Alumni
UR graduates turn degrees into success
Four Spider alumni share their professional journeys — six months, one year, two years, and three years after graduation.
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Student Experience
Richmond student blends art and business through Capital One internship
Senior Karine Nguyen shares how she gained hands-on experience in the world of corporate art collections.
Student Experience
Richmond seniors receive Silicon Valley funding for AI company
UR students receive six-figure backing and valuable mentorship through Y Combinator, a startup accelerator to high-tech superstars, like DoorDash and Airbnb.
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Student Experience
Spiders charge onto the national rugby scene
Veteran leadership and new talent propel Richmond’s club to unprecedented success, including defeating Duke.
University News
UR senior Ibrahim Alkaseer awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Richmond student receives one of the world’s most competitive academic honors, which will fund his postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.
In the News
Pumpkin or Sweet Potato? Nutritionists Pick the Healthier Fall Favorite
Chemistry professor Julie Pollock is quoted.
Drake's defamation case against record label UMG dismissed
Liberal arts professor Erik Nielson, an expert on the use of rap lyrics in court, is quoted.
For This Writer, the Personal and Political Are Inseparable
A translation of Jenny Erpenbeck’s Things That Disappear by German professor Kurt Beals is reviewed.
Can an Instant Price Estimator Help Students See Private Colleges as Affordable?
Stephanie Dupaul, vice president for enrollment management, is quoted.
Avocado Toast vs. Nut Butter Toast: Which Is Better for Protein, Healthy Fats, and Fiber?
Madeline Nathe, a registered dietitian and adjunct instructor in health studies, is quoted.
Big Law rates for small firms? US appeals court takes up fee fight
Law professor Jessica Erickson is quoted.
SPIDERS MAKING AN IMPACT
Research & Innovation
For Richmond faculty, sabbatical means research, not rest
Whether they’re completing books, traveling abroad, or researching artificial intelligence, UR professors are taking time to pursue passion projects.
Campus Life
Richmond exemplifies the power of respectful discussion
From the Virginia Attorney General forum to student-led debates, UR fosters dialogue that values ideas, civility, and the democratic process.
Alumni
UR’s new Alumni Professional Network helps graduates stay on top of their game
The career-oriented panels and online networking sessions offer Spiders valuable information and camaraderie.
Research & Innovation
Spiders clicking with Lego Serious Play
These familiar little plastic bricks are helping UR classes explore abstract concepts and solve problems.
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