Feature Stories

July 21, 2011
Cici Pandol, '14Rising sophomore's internship provides glimpse at business side of nonprofit work
A connection with her Leadership and Humanities professor during the spring semester of her first year on campus led Cici Pandol, ’14, to Washington, D.C. for a summer internship.
June 28, 2011
Rudy Pett, '11 RHCS alumnus pursuing graduate studies in interpersonal communication
When Rudy Pett, ’11, first visited the University of Richmond, he chose to observe a class on interpersonal communication, despite knowing nothing about the topic. Today, he’s pursuing a master’s degree in the field.
May 22, 2011
Jason Mathew '13Sophomore student concentrating in marketing is awarded the Richmond Chapter of the American Marketing Association's Robert R. Barber Endowment Fund Scholarship
Being proactive and utilizing resources like the Career Development Center help business major find his desired career field and land two internships all before his junior year.
May 16, 2011
Going ProUR golf graduates vie for a spot on the LPGA Tour
Christina Gray and Jillian Fraccola spent the last four years as teammates on the UR women’s golf team. Now they’re looking to each other for support as they try to join the LPGA Tour.
May 5, 2011
MaryGrace Apostoli, '11 Senior created her own major to study international health care policy and practice
When MaryGrace Apostoli, ’11, realized her interests were too broad to fit into a single academic department, she didn’t let it stop her from following her passion for studying health care around the world.
May 2, 2011
Roads to RomeStudy abroad leads to post-graduation internships in Rome for UR seniors
For graduating seniors Philip Garrity and Fred Shaia, four-year roommates at Richmond, life in the real world will start with U.S. state department internships in Rome.
April 29, 2011
Lucy Wise, '13Roadmap programs helped student start down civic engagement and career paths
With a summer internship in New York and a steady commitment to the Richmond community, finance major Lucy Wise, ’13, is making the most of her time and the resources at UR.
April 20, 2011
Carter Quinley, '11International studies major lands job translating for anti-human trafficking police force
Four years after coming to Richmond for its international opportunities, senior Carter Quinley will begin a job translating for the Thai police’s anti-human trafficking division.
April 18, 2011
Amanda Kleintop, '11Civil War's 150th anniversary keeps graduating senior in Richmond
After four years studying the course of Southern history, graduating senior Amanda Kleintop is taking her place among those working to make Virginia’s history relevant to people today.
April 14, 2011
Brooke Kilduff '11Influenced by business school professors and curriculum, undergrad pursues a career outside of her major and lands her dream job
Career Development Center and business school education prepare student for position as a Federal Analyst with Deloitte Consulting post-graduation