In the News

Mainstream national media and top industry trade publications frequently turn to University of Richmond faculty and staff experts to add perspective to the news of the day and serve as key authorities on issues of national and international importance. Within the UR newsroom you will find media placements, the University’s releases, and featured experts.

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Lauren Anesta

Media Relations Manager
lauren.anesta@richmond.edu
804-289-8660

Sunni Brown

Senior Director, Media Relations & Strategic Communications
sbrown5@richmond.edu
804-289-8056

Media Releases

September 1, 2026

University of Richmond Museums Hosts Singaporean Artist Shubigi Rao and Student-Curated Exhibition This Fall

This fall, the University of Richmond Museums’ Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art will feature three exhibitions, including a landmark exhibit from Singaporean artist Shubigi Rao.

Students at a University of Richmond career fair

August 31, 2026

Ranking News

University of Richmond Ranked In Top Five Liberal Arts Colleges for Career Outcomes by LinkedIn; Included Among 50 Best Colleges for Long-Term Career Success

The University of Richmond ranked in the top five of the annual LinkedIn Top Colleges list in the liberal arts colleges category.

August 24, 2026

University of Richmond Welcomes Class of 2030 Following Record-Breaking Application Year

Incoming class brings wide-ranging talents and experiences to campus as University begins new academic year.

Aerial photo of Boatwright Memorial Library

August 20, 2026

University of Richmond Completes Transformational Renovation of Boatwright Memorial Library; Unveils New Home for the Weinstein Learning Center

The University of Richmond is celebrating the completion of a multi-year transformation of Boatwright Memorial Library, unveiling the new Carole and Marcus Weinstein Learning Center and reopening the library's fully renovated first and second floors for the start of the academic year.