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December 9, 2013
Writing instructor publishes historical novel based on his ancestor's Civil War dilemma: heal or fight
The Rev. David P. Bridges, adjunct professor of writing at the University of Richmond, has published an historical novel, “The Broken Circle,” that focuses on the young physician James Breathed and the conflict Breathed faced during the Civil War: to heal or to fight.
November 25, 2013
Cheryl Pallant wins Theresa Pollak Prize for Excellence in the Arts for poetry
Cheryl Pallant, an adjunct dance instructor at the University of Richmond, has won a 2013 Theresa Pollak Prize for Excellence in the Arts for her poetry.
November 22, 2013
Manyang Kher to receive Humanitarian Award for work on behalf of Sudanese refugees
University of Richmond student Manyang Kher will travel to New York City Nov. 30 to pick up another award for his nonprofit organization, Humanity Helping Sudan.
November 21, 2013
Law student to receive Marine Commandant's Trophy during halftime of football game Nov. 23
United States Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Kevin McCann, a law student at the University of Richmond, will receive the Commandant’s Trophy in a ceremony Nov. 23 during halftime at the football game in Robins Stadium, which begins at 4 p.m.
November 20, 2013
Product to keep fly fishermen's lines untangled wins top prize in Business Pitch Competition
Lauren Grainger, who grew up fly-fishing with her family in Wyoming, won the top prize in the University of Richmond’s Business Pitch Competition with a product designed to keep anglers’ lines untangled.
Lauren Grainger, who grew up fly-fishing with her family in Wyoming, won the top prize in the University of Richmond’s Business Pitch Competition with a product designed to keep anglers’ lines untangled.
IIE ranks University of Richmond first and second in Open Doors surveys of students studying abroad
The Institute of International Education ranks the University of Richmond first and second among leading baccalaureate institutions in two Open Doors surveys measuring the number of students studying abroad.
November 18, 2013
Institute of International Education ranks Richmond No. 1 and No. 2 in two surveys measuring study abroad
The Institute of International Education ranks the University of Richmond first and second among leading baccalaureate institutions in two Open Doors surveys measuring the number of students studying abroad.
Lakeview Hall receives LEED Silver certification; fifth building on campus to receive sustainability rating
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED Silver certification to the University of Richmond’s Lakeview Hall. It is the fifth building on campus to be verified by the Green Building Certification Institute.
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED Silver certification to the University of Richmond’s Lakeview Hall. It is the fifth building on campus to be verified by the Green Building Certification Institute.
November 14, 2013
Five student teams advance to Business Pitch Competition finals Nov. 18; winner to receive $3,500
Five student teams will test their entrepreneurial skills Nov. 18, in the final round of the University of Richmond’s Business Pitch Competition.
Five student teams will test their entrepreneurial skills Nov. 18, in the final round of the University of Richmond’s Business Pitch Competition.
November 13, 2013
Office of the Chaplaincy, Music Department plan Candlelight Services of Lessons and Carols Dec. 8
The University of Richmond’s Office of the Chaplaincy, in partnership with the Department of Music, will hold the 40th annual Candlelight Services of Lessons and Carols Dec. 8, at 5 and 8 p.m. in Cannon Memorial Chapel.