Alumni
Richmond grad builds plans that drive NASA’s rover and its scientific mission
Amy Snyder Hale went from physics major to driving a robot on Mars.
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Alumni
Spiders recreate a snapshot of friendship that was featured on CNN Travel
A photo taken at a UR tailgate in the late ’80s was recaptured more than three decades later.
University News
UR community gathers to plant and care for an edible landscape
Everything from apple and peach trees to herbs and echinacea will be available at the Orchard and Food Forest, created to enhance biodiversity and provide educational opportunities.
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University News
University of Richmond bids farewell to retiring faculty
After decades of service, UR professors leave a legacy of dedication, scholarship, and mentorship.
Alumni
Big Green Egg CEO and other Richmond grads honor their mentors
Alumni shared their thoughts on the faculty members who most influenced their lives and careers.
In the News
Favorite Business Professors Of The Class Of 2025
Accounting professor Ashley Austin is featured.
Wraparound Resources for Student Athlete Success
UR’s Spider Performance program is highlighted.
Invasion of the Plant Snatchers
Biology professor Carrie Wu, an expert on invasive plants, is quoted throughout this piece.
Research News
Heat watch study reveals local hot spots and climate vulnerabilities across 10 cities
Todd Lookingbill, professor of geography, environment, & sustainability, is quoted.
The first US hub for experimental medical treatments is coming
Leadership studies professor and bioethicist Jessica Flanigan is quoted.
Junk
An excerpt from Jenny Erpenbeck’s Junk, translated by German professor Kurt Beals, is featured.
SPIDERS MAKING AN IMPACT
Alumni
Former Spider athletes named head coaches
Three UR alumni who once played ball at the Robins Center are now at the helm of their own NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball teams.
University News
Rise of the campus robots at UR
The University embraces innovation by using drones and other cutting-edge equipment to enhance campus care.
Alumni
Spider spotlight: Ukee Washington celebrates 40 years behind the news desk
The Philadelphia anchor and Richmond grad reflects on his four decades of finding facts, building trust, and timeless storytelling.
Alumni
UR alumni receive top honors
Graduates were recognized for their civic and professional contributions during this year’s Reunion Weekend.
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