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 of Media & PR
cprice2@richmond.edu
804-287-6659

Sunni Brown

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

Media Releases

January 31, 2023

Two University of Richmond Students Offered Competitive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

Two University of Richmond students were offered Gilman scholarships to support their study abroad experiences.

January 27, 2023

Labor Availability and Inflation Continue to Concern CEOs; Virginia Economic Outlook Index Trending Slightly Downward

Ninety-six percent of CEOs identified either labor availability or inflation negatively impacting their business at this time, with supply chain issues a distant third area of concern.

January 26, 2023

University of Richmond Awarded Competitive Beckman Grant for 6th Time; Funding Will Support Scholarships for Science Students

UR has been awarded a prestigious Beckman Scholars grant for faculty-mentored student research.

January 25, 2023

University of Richmond Names New Chief Human Resources Officer

Geraldine Sullivan will begin at UR on March 27. Sullivan is UR’s first CHRO.

January 24, 2023

University of Richmond Custodial Staff Contribute to Latest Museum Exhibition Highlighting the Immigrant Workforce

Custodial services staff at the University of Richmond played a key role in the latest museum exhibition, and their involvement had nothing to do with keeping the space beautiful.

January 23, 2023

University of Richmond Awards Paragon Medal — University's Highest Honor — to Marcus Weinstein; 2nd recipient in UR History

The Paragon Medal, the University of Richmond’s highest honor, has been awarded to Marcus Weinstein, a UR alum, well-known philanthropist, and chairman of Weinstein Properties.

Media Placements

January 31, 2023

The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 1.31.23

Cynthia Price, associate vice president of media and public relations, will serve as vice president on the 2023 board of directors for College Communicators Association of Virginia and D.C.