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June 28, 2011
RHCS alumnus pursuing graduate studies in interpersonal communication
When Rudy Pett, ’11, first visited the University of Richmond, he chose to observe a class on interpersonal communication, despite knowing nothing about the topic. Today, he’s pursuing a master’s degree in the field.
Service dog trainee becomes a part of the chemistry department
Chemistry professor Carol Parish is not only teaching students this year — she is also teaching a service dog trainee that has become an honorary member of the chemistry department.
June 23, 2011
Writing Center director explores the medium as the message
Writing Center Director Joe Essid describes the products of his first-year seminar, in which he tasked students with creating short, digital stories.
Biology major researching the immune system of mosquitoes
Most people try to avoid mosquitoes, but Amina Abdul, ’13, has an entire collection of them. Abdul is spending her summer in a biology lab researching the immune system of the yellow fever and dengue virus mosquito.
June 21, 2011
Recent grad combines psychology and math to improve how people teach algebra
Recent psychology graduate Ryan Smout, ’11, wants to help educators better teach their subjects — whether it’s Latin or algebra.
June 14, 2011
Philosophy alumnus finds calling in public policy
Alumnus John Calhoun, ’09, is a cheerleader for philosophy majors and describes the foundation he built while studying at Richmond as central to how he sees the world today.
June 13, 2011
Mural catalyst for UR Downtown exhibition curated by art history students
Two art history students decided to pursue a career in museum work after researching the life and art of an obscure German artist.
June 6, 2011
Environmental studies major introduces inner-city children to gardening
Children attending an after-school program in Northside Richmond are getting their hands dirty, thanks to Keon Monroe, ’13, who spearheaded the creation of a garden in the vacant lot next to their learning center.
December 14, 2010
Experts discuss 'Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them' Jan. 25 at the University of Richmond
What characterizes a hero? Why are heroes special to us, and how do they win our admiration? Two UR psychologists have some answers.
June 18, 2010
Student spends half of college in Tanzania, then interns at USAID
When Will Cragin, '09, wanted to do some traveling in his senior year of high school, he had no idea that the one-month AIDS prevention volunteer program he chose in Tanzania would spark a passion for public health in Africa, and that the trip would be the first of many to that country over the next several years.