Feature Stories

August 11, 2011
Garrison Weaver, '13Junior's photography hobby helps jump-start a career in real estate
Garrison Weaver’s childhood interest in sports photography led to a four-year position on the newspaper staff and a marketing internship with the recreation center. Now, it also is playing a role as he begins a career in real estate.
August 10, 2011
Benjamin SmithStaff painter adds Muslim campus ministry to his work at UR
A background in construction landed Benjamin Smith his painting job in UR’s facilities department. Five years later, he’s also helping UR’s community of Muslim students to connect and grow. 
August 8, 2011
Danielle Taylor, '13Internship with financial management company an opportunity to build a strong academic portfolio and invest in others' futures
An internship with a leading financial management company gave Danielle Taylor, ’13, an opportunity to diversify her undergraduate portfolio and write a business plan for a new nonprofit organization intended to help children in foster care.
August 5, 2011
Roadmap to Community EngagementStudents in pre-semester program explore range of social issues
A garden of spinning, bright blue pinwheels on the lawn of Boatwright Library challenged passersby to consider what they could do to stem child abuse.
August 4, 2011
Hossein SadidVP's leadership in sustainability and transportation earns him Administrator of the Year honor
Hossein Sadid has helped lead the University’s initiatives in sustainability and transportation, earning recognition from the student body. But he’s quick to point out he couldn’t do it alone.
Embracing New Opportunities Dean Wendy Collins Perdue shares vision for School of Law
New law Dean Wendy Collins Perdue shares her thoughts on the state of legal education and her plans for the School of Law.
Anna Von Heill, '12Internship gives student an opportunity to help shape future leaders
An internship with the Summer Institute on Leadership and Public Service at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond gave Anna Von Heill, ’12, an opportunity to share her leadership studies knowledge and help shape future leaders.
August 2, 2011
Jessy Elphick, '12Study abroad experience inspires student to focus on global education
Jessy Elphick, ’12, is spending the summer as an intern with Pencils of Promise, an organization that works to build schools in developing countries and train future leaders.
August 1, 2011
Kimberly M. Magee, L'96Alumna challenges herself by going the distance
Kim Magee, L'96, marries her love of running with her interest in helping others by running marathons to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Connecting with the WorldPrograms, professors, and alumni expand law school's global reach
Richmond law grads embrace the opportunity to practice law internationally, bolstering their legal expertise with language skills, international travel, and an understanding of other cultures.