Five University of Richmond Students Awarded Competitive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Five University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences.
Media Releases
December 4, 2025
University of Richmond Ranked No. 1 in Study Abroad Participation by Open Doors Report
The University of Richmond is a leader among peer institutions for study abroad programs according to the latest Open Doors Report.
December 2, 2025
University of Richmond’s Annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols is Dec. 7
UR will hold the 52nd annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 7, in Cannon Memorial Chapel.
December 1, 2025
Faculty Awards
University of Richmond Chemistry Professor Julie Pollock Receives National Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research
Pollock is a recipient of the 2025 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.
November 25, 2025
University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business Hosts International Economics Conference
The 8th annual Central Bank Research Association’s Workshop for Commodities & Macroeconomics (CEBRA 2025) was held at the University of Richmond on Nov. 21-22, in collaboration with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
November 21, 2025
Broadway Star Phillipa Soo Visits University of Richmond
Soo encouraged students to ‘see as much as possible’ and ‘lead with openness.’
November 18, 2025
Faculty Awards
University of Richmond Health Studies Professor Nigel James Wins Global Health Award for Breast Cancer Screening Research
Health studies professor Nigel James recently received a national award from the American Public Health Association for his research on breast cancer screening.
November 17, 2025
University of Richmond’s International Education Week Explores Ghana
International Education Week returns to the University of Richmond Nov. 17-21.
November 14, 2025
University of Richmond Robins School Dean Mickey Quiñones to Step Down at End of Academic Year, Will Remain on Faculty
Miguel “Mickey” Quiñones, dean of the Robins School of Business, has announced his plans to step down as dean at the end of the 2025–26 academic year.
November 12, 2025
University of Richmond Faculty, Staff and Students Organize Neighborhood Tree Planting in Jackson Ward
Research project combined scientific learning and celebrating heritage.
November 11, 2025
Grant News
University of Richmond Chemistry Professor Michael Leopold Receives American Chemical Society Grant
Leopold and student team will use ACS grant to advance halogen bonding research.
November 7, 2025
University of Richmond Economics Professor Awarded VFIC Award For Excellence in Teaching Technology
Saif Mehkari, professor of economics, has been awarded the 2025 Harris Award for Excellence in Instructional Technology from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges.
November 4, 2025
University of Richmond Students Launch New Canned Coffee Brand Developed in Classroom
University of Richmond students recently competed in the fifth annual Bench Top Innovations Great Bake Off. The winner was Korra, a protein coffee containing natural electrolytes from coconut water and sea salt.