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Featured Experts: The 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

Astrophysics Jack Singal, physics professor who worked at NASA, can discuss the legacy of the Moon Landing and all we have learned about the moon since then.

Heroic Leadership Scott Allison, a psychology professor, can discuss the influence and inspiration of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Hidden Figures Della Dumbaugh, professor of mathematics, can speak about Hidden Figures, which focuses on the African-American women who contributed to the space program.

The Space Race Joe Essid, an English professor and Writing Center director, explores the Moon Landing through the lenses of fiction, journalism, documentary, and dramatic film.

Rocketry Jerry Gilfoyle, a physics professor, has worked on policy touching on rocketry with regards to nuclear arms proliferation and the associated missile technology.

Need an Expert? Contact Us

Cynthia Price
Director of Media & PR
cprice2@richmond.edu
804-287-6659

Sunni Brown
Assistant Director of Media & PR
sbrown5@richmond.edu
804-289-8056

Lindsey Campbell
Media Relations Specialist
lcampbe4@richmond.edu
804-287-6317

#ICYMI: UR News

The University of Richmond media and public relations team is providing the following recap of recent UR news we hope you will find useful for your publication, website, and social media channels: #ICYMI: July 19, 2019

Media Releases

University of Richmond Included in Fiske Guide's 2020 Edition
Guide Notes Richmond is a 'Force for Progressive Liberal Arts'

Chemistry Professor Michelle Hamm Awarded $270,000 National Science Foundation Grant for DNA and Gene Mutation Research

Political Science Professor Awarded Nearly $145,000 to Study Judicial Decision Making

Chemistry Professor Miles Johnson Awarded American Chemical Society Petroleum Grant for Nickel Research

Visit University of Richmond During Private College Week, July 22-27

Computer Science Professor Awarded Grant for Research on Making Sure Donated Livers Reach Those Who Need Them Most

Rhetoric and Communication Professor's Success Honored Nationally

Economic Outlook Falls After Second Quarter
CEOs Most Concerned About Business Cycle, Political Polarization, Trade Wars

UR Receives National Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements

Law Professor Andrew Spalding Awarded Grant for Olympic Research Focused on Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Law

UR Sponsors New Exhibition on History of Black Equality

UR Biology Professor Eugene Maurakis Awarded Grant for First-of-its-kind Research Project on Nest-Building Minnows in Virginia

Richmond's Partners in the Arts Program to Host Author of 'Bird Box' Novel; Inspiration to Netflix Post-Apocalyptic Thriller

Indonesia's Government Awards Two Recent UR Graduates Scholarships to Study Country's Music and Culture

UR Community Dives into Book about Flint Water Crisis This Summer

UR Experts Discuss Volcanoes, Graffiti, and Disease at Science Museum of Virginia This Summer; Part of Popular Pompeii Exhibit

University of Richmond Faculty Available to Discuss the Moon Landing; July Marks 50th Anniversary of Historic Event

Former PGA Tour Commissioner and UR Alum Tim Finchem Receives Honorary Degree During His 50th Reunion Weekend
Trustee Emeritus Has Served As Golf's Guiding Force

Governor's Fellows Program Taps Two UR Students

University of Richmond to Offer Master of Teaching Degree Program

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