The University of Richmond’s School of Arts & Sciences will host a webinar series throughout the 2020-21 academic year that aims to foster conversations in reponse to COVID-19 and racism.
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University of Richmond School of Arts & Sciences to Host Free Webinar Series in Response to COVID-19 and Race Relations
August 27, 2020
UR Liberal Arts Professor Erik Nielson Announced as Finalist for Library of Virginia Literary Award
Erik Nielson, associate professor of liberal arts in the University of Richmond’s School of Professional & Continuing Studies, has been selected as a finalist for a 2020 Library of Virginia Literary Award.
August 18, 2020
UR Earns Princeton Review's Top Spot for 'Most Beautiful Campus', Top 10 for Classroom Experience and Career Services
The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond as #1 for “Most Beautiful Campus” in its 2021 edition of its college guide, “The Best 386 Colleges.”
August 14, 2020
University of Richmond Reopens Campus; Health and Safety Measures in Place as Students Move In, Faculty and Staff Return
The University of Richmond has taken many actions to promote the health and safety of its campus community as it returns to in-person education.
August 13, 2020
Health and Safety Guidelines in Place as University of Richmond Welcomes Students Back to Campus
The University of Richmond is resuming in-person instruction and the residential educational experience for the 2020-21 academic year.
August 11, 2020
Spider Management Announces New Chief Investment Officer
William H. McLean will become president and chief investment officer of Spider Management Company, which oversees the University of Richmond’s endowment, effective Jan. 1, 2021.
August 5, 2020
Media Tip Sheet: University of Richmond Experts Available to Share Insight on Back-to-School Stories in the Wake of COVID-19
University of Richmond experts can share their insights on how to make the academic year a successful one.
August 4, 2020
University of Richmond Library Staff Member Wins First Place Prize for Digital Mapping Project
LaToya Gray, user support specialist in University of Richmond’s Boatwright Memorial Library, has won first place in this year’s Educational Map Contest held by ESRI, the global market leader in geographic information systems.
August 4, 2020
University of Richmond Launches New Online Graduate Courses To Support Educators Teaching in the Remote Environment
University of Richmond’s School of Professional & Continuing Studies will begin offering two new online graduate courses this fall designed to support educators teaching in online learning environments.
July 29, 2020
Virginia's Board of Education Elects University of Richmond SPCS Dean Jamelle S. Wilson as Vice President
Jamelle S. Wilson, Dean of the School of Professional & Continuing Studies at the University of Richmond has been elected to serve as the vice president of Virginia's Board of Education.