Feature Stories

May 24, 2013
Alexander KordzaiaCreating cultural exchange through the universal language of music
University of Richmond Symphony conductor Alexander Kordzaia traveled to Cartagena, Colombia to work with a youth orchestra of underprivileged musicians, and will return with Richmond music students in fall 2013.
May 16, 2013
Djole Hinic, '13 A passion for leadership brought senior from Belgrade to Richmond

A passion for leadership and travel brought Djole Hinic, '13, to Richmond from Belgrade, Serbia. A summer research grant gave him an opportunity to study the challenges faced by youth in his home country in the aftermath of the revolution of 2000.


May 13, 2013
Zoë Goes Running Alum runs the Tour de France to raise money for World Pediatric Project
For nine weeks, Zoë Romano, ’09, will run the 2,000-mile route of the Tour de France, clocking in 30 miles a day, in support of World Pediatric Project.
April 26, 2013
Andy SpaldingLaw professor teaches anti-bribery seminar in Germany
Law professor Andy Spalding encourages conversation about emerging field of international anti-bribery legislation.
Jah Akande, '13Student lobbies General Assembly and advocates on campus for LGBTQ rights
Jah Akande, ’13, fights for equality for LGBTQ citizens in the Virginia General Assembly and for students on the UR campus.
April 24, 2013
Randi Mansell, '13Bonner Scholar combines civic engagement and love of French culture for a summer of service with the Red Cross
Bonner Scholar Randi Mansell, ’13, extends her study abroad in France with a summer of service with the French Red Cross.
April 4, 2013
Brian Guay, '14Junior challenges his worldview through study abroad
Peru provided the perfect opportunity for Brian Guay, ’14, to break out of his element and get immersed in a new culture.
Lidia RadiAssociate professor shares love of learning and teaching
Love’s labor is found for an associate professor of Italian, French, and Renaissance studies.
March 19, 2013
Working GloballyStudents in The Richmond MBA experience working on an international team
A new course exposes students on the Richmond campus to the complexities of international business when they complete projects with students located in France
March 18, 2013
Science Without BordersRichmond hosts Brazilian undergraduates in new partnership
The University welcomes international students with the help of a Brazilian government program.