Student Experience
University of Richmond students take a road trip to NYC to learn about job options
Spiders travel to the Big Apple to meet alumni in creative careers, including at NBCUniversal, Amazon Ads, and the NBA.
Spotlight
Alumni
University of Richmond alum went from studying global systems to creating worlds on canvas
Lindsay Adams walked away from her role as a management consultant to nurture the creative she’s always been.
Student Experience
Author Jeffrey Rosen brings the Founding Fathers’ thoughts to life for Richmond students
The Jepson School’s inaugural Leadership and Humanities Scholar discussed his recent book, The Pursuit of Liberty.
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University News
Conversations about AI and the future of work take center stage at Richmond
A range of perspectives presented during the annual Sharp Viewpoint Speaker Series prompted follow-up discussions inside and outside the classroom.
Arts
University of Richmond Museums kicks off a new season with immersive exhibitions and films
Opening Feb. 4 at the Harnett Museum of Art are Politics of Place, Abigail DeVille: A Mourning, and Black Work: Absence/Absorption.
In the News
Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks–studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too
Behavioral neuroscience professor Kelly Lambert authored this piece about raccoon intelligence, originally published in The Conversation.
Teaching: What do you want from your teaching center?
Terry Dolson, senior associate director for community-engaged learning, is quoted.
How to Trick Your Brain Into Doing Something You’re Avoiding
Psychology professor Janelle Peifer is quoted.
University of Richmond football players help elderly neighbor dig out from the ice
UR students Carter Glassmyer and Trey Mancuso are featured.
Alabama leads new surge in state CPA licensing reforms
Accounting professor Robert Pawlewicz is quoted.
Day of Recognition
Mad Skillz, a rapper and adjunct liberal arts professor, is featured.
SPIDERS MAKING AN IMPACT
Student Experience
A dose of kindness from two University of Richmond football players
When seniors Carter Glassmyer and Trey Mancuso saw a local woman struggling to clear her icy driveway, the Good Samaritans pitched in to help.
Arts
Richmond fan favorite Mad Skillz wins Grammy Award
The local hip-hop legend has been an artist-in-residence at the University of Richmond, co-teaching with liberal arts professor Erik Nielson.
Student Experience
Spiders are ready for tax season
Recent on-campus training sessions prepared more than 80 students to serve as IRS-certified volunteers providing tax help to the local community.
Research & Innovation
Richmond psych students analyze the mind and well-being connection
After a semester immersed in research, Kristjen Lundberg’s class shared their findings at the 10th annual Science of Emotions Poster Show.
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