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February 6, 2012
Korine Powers, '12English and philosophy major researches the audience's relationship with serial killers in fiction
After taking classes about vampires and Hitchcock films, Korine Powers, ’12, spent her summer researching the audience’s relationship with serial killers.
February 2, 2012
Kadeem Fyffe, '13Junior gets insiders' look at Milan Fashion Week while studying abroad
A chance opportunity during his semester in Milan put Kadeem Fyffe, ’13, in the front row of a major fashion show, and gave the junior a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse at his dream of being a fashion designer.
December 19, 2011
Grace Leonard, '12A balance of classroom learning and community engagement informs senior's study of anthropology

Anthropology major Grace Leonard, '12, combines classroom learning and community service in Richmond and abroad to further her study of people in relationship to each other, geographic space, and culture.

December 1, 2011
Alex Hahn, '13Procter & Gamble summer seminar gives chemistry major a glimpse into potential careers
When Alex Hahn, '13, learned about a summer seminar at Procter & Gamble, he had no idea it would later land him an internship in the research world where he is considering a career.
November 17, 2011
Honor MooreDistinguished Writer in Residence uses life experience and literature to teach writng
Award-winning author Honor Moore is on campus as the Department of English's distinguished writer in residence for the fall 2011 semester.
October 27, 2011
Sarah Friday, '13Research on sponges helps guide student's summer, abroad studies
Sarah Friday, '13, has an interest in sponges that has taken her SCUBA diving in the Florida Keys, collecting research specimens at the Smithsonian and learning Kiswahili in Tanzania.
October 24, 2011
A lasting effectHow serving in the Peace Corps continues to affect UR professors decades later
Not only have many graduates of UR gone on to serve in the Peace Corps, but Richmond’s faculty is made up of several returned Peace Corps volunteers. As the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, returned volunteers reflect on their service.
October 12, 2011
Yigit Aytan, '12Computer science senior combines classroom learning with real-world experience at Google
Combining the computer science fundamentals learned in the classroom with the real-world experience of two Google internships, Yigit Aytan, ’12, has prepared himself well for life after graduation.
Emily Nelson, '12Senior and alumna's shared interests in computational biology leads to summer research at Princeton
Thanks to a UR connection and an uncommon combination of majors, Emily Nelson, ’12, spent her summer in a computational biology summer research program at Princeton University, studying genome variations from around the world.
October 4, 2011
The Business of BroadwayStar of "The Lion King" shares her Broadway business savvy
Alumna Chaunteé Schuler is a Broadway star, but says it took more than talent to make her way there.
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