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May 19, 2011
UR law school ranked high for judicial clerkships
Some 21 percent of University of Richmond law school graduates in 2009 nabbed judicial clerkships, tying the school for No. 13 on a recently released U.S. News & World Report specialty ranking of 187 American law schools.
Some 21 percent of University of Richmond law school graduates in 2009 nabbed judicial clerkships, tying the school for No. 13 on a recently released U.S. News & World Report specialty ranking of 187 American law schools.
May 16, 2011
UR named to President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
The Corporation for National and Community Service has named University of Richmond to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
The Corporation for National and Community Service has named University of Richmond to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
May 10, 2011
Professor wins Best Translated Book Award for Poetry
Brian Henry, professor of English and creative writing at the University of Richmond, has won the Best Translated Book Award for Poetry for his translation of Slovenian Ales Steger's "The Book of Things."
Brian Henry, professor of English and creative writing at the University of Richmond, has won the Best Translated Book Award for Poetry for his translation of Slovenian Ales Steger's "The Book of Things."
May 5, 2011
President Ayers to teach seminar on the South in American history
University of Richmond President Edward Ayers will teach a five-day enrichment seminar for high school teachers on the history of the American South.
University of Richmond President Edward Ayers will teach a five-day enrichment seminar for high school teachers on the history of the American South.
Benjamin Franklin scholar to speak May 12
Ralph Lerner, University of Chicago-based expert on Benjamin Franklin, will speak on Franklin's political thought May 12, 4:30 p.m., at University of Richmond.
Ralph Lerner, University of Chicago-based expert on Benjamin Franklin, will speak on Franklin's political thought May 12, 4:30 p.m., at University of Richmond.
April 29, 2011
University to graduate 1,020 in 181st commencement May 7-8
University of Richmond will graduate 1,020 bachelor's, master's and law students at three commencement ceremonies May 7-8 at the Robins Center.
University of Richmond will graduate 1,020 bachelor's, master's and law students at three commencement ceremonies May 7-8 at the Robins Center.
Juniors awarded Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships
University of Richmond juniors Jordan Cates of roanoke and Sarah Scheurich of Virginia Beah have been awarded Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships.
University of Richmond juniors Jordan Cates of roanoke and Sarah Scheurich of Virginia Beah have been awarded Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships.
April 25, 2011
Two juniors named Beckman Scholars
The University of Richmond has named juniors Sarah Rhoads of Bethesda, Md., and Ian Winters of Silver Spring, Md., 2001 Beckman Scholars.
The University of Richmond has named juniors Sarah Rhoads of Bethesda, Md., and Ian Winters of Silver Spring, Md., 2001 Beckman Scholars.
April 19, 2011
Business School will dedicate Robbins Tower April 22
University of Richmond will dedicate Robbins Tower, the architectural centerpiece of Queally Hall, the new wing of the Robins School of Business, April 22 at 3:30 p.m.
University of Richmond will dedicate Robbins Tower, the architectural centerpiece of Queally Hall, the new wing of the Robins School of Business, April 22 at 3:30 p.m.
April 11, 2011
Art instructor Heide Trepanier receives Pollock-Krasner Grant
Heide Trepanier, an art instructor at the University of Richmond, has received a Pollock-Krasner Grant, which assists working artists with personal or professinal expenses for a year.
Heide Trepanier, an art instructor at the University of Richmond, has received a Pollock-Krasner Grant, which assists working artists with personal or professinal expenses for a year.