UR graduate is cooking up sustainable solutions in Rwanda
Alum Yasmine Karam is the COO of BioMassters, a Rwandan company that offers a low-carbon, healthier cooking method.
Feature Stories
August 20, 2025
Supporting a Community of Care
URAA President Rasheeda Chambers, ‘03, and André Chambers, ‘00, give back to support opportunity and belonging for all Spiders.
August 20, 2025
National security is front and center for UR grad
Alum Greg Hayken negotiates defense and national security contracts at CACI International, a Fortune 500 company.
August 18, 2025
UR Now: University News
Finding gold at a Richmond museum
A historic coin display featuring a small part of the University’s vast collection of ancient and medieval coins marks the reopening of the Lora Robins Gallery.
August 15, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
UR students spend a summer exploring politics, policy, and public service
Internships with elected officials revealed the inner workings of the federal government and provided clearer career paths for three School of Arts & Sciences majors.
August 14, 2025
UR Now: University News
University recognized as a “Best College” by Princeton Review
Richmond earns high marks for academics and student experience, ranking in the top 10 for classroom experience, career services, health services, and dining.
August 14, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
UR senior works to fight homelessness and improve health care access
Through her internship with SupportWorks Housing, Charlotte Tisdale is helping secure funding and create programs that tackle housing instability and health disparities.
August 13, 2025
Weighing the scales of justice
Presidential Scholars explore America’s commitment to justice through internships with the Virginia Poverty Law Center and the Legal Aid Society.
August 12, 2025
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Richmond Class of 2029 will soon arrive on campus
The University welcomes new Spiders who bring special talents, accomplishments, and a community mindset to UR. Meet three first-year students right now.
August 11, 2025
Student Gains Hands-on Economic Research Experience in Prestigious Summer Program
Yumna Hashmi took part in the Expanding Discovery in Economics (EDE+) program—an immersive, multi-city experience this summer.