Navigating a business through uncharted waters
Heidi Petz, ’97, named president of Sherwin-Williams after expertly managing two of the company’s operating groups during challenging times
Feature Stories
September 9, 2022
"How's Your Biology Program?" ... and Other Questions to Rethink
You probably have many questions, and it is our job to answer them all. We want to help you discover whether UR is the right fit. However, while there are no "silly" questions, not all questions are created equal. Some don’t answer what you really want to know. Here are some ways to turn that less-than-awesome question into one that will impress your admission officer this fall.
September 6, 2022
UR Now: THE CONVERSATION
Monkeypox is 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.
September 6, 2022
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Get a first look at the newest first-year seminars
These courses offer a chance for students to experience a number of topics they might not otherwise study.
September 5, 2022
UR Now: SPIDER TALKS
Talking about academic excellence
Season 5 of Spider Talks, a video series featuring faculty interviews with President Kevin F. Hallock, debuts this fall.
August 31, 2022
Demystifying insurance for the mergers-and-acquisitions sector
Luke Parsons, ’10, provides innovative insurance and risk management solutions to private equity firms during all stages of the investment life cycle
August 29, 2022
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Childhood cancer survivor conducts research at the hospital that treated him
Ben Pearson was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 6 years old. This summer he studied with one of the doctors who helped him overcome it.
August 29, 2022
UR Now: Campus Life
A big bite: Renovated D-Hall modernizes food choices
Distinct areas offer traditional favorites along with global cuisine and special diets with an emphasis on safety.
August 29, 2022
Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center
Community-based learning students and UR alumni engage with the Latinx community in Richmond.
August 27, 2022
UR Now: Student Experience
Welcome Spiders!
Students and their families who flew into Richmond for the 2022-23 academic year were met by UR representatives with snacks, welcome materials — and a pop-up WebstUR for photo ops.