Student Experience
Spiders find community and connection during move-in and orientation
From a welcome as big as the Super Bowl to advice from resident advisors, Richmond students share helpful ways to make the most of college life.
Spotlight
University News
Boatwright Memorial Library reopens
The recently renovated library features new spaces designed to enhance student learning and exploration.
University News
Finding gold at a Richmond museum
A historic coin display featuring a small part of the University’s vast collection of ancient and medieval coins marks the reopening of the Lora Robins Gallery.
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Student Experience
Richmond student brushes up on the ins and outs of the art world
A summer job at a Los Angeles gallery provided Emma Lenning with a lasting lesson in how creative spaces thrive.
University News
University recognized as a “Best College” by Princeton Review
Richmond earns high marks for academics and student experience, ranking in the top 10 for classroom experience, career services, health services, and dining.
In the News
Hobbies Too Relaxing? Try ‘Leisure Crafting.’
Research by management professor Alexander Hamrick is featured.
Monti Datta Receives the 2025 APSA Distinguished Teaching Award
Political science professor Monti Datta is featured.
'Profs and Pints' series aims to make academia more accessible
Arryn Robbins, a psychology professor, is featured.
Rats Can Drive!?
Research by behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert is featured.
We the People: The Right to Remain Silent
Law professor Corinna Lain discusses Miranda Rights on this episode of NPR’s Throughline podcast.
UR researchers work to mitigate climate-related issues
Two UR research projects from the Department of Geography, Environment and Sustainability are highlighted.
SPIDERS MAKING AN IMPACT
Student Experience
UR students spend a summer exploring politics, policy, and public service
Internships with elected officials revealed the inner workings of the federal government and provided clearer career paths for three School of Arts & Sciences majors.
Student Experience
UR senior works to fight homelessness and improve health care access
Through her internship with SupportWorks Housing, Charlotte Tisdale is helping secure funding and create programs that tackle housing instability and health disparities.
Student Experience
UR seniors make their mark on Richmond's cultural and natural landscapes
From content creation to managing invasive species, University of Richmond interns gained invaluable experience and deeper connections to the city they call home.
Student Experience
Spider Chic: Richmond students reimagine their college living spaces
From a color-coordinated, contest-winning space to light pastels and removable papered accent walls, over the years, Spiders personalized their rooms to feel more like home.
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