STUDENT EXPERIENCE
The University of Richmond Class of 2030 is here
The newest Spiders bring talents, accomplishments, and creativity to the UR community. Meet three of them now.
Spotlight
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
The Odyssey gives University of Richmond faculty new questions about an old classic
Christopher Nolan’s 21st-century spin on the ancient Greek poem offers new discussion points for Spider classrooms. Professors explain their takes.
LIVES OF PURPOSE
How the South Pacific helped a Spider alum find new direction
An all-women research voyage to study plastics polluting the ocean became a catalyst for personal possibility for 2012 alum Lauren Hokenson.
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
New Spiders settle into their rooms at University of Richmond
Move-in day means hustling back and forth from the parking lot, meeting new roommates, and yes, some tearful moments.
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Peek inside University of Richmond’s library transformation and the new home of the Weinstein Learning Center
The campus completes its exciting renovation of the Boatwright Memorial Library and unveils the WLC, which brings together the university's specialized learning resources under one roof for the first time.
In the News
Students and AI: Attitudes, Concerns, and What Colleges Need to Know
Lauren Tilton, rhetoric and communications studies professor and director of CLAAI, is quoted.
Why Baby Boomers and Gen Z have different concerns about the economy
Finance professor Tom Arnold is interviewed.
How did Jimothy the raccoon survive? Thanks to his mom, most likely.
Neuroscience professor Kelly Lambert authored this piece, originally published in The Conversation.
In new book, historian investigates the story of a Black female serial killer in south Louisiana
A book by leadership studies professor and historian Lauren Henley is reviewed.
Inside the world of family offices: How ultrarich dealmakers invest billions
Law professor Allison Tait is quoted.
The Masculinity Scam
Psychology professor Adam Stanaland is quoted.
SPIDERS MAKING AN IMPACT
ALUMNI
University of Richmond alum’s wellness app provides a check-in for athletes
Former lacrosse and football player John Armistead co-founded AthletesTogether to proactively tend to mental health. This fall, he's partnering with Spider Athletics to make it available to student-athletes.
ALUMNI
‘Awesome, so relaxing’: University of Richmond alumni enjoy paddleboard yoga together on Richmond’s James River
The event was part of SummUR programming across the country organized by Alumni Engagement to bring Spiders together in their communities.
Ranking News
Princeton Review Ranks University of Richmond in Top 25 Nationally for Academics, Campus Life
The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond in its 2027 edition of The Best 392 Colleges guide.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
A local startup gave these Spiders a start exploring their careers
The four students were among the more than 600 supported by University of Richmond Summer Fellowships as they interned and did faculty-mentored research this summer.
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