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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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Featured Experts: Halloween

  • Candy Tax
    Candy Tax Hayes Holderness, a tax law expert, can discuss which of your favorite Halloween treats are taxed and why. 
  • Spiders
    Spiders Jennifer O'Donnell, biology professor and animal care expert, cares for and studies a variety of tarantulas.
  • Zombies
    Zombies Elizabeth Outka associate professor of English, investigates the connection between historic plagues and today's zombie craze.

Need an Expert? Contact Us

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

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

Lindsey Campbell
Media Relations Specialist
lcampbe4@richmond.edu
804-287-6317

#ICYMI: UR News

The University of Richmond media and public relations team is providing the following recap of recent UR news we hope you will find useful for your publication, website, and social media channels: #ICYMI: Oct. 11, 2019.

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Threats to National Parks
Threats to National Parks
October 11, 2019
Stephen Nash, visiting senior research scholar, reads his essay "Threats to National Parks." He is one of five faculty featured on University of Richmond week on The Academic Minute. Nash's piece is also highlighted on Inside Higher Ed and initially appeared in The Conversation.
How Many People are Enslaved Today?
How Many People are Enslaved Today?
October 10, 2019
Monti Datta, associate professor of political science, reads his essay "How Many People are Enslaved Today." He is one of five faculty featured on University of Richmond week on The Academic Minute. Datta's essay is also highlighted on Inside Higher Ed and initially appeared in The Conversation. 
Brother General Gabriel Performance Premieres At Richmond
Brother General Gabriel Performance Premieres At Richmond's African Burial Ground
October 10, 2019
The Tucker-Boatwright Festival of Literature and the Arts, presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance, kicks off tonight with a world premiere of “Brother General Gabriel.”
Moon Landings
Moon Landings
October 9, 2019
Jack Singal, associate professor of physics, shares his essay "Moon Landings." He is one of five faculty featured on University of Richmond week on The Academic Minute. This piece is also highlighted on Inside Higher Ed.
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Trump Says He's Concerned About Corruption, But Advocates Say His Record is Weak
October 9, 2019
Law professor Andy Spalding, an expert on international anti-corruption law, is quoted. 
The hidden power behind Chickahominy gas power plant
The hidden power behind Chickahominy gas power plant
October 9, 2019
Mary Finley-Brook, associate professor of geography and the environment, authored this piece.
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