Zebrafish — and student researchers — are helping a University of Richmond biology professor advance pediatric epilepsy research
“Science often moves forward in small steps,” says professor Colleen Carpenter-Swanson.
Feature Stories
July 27, 2026
What Virginia’s New Pay Transparency Law Means for the University of Richmond’s Hiring Process
Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia law prohibits anyone involved in the hiring process from requiring or requesting a candidate’s wage or salary history information and requires that all job postings include a specific wage, salary, or pay range.
July 27, 2026
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
It’s showtime for these University of Richmond interns, with help from the Richmond Guarantee
Students got behind-the-scenes looks at Summer Stock Austin, Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus, and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra during their summer fellowships.
July 22, 2026
Internships with legal aid nonprofits cement University of Richmond seniors’ interest in law careers
Seniors learn the importance of justice for all during summer internships with legal aid nonprofits in Queens and Richmond.
July 21, 2026
A commitment to higher education undergirds University of Richmond alum’s career, volunteerism, and charitable giving
When not promoting Workday software systems to universities, 2003 Richmond graduate Evan Baum donates his time and resources to higher education.
July 21, 2026
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond Summer Fellowships support three students helping assess disease burdens worldwide
The students contribute to a global study of hepatitis A epidemiology.
July 20, 2026
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond students network while immersing themselves in local hot spots and offerings
Spiders remaining in Richmond this summer get to know the city and their fellow interns through a ChamberRVA program.
July 17, 2026
UR Now: ALUMNI
The next stop for some members of the University of Richmond Class of 2026: Top graduate schools
Meet five new alumni who are heading to graduate school at Cambridge/MIT, Columbia, Duke, University of Michigan, and University of Southern California.
July 16, 2026
UR Now: ALUMNI
University of Richmond basketball alum Darrius Garrett talks about the on- and off-court lessons that transfer to entrepreneurship
Garrett, now retired from international play, has built a digital marketing business in the Atlanta area.