Library Stories

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Junior clinical radiation sciences major Evelyn Gomez and senior psychology major Chelsea Rushbrook are the 2024-25 recipients of the Friends of VCU Libraries Scholarships. “The library staff has been incredibly supportive in helping me succeed. One memorable experience was when a librarian visited our class to introduce us to the library’s online resources. Learning how […]

Tess Versprille is the winner of the fifth annual Friends of VCU Libraries Design Contest, which accepted submissions from current students and recent alumni. Versprille, a rising sophomore communication arts major, received a $500 prize.  The design will be used on T-shirts sold to support VCU Libraries. “This artwork beautifully illustrates how engaging with the library […]

Since its inception in 2001, the Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund’s Stipend Program has provided funding for librarians to attend either the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Conference or Pharmacy Education, the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).  The goal of the Sewell Stipend program is to encourage […]

VCU has honored VCU Libraries Facilities Director Dave Morrison as the 2023 Monroe Park Campus Building Manager of the Year.  The award recognizes building managers who go above and beyond their required responsibilities to serve building tenants and the VCU community and to address the needs of the building(s) they caretake and manage. The honoree […]

The VCU Staff Senate presented Alice Chambliss with the Guiding Star Award for Career Achievement at a ceremony May 25. The award is given to a long-serving staff member — at least 25 years — who dedicated the vast majority of their professional career to providing exemplary support or service to the VCU community. Awardees […]

The VCU Health Lactation Committee annually recognizes individuals who champion, support, promote and protect breastfeeding, acknowledging the role it plays in improving the health and survival of families and children. Empowering parents and ensuring their rights requires advocating for policies, legislation, parent-friendly workplaces and gender-equitable social norms.  For 2021-2022, Research and Education Librarian and Liaison […]