Weighing the scales of justice
Presidential Scholars explore America’s commitment to justice through internships with the Virginia Poverty Law Center and the Legal Aid Society.
Feature Stories
August 12, 2025
UR Now: University News
Richmond Class of 2029 will soon arrive on campus
The University welcomes new Spiders who bring special talents, accomplishments, and a community mindset to UR. Meet three first-year students right now.
August 11, 2025
Student Gains Hands-on Economic Research Experience in Prestigious Summer Program
Yumna Hashmi took part in the Expanding Discovery in Economics (EDE+) program—an immersive, multi-city experience this summer.
August 11, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
UR seniors make their mark on Richmond's cultural and natural landscapes
From content creation to managing invasive species, University of Richmond interns gained invaluable experience and deeper connections to the city they call home.
August 11, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Spiders turn a passion for baseball into front-office internships
From the bleachers to the big leagues, Emma Shirley and Will Scharpf learn what goes on behind the scenes of professional sports teams.
August 8, 2025
UR Now: Alumni
UR named to Peace Corps’ 2025 top volunteer-producing schools list
Meet two alumni who volunteered for service in Zambia and Ethiopia — part of a legacy of UR graduates making a global impact.
August 6, 2025
Cooking up sustainable solutions in Rwanda
COO alum advances sustainable cooking solutions in Rwanda.
August 5, 2025
Building lasting partnerships: Education professor's collabs in Cambodia
Bob Spires, associate professor of education in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, spent a portion of this summer visiting education facilities and leading education workshops for students and faculty in Cambodia.
August 4, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Interning at Aloha Camp reinforced UR senior’s interest in a pediatric career
Gretchen Klotz returns to a place she frequented as a child and learned the value of leadership, empathy, and inclusion.
August 1, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Richmond undergrads gain hands-on experience in top research institutions
Biology majors Mikaila Farrell and Anna Lozano intern as lab assistants to explore future career options.
July 31, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Spider Chic: Richmond students reimagine their college living spaces
From a color-coordinated, contest-winning space to light pastels and removable papered accent walls, over the years, Spiders personalized their rooms to feel more like home.
July 29, 2025
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Jepson Scholars go global at Oxford University
Eight UR graduating seniors were selected to receive a full scholarship to fund a yearlong master’s degree from the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
July 28, 2025
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Richmond offers new Spiders a Bridge to Success
This 35-year-old program helps prepare incoming students for what they can expect over the next four years at UR.