University of Richmond News Room

Religious studies professor receives NEH grant to study ancient Chinese ideas about language

Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Jane Geaney, associate professor of religious studies at the University of Richmond, has received a $6,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Summer Stipend Program.

Graduates leave with distinguished record of service, scholarship and perseverance

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000

When the University of Richmond graduates 1,073 bachelor’s, master’s and law students May 5-6, among them will be a computer science and business major who turned two internships with Google into a full-time job; twin sisters from Bulgaria, who have triple majors and will study comparative politics in graduate school; and a student with a passionate interest in human rights who will work for the Rwandan Supreme Court before joining the Peace Corps.

SunTrust regional CEO to be C-Suite Conversation guest May 16 at Robins School of Business

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Gail Letts, president and chief executive officer of the central Virginia region of SunTrust Bank, will be the guest in a C-Suite Conversation, May 16 at University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business.

Senior receives Fulbright scholarship to teach English, study in Malaysia

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Nabila Rahman, a University of Richmond senior, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to teach English and study in Malaysia for the 2012–13 academic year.

Virginia Native Plant Society names partridgeberry 2012 Wildflower of the Year

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

The Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS) has named partridgeberry (Mitchella repens), a woodland wildflower widespread in eastern North America and found in every county of Virginia, as Wildflower of the Year for 2012.

University of Richmond Named to President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll fourth time

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:18:00 +0000

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has named University of Richmond to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fourth time in recognition of commitment to, and achievement in, community service.

University selected for The Princeton Review's new e-book, "Guide to 322 Green Colleges"

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:30:00 +0000

University of Richmond is listed in a free downloadable book, “Guide to 322 Green Colleges,” published this week by The Princeton Review and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) at www.princetonreview.com/green-guide.

Freshman receives Projects for Peace grant to improve sanitary conditions in Pune City, India

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:45:00 +0000

Aarti Reddy, a University of Richmond freshman from Bangalore, India, has received a Davis Projects for Peace grant to launch a sanitation facility pilot program in Pune City, India. The project will focus on neighborhoods with significant health concerns caused by little or no access to toilet facilities.

Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell to deliver the address at University of Richmond's 182nd Commencement May 6

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:10:00 +0000

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, a native of Fairfax County who went on to careers in the U.S. Army and the legal profession before entering politics, will give the main commencement address at the University of Richmond on May 6.

Kevin Butterfield appointed university librarian; will provide leadership to Boatwright Memorial Library

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Kevin Butterfield, director of bibliographic and digital services and interim librarian at the University of Richmond’s Boatwright Memorial Library, has been named university librarian after a national search.

University of Richmond Launches "Visualizing Emancipation," the first map showing the fall of slavery during the Civil War

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:00:00 +0000

University of Richmond’s Digital Scholarship Lab has launched “Visualizing Emancipation” (http://dsl.richmond.edu/emancipation), an interactive online map that shows where and when slavery fell apart during the American Civil War.

Heather Thornton, Alexandria, Va., senior, wins Rangel Graduate Fellowship for two-year Foreign Service officer preparation

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:30:00 +0000

Heather Thornton, a University of Richmond senior from Alexandria, Va., has been awarded a Rangel Graduate Fellowship for preparation to enter the Foreign Service.

Two University of Richmond juniors receive Goldwater scholarships for continued research in mathematics and chemistry

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:11:00 +0000

Natalie Clark and Alex Hahn, both juniors at the University of Richmond, have received 2012 Goldwater scholarships, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, science and engineering.

Sophomore Carlos Cotman of Richmond receives $10,000 VFIC/Altria leadership scholarship

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:15:00 +0000

The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) has awarded Carlos Cotman, a University of Richmond sophomore, a $10,000 VFIC/Altria Leadership Scholarship.

Bonner Center for Civic Engagement receives $250,000 grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations for community-based learning

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:30:00 +0000

The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations have awarded University of Richmond’s Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) a $250,000 grant to further community-based learning and increase overall campus engagement in the community.

