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.

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Cynthia Price

Associate Vice President of Media & PR
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804-287-6659

Sunni Brown

Director of Media & PR
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804-289-8056

Media Releases

June 24, 2022

New Netflix Show Features University of Richmond's Driving Rats

The latest showcase of their skills is being featured in a new Netflix series — “The Hidden Lives of Pets” — which was released this week on the streaming platform.

June 23, 2022

University of Richmond Professor Laura Browder Awarded Fulbright Grant to Study Civil Rights Activism in Demark

American Studies professor Laura Browder has been named a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in American Studies at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, which is located in Scandinavia.

June 21, 2022

UR Law Professor Chiara Giorgetti Appointed to Team of Scholars Advising Ukraine on International Claims and Reparations

Law professor Chiara Giorgetti has been named one of five senior fellows who will advise Ukraine on international claims and reparations.

June 7, 2022

16 University of Richmond Students Offered Competitive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad in Countries Around the World

Sixteen University of Richmond students, the most at one time in UR’s history, were offered Gilman scholarships to support their study abroad experiences during the 2022–23 academic year.

June 6, 2022

University of Richmond French and Film Studies Professor Awarded International Honor for Contributions to the Arts

Françoise Ravaux-Kirkpatrick, professor of French and film studies, was awarded the rank of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters, one of the main distinctions among the four ministerial orders of France.

June 1, 2022

University of Richmond's Civic Engagement Leader Receives Fulbright Award to Study Civic Engagement Model in Finland

Sylvia Gale, executive director of the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, has been awarded a highly competitive award to study an innovative civic engagement model in Finland.