In the News

The University of Richmond Media and Public Relations team works with national and local reporters to advance the recognition and academic reputation of the University of Richmond. By connecting UR experts with reporters we aim to add perspective to the news of the day. Within the UR newsroom you will find the university’s releases, media placements, featured experts, and our latest tweets.

Faculty-Authored Pieces with The Conversation

University of Richmond faculty are authoring pieces for The Conversation, an independent news source for informed commentary and analysis, written by university scholars. In the spirit of the holiday season, check out this piece by Professor of Behaviorial Neuroscience Kelly Lambert, "A neuroscientist's tips for a new year tune up for your brain."

Featured Experts - The Psychology of Resolutions

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Cynthia Price

Associate Vice President of Media & PR
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Sunni Brown

Director of Media & PR
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Lindsey Grow

Media Relations Specialist
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Media Releases

January 14, 2021

University of Richmond Opens Integrated Well-Being Center

This month, UR opened its Well-Being Center, which is designed to be a collaborative, high-impact environment to support student learning and well-being.

January 12, 2021

Robins School of Business Earns High Marks on "Poets&Quants for Undergrads" Undergraduate Business Schools Rankings

University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business ranked 23 in the fifth annual Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2021 rankings by “Poets&Quants for Undergrads,” the leading online publication for undergraduate business education news.

January 7, 2021

University of Richmond to Celebrate MLK Day Through Physically-Distanced Service Opportunities and Virtual Events Catered to a Theme of Healing

The University of Richmond will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, to allow the campus community to engage in physically-distanced service activities celebrating MLK Day.

December 15, 2020

Four UR Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad in England, Jamaica, China, France, and Switzerland in 2021

Four University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman scholarships to support their study abroad experiences in 2021.

December 11, 2020

University of Richmond Professor Todd Lookingbill Receives State Council of Higher Education Outstanding Faculty Award

Todd Lookingbill, University of Richmond associate professor of geography, environmental studies, and biology, has been named an Outstanding Faculty Award recipient by the State Council of Higher Education.

December 10, 2020

University of Richmond President Elected ACE Board Chair

University of Richmond President Ronald A. Crutcher has been elected chair of the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education (ACE), the major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges and universities.