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New Latino Virginia Oral History digital collection explores range of cultural experiences March 24, 2026 — A new oral history collection preserves voices rarely heard—those of Latinos living in Virginia.2026 Cabell First Novelist Award Top 20 Longlist March 23, 2026 — The VCU Cabell First Novelist Award honors an outstanding debut novel published in the preceding calendar year.2026 Jurgen Comics Contest winners selected March 11, 2026 — Student artists honoredEmerging art history scholar receives 2026 VCU Publishing award March 9, 2026 — For the fifth year, VCU Libraries salutes excellence in journal articlesBryant Mangum devoted his career to literature and now he’s sharing his life’s work through VCU Libraries March 5, 2026 — Mangum, who taught for 51 years at VCU, is donating not only his personal papers but a collection of rare books, including highly sought-after first editions of the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald.Faculty: Apply for course content grants by April 3 March 3, 2026 — Tenth round of Affordable Course Content awards open to applicants.What can two dresses tell us about the lives of Black women in the 19th century? February 13, 2026 — As part of VCU Libraries’ 2026 Black History Month Lecture, Elizabeth Way of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology explained how clothing can be just as informative as other historical documents.Designing a Difference: Med student prints assistive devices in The Workshop January 27, 2026 — Using the resources available to students across VCU, medical student Nihal Patel hopes to make the lives of individuals with disabilities a little easier — one 3D-printed assistive device at a time.Ribbon-cutting for new VCU Libraries’ Data Visualization Wall kicks off Love Data Week 2026 January 21, 2026 — Week includes workshop series and coffee and conversation event2025 survey demonstrates ongoing impact of high textbook costs on VCU students January 16, 2026 — VCU students worry more about text costs than do other Virginia students Dean Herold announces retirement plans January 14, 2026 — National search for a new dean soon underwayAll McGraw-Hill Medical Access subscriptions upgraded to unlimited users January 14, 2026 — Upgrade better serves clinics and classesNew Institutional Repository Librarian Kim Wolfe oversees Scholars Compass January 12, 2026 — She comes to VCU from the Library of Virginia Collection of GWAR flyers and art at VCU Libraries highlights Richmond’s counterculture history December 19, 2025 — Band member and former VCUarts student Bob Gorman preserved compelling visual elements of the boundary-blurring act’s history and creativity.Special Collections and Archives to operate by appointment in spring semester December 10, 2025 — Services change is due to multi-year projectGive feedback on trials of two AI resources December 4, 2025 — VCU Libraries participates in VIVA trials of AI tools Consensus and SciteAnnual design contest entries for students and alumni due by March 15 December 3, 2025 — Annual design contest underway. Students interested in libraries or young adult literature: Apply for travel funds December 1, 2025 — VCU Libraries invites students to apply for funding to attend the 2026 American Library Association Convention in Chicago. Deadline for applications is March 25, 2026. Deadline Extended: Entries in student comic arts contest due Feb. 9 December 1, 2025 — VCU Libraries' Jurgen Comics Contest is again challenging VCU student artists to tell a story of banned art and the relationship between that artwork and society.Student comic arts contest marks its fifth year December 1, 2025 — VCU Libraries' Jurgen Comics Contest is again challenging VCU student artists to tell a story of banned art and the relationship between that artwork and society.AI in Research Series debuts Nov. 19 November 7, 2025 — New this academic year, the discussion series explores how generative AI is studied and used across VCU. Chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe of Virginia to speak at VCU November 7, 2025 — The Nov. 18 event, ‘On Native Ground: Virginia Native Nations, Sovereignty, and Persistence,’ features Stephen Adkins and is part of the VCU Provost Lecture Series.Documents tell the story of VCU’s Gay Alliance of Students’ fight for recognition 50 years ago October 29, 2025 — VCU Libraries' new digital Gay Alliance of Students collection makes the club’s historic fight for recognition visible through the letters, receipts, memos and legal documents.Data Visualization Wall envisioned as hub for sharing complex ideas and concepts October 22, 2025 — VCU Libraries will soon unveil a new tool to engage students and aid researchers. Public Affairs Research Librarian elected to lead national government documents advisory council October 17, 2025 — VCU librarian Nia Rodgers is the incoming chair of the Depository Library Council and will serve in this national role July 2026-June 2027.Grant furthers open education efforts with fast-tracked collaboration and creation of GSWS text October 15, 2025 — In partnership with VCU Libraries, a faculty team in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Department (GSWS) has received $10,000 from the Southern Regional Education Board’s Open Educational Capacity Building Grant program. Faculty: Apply by November 5 for state grants to support no-cost course materials and innovative pedagogy October 2, 2025 — VCU Libraries, in support of open and affordable course materials across the VCU community, announces a new round of VIVA Open Grants.Open Science Framework gets update and new look Oct. 11 October 1, 2025 — The Open Science Framework (OSF), a key tool for managing data, will launch an update and redesign Oct. 11.Inspired by library collections, book artist in residence Nneoma Njoku created “River Monuments” September 15, 2025 — The exhibit draws on the library’s collections to portray the James River which flows through the center of Richmond.VCU Libraries’ new Sensory Room serves neurodivergent students September 15, 2025 — A Sensory Room is new this semester at James Branch Cabell Library.Free to Read Week 2025 September 11, 2025 — VCU Libraries will celebrate Free to Read Week from October 6-10, 2025.VCU Libraries invites community to event exploring civil rights era collection of restored Richmond Police surveillance films September 11, 2025 — VCU Libraries will hold a virtual community event focused on its recently launched “Richmond Police Department Surveillance Collection."Friends of VCU Libraries award 2025 scholarships to nursing and finance students September 11, 2025 — Friends of VCU Libraries present scholarships.VCU Libraries launches digital collection of Richmond Civil Rights-era films August 13, 2025 — A new digital collection offers a rare window into Richmond’s civil rights era and the individuals who helped shape it in the early 1960s and 1970s.Anne de Marcken wins VCU Cabell First Novelist Award for ‘It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over’ August 13, 2025 — De Marcken will receive the prize, which is now in its 24th year, during a public event at VCU on Nov. 5.Students: Share your ideas as a VCU Libraries advisory committee member August 22, 2025 — Apply by September: Student advisors needed for VCU LibrariesSave the Dates: VCU Libraries sets fall semester events July 17, 2025 — Fall semester events line-up set.
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