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.
Feature Stories
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 Mike 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.
October 27, 2025
UR Now: Campus Life
Crisp nights and chilling sights on the UR campus
End-of-October events at Richmond include a haunted hotel, a jack-o'-lantern-lined nature trail, and a class with spooky books.
October 27, 2025
UR Now: Photo Of The Month
Reflections on fall at UR
Richmond’s campus is nothing short of picture-perfect this time of year.
October 24, 2025
UR Now: Research & Innovation
Spiders clicking with Lego Serious Play
These familiar little plastic bricks are helping UR classes explore abstract concepts and solve problems.
October 22, 2025
The conscription imperative: Making the case for compulsory service
After serving two years in the Singapore army, senior Timothy Khoh is researching the philosophical and pragmatic arguments for conscription.
October 21, 2025
UR Now: RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Richmond professor works to preserve the beauty of autumn
Stephanie Spera is tracking the shifting seasons and how they influence the timing of the vibrant fall foliage.
October 20, 2025
UR Now: STUDENT CHRONICLES
Richmond juniors are ready for their third year
UR students from the Class of 2027 share the details of their college journey so far.