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University of Richmond Moves Into Top 20 in Latest U.S. News Rankings
August 31, 2022
Century-Old Dead Mice May Hold Key to History of Lyme Disease
Biology professor Jory Brinkerhoff led a team studying hundreds of old dead mice to research the history of Lyme disease in Virginia and North Carolina.
August 19, 2022
University of Richmond Museums Presents Three New Exhibitions
University of Richmond Museums is presenting three new exhibitions this fall, all of which are open to the public.
August 17, 2022
Latest Princeton Review Guide Ranks University of Richmond High For Academics and Student Experience
The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond in its 2023 edition of The Best 388 Colleges guide, out today.
August 16, 2022
University of Richmond Geography and the Environment Professor Stephanie Spera Selected as Voices for Science Fellow
Geography and the environment professor Stephanie Spera has been selected as one of 40 scientists to participate in the 2022 Voices for Science cohort.
August 12, 2022
Entrepreneurs, Researchers, and Heroes among University of Richmond's Class of 2026; Fall Semester Classes Begin Aug. 22
The more than 860 first-year students who make up the incoming first-year class of 2026 stand out in many ways. One student speaks five languages. Another student received a Boy Scouts of America Medal of Merit for saving a life in Alaska. Another climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
August 10, 2022
University of Richmond Announces New Academic Opportunities For 2022-23 Academic Year
Changes include launching the Africana Studies program and adding minors in sustainability and data science and statistics.
August 2, 2022
University of Richmond Partners With National Career Leadership Group to Collect Alumni Outcome Data
The University of Richmond’s Alumni & Career Services and Institutional Effectiveness teams are partnering with The Career Leadership Collective to collect career outcome data.
August 1, 2022
University of Richmond Names VP for Communications and Marketing
Tom Addonizio has been appointed as the new vice president for communications and marketing at the University of Richmond.
July 28, 2022
University of Richmond Featured in Fiske Guide's 2023 Edition
The Fiske Guide to Colleges has selected the University of Richmond for its 2023 edition.