Public historian and UR adjunct professor Lauranett Lee explains the continued significance of Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
Spotlight
Entomologist Art Evans explains the summer invasion of the Brood X cicada.
Two 2021 Spider grads were named among the top 100 business majors in the country.
Students conducted thousands of hours of service and research, among other accomplishments.
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The healthcare studies program will become the health studies department, and new program areas include Africana studies and data science/analytics.
The pandemic disrupted Richmond’s plans to host the international event for young violinists, which led to a virtual international competition.
Spiders Making an Impact
The accounting professor is still amazed by students he pushes hard to think deeply, be great — and have fun.
The Jepson Scholars Program covers all expenses as the students continue to prepare for leadership roles.
Students drove an effort to reduce waste from pandemic-driven meal packaging.
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Responding to Coronavirus
Six feet. Mask up. Protect our web. Ensuring the health of the campus community is a responsibility we all share.
From theater performances and yoga to an event with one of Time magazine’s most influential people, UR is offering online and physically distanced activities for its community.
Multimedia
Biology professor Kristine Grayson talks about her work, including how climate change is affecting amphibians and reptiles.
Award-winning chemistry professor Carol Parish is nationally recognized as a teacher and scholar. See her interview with President Crutcher.
A French artist’s 19th century masterworks will be housed in Special Collections.
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