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May 14, 2012
Richmond campus, classes and community reinforce professional and academic direction
John Miers, C‘13, never lost sight of his dream to earn a bachelor’s degree despite a twenty-five-year postponement.
May 10, 2012
Outings bring people with similar interests together
Group connects faculty and staff through social, recreational, and educational events.
May 9, 2012
Retiring faculty honored for service, offer advice to seniors
Jepson School seniors and retiring faculty members Gill Robinson Hickman and Tom Wren are honored for their service and achievements.
May 8, 2012
Political science major charts a career in federal consulting through internships
When Jack Wisnefske, '12, heard that Deloitte Consulting was recruiting on campus for a federal analyst position in strategy and operations, he saw a great opportunity to connect his past experience with government organizations to a future career in federal consulting.
First year soccer player advocates using UR's Career Services early and often
As a student athlete, Abrahamoff knew he would be increasingly busy balancing his schoolwork with his soccer schedule so he understood the importance of starting the career planning process early.
May 7, 2012
Journalists from around the world come to UR to learn about U.S. presidential elections
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.
First-year student combines love of music and community service
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.
May 4, 2012
Partners in the Arts funds project at Linwood Holton Elementary
With support from the University's Partners in the Arts, Linwood Holton Elementary School students and teachers learn with local artists.
Senior makes connections between leadership studies, business and the arts
Through research, internships and a unique combination of classes, Alex Wiles, '12, has made connections between leadership studies, business and the arts.
May 3, 2012
An interdisciplinary major and study abroad led alum to present her research in Instanbul
Her senior thesis combined experiences in Africa with research about Eastern Asia, and unexpectedly brought Catherine McGanity, ’10, to Istanbul.