Feature Stories
Thankful Spiders
Spiders say they’re grateful for community, family, and the opportunity to gather in person.
November 23, 2021
For the Parents by the Parents: Advice on Navigating the College Admission Process
With a combined 60 years of experience counseling students and families on selective college admission, we felt assured—supremely confident, even—that we were uniquely qualified to guide our own children through their college search. The whole thing would go smoothly, right?
November 22, 2021
Making A Difference
Brent Clark, '97, who benefited from scholarship support during his time at UR, created the Fleming Scholarship to help deserving Spiders like Isaac Lee, '24.
November 19, 2021
The Conversation
Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep-fried?
Just in time for Thanksgiving, chemistry professor Kristine Nolin explains the science behind the dangers of putting even a partially frozen turkey in a deep-fryer.
November 18, 2021
While You Wait: An Applicant's Guide to Productive Discontent
Although we cannot change the time that it takes to review your application (nor will we try), we have compiled some tips and tricks for turning this time hanging out in the college application “waiting room” into a period of productive discontent.
November 16, 2021
IS Projects: Online Forms for the Registrar's Office
When the pandemic hit, the Registrar's Office turned to Information Services to transform a handful of vital forms from paper copy to online forms that verified data and provided a workflow.
November 15, 2021
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Game changer: Spider athletes opt for grad degrees
The NCAA granted student-athletes an extra year of eligibility due to COVID. Some Spiders are using the time to boost their career prospects as well.
November 15, 2021
The Conversation
Resolutions that stick
Health psychology professor Camilla Nonterah explains what successful New Year's resolutions have in common.
November 12, 2021
CAMPUS LIFE
When art speaks
Students collaborated with a Richmond mural artist to celebrate communities of color in the campus’ Multicultural Student Space.
November 10, 2021
A Student Perspective on the In-State Spider Experience
Richmond offers some pretty compelling financial support programs for Virginians. But of course, that’s only half of the equation. We decided to poll some in-state Spiders to see what attracted them to Richmond, and what motivated them to stay.
November 9, 2021
Veteran's Day 2021
'It's a miracle I survived': World War II navigator recalls bomber crash
A 96-year-old Spider vet tells the story of his first — and last — combat mission.
November 8, 2021
Veteran's Day 2021
In the trenches
During World War I, students adjusted to campus as a federally controlled hospital, while some Spiders shipped off to Europe.
November 3, 2021
Jepson School ascendant
The School's branding campaign equates Jepson with leadership