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April 27, 2012
Senior receives Fulbright scholarship to teach English, study in Malaysia
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.
April 25, 2012
University of Richmond Named to President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll fourth time
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.
April 24, 2012
University selected for The Princeton Review's new e-book, "Guide to 322 Green Colleges"
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.
April 17, 2012
Freshman receives Projects for Peace grant to improve sanitary conditions in Pune City, India
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.
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.
April 13, 2012
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell to deliver the address at University of Richmond's 182nd Commencement May 6
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.
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
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.
April 12, 2012
Andrew McBride named associate vice president for facilities; previously was university architect
University of Richmond has appointed Andrew McBride of Midlothian, Va., as associate vice president for facilities. A member of the facilities leadership team since 1994, McBride most recently was university architect and has served since last summer as interim associate vice president.
University of Richmond Launches "Visualizing Emancipation," the first map showing the fall of slavery during the Civil War
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.
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.
April 11, 2012
Heather Thornton, Alexandria, Va., senior, wins Rangel Graduate Fellowship for two-year Foreign Service officer preparation
Heather Thornton, a University of Richmond senior from Alexandria, Va., has been awarded a Rangel Graduate Fellowship for preparation to enter the Foreign Service.
Joslyn Bedell promoted to associate director for employer relationship management
The University of Richmond has promoted Joslyn Bedell to associate director for employer relationship management in its Office of Alumni and Career Services.