UR student proves how much good you can accomplish in a day
Ela Hebeka balances cancer research, volunteering at a local hospital, and working as an EMT as she moves closer to her goal of becoming a surgeon.
Feature Stories
November 14, 2025
UR Now: Campus Life
Spiders celebrate rhyme and reason during Hip Hop Week
The Richmond community explored the cultural movement and music genre through classroom lectures, panel discussions, and one-of-a-kind artwork.
November 13, 2025
Finding Purpose Through Research: Rocio Tenorio Presents at National Conference
Rocio Tenorio presented research on strengthening food bank resilience during and following natural disasters at the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) Annual Meeting.
November 13, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Students at the Spider Business Hub have the answers
Robins School majors assist local entrepreneurs and companies while gaining hands-on experience that sets them apart in the job market.
November 10, 2025
Richmond Scholars Use Enrichment Grants to Expand their Studies and Gain Hands-On Experience
Scholars create libraries for students, explore their artistic passions, create diverse digital platforms, develop and album and study dance in New York City.
November 10, 2025
UR Now: Alumni
UR graduates turn degrees into success
Four Spider alumni share their professional journeys — six months, one year, two years, and three years after graduation.
November 10, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Richmond seniors receive Silicon Valley funding for AI company
UR students receive six-figure backing and valuable mentorship through Y Combinator, a startup accelerator to high-tech superstars, like DoorDash and Airbnb.
November 10, 2025
Alumni
UR graduates turn degrees into success
Four Spider alumni share their professional journeys — six months, one year, two years, and three years after graduation.
November 10, 2025
The Office of Scholars and Fellowships Welcomes New Program Coordinator
Lorielle Bouldin joins the Office of Scholars and Fellowships to assist with administrative and marketing tasks for the office.
November 10, 2025
The Richmond Scholars Program Welcomes New Faculty Director
The Richmond Scholars Program is pleased to welcome Dr. Todd Lookingbill as the new Faculty Director! Dr. Lookingbill will provide mentoring and support to the Scholars from the faculty perspective, as well as work with the Office of Scholars to develop programs and activities that will help build a strong Scholars community.