As the first international student to serve as president of the Richmond College Student Government Association, Suren Daryanani hopes to set an example for other international students that at Richmond, anything is possible.

Working at the intersection of business and politics has sparked Mike Liedtka's interest in the field of government relations, and this summer, he landed the perfect internship to further his career goals.

Not satisfied with the breadth of cultural groups already in existence, Claudia Cadena, ’10, and several friends revived the defunct Spanish and Latino Student Alliance (SALSA).

Paula Belmonte, employer relations coordinator in the Career Development Center, works with organizations that want to recruit Richmond students for jobs and internships.

Drawing from her own experiences during her first year in college, Katybeth Lee, an assistant director in the Career Development Center, guides those seeking to connect values and interests with career paths.

Teach for America has recognized the University of Richmond as one of the top colleges in the nation for placing graduates in the program, which provides teachers for underserved urban and rural school systems. Ten students were accepted from the class of 2010.

As an assistant director in the Career Development Center, Joslyn Bedell helps students tackle the big life questions.

The term community service might not conjure up images of accounting, but at Richmond, accounting is among the many disciplines in which students like Sherry Sun, '11, use their knowledge to help others.

As an environmental studies and geography double major and resident of the Earth Lodge living-learning community, Asha Phadke, ’12, has cultivated her passion for the environment. This fall she’ll embark on a year-long study abroad trip to maximize her exposure to two very different landscapes.

Michael Rogers has explored the history and development of American cities through coursework complemented by numerous hands-on experiences in the community.