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.

Faculty-Authored Pieces with The Conversation

University of Richmond faculty are authoring pieces for The Conversation, an independent news source for informed commentary and analysis, written by university scholars. The latest UR piece is by biology professor Melinda Yang, who wrote, "Ancient DNA is revealing the genetic landscape of people who first settled in East Asia."

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Media Releases

September 25, 2020

Media Tip Sheet: University of Richmond Faculty Experts Available to Discuss 2020 Candidates' Policy Stances

University of Richmond experts are available to discuss policy implications of the 2020 Election.

September 23, 2020

UR President Ronald A. Crutcher Announces Intention to Step Down in 2022

Ronald A. Crutcher has announced his intention to step down as president of the University of Richmond with the goal of the next president taking office no later than July 1, 2022.

September 22, 2020

UR Chemistry Professor and Associate Provost Carol Parish Named to International Advisory Board for Science Journal

Carol Parish, professor of chemistry and associate provost for academic integration, has accepted a position on the international advisory board for WIREs: Computational Molecular Sciences, a journal focusing on cross-disciplinary research on the applications of theoretical chemistry and computer programming relevant to chemistry and biology.

September 21, 2020

Associated Colleges of the South Awards University of Richmond Funding for Teaching Courses on Women in Higher Education

The University of Richmond has been awarded grant funding to develop courses that emphasize women¿s role in higher education throughout history.

September 18, 2020

Media Tip Sheet: University of Richmond Faculty Experts Available to Provide Insight on Tactics Employed on the Campaign Trail

University of Richmond experts are available to discuss the upcoming 2020 Election and the tactics employed by candidates on the campaign trail.

September 17, 2020

Latest Project Out of UR Digital Scholarship Lab Shows Higher Risk of COVID-19 in Neighborhoods Redlined 80 Years Ago

A new mapping project just released from the University of Richmond’s Digital Scholarship Lab shows a link between redlining and COVID-19.

Media Placements

September 23, 2020

Leadership Metro Richmond, Robins Foundation to present 3-part equity series

Jamelle Wilson, dean of the School of Professional & Continuing Studies, will participate in a keynote conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones, lead writer on the New York Times’ The 1619 Project, as part of the series.

September 23, 2020

University of Richmond president to step down

President Ronald A. Crutcher announced his intention to step down as the University’s president in 2022. The announcement was covered by nearly 30 outlets nationwide.

September 21, 2020

Ann Hodges: September 21, 2020

Ann Hodges, SPCS interim chair of paralegal studies, shares her reactions to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg in this interview with John Reid.