UR Now celebrates last year’s special moments
One more look at the top stories and photos of 2024.
Top Stories
Alumni
Richmond alum’s life-saving medical practice
Johns Hopkins pediatric urologist details his journey from UR student to his current role performing infant bladder exstrophy surgery.
Research & Innovation
UR professors on sabbatical
Richmond faculty members pursue passion projects and groundbreaking work.
Spotlight
STUDENT CHRONICLES
First-year top spots on campus
As their inaugural year draws to a close, four first-year students share their thoughts on the places they've grown to love at the University.
Campus Life
Top 10 University of Richmond photos from 2024
Our photographer shares some of his favorite campus moments, from sunrise to sunset.
In the News
Rats learn to drive miniature cars and seem to enjoy it
Research by behavioral neuroscience professor Kelly Lambert is featured.
Dehydrating Food | Chemists in the Kitchen
In this YouTube series, chemistry professor Julie Pollock cohosts a show with fellow chemists to teach STEM lessons through cooking.
"Oligarchs are oligarching": Inside Rupert Murdoch’s family trust battle
Law professor Allison Tait, an expert in trusts and estates, is quoted.
Is Coke’s Use of AI in Its New Christmas Ad a Little Too Uncanny?
Marketing professor Sara Hanson is quoted.
Economist breaks down Baltimore’s $5 billion opioid crisis plan
Law professor Carl Tobias is quoted.
100 People to Meet in 2025: Public Faces
Liberal arts professor Erik Nielson is featured.
SPIDERS MAKING AN IMPACT
Research & Innovation
UR researchers awarded over $800K from NASA to study climate impacts on Native Americans
Previous work in the Amazon Rainforest will inform a new project focused on Indigenous communities in Virginia.
CAMPUS LIFE
Tina Hallock has recreated a beloved UR campus building from flour and sugary treats
Baking sweet gingerbread creations has become a holiday tradition for the president’s wife.
Student Experience
University of Richmond student-athlete graduation success rate is counted among the top 10
The latest NCAA stats show that Spiders can manage academics and athletics and still complete the course.
University News
Guest speakers visit Richmond to share their insight on a range of topics
Business leaders, scholars, and artists engage the campus community in conversations throughout the fall semester.
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