Art professor Sandy Williams collaborated with a skywriter to shine light on the experiences of Black men in the post-Civil War era.
Feature Stories
Eyes up: Sculpture professor uses the sky as a canvas
June 27, 2022
THE CONVERSATION
BBQ Science: The chemistry of cooking over an open flame
Chemistry professor Kristine Nolin explains what makes smoky, charred barbecue taste so good.
June 24, 2022
ALUMNI
American made: Alum heads up iconic U.S. flag maker
Carter Beard leads a family business that has manufactured some of the most recognizable American flags in history.
June 24, 2022
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
A love of math opens doors
Rising junior Leah Ghazali’s skills with big data earned her full-tuition, as well as employment after graduation.
June 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY NEWS
50 years of Title IX and women's sports
The federal law changed the game for collegiate women. Yet challenges remain and the work is ongoing.
June 20, 2022
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Waste not: UR scores sustainability wins
The University placed first in Virginia and the A-10, in a national competition to find sustainable ways to keep materials out of the landfill.
June 20, 2022
UNIVERSITY NEWS
5 ways to up your work (and mental health) game
A Spider alum offers tips to help reduce anxiety and improve workplace performance.
June 14, 2022
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Juneteenth: A day to remember, reconnect, and celebrate freedom
Historian Lauranett Lee explains the continued significance of Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
June 14, 2022
UNIVERSITY NEWS
In their own words: These Fulbright Spiders are ready to hit the ground running
Meet the seven recent UR grads who will use the prestigious grants to research, teach, and learn around the world.