August 24, 2026
University of Richmond Welcomes Class of 2030 Following Record-Breaking Application Year
Incoming class brings wide-ranging talents and experiences to campus as University begins new academic year.
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Media Releases
August 20, 2026
University of Richmond Completes Transformational Renovation of Boatwright Memorial Library; Unveils New Home for the Weinstein Learning Center
The University of Richmond is celebrating the completion of a multi-year transformation of Boatwright Memorial Library, unveiling the new Carole and Marcus Weinstein Learning Center and reopening the library's fully renovated first and second floors for the start of the academic year.
August 18, 2026
Ranking News
Princeton Review Ranks University of Richmond in Top 25 Nationally for Academics, Campus Life
The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond in its 2027 edition of The Best 392 Colleges guide.
August 7, 2026
Faculty Award
University of Richmond Journalism Professor Singeli Agnew Recognized for Emmy-Award Winning Documentary Film
Journalism professor Singeli Agnew was recently recognized for her work as a cinematographer on the documentary Kids Under Fire.
August 5, 2026
University of Richmond Police Department Hosts National Night Out Event
On August 4, the University of Richmond Police Department hosted a National Night Out event on campus.
August 4, 2026
University of Richmond’s Modlin Center for the Arts Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Landmark Performances and Two World Premieres
The University of Richmond’s Modlin Center for the Arts is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the upcoming 2026–27 season of Modlin Arts Presents.
Media Placements
August 17, 2026
U of R’s Modlin Center celebrates three decades with two world premieres this season
UR’s Modlin Center for the Arts is featured.
August 17, 2026
Trump appointment of U.S. attorney in Nevada blocked by court
Law professor Carl Tobias is quoted.
August 17, 2026
Who is Aaron Reitz? The new federal ‘MAGA attorney’ who would oversee prosecution of the Houston ICE shooting
Law professor Carl Tobias is quoted.
August 14, 2026
Washington DC mayor signs CPA licensing legislation
Accounting professor Rob Pawlewicz is quoted.
August 14, 2026
Voting rights anniversary spotlights America’s enduring anti-Black contempt
Law professor Hank Chambers, an expert on voting rights, is quoted.
August 13, 2026
Trump warned he lacks the power to block NYC tax he’ll be forced to pay
Law professor Hayes Holderness, an expert on tax law, is quoted.