Stadium and the Medical Center. Like the first‑floor Riffe Classroom—the project’s initial renovation completed in 2019 with support from Meijer—the new classrooms feature active-learning technology, flexible furniture, whiteboards and digital screens to ensure every student has a front‑row seat.

The project also adds student‑focused spaces, including a new student lounge, individual study areas and small‑group meeting rooms. These new spaces provide a modern environment for learning, improve accessibility and expand opportunities to use technology in the classroom. Students also have dedicated small‑group meeting rooms designed to support collaboration.