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

American Diplomat Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, to Speak at University of Richmond

Haass will be discussing his book The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens.

University of Richmond Celebrates MLK Day With Series of Events

The University of Richmond’s 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration — "Everyday People, Everyday Choices, Everyday Action" — includes a series of events from Jan. 20–23.

Grant News

University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies Awarded $150K Grant for Ethics Education

The University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership Studies has been awarded $150,000 from the Richard D. Donchian Foundation to continue and expand the Jepson School’s multifaceted ethics education initiatives.

Four University of Richmond Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad in New Zealand, Spain, and the UK

Four University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences.

Faculty Awards

University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies Professor Terry Price Awarded Top State Honor

The SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Awards are the highest honor for faculty at Virginia's public and private colleges and universities, recognizing superior accomplishments in teaching, research, and public service.

University of Richmond Receives Top Award for its Chapter of the National Leadership Honor Society ODK

The University of Richmond’s chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, has been awarded a 2024 Presidential Award of Excellence.