In the News

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.
Lacrosse News

Richmond Athletics and men’s lacrosse head coach Dan Chemotti have agreed to a contract extension. Learn more via Spider Athletics: Chemotti Signs Contract Extension

UR faculty are sought-after media experts. Check out hot topics UR experts can discuss.

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.

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Lauren Anesta

Lauren Anesta

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

Sunni Brown

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

Cynthia Price

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

Media Releases

Robins School of Business
May 29, 2026
University of Richmond Announces New Robins School of Business Dean

Stacie Petter, who currently serves as acting dean of the School of Business at Wake Forest University and Peter C. Brockway Chair of Strategic Management and Professor of Management Information Systems, will become dean of the University of Richmond Robins School of Business, effective Aug. 1.

 

Media Placements

Wallet Hub Logo
May 18, 2026
Loud Budgeting

Leadership studies professor emeritus Donelson Forsyth is quoted.