Robins School of Business names Snagajob founder, CEO Shawn Boyer as Executive of the Year

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Shawn Boyer, founder and chief executive officer of Snagajob, will be honored as the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business Executive of the Year at the school's annual Honors Convocation April 10.

Chemistry professor Carol Parish receives Fulbright Scholar award to study oil shale deposits in Israel

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Carol Parish, professor of chemistry at the University of Richmond, has received a Fulbright Scholar award to conduct research in Israel during the fall 2012 semester.

Robins School of Business-Virginia Council of CEOs 1st quarter survey sees growing optimism, capital spending and hiring during the next six months

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:29:00 +0000

CEOs in central Virginia anticipate increases in capital spending and hiring during the next six months, but expect sales to remain relatively level due to concerns about slow growth and continued economic uncertainty, the 1st quarter 2012 CEO Economic Outlook survey reveals.

Professors Stephen Long and Joseph Troncale listed in new guidebook of America's 300 best professors

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:15:00 +0000

Two University of Richmond faculty members are among 300 listed in “2011–12 Guide to America’s Best Professors,” published today by The Princeton Review and RateMyProfessors.com. Stephen Long, assistant professor of political science and international studies, and Joseph Troncale, associate professor of Russian literature and visual culture, are among the 300 professors from 122 colleges listed in the book.

School of Law admitted to Order of the Coif in recognition of excellence in legal education

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000

The University of Richmond School of Law has been admitted to Order of the Coif, an honorary scholastic society that recognizes excellence in legal education. Richmond Law is one of 82 law schools of 200 in the United States to have received a charter from the society.

U.S. Circuit Court Judge Roger L. Gregory to speak at University of Richmond School of Law commencement May 5

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:15:00 +0000

Judge Roger L. Gregory, the first African American to hold a seat on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, will be the speaker at University of Richmond School of Law’s commencement May 5.

Rick Glass joins board of campus conference and event directors international association

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:40:00 +0000

Rick Glass, manager of conference development and the University of Richmond’s Jepson Alumni Center, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors – International (ACCED-I).

Students plan gala to benefit Dominican Republic water purification project

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:45:00 +0000

University of Richmond students are hosting a fundraising gala March 25 at the Science Museum of Virginia to raise $25,000 for a water purification system in a Dominican Republic village.

University of Richmond receives four-star LGBT-friendly rating from Campus Climate Index

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:30:00 +0000

University of Richmond has been awarded a four-star rating from the Campus Climate Index, a division of Campus Pride, a nonprofit organization promoting LGBT-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities.

Princeton Review selects University of Richmond as "best value" private college for 2012

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:35:00 +0000

The Princeton Review, publisher of test prep programs and college guide books, has selected the University of Richmond for its 2012 list of 75 best value private colleges.

Book historian to discuss old books, digital books and future of libraries Feb. 26

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:35:00 +0000

Michael Suarez, an authority on the history of books, will discuss “Old Books, Digital Books and the Future of Libraries,” in the 2012 Peple Lecture Feb. 26, 2 p.m., at the University of Richmond’s Jepson Alumni Center.

Azizah al-Hibri, University of Richmond law professor, appointed to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:38:00 -0400

National Palladio Award for Traditional Architecture Presented for Design of UR's Carole Weinstein International Center

Tue, 31 May 2011 10:38:02 -0400

The nation’s top honor for new construction of traditional architecture has been awarded to the architects of the University of Richmond’s Carole Weinstein International Center.

Undergraduate Business Pitch Competition April 14-15 receives record number of entries

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:16:08 -0400

Curtis Carlson to speak at main commencement

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:47:35 -0400

Curtis Carlson, who won Emmy awards for leading the development of the American HDTV broadcast standard and optimizing satellite broadcast image quality, will be the speaker at the University of Richmond’s 181st commencement May 8.