In the News

Mainstream national media and top industry trade publications frequently turn to University of Richmond faculty and staff experts to add perspective to the news of the day and serve as key authorities on issues of national and international importance. Within the UR newsroom you will find media placements, the University’s releases, and featured experts.

The Conversation

University of Richmond faculty contribute articles to The Conversation, an independent news source specializing in articles written by academics for a general audience. View The Conversation pieces authored by UR faculty here.

Need an Expert? Contact us

Lauren Anesta

Media Relations Manager
lauren.anesta@richmond.edu
804-289-8660

Sunni Brown

Senior Director, Media Relations & Strategic Communications
sbrown5@richmond.edu
804-289-8056

Cynthia Price

Associate Vice President for Communications and Media Relations
cprice2@richmond.edu
804-287-6659

Media Releases

December 12, 2025

Five University of Richmond Students Awarded Competitive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

Five University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences.

December 4, 2025

University of Richmond Ranked No. 1 in Study Abroad Participation by Open Doors Report

The University of Richmond is a leader among peer institutions for study abroad programs according to the latest Open Doors Report.

December 2, 2025

University of Richmond’s Annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols is Dec. 7

UR will hold the 52nd annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 7, in Cannon Memorial Chapel.

December 1, 2025

Faculty Awards

University of Richmond Chemistry Professor Julie Pollock Receives National Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research

Pollock is a recipient of the 2025 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.

November 25, 2025

University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business Hosts International Economics Conference

The 8th annual Central Bank Research Association’s Workshop for Commodities & Macroeconomics (CEBRA 2025) was held at the University of Richmond on Nov. 21-22, in collaboration with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.