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

Cynthia Price

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

Sunni Brown

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

Media Releases

May 24, 2023

Recent University of Richmond Graduate Awarded Critical Language Scholarship to Study in Indonesia

Sarah Schalkoff, who graduated from the University of Richmond on May 7, was awarded a Critical Language Scholarship to study Bahasa Indonesia this summer.

May 23, 2023

University of Richmond Student Selected to Participate in Prestigious Fulbright Summer Institute in the UK

Chloe Goode has received a competitive opportunity to study at Queen’s University Belfast through a Fulbright Summer Institute in the United Kingdom.

May 22, 2023

Seven University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies Students Awarded Scholarships to Study at Oxford

Seven recent leadership studies grads are heading to the University of Oxford to pursue one-year master’s degree programs through the Jepson Scholars Program.

May 18, 2023

University of Richmond Health Studies Professor Kathryn Jacobsen Receives National Award for Teaching Excellence

Jacobsen, William E. Cooper Distinguished University Chair, received the 2023 Velji Global Health Award for Teaching Excellence.

May 15, 2023

University of Richmond Dining Services Receives Two National Awards; Snags Top Honors for Residential Dining and Catering

UR Dining Services received a gold award in two categories — residential dining facility and catering, special event.

May 10, 2023

Recent University of Richmond Graduate Shea Henderson Awarded Boren Scholarship to Study Mandarin in Taiwan

Recent University of Richmond graduate plans to study Mandarin through the International Chinese Language Program offered at National Taiwan University.