Feature Stories

Richmond Class of 2029 will soon arrive on campus

The University welcomes new Spiders who bring special talents, accomplishments, and a community mindset to UR. Meet three first-year students right now.

August 11, 2025

Student Gains Hands-on Economic Research Experience in Prestigious Summer Program

Yumna Hashmi took part in the Expanding Discovery in Economics (EDE+) program—an immersive, multi-city experience this summer.

University of Richmond students on museum fellowships

August 11, 2025

UR Now: Student Experience

UR seniors make their mark on Richmond's cultural and natural landscapes

From content creation to managing invasive species, University of Richmond interns gained invaluable experience and deeper connections to the city they call home.

UR student Emma Shirley interning with the Philadelphia Phillies

August 11, 2025

UR Now: Student Experience

Spiders turn a passion for baseball into front-office internships

From the bleachers to the big leagues, Emma Shirley and Will Scharpf learn what goes on behind the scenes of professional sports teams.

2023 UR alum Julia Brittain with her host brother in the Peace Corps

August 8, 2025

UR Now: Alumni

UR named to Peace Corps’ 2025 top volunteer-producing schools list

Meet two alumni who volunteered for service in Zambia and Ethiopia — part of a legacy of UR graduates making a global impact.

August 7, 2025

Bonner Network Comes to Richmond

Students, staff, faculty, and partners from across the country attend the 2025 Bonner Summer Leadership Institute.

Alum Yasmine Karam, center, and colleagues wearing hard hats stand outside the BioMassters factory in northern Rwanda.

August 6, 2025

Cooking up sustainable solutions in Rwanda

COO alum advances sustainable cooking solutions in Rwanda.

Selfie with Bob Spires and large number of workshop participants

August 5, 2025

Building lasting partnerships: Education professor's collabs in Cambodia

Bob Spires, associate professor of education in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, spent a portion of this summer visiting education facilities and leading education workshops for students and faculty in Cambodia.