STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond pilgrims travel abroad
On a Chaplaincy pilgrimage to Northern Ireland, students meet leaders focused on peacemaking following the decades-long conflict.
Spotlight
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
A habit of giving starts early
Senior Sydney Hass encourages classmates to invest in Richmond’s future.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Lifelong learners, passionate teachers at UR
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers over 400 classes each year geared toward adults 50 and older.
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UNIVERSITY NEWS
University of Richmond names Alisa Kresge as women’s basketball head coach
Three NCAA trips in four years highlight the new coach’s resume as she takes over the Spiders' program.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond students pitch in over spring break
SEEDS teams take on projects to address poverty and environmental challenges in West Virginia and South Carolina.
In the News
Integrating AI Across the Liberal Arts
Lauren Tilton, digital humanities professor and director of UR’s Center for Liberal Arts and AI, is quoted in this feature on CLAAI.
Kobie Turner will be 2026 commencement speaker at his alma mater
UR alum Kobie Turner is featured.
Are more people getting ADHD — or are we just catching more cases?
Psychology professor Laura Knouse, the author of a book on adult ADHD, is interviewed.
The Rise and Fall of the Shakers
Religious studies professor Doug Winiarski is interviewed on this podcast.
AI doesn’t ‘see’ the way that you do, and that could be a problem when it categorizes objects and scenes
Cognitive psychology professor Arryn Robbins co-authored this piece, originally published in The Conversation.
The Future of Business School Recruitment
Jonathan Adams, director of career programs in business, is quoted.
SPIDERS MAKING AN IMPACT
ALUMNI
University of Richmond alum in Alaska supports UR Here Giving Day every year
Retired marine biologist John Clark gives back to honor his Spider experience and help UR Here secure nationwide participation.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond’s sports clubs inspire community
Students learn skills and make friends through recreational sports such as synchronized swimming and pickleball.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
In PACE program, Spiders introduce local students to college life
University of Richmond students oversee tour logistics while building their own skills.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
History hangout builds buzz for next semester’s courses
University of Richmond students connect with faculty, explore new classes, and get an early look at what’s ahead.
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