Feature Stories

On the anniversary of 9/11, ROTC members, students, staff, and faculty will come together to commemorate those who lost their lives.

Senior year is here, and you’re ready to dive into the college process! Between new classes, homecoming excitement, and reconnecting with friends, fall also brings another important item to your calendar – meeting with college representatives who visit your high school.

These visits, usually 20-40 minutes long, are one of the best ways for you to learn more about a school directly from an admission officer. It’s your opportunity to learn more about the application process, academics, and campus culture – and ask the questions that matter most to you. Here’s how to make the most of the visit.

Returning students and faculty step to the mic to share words of wisdom with first-year students.

Franklin Young traveled to Florence and Rome this summer to study Michelangelo’s funerary art.

Meet four scholars who make poetry and novels more accessible — including an acclaimed version of All Quiet on the Western Front.

Triceragoose may not be UR’s official mascot, but with that swagger, who’s checking?

“How can I increase my chances of admission?”

It’s understandable that this is one of the most common questions we get – websites, consultants, and guidebooks would have you believe that there are hidden tricks that can significantly boost your odds of getting in…if you could just figure out what they are. The truth is, there is no golden ticket. There is no perfect combination of advanced classes, grades, or leadership positions. There is no specific essay topic that seals the deal.

UR senior Jason Latina was determined to return to Iceland this summer, where he worked on sustainability projects and immersed himself in the culture.

A summer job at a Los Angeles gallery provided Emma Lenning with a lasting lesson in how creative spaces thrive.

Faculty from the Robins School of Business traveled to Palermo, Italy, to take part in a global gathering of scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders at LUMSA University.

From a welcome as big as the Super Bowl to advice from resident advisors, Richmond students share helpful ways to make the most of college life.