Feature Stories
Madyson Fitzgerald, '23
Senior sharpens her writing chops during an internship with the Richmond Times-Dispatch
August 16, 2022
ALUMNI
My professor is a Spider
Read the stories of three University of Richmond faculty who found their professional home at their alma mater.
August 15, 2022
ALUMNI
Connecting the world with American ideals
Imani Esparza Pitman sends U.S. experts abroad to share knowledge on topics of strategic importance to the U.S.
August 12, 2022
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
A focus on well-being in West Africa
Godfrella Jonat-George overcame daunting challenges during her childhood in Sierra Leone. Now she wants to return to help others.
August 9, 2022
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Research happens here: UR hosts prestigious symposium
Former and current Richmond students present cutting-edge science at the Beckman Symposium, a national conference.
August 9, 2022
Bond Magevney, '23
A Virginia Governor’s Fellowship gives senior an up-close look at state government
August 8, 2022
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Escape rooms, scavenger hunts, and weekly combustion
Unusual teaching methods help Spider students innovate and solve problems in the world.
August 8, 2022
THE CONVERSATION
Monkeypox is now a national public health emergency in the U.S. - an epidemiologist explains what this means
Kathryn H. Jacobsen, an epidemiologist and professor of health studies, authored this piece.
August 5, 2022
Student Experience
Spider scientists on the rise
The University is actively working to build a community of young scientists who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM.
August 5, 2022
THE CONVERSATION
ADHD in adults is challenging but highly treatable - a clinical psychologist explains
Psychology professor Laura Knouse authored this piece.
August 3, 2022
UNIVERSITY NEWS
High honors: Spider students net an impressive array of awards
See how Richmond students use competitive scholarships to study, research, and serve across the country and around the world.
August 2, 2022
THE CONVERSATION
Why declaring monkeypox a global health emergency is a preventative step - not a reason for panic
Kathryn H. Jacobsen, an epidemiologist and health studies professor, authored this piece.
August 1, 2022
UNIVERSITY NEWS
'A remarkable leader'
As Richmond’s new vice president for communications and marketing, Tom Addonizio looks to build on the University’s momentum.