Category results for: In the News

VCU’s history new feature on Instagram

“Headlines in VCU History” is a new feature to VCU Libraries social media platforms. The series of posts, prepared by University Archivist Ruth Cody, highlights a moment in VCU’s past. January’s posts showcased a 1970 snowstorm, the 2002 Hibbs fire, the women’s basketball team 2019 rankings and the 2007 opening of the Hunton Student Center […]

Health Sciences Library marks 90 years on N. 12th Street

On September 14, faculty and staff of the Health Sciences Library celebrated 90 years at 509 N. 12th Street. Though the Health Sciences Library, in one form or location or another, has been a part of the medical campus since 1897, the current building was completed and opened in 1932. The building was expanded in […]

Scholars Compass enjoys steady growth

VCU Scholars Compass continues to grow and make an impact showcasing the intellectual and creative output of VCU. In FY19, Scholars Compass surpassed the 16,000 mark for the total number of items, and received more than 500,000 verified downloads this year bringing the lifetime total of Scholars Compass downloads to 2 million. Two new peer-reviewed […]