University of Richmond News Room

Foreign Press

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

In preparation for Super Tuesday primary coverage, the Department of State’s Foreign Press Center visits UR for a briefing on voting trends and polling data.

Francisco Lee, '15

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

His own experience being a part of an after-school program inspired Francisco Lee, '15, to teach music at the Boys and Girls Club in Richmond.

Improvise, Innovate, and Imagine!

Fri, 04 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

With support from the University's Partners in the Arts, Linwood Holton Elementary School students and teachers learn with local artists.

Alex Wiles, '12

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Through research, internships and a unique combination of classes, Alex Wiles, '12, has made connections between leadership studies, business and the arts.

Catherine McGanity, '10

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:40:00 +0000

Her senior thesis combined experiences in Africa with research about Eastern Asia, and unexpectedly brought Catherine McGanity, ’10, to Istanbul.

Jewish Conversations: The Exodus

Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000

The chaplaincy's Jewish Conversations series builds community among faculty and staff for a semester-long dialogue.

Vincent Wang

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

As a new associate dean of Arts of Sciences, Vincent Wang hopes to gain administrative experience while continuing to advance the University’s vision for internationalization.

Natasha Levanti, '12

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

A yearlong study abroad experience in Denmark helped Natasha Levanti, ’12, combine her interests in leadership studies and international studies and figure out her future plans.

Jennifer Huffman, '10

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Jennifer Huffman, ’10, is gaining valuable life and international work experience in Germany through the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program for Young Professionals.

Christina Vivelo, '12

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

A medical humanities class helped Christina Vivelo, ’12, discover how combining a love of science with a career in public health would enable her to have a widespread impact on health systems.

Heather Thornton, '12

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Heather Thornton, ’12, immersed herself in the international opportunities available at Richmond — ultimately leading her to win a Rangel Fellowship.

Living-Learning: LGBTQ & Ally

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

During its first year, the LGBTQ & Ally Living-Learning community gave residents a chance to explore their own identities while creating a center for LGBTQ life on campus.

Josie Senoga, '12

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Josie Senoga, ’12, grew up on two continents. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in public policy and human rights on a third thanks to her undergraduate experiences.

2012 Business Pitch Competition

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Student entrepreneurs impress judges with their business pitch ideas

Shanelle Bobb, '12

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

The Urban Crisis in America living-learning community inspired Shanelle Bobb, ’12, to apply for Teach for America and pursue a career in education reform.

Dwayne Foster, '12

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Mentoring experiences and an interdisciplinary major helped prepare Dwayne Foster, ’12, for a consulting internship that opened up his career path.

Rose Ann Gutierrez, '12

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Student’s work in the community upholds Filipino values emphasizing education and the importance of giving back.

Emily McFadden, '13

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Personal mentoring and an interdisciplinary major helped Emily McFadden, ’13, conduct research that earned grant funding from the Beckman Foundation.

Justin Chew, '13

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Justin Chew, ’13, researches Hollywood heroes of the ’90s to further understanding of ideas embedded in mass American culture.

Colin Cardwell, '12

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Colin Cardwell, '12, was inspired by his Colorado roots and a love of nature to explore environmental studies through the lens of business administration.

Digital Scholarship Lab

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

The Digital Scholarship Lab uses dense historic materials as the foundation for interactive learning projects, making high-level scholarship accessible to the general public.

Bedelia Richards

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Bedelia Richards, a sociology professor who specializes in immigration and race and ethnic relations, studied immigration from different perspectives at a National Endowment of the Humanities seminar last summer.

Tom Parfitt

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Tom Parfitt brings his back-room kitchen experience front and center through the Baking and Pastry Arts Center—and gives a small taste of the art of making chocolate.

Dr. Kristin Bezio

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:35:00 +0000

Dr. Kristin Bezio uses literature, theater, film and even video games to help students explore how pop culture influences society and the way people think about issues of leadership and followership.