Research & Innovation
UR professors on sabbatical
Richmond faculty members pursue passion projects and groundbreaking work.
Spotlight
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.
Student Chronicles
Year two at Richmond
A group of students from the Class of 2027 look back at their first year and reflect on their first few weeks as sophomores.
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Student Experience
Everything’s coming up green
UR student learns the ins and outs of hydroponic-farm marketing and the nuances of financial advising as an intern for two different companies.
University News
Idea Exchange
Speakers at the Faculty & Staff Research Symposium discussed topics ranging from global health and conspiracy theories to Cuban music and Jack the Ripper.
In the News
Lessons from America’s first ‘war on rats’ summit
Jonathan Richardson, an expert on urban rat populations, is quoted throughout this piece.
A brief history of former presidents running for reelection: 3 losses, 1 win and 1 still TBD
History professor Graeme Mack authored this piece, originally published in The Conversation.
Billionaires Aren't All Bad, Taxing Them More May Backfire
Leadership studies professor and philosopher Jessica Flanigan, an expert on the ethics of extreme wealth, is quoted.
Research News
Climate Change's Upsetting Impacts On Fall Foliage Viewing
Research on fall foliage from geography and environment professor Stephanie Spera is highlighted.
Research News
This public community conversation will explore how housing directly impacts education access
Research by education and leadership studies professor Tom Shields, an expert on segregation, housing, and K-12 education, is featured.
How to stop comparing yourself to others online all the time
Psychology professor Janelle Peifer is quoted.
SPIDERS MAKING AN IMPACT
University News
Legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky to speak at UR
Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law will spend time with students during his visit on campus as a Sharp Series speaker.
Student Experience
Fighting food insecurity
Third-year student Ben Mayes spent his summer working on a local farm to help provide produce for those in need.
Student Experience
A life-changing summer
Two Richmond student-interns learned the importance of playtime while working with pediatric patients at a New York City cancer center.
Lives Of Purpose
7 over 70
In this riff on “30 Under 30” lists, meet seven Spiders who show that a Richmond education keeps rewarding alumni for decades after graduation.
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