University of Maryland honors Sugarman as outstanding faculty
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. […]
Wilder School honors Associate Dean Kathy Bradshaw
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 […]
John Cyrus selected for Virginia libraries leadership development program
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 […]
Open Education Network appoints Karen Bjork to steering committee
Head of Digital Libraries and Publishing Karen Bjork has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the Open Education Network (OEN). As a leading authority in the open education space, the OEN is instrumental in making higher education more affordable and accessible. VCU Libraries has been a member of the OEN since 2016. OEN describes […]
Thanks to supporters, New Data Visualization Wall officially open
VCU Libraries officially unveiled a new tool to engage students and aid researchers: a Data Visualization Wall that will inspire visual communication of complex ideas and concepts. Located on the Lower Level near The Workshop, The Data Visualization Wall is a 4.5 x 8-feet (110-inch diagonal) video wall. The ribbon-cutting and reception for the wall […]
Careers in Conservation session set for Jan. 22
Art Conservation is a field that combines the hand skills of studio art, the contextual knowledge of art history and the scientific understanding of materials to care for and prolong the life of cultural heritage. VCU Libraries, in partnership with the Virginia Conservation Association, will host a session focused on “Early Career Professionals in Art Conservation” […]
Cabell Terrace named
Guests gathered on the evening of Friday, Sept. 26 at James Branch Cabell Library for a celebratory evening as the VCU Libraries honored Walter Dotts and his decades of volunteer leadership. Dotts served as president of both the James Branch Cabell Library Associates and the Friends of VCU Libraries Board over his many years of […]
New dentistry liaison announced
Brenna Kate Cox is VCU Libraries’ newly appointed Research and Education Librarian with liaison duties supporting dentistry programs. She joined the faculty at the Health Sciences Library June 10, 2025 and looks forward to working with students and faculty. As a Research and Education Librarian, Cox will support the research and educational needs of the […]
Christenbury Fund recipient selected
Basil Forrest, majoring in both English and anthropology with plans to graduate in 2027, is VCU Libraries’ 2025 recipient of the Leila Christenbury Literacy Fund. The recipient will receive funding to attend the American Library Association Annual Conference in Philadelphia, June 26-June 30, 2025. At the ALA conference, the student will be paired with a […]
Digital Specialist Condon receives Staff Senate award for advocacy
VCU Libraries’ Digital Specialist Katie Condon received the 2025 Executive Award for Staff Advocacy from the VCU Staff Senate. The Award was announced in March at the annual Career Development Conference sponsored jointly by VCU Human Resources and Staff Senate. The Staff Senate represents employees on the VCU and VCU Health campuses, and it advocates for their professional […]