Feature Stories

December 13, 2012
Enhancing Community-Based LearningGrant enhances CCE's community-based learning and faculty development
With the help of a $250,000 grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the CCE is looking to faculty to further the development of community-based learning.
October 3, 2012
Natalie Omattage, '12Interdisciplinary 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.

Elizabeth BaughanClassical 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.
May 3, 2012
Catherine McGanity, '10An interdisciplinary major and study abroad led alum to present her research in Istanbul
Her senior thesis combined experiences in Africa with research about Eastern Asia, and unexpectedly brought Catherine McGanity, ’10, to Istanbul.
March 13, 2012
Ellen Broen, '12Senior researches the history of a lost opera composer
While studying abroad in Paris, Ellen Broen’s curiosity about a neighborhood street led to research combining music, international studies, and French.
February 24, 2012
Caroline Cobert, '12Senior presents the life of Ti-Ameny-Net, UR's mummy-in-residence
Caroline Cobert, ’12, has spent the last four years investigating the story of UR’s mummy, and her research will soon be on display for the UR community.
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.
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.
September 27, 2011
Jolmi Minaya-Suriel, '13Spider pitcher preps for accounting career, but still makes time for community
Richmond recruited baseball student-athlete Jolmi Minaya-Suriel, '13, a pitcher, who is also a standout in class and the community.
September 26, 2011
Addie Rauschert, '13Victims of human trafficking are focus of junior's college career
Deeply committed to ending human trafficking, Addie Rauschert, ’13, is getting at the issue from every angle, discipline, and four different continents.