UNIVERSITY NEWS
University of Richmond announces new Robins School of Business dean
Stacie Petter, an experienced academic leader, scholar, and educator, will join the UR community in August.
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Research & Innovation
Students have front-row access to scientific discovery at University of Richmond
At the end of the spring semester, students observed sea urchins alongside an unexpected lab partner, Provost Joan Saab.
Lives Of Purpose
What’s the best way to travel solo?
Katie Fishman, ’09, has been to more than 100 countries. Here’s her advice for how to travel well when you’re on your own.
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UNIVERSITY NEWS
University of Richmond says farewell to Triceragoose
Beloved campus icon passes away following brief illness.
UNIVERSITY NEWS
University of Richmond celebrates a year of achievement and momentum
Explore top highlights from the past academic year in the 2025–26 Year in Review: Looking Back & Looking Ahead.
In the News
Never-ending storms make for good plot twists. Could they plague Earth?
Geography, sustainability, and environment professor Stephanie Spera is quoted.
Fiber’s structural integrity keeps plants strong – and its indigestibility keeps your digestive system healthy
Chemistry professor Julie Pollock authored this piece, originally published in The Conversation.
Watch: Kobie Turner gave a powerful commencement speech at Richmond
UR alum Kobie Turner is featured.
‘They don’t belong in our environment’: US vineyards battle spotted lanternflies as invasive insects spread
Biology professor Nathan Derstine is quoted.
Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue
Law professor Carl Tobias is quoted.
Dreams of Our Nation
“American Visions,” a book by Edward L. Ayers, professor of the humanities and president emeritus, is reviewed.
SPIDERS MAKING AN IMPACT
UNIVERSITY NEWS
University of Richmond alums donate $6 million to expand Wilton Center
Gift from longtime generous benefactors Carole and Marcus Weinstein will support space for religious and spiritual life.
Alumni
University of Richmond alum builds community through a cup of tea
Heather Thornton’s global journey has helped shape her mission as the founder of The UppiTea Experience.
Campus Life
Dining hall solutions for sensitive eaters at the University of Richmond
Campus special diets program caters to student safety by creating meals for those with food allergies.
University News
Volunteers dig in for a more sustainable future at the University of Richmond
Students and other community members come together to plant a farmette in the Eco-Corridor.
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