Virginia Commonwealth University has announced a $25 million gift from James and Frances McGlothlin 8212 one of the largest in the university's history — to help fund a new medical school building.

Financed through a mix of public funding and private contributions, the $158.6 million facility will support a broad range of curriculum improvements at the VCU Medical School and will also enable the school to increase its class size from 200 to 250 students. Scheduled for completion in the spring of 2013, the building will be named the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center in recognition of the gift, which was made in honor of Dr. Harold Young, director of the Harold F. Young Neurosurgical Center at VCU Medical Center.

"On behalf of all Virginians, I want to sincerely thank James and Frances McGlothlin for their incredibly gracious gift. This selfless act of generosity will help the School of Medicine to graduate more doctors in the years ahead, ultimately ensuring that more Americans will have access to the quality medical care they need and deserve," said Virginia governor Bob McDonnell. "The McGlothlins have given a gift that will resonate through the years as doctors leave the School of Medicine and practice in our communities. It is fitting that the gift was presented in recognition of Dr. Harold Young, who has dedicated his life to improving the lives of others."