Françoise Ravaux-Kirkpatrick, co-founder of the French Film Festival in Richmond, is recognized for her cultural contributions.
Feature Stories
Professor awarded one of France's highest honors in the arts
October 3, 2022
Richmond Scholars Use Enrichment Grants to Build Experiences Related to Academic and Professional Goals
Enrichment Grants provide funding for Richmond Scholars to pursue study abroad, internships, research projects, and other opportunities before they graduate.
October 1, 2022
McKenna Dunbar
After a two year hiatus, we relaunched our monthly Sustainability Champions series. This month's Sustainability Champion is McKenna Dunbar, a senior majoring in Business Administration and Environmental Studies. Read our full interview below to learn more about the work they are doing with the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club and the environmental justice movement.
September 30, 2022
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Better living through meditation
A Buddhist meditation teacher met with students on campus to offer stress management strategies.
September 29, 2022
THE CONVERSATION
Indigenous defenders stand between illegal roads and survival of the Amazon rainforest - Brazil's runoff election could be a turning point
David Salisbury, associate professor of geography, environment, and sustainability, authored this piece.
September 29, 2022
THE CONVERSATION
UN slavery estimate raises question: Are 50 million people really enslaved today?
Political science professor Monti Datta authored this piece.
September 28, 2022
Building a Legacy
Betty Gustafson Scholarship supports generations of student-athletes.
September 28, 2022
From Accountant to Doctor
Emily Dunbar, ’16, followed a road less traveled to pursue her passion.
September 27, 2022
ALUMNI
Long drive: For Spider sisters golf is a way of life
Alums Sara and Elsa Diaz grew up playing golf, earned scholarships to Richmond, and have remained inseparable on and off the course.
September 27, 2022
CAMPUS LIFE
Fall and the family
The University welcomed Spider parents, siblings, and other family members to campus for Family Weekend, culminating in a tailgate for Saturday’s football game and an a cappella concert.