Boatwright Memorial Library reopens
The recently renovated library features new spaces designed to enhance student learning and exploration.
Feature Stories
August 22, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Richmond student brushes up on the ins and outs of the art world
A summer job at a Los Angeles gallery provided Emma Lenning with a lasting lesson in how creative spaces thrive.
August 22, 2025
Robins School Faculty Join Global Dialogue on Business’s Role in Addressing Society’s Grand Challenges
Faculty from the Robins School of Business traveled to Palermo, Italy, to take part in a global gathering of scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders at LUMSA University.
August 22, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Spiders find community and connection during move-in and orientation
From a welcome as big as the Super Bowl to advice from resident advisors, Richmond students share helpful ways to make the most of college life.
August 22, 2025
UR Now: Alumni
UR graduate is cooking up sustainable solutions in Rwanda
Alum Yasmine Karam is the COO of BioMassters, a Rwandan company that offers a low-carbon, healthier cooking method.
August 20, 2025
Supporting a Community of Care
URAA President Rasheeda Chambers, ‘03, and André Chambers, ‘00, give back to support opportunity and belonging for all Spiders.
August 20, 2025
National security is front and center for UR grad
Alum Greg Hayken negotiates defense and national security contracts at CACI International, a Fortune 500 company.
August 18, 2025
UR Now: University News
Finding gold at a Richmond museum
A historic coin display featuring a small part of the University’s vast collection of ancient and medieval coins marks the reopening of the Lora Robins Gallery.
August 15, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
UR students spend a summer exploring politics, policy, and public service
Internships with elected officials revealed the inner workings of the federal government and provided clearer career paths for three School of Arts & Sciences majors.
August 14, 2025
UR Now: University News
University recognized as a “Best College” by Princeton Review
Richmond earns high marks for academics and student experience, ranking in the top 10 for classroom experience, career services, health services, and dining.