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November 5, 2012
Conversational style, technology, and honesty: key components of teaching
As a political science professor, Stephen Long looks to technology to enhance the classroom discussion. But the most important tool at his disposal is personality.
Students share stories of local Richmond residents
Students in Tom Mullen's community-based learning course on social justice journalism honed their interview skills with clients of Family Lifeline.
October 3, 2012
Interdisciplinary approach leads to rare research opportunity
Natalie Omattage, '12, a biochemistry and molecular biology major, completed research to solve the protein structure of the enzyme responsible for DNA replication at the Argonne National Laboratory.
MSI program flourishes with $1.2 million grant
Altria recently renewed its support of the Department of Education's MSI: Richmond program with a three-year, $1.2 million grant.
Journalism alum and DailyCandy editor delivers the latest and greatest to your inbox
Lauren Lumsden, ’05, graduated with a degree in journalism and headed to New York for an editorial job, but instead found herself in PR pitching stories on doughnuts.
Classical studies professor combines theory and practice with students in Turkey
This summer will be Elizabeth Baughan’s fourth time taking students on a seven-week trip to Turkey to work on an excavation project in partnership with Bilkent University.
Journey to the Amazon: David Salisbury treks to Peru with National Geographic
Geography professor David Salisbury has developed a relationship with the indigenous people of the Peruvian Amazon—a relationship he was able to share with National Geographic magazine last summer.
September 20, 2012
A trip to Bali helps music professor hear the world in a new way
While translating compositions in Bali this summer, ethnomusicologist Andy McGraw discovered how the everyday sounds of Balinese life could influence his teaching.
September 10, 2012
Living-learning community offers leadership studies major the chance to satisfy her curiosity about issues relating to education and child development.
Carlyn Covington and her classmates in the Children’s Health SSIR spent the year living, studying, and traveling together as they explored the physical, mental, and educational health of children.
September 4, 2012
Art history major gets experience curating photography exhibition at UR Downtown
Recent grad Hayley Harrington, ’12, has always been drawn to early 20th century American art, but the opportunity to curate an exhibition at UR Downtown put the art in her hands.