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Ellwein family’s generosity creates opportunities for first-generation, limited-income students
Feature Stories
May 20, 2024
SPCS Commencement
Zariah Chiverton, Class of 2024 Student Commencement Speaker
Zariah Chiverton, ’22, graduating with a Master of Liberal Arts from the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies, was selected by faculty to present remarks on behalf of graduating SPCS students at 2024 Commencement Exercises on May 11, 2024.
May 17, 2024
UR Now: UNIVERSITY NEWS
Lab results: Science students earn top scholarship
Two UR students receive Beckman awards to further faculty-mentored student research on anti-cancer drugs and ancient DNA.
May 17, 2024
UR Now: UNIVERSITY NEWS
Women's LAX scores 7th Atlantic 10 title
A last-minute save against UMass secured the A-10 championship and back-to-back titles.
May 16, 2024
Island Bound: Peace Corps Takes Graduate to Indonesia
Lucy Yeomans will volunteer with the Peace Corps in Indonesia after completing undergraduate and M.S.M. degrees.
May 16, 2024
SPCS Commencement
Elisabeth Wray, Faculty Commencement Speaker
Elisabeth Wray, adjunct professor of liberal arts, was nominated by students to receive the Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award at the School of Professional & Continuing Studies 2024 Commencement Exercises on May 11, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Creating a Meaningful Legacy
Alum's estate gift will educate the next generation of community change-makers.
May 16, 2024
SPCS Commencement
Annette Ardler, C'01, Alumni Commencement Speaker
Annette Ardler, C’01, a 2001 graduate of the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies, was nominated by members of the SPCS Alumni Association board of directors to receive the Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni Award at SPCS 2024 Commencement Exercises on May 11, 2024.
May 15, 2024
Social change by design
Alumna Alyson Fraser Diaz leads from behind-the-scenes, redesigning websites for increased social impact.
May 14, 2024
A Ukrainian Student’s Global Pursuit Unfolds in Richmond
Kris Atamanyuk comes from Kolomyia, Ukraine, to UR with a sense of curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.