Richmond Law Dean Wendy Perdue reflects on the impact of scholarships for aspiring lawyers
The Dean's Opportunity Scholarship Fund – established by Wendy and David Perdue in 2019 – has grown to $2.8 million and supported 40 students.
Feature Stories
February 5, 2026
Richmond lacrosse teams strengthen bonds, serve communities around Europe
The Spider men's and women's lacrosse teams spent time in the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal thanks to donor generosity.
February 5, 2026
UR Orchard and Food Forest encourages Spider community to engage with nature
A generous gift from a Spider alumna and her family funded the creation of the Orchard and Food Forest.
February 3, 2026
Dedicated Spider alumnus honors UR experience with a planned gift
Ed and Peggy Pruden are sharing their legacy to benefit the Spider community.
February 3, 2026
UR junior combines passions for dance, political science
Scholarship support is helping the multitalented Spider make the most of her educational experience.
February 3, 2026
UR business senior makes impact at Richmond finance startup
A senior business major put his education into practice at a Richmond finance startup during his donor-supported summer internship.
February 3, 2026
UR alumni, brothers pursue doctorates inspired by undergraduate science research
The former Gupton Science Fellows are on the path to earning doctoral degrees in chemistry and medicine.
February 3, 2026
A globetrotting UR senior studies human rights across three countries
Spider scholarship recipient Daniel Polonia spent a semester analyzing human rights issues in Nepal, Jordan, and Chile.
February 2, 2026
UR Now: Arts
University of Richmond Museums kicks off a new season with immersive exhibitions and films
Opening Feb. 4 at the Harnett Museum of Art are Politics of Place, Abigail DeVille: A Mourning, and Black Work: Absence/Absorption.
February 2, 2026
UR Now: Arts
Richmond fan favorite Mad Skillz wins Grammy Award
The local hip-hop legend has been an artist-in-residence at the University of Richmond, co-teaching with liberal arts professor Erik Nielson.