Building a Culture of Giving
The Class of 2025 achieved a record-breaking Senior Legacy Campaign with 76% class participation and more than $4,500 raised.
Feature Stories
Richmond Law recognizes students for pro bono service
“Do your little bit of good where you are. It’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
Alumni
Spider alum named NBA Coach of the Year
Kenny Atkinson was awarded the Red Auerbach Trophy for his stellar performance with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2024–2025 basketball season.
Alumni
Full circle: Theatre alumni return to campus as mentors
UR grads, typically found working on Broadway productions, assist students in staging a performance of Urinetown on campus.
Confirm Receipt of Goods in Workday: A Critical Step for Timely Payments
The Workday purchasing process includes a crucial step: "Receiving." Before a supplier can be paid, the purchaser must confirm that the purchased goods or services have been received (“receiving”). If you have purchased anything through Workday, please log into the system and verify whether you have any pending items to receive. Pending items need to be “received” within Workday to release payment to the vendor.
Workday Tips & Updates from Human Resources
Human Resources is here to help you get the most out of Workday. Below are updates and reminders on common support topics they have been hearing about—from retirement match visibility to part-time scheduling and student access.
Managing Workday Email Notifications
For certain business processes, Workday automatically emails you when something needs your attention (email notifications). You can change your Workday preferences to control how frequently you receive email notifications from Workday without affecting the alerts you see when you log into Workday.
Get Started with Workday Learning
Workday Learning makes it easier to find professional development opportunities, putting over 11,000 online courses and all required training modules in one convenient place.
Campus Operations Program Allows Staff To Maintain Full-Time Hours During Departmental Downtime
Following the departure of students at the end of the academic year, some departments experience a lull, while others desperately need extra hands. The Campus Ops Cross-Utilization Program — or Cross-U — allows staff from departments with a reduced workload to assist those with temporary staffing needs.
Student Experience
Richmond business student's analytical skills never strike out
This mathematical economics and accounting double major's knack for numbers helps enhance the Spider baseball team's on-field performance.
University News
Consecration and dedication ceremony held at the University of Richmond Burying Ground Memorial
Memorial represents the culmination of several years of care, attention, and effort by many people.
SPCS Commencement Feature
Bagby encourages graduating SPCS students to continue inspiring others by being themselves
Richard Bagby, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 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 10, 2025.
SPCS Commencement Feature
Calveric uses themes from 'Wizard of Oz,' 'Wicked' to inspire SPCS graduates
Sarah Calveric, adjunct associate professor of educational leadership & policy studies, was nominated by students to receive the Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award at the School of Professional & Continuing Studies 2025 Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2025.