Library Stories

VCU Libraries has made significant progress in advancing the goals of Unlocking Potential: VCU’s Campaign for the Future. The Friends of VCU Libraries Scholarship Endowment continues to grow as donors increasingly recognize its direct impact on students year after year. At James Branch Cabell Library, plans are moving forward to expand Special Collections and Archives […]

You may be familiar with your local public library’s Friends group, but did you know that VCU Libraries has one, too? Since 1983, the Friends of VCU Libraries have brought together alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members who believe in the power of libraries to change lives. Through their generosity, the Friends help strengthen […]

On Friday, October 23, VCU Libraries welcomed retired faculty and staff back to Cabell Library for a special lunch with Dean Brad Warren. Together, the retirees who joined the celebration represented an extraordinary 357 years of service to VCU Libraries. Dean Warren opened the gathering by reflecting on his experiences working alongside longtime library employees […]

VCU Libraries closed FY26 at $1,219,651 raised in gifts and pledges. A total of 327 gifts were made by 126 alumni, 188 friends, nine foundations and four corporations.   “We are grateful to each and every one of our generous donors,” said Teresa L. Knott, interim dean and university librarian. “In addition to some significant new […]

Each year, the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) recognizes exceptional adjunct faculty across its global units (stateside, Asia and Europe) through the UMGC Outstanding Faculty Designation. This honor celebrates faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching and student engagement.  VCU Libraries’ Associate Dean for Collections, Discovery and Budget Tammy Sugarman received this designation in 2025-2026. […]

Kathy Bradshaw, MLIS, MS, SPHR, SHRM-CP, associate dean for organizational development, has received the 2026 Outstanding Adjunct Award for teaching “Public Human Resources Administration” at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. The Virginia Commonwealth University administration established the Distinguished Faculty Award Program to recognize and honor faculty members who have distinguished […]

On a recent spring morning, donors gathered for a brunch and thank you event highlighting the many ways that private donors’ support helps VCU students and the University community. See photos on Flickr. This year the Friends of VCU Libraries Scholarship Endowment exceeded $200,000. This ensures that scholarships will be awarded to a Monroe Park campus […]

Senior Curator for the Health Sciences, Margaret Kidd, is the recipient of the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) Distinguished Service Award. Established in 1992, this award honors individuals whose exceptional service has strengthened MARAC and advanced the archival profession. For nearly two decades, Margaret has been a transformative presence across the MARAC region. Colleagues […]

Research and Education Librarian John Cyrus has been selected through a competititve process to participate in the The Virginia Library Leadership Academy (VALLA). Cyrus, who serves a liaison to the VCU School of Medicine, is among the 22 individuals whose applications strongly demonstrated VALLA’s “core commitment to equity, accessibility, inclusivity; personal growth; connection building; and […]

A longtime Richmonder, these days, Nick Kosut lives in Pasadena, Calif. and works as a chief broadcast engineer at Spotify. Growing up in Chesterfield County, Nick transferred to VCU from Brightpoint College and earned a degree in history from the College of Humanities and Sciences in 2010. The activity of the Monroe Park Campus was […]