A University of Richmond librarian’s research restores two missing acts to Puccini’s ‘Edgar’
Musicologist Linda Fairtile’s 2026 critical edition of the 19th-century opera represents 23 years of scholarship.
Stories
August 3, 2026
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond summer lab chronicles: How babies learn words and people form memories
With funding from the Richmond Guarantee, students Tessa Katz and Caleb Fausnaught are exploring these questions at the Princeton Baby Lab and on campus this summer.
July 31, 2026
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Fiske Guide to Colleges continues to rank University of Richmond among the best
UR praised for rigorous academics, student experience, and outcomes.
July 28, 2026
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Zebrafish — and student researchers — are helping a University of Richmond biology professor advance pediatric epilepsy research
“Science often moves forward in small steps,” says professor Colleen Carpenter-Swanson.
July 27, 2026
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
It’s showtime for these University of Richmond interns, with help from the Richmond Guarantee
Students got behind-the-scenes looks at Summer Stock Austin, Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus, and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra during their summer fellowships.
July 21, 2026
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond Summer Fellowships support three students helping assess disease burdens worldwide
The students contribute to a global study of hepatitis A epidemiology.
July 20, 2026
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond students network while immersing themselves in local hot spots and offerings
Spiders remaining in Richmond this summer get to know the city and their fellow interns through a ChamberRVA program.
July 17, 2026
ALUMNI
The next stop for some members of the University of Richmond Class of 2026: Top graduate schools
Meet five new alumni who are heading to graduate school at Cambridge/MIT, Columbia, Duke, University of Michigan, and University of Southern California.
July 16, 2026
ALUMNI
University of Richmond basketball alum Darrius Garrett talks about the on- and off-court lessons that transfer to entrepreneurship
Garrett, now retired from international play, has built a digital marketing business in the Atlanta area.
July 9, 2026
University News
A Chaplaincy pilgrimage helps University of Richmond students reflect on faith, history, and understanding
The pilgrimage to Spain and Morocco brings history and our common humanity into focus.
July 9, 2026
Research & Innovation
University of Richmond biology professor Melinda Yang receives NSF award to advance human genomics research
Nearly $1 million award will support the creation of new scientific tools and engage students in cutting-edge research.
July 8, 2026
ALUMNI
University of Richmond alumni gather for summer fun with fellow Spiders
Sports, culture, and cuisine are drawing Spiders to the Alumni SummUR series in cities across the country.
July 7, 2026
ALUMNI
Recent University of Richmond graduates share where they landed and recall memorable campus moments
From consulting and tech to research and recruiting, Richmond graduates reflect on the classes, mentors, and moments that shaped their paths.