UR graduates turn degrees into success
Four Spider alumni share their professional journeys — six months, one year, two years, and three years after graduation.
Feature Stories
November 10, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Richmond seniors receive Silicon Valley funding for AI company
UR students receive six-figure backing and valuable mentorship through Y Combinator, a startup accelerator to high-tech superstars, like DoorDash and Airbnb.
November 10, 2025
UR Now: Alumni
UR graduates turn degrees into success
Four Spider alumni share their professional journeys — six months, one year, two years, and three years after graduation.
November 7, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Spiders charge onto the national rugby scene
Veteran leadership and new talent propel Richmond’s club to unprecedented success, including defeating Duke.
November 6, 2025
University of Richmond team excels in international case competition
Richmond students advance to the finals in the International Leadership Association undergraduate case competition in Prague.
November 6, 2025
UR Now: Student Experience
Richmond student blends art and business through Capital One internship
Senior Karine Nguyen shares how she gained hands-on experience in the world of corporate art collections.
November 3, 2025
UR Now: Research & Innovation
For Richmond faculty, sabbatical means research, not rest
Whether they’re completing books, traveling abroad, or researching artificial intelligence, UR professors are taking time to pursue passion projects.
November 3, 2025
UR Now: University News
UR senior Ibrahim Alkaseer awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Richmond student receives one of the world’s most competitive academic honors, which will fund his postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.
November 3, 2025
UR Now: Campus Life
Richmond exemplifies the power of respectful discussion
From the Virginia Attorney General forum to student-led debates, UR fosters dialogue that values ideas, civility, and the democratic process.
October 31, 2025
Falling Into Fun: How UR Celebrates Employees
On Thursday, October 9, faculty and staff gathered at the Intramural Fields for Fall Fest, an annual employee appreciation event hosted by Human Resources and Health Promotion, partnered with Sports Backers. Fall Fest offered employees a chance to unwind, connect with colleagues, and partake in fun activities.
October 31, 2025
Open Enrollment brings new medical plan provider and a new system
Open Enrollment for 2026 annual benefits began on Monday, October 27 and will run through Friday, November 7. This year, there have been some important updates to our medical plan provider and utilizing Workday to enroll in benefits.
October 30, 2025
Richmond Spiders men’s basketball captain leads on and off the court
Senior Michael Walz strives to foster team chemistry and empower his teammates.
October 30, 2025
UR Now: Alumni
UR’s new Alumni Professional Network helps graduates stay on top of their game
The career-oriented panels and online networking sessions offer Spiders valuable information and camaraderie.