Development Update and Goals for the Future
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 […]
The Friends of VCU Libraries support all VCU students – Thanks to You
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 […]
Welcome Back VCU Libraries, Retirees!
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 reports strong fundraising year
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 […]
Brunch celebrates VCU Libraries donors
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 […]
Dean presents to alumni in Los Angeles
On February 4, VCU Libraries was part of the celebration of a night to remember at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. VCU Alumni from the Los Angeles area were invited to an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and conversation in the historic rotunda of the museum. Sharing news and updates from VCU […]
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 […]
2025 Fall Lecture puts activism, art and food justice center stage
Photo by Jay Paul VCU Libraries’ annual Fall Lecture, Food For All, held Oct. 15, featured chef, author and artist Bryant Terry. Terry took us on a journey through his 25-year multidisciplinary career, blending food justice, publishing, art and activism—all rooted in deep values of interconnection, social justice and community engagement. He shared how his […]
Book Arts featured at the launch of ‘UnLocking Potential’ campaign
VCU Libraries Book Arts Collection was a featured engagement zone at the launch of Unlocking Potential: VCU‘s Campaign for the Future. The campaign, with a goal of raising $1.8 billion, was announced September 18 at a kickoff event at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Unlocking Potential is a call for investment in people, research, health […]
Friends of VCU Libraries Board welcomes new member Olin Kolar, ’24
The Friends of VCU Libraries Board welcomes new members with terms beginning July 1. Over the summer each new board member will be featured on the blog. Olin Kolar is a 2024 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.S. in Finance. He currently works in downtown Richmond as an Analyst at Jefferies, supporting the […]