CAMPUS LIFE
A Homecoming guide to University of Richmond dining
While you’re on campus this weekend, be sure to check out our award-winning cuisine. Here’s what to look for at D-Hall and our other dining options.
Spotlight
Expert
Listening better, hearing more
Journalism professor Kavitha Cardoza gives advice on the art of catching what others often miss.
Spider Questionnaire
‘Good people can become better people’
For Rachel Pierce Newell, W’72, shares why she hopes the future holds more kindness, integrity, and grace.
Latest
ARTS
‘I can’t wait to come back’: Jazz legend Christian McBride returns to University of Richmond
The 11-time Grammy Award winning bassist, composer, and bandleader credits Richmond for his start as a leading organizer of jazz festivals, including the Newport Jazz Festival.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Students meet media veteran Chuck Todd at University of Richmond
The students got an inside look at journalism and politics during a small-group Q&A with the longtime NBC Meet the Press moderator.
In the News
America Is Finally Taking Extraterrestrials Seriously
Physics professor Jack Singal, an astrophysicist, is quoted.
The Anarchy: The Real Civil War That Inspired ‘House of the Dragon’
History professor David Routt, a medieval historian, is quoted.
Don’t let your 9-5 keep you indoors. Here are five ways to make time for nature
Geography, environment, and sustainability professor Todd Lookingbill authored this piece, originally published in The Conversation.
More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work
Biology professor Linda Boland authored this piece, originally published in The Conversation.
The colleges that give graduates the strongest career edge, according to LinkedIn
The University of Richmond is featured as a top-ranking college for long-term career success.
AI: What AI Means For The Future Of American Education
Adjunct instructor in marketing Carly Buxton, who teaches business communication, is quoted.
SPIDERS MAKING AN IMPACT
Closing the opportunity gap drives University of Richmond alum’s work
As an associate at The Pew Charitable Trusts, Spider works to expand opportunities for residents of Philadelphia.
ALUMNI
‘Every great room tells a story’: University of Richmond alum writes about interior design’s power to reimagine what exists
2001 alum Elizabeth Lawrence has decorated homes of the famous. Her first book — co-written with her business partner, legendary designer Bunny Williams — showcases her approach.
Family Profile
Richmond parents reflect on connection and care
Jacquelin and Scott Aronson are the parents of Jack, a Richmond senior, and Jayne, a junior. They have found many ways to connect with the University and other Spider families while watching their children establish communities of their own.
Rankings News
University of Richmond Named a Best Value College, Top 50 Best Value Private College by The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review selected 209 colleges for the 2027 list, which recognizes schools for their academics, affordability, and career preparation.
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