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January 30, 2013
University's 2013 Black History Month journeys in the footsteps of American ancestors
For its 2013 Black History Month commemoration, UR will explore major turning points from emancipation to the present day.
January 21, 2013
Landscape Design program helped sustainable gardener sow and grow landscape business
Landscape Design classes gave Beth Hellmer the encouragement to finally take the step to starting her own sustainable landscape business, which has blossomed into a successful company.
Exchange student from Scotland enjoys a year at Richmond
Sofia Widen came to Richmond to further her economic and political studies education where she has taken advantage of all the campus has to offer.
Internship leads to career with investment bank for finance student
Lucy Wise's involvement with Spiders on Wall Street took her to New York City where she will return for a promising career after her May graduation.
Students establish organization to spread their passion to others
Cullen Bonham founded Perfect Gentleman and later teamed with his peers at University of Richmond to grow a brand he hopes will inspire others.
Student completes the dual diploma program at Robins School of Business and Rouen Business School
Vivian Hou has studied extensively in the U.S. and France to earn two degrees as part of Richmond's dual diploma program.
January 16, 2013
Rachel Logan, L'13, gains experience at the Education Rights Clinic and carves career path in education law
Rachel Logan, L'13, gains experience at the Education Rights Clinic and carves career path in education law
January 14, 2013
VISTA corps member supports UR students in their mentoring work
As a mentor, Michael Rogers, ’11, has grown intellectually and emotionally. Now he helps other Spiders grow in their mentoring work.
January 9, 2013
Better than 'Where's Waldo?' - Identify 'Where's Tim?' and win a prize!
This issue introduces a new feature column called “Where’s Tim?” In each issue we will challenge you to figure out where one of Tim’s great pictures was taken.
Retired teacher shares her poem 'The Room' and explains why she writes
In the early 70s while teaching poetry to gifted high school students, Judith Bentley began to write poetry herself as a means of expressing thoughts and feelings that she could not seem to express in any other way.