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.

The Conversation

University of Richmond faculty contribute articles to The Conversation, an independent news source specializing in articles written by academics for a general audience. View The Conversation pieces authored by UR faculty here.

Need an Expert? Contact us

Lauren Anesta

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

Sunni Brown

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

Cynthia Price

Associate Vice President for Communications and Media Relations
cprice2@richmond.edu
804-287-6659

Media Releases

December 1, 2023

University of Richmond Acquires History News Network

History News Network, the popular history website that explores the history behind today’s headlines, has been acquired by the University of Richmond.

November 20, 2023

University of Richmond Beloved Holiday Tradition Celebrates 50 years; Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols to be held Dec. 3

The University of Richmond Chaplaincy and the Department of Music will hold the 50th annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 3, in Cannon Memorial Chapel.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Roben Farzad

November 16, 2023

Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Visit University of Richmond Campus For Live Taping of Public Radio's Full Disclosure

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will be interviewed on Full Disclosure on Dec. 1 at the Modlin Center for the Arts

November 9, 2023

University of Richmond’s International Education Week to Explore Rivers, Indigenous Communities, and Justice

International Education Week returns to UR Nov. 13—17 with an exploration of local-global sustainability.

November 6, 2023

Faculty Awards

University of Richmond Professor Kelly Lambert Receives National Science Educator Award for Making Neuroscience Accessible

The Society for Neuroscience has awarded University of Richmond psychology professor and behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert its 2023 Science Educator Award.

November 3, 2023

Faculty Awards

University of Richmond Professor Receives State Award for Teaching Excellence

Aslan Lotfi has been awarded the H. Hiter Harris III Rising Star Award from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges.

Media Placements

November 27, 2023

Skipped Black Friday? Today’s Cyber Monday Sales Offer Second Chance

Finance professor Tom Arnold is quoted.

November 27, 2023

How the ‘Black Ceiling’ is holding some professionals and the economy back

Law professor Kevin Woodson is interviewed.

November 27, 2023

Gluten's Complex Chemistry Contributes to Delicious Baked Goods

Chemistry professor Kristine Nolin authored this piece, which first appeared in The Conversation.

November 27, 2023

Prosecutors allege rapper Young Thug led gang as trial begins

Liberal arts professor Erik Nielson, an expert on the use of rap lyrics in court, is quoted in this article, which appeared in more than 200 additional publications